With a nearly four-hour runtime, “Musk” is having its world premiere this week at the Venice Film Festival. It's one of the most hotly anticipated of the festival and the year — Bleecker Street is releasing it in theaters in October.

Gibney spoke to The Associated Press about upending the Musk myth, his revelations about his power and his support of President Donald Trump.

Remarks have been edited for clarity and brevity.

AP: Let’s start with the obvious, simple question: Why Elon Musk?

GIBNEY: A number of people came to me a few years ago, actually early 2023, and said, would you like to make a film about him? And I initially wasn’t sure, but a really good friend of mine convinced me that it was a good idea because it would be a portrait of kind of 21st century power. And so with that, I dug in.

AP: The nature and scope of his power is something that remains a little mysterious. Can you go into a little bit about what you found and how your film addresses that?

GIBNEY: In some ways it’s a simple story (with) a lot of complicated details. I think the source of his power comes from, how should I put this, (expletive)? That is to say, his ability to speak with confidence about the future in ways that convince people to invest in his companies. It’s really a future that rarely is in sync with facts or evidence or any remote possibility. So that is really what I discovered. That and the fact I think his genius, if there is a genius, is that he is not an inventor, he’s an investor. His genius is stock pumping.

The other thing I discovered was that the reasons for turning toward Trump were both a break with the past, I mean, people look to the way that he was idolized by many people on the, you could call it the left, or people who regarded him as a kind of climate savior for what he was doing with Tesla. Many people wondered about that transition. I discovered two things. One is, in a way, it was a predictable transition because he goes where the federal government money is.

But the other reason is his companies were facing an enormous number of federal investigations. And indeed, Tesla was under criminal investigation. But out of that case, there was a good chance that under a (Kamala) Harris administration, he might go to prison. He joked about that on the Tucker Carlson show. I think those were two key motivators that I had initially underestimated. A lot of people clocked it to the woke mind virus. After doing some research, I didn’t see it that way.

AP: You’ve covered powerful people and companies before in your films. Does anything compare to this?

GIBNEY: Nothing compares to this in terms of the scope of his power. What’s interesting about Musk is it’s not so much something that’s new as an old wine in a new bottle. And Musk, I think like some of the characters that I’ve followed in the past, is afflicted with what some people call noble cause corruption. That is to say, you begin to believe in a cause. And in Musk’s case, it was making us multiplanetary and also leading us into a more sustainable environmental world. And because you’re in line with those important, valuable, good causes, anything you do in the service of those causes is OK. And ultimately that leads you to corruption.

In a way, Musk is not dissimilar from the guys at Enron. He’s not dissimilar from Elizabeth Holmes in the way that he bent the truth to serve his impulses.

The one big difference with Musk is that he has companies (SpaceX and Tesla) which contain a great number of very qualified engineers and executive leaders.

AP: There was the famous social media exchange where Musk called the film a hit piece and you responded, “How would you know?” Do you go into your films willing to have your assumptions challenged? Was bias involved?

GIBNEY: What is it that physicist Richard Feynman used to say? It’s good to have an open mind, but not so open that your brains fall out. There is always bias, but I’m always willing to have my assumptions challenged. I started off as a kind of an admirer and was honest in my desire to want to talk to him, but ultimately he didn’t want to talk to me. Then you start digging into the facts and you follow them where they lead. And where they led for me was to a place that upended the myth, I would say, of Elon Musk as a kind of modern Leonardo da Vinci.

AP: Did he try to interfere?

GIBNEY: He didn’t really except in so far as the fact that people were terribly afraid to speak to me on the record, or at least on camera. They were just terrified of Elon. And these were people in his companies. These were people who knew him well. These were supporters and critics.

A lot of people close to him who were his admirers would say, “I can’t talk to you unless I get Elon’s permission.” I thought, wow, for such a big and powerful person, that seems awfully weak.

AP: When I told people that there was going to be a nearly four-hour Elon Musk documentary, the first question was “did he make it about himself?”

GIBNEY: This probably doesn’t share that much with the Melania documentary.

One of the things I would say about the film is it’s a dark and dangerous topic, but the film itself is a fun ride.

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The aircraft overran the runway around 2 p.m. Sunday after arriving from San Juan, Puerto Rico, and plowed across a road used by warehouse workers and other businesses that surround the airport. Five people were killed, three critically injured and two others hospitalized with less severe injuries, officials said.

It wasn’t immediately clear if the pilots survived or those killed were all in vehicles when the plane struck.

The crash, which sent thick black smoke billowing into the sky, trapped the pilot and copilot in the cockpit and some occupants in cars, said Miami-Dade Rescue Fire Chief Ray Jadallah. The agency said crews also had to extricate a person who was trapped under a vehicle.

The National Transportation Safety Board said Chairwoman Jennifer Homendy would hold a news conference Monday.

Among the factors investigators are likely to consider is whether the plane flew too far before touching down, experts said. Typically, the landing zone is within the first 3,000 feet (914 meters) of a runway.

Aviation safety expert Steve Arroyo said if it was beyond that area, the plane should have aborted the landing and gone around for another attempt.

Mary Schiavo, who is a pilot and former Inspector General of the Transportation Department, said video posted online shows the Amazon plane floating above the runway for an extended period without flaring the nose upward to force the main landing gear onto the ground.

It wasn’t raining at the time, but dark storm clouds loomed and strong winds were reported. Schiavo said that if the plane had a tail wind, that could have contributed to it floating further down the runway.

“A tail wind would certainly add to your troubles if you’ve already given up a good chunk of the runway by not touching down and landing right away,” Schiavo said.

The Miami airport is not equipped with arresting systems that the FAA says have been installed at more than 120 airports nationwide to safely stop planes that do go past the end of a runway. Those beds of lightweight, crushable material at the end of a runway have been credited by the FAA with helping save at least 497 lives aboard planes that overran runways.

The crash halted flights at the busy travel hub for much of the afternoon. Some 200 emergency personnel responded, finding the plane with heavy flames and smoke from a complex engine compartment fire, the department said. Firefighters used foam from specialized airport firefighting units to extinguish the fire, and crews were still dealing with a fuel leak on the plane hours later.

The Prime Air plane came to rest beside a roadway near two semitrucks, images showed. The aircraft appeared to be resting on its belly and was largely intact despite the fire.

The flight had been operated by 21 Air, a cargo carrier based in North Carolina. The 32-year-old Boeing 767 was originally built to carry passengers and flew for several airlines for more than two decades before being converted to a cargo plane in 2015, according to flight-tracking site Flightradar24.

Schiavo said the NTSB will also closely examine the maintenance history of this plane — particularly since it has a history of foreign ownership in the past, including by a Russian company.

More than 160 flights were canceled and nearly 325 delayed by late Sunday, according to FlightAware, a website that tracks flight disruptions. Officials from Orlando International Airport, more than 200 miles (320 km) north of Miami, said some flights were diverted there.

Amazon said in a statement that it would cooperate with any investigation.

“We’re heartbroken to learn that five people lost their lives in today’s incident at Miami International Airport," the company said. “Our deepest sympathies go out to the families, loved ones, and all those affected by this devastating loss.”

Last year, a UPS plane crashed after losing its engine while accelerating down the runway at Louisville’s Muhammad Ali International Airport. The crash killed all three pilots and 12 people on the ground. Twenty-three more were injured.

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The average price of regular gas was $4.14 a gallon heading into the holiday, nearly a dollar higher than last year and well above the Labor Day weekend record of $3.82 from 2012, according to AAA motor club.

Nicole Collins planned to head from Philadelphia to South Carolina to visit friends, but she said her family has spent most of the summer close to home and not taking their typical weekend trips because driving has gotten so expensive.

“Gas is pretty high right now. It doesn’t help that we also have a baby, so we also have to pay for that,” Collins said outside a gas station in Claymont, Delaware, where regular gas was $4.199 a gallon.

Prices shot up after the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran in February and have not settled down since. Crude oil traffic through the key Strait of Hormuz has plunged, and Iran has refused to reopen the waterway.

“Everything points to the Iran War and the Strait of Hormuz,” said Tom Seng, a professor of energy finance at Texas Christian University.

Energy Secretary Chris Wright offered few specifics on when the nation’s drivers might see relief at the gas pump, acknowledging that prices are higher now than Labor Day 2025.

“Yes, they’re higher today, but we’re doing everything we can to push them down," Wright said Sunday on ABC’s “This Week.”

The national average for regular gas prices is still well below the record of $5.02 a gallon set in June 2022.

But diesel is a different story: It hit a national average of $5.85 a gallon Friday, a record.

Trucks and other freight delivery systems use a lot of diesel, and that increased transportation cost is being passed on to consumers, whether at the grocery store or through package delivery services.

“It doesn’t really seem like there’s an end to it,” Collins said.

Gas prices typically drop as the summer driving season ends and refineries turn to making a cheaper winter blend.

But Seng said there are other factors this year even beyond the volatile situation in the Middle East that make future prices unpredictable. U.S. refineries are working at 98% capacity, many in the unusually harsh Texas heat. If there are problems there or a hurricane knocks some systems offline, prices will struggle to drop.

And it's not just a Middle East problem. Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian refineries are squeezing diesel supplies. Chinese refiners are seeing declining outputs as well, said Matthew Metzgar, a clinical professor of economics at UNC Charlotte.

“There’s just less gasoline coming out of those refineries,” Metzgar said.

Wright, the energy secretary, said the Trump administration was taking steps to increase production and that the markets forecast lower prices in the coming months.

“If you look at the futures prices, if you wanted to buy today in bulk gasoline for two months out in November, it’s about $0.35 cheaper than it is today. So the marketplace thinks gasoline prices are going to move meaningfully lower," he said.

Geopolitically, though, there is little a driver can do to knock down gas prices.

But using price apps can help save a little money, especially on long trips where gas by the interstate could be 10 to 15 cents per gallon more expensive than at stations a short drive down the road, Metzgar said.

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Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 added 1.7% to 66,104.93, while South Korea’s Kospi jumped 3.3% to 6,907.53.

Shares in Samsung Electronics jumped 4.5% and memory chipmaker SK Hynix surged 6.2%.

“The AI complex continues to provide the local equity markets with its most dependable growth pulse,” said Stephen Innes, a former trader, about the Asian markets.

“The AI complex is firmly in the leadership seat and reminding investors that, for all the hand-wringing around valuation, the hardware trade is still refusing to roll over.”

Hong Kong's Hang Seng lost 1.1% to 25,377.12, while the Shanghai Composite shed 0.2% to 3,920.70.

Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 was virtually unchanged at 9,005.30.

In energy markets, Brent crude, the international standard, added 67 cents to $96.95 a barrel following further escalation of the six-month -long U.S. war with Iran.

The U.S. military denied that Iran struck an uncrewed American military vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, which remains effectively closed, calling the claim a “total lie.”

A senior Iranian official said Tehran plans to announce an “exclusion zone” outside the strait, targeting vessels it believes are attempting to transit the waterway. That followed U.S. strikes on three Iranian oil tankers in response to Tehran launching ballistic missiles at U.S. warships.

Benchmark U.S. crude rose 61 cents to $92.09 a barrel.

U.S. markets will be closed Monday for the Labor Day holiday. They ended last week lower after the government reported that employers unexpectedly added 162,000 jobs last month. That could increase the likelihood the U.S. central bank will raise interest rates later this month.

Friday on Wall Street, the S&P 500 fell 0.4%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.5%, and the Nasdaq composite gave back 0.3%.

Market players expect the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates before the year ends to help cool inflation, which remains well above 3%. The Fed's next policy-making committee's meeting ends Sept. 16.

The Fed has a stated goal of cooling inflation to a target of 2%. August inflation figures are expected on Sept. 11.

U.S. government bond yields, which had eased last week, rose Friday as the bond market weighed the implications of the jobs report. The yield on the 10-year Treasury, which influences mortgage rates, rose to 4.78% from 4.77%.

In currency trading early Monday, the U.S. dollar was little changed at about 156.22 Japanese yen. The euro cost $1.1609, down from $1.1621.

The weakening yen has been a major area of concern for Japanese leaders. Its value has rebounded after the dollar surged to the 160 yen level last week. Market watchers are focused on what the Bank of Japan might do on interest rates at its next policy board meeting later this month.

“The stronger-than-expected U.S. employment report generated only a limited recovery in the dollar, suggesting that the market is currently responding more strongly to the changing BOJ policy outlook,” said Linh Tran, a market analyst at XS.com.

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The week's only game between ranked teams started sloppy only to turn into a second-half thriller.

Lincoln Kienholz, in his first career start after three seasons on Ohio State’s bench, tied it for Louisville at 38 with 1:28 left. The quarterback found Lawayne McCoy on the sideline for a 54-yard catch-and-run TD with 4:42 to go before his 7-yard TD run with 1:28 left.

Trinidad Chambliss set up the winning field goal with an 18-yard pass on third-and-6. Chambliss finished with 351 yards passing with three touchdowns, and he also ran for a fourth score all after halftime. Kewan Lacy ran for 61 yards on 17 carries with a 1-yard TD before being sidelined by an injured thigh.

Maybe it was a bit of opening night nerves or starting with a ranked, Power Four opponent. Both Ole Miss, who ended last season losing to Miami in the College Football Playoff semifinals, and Louisville had issues in the first half.

A shotgun snap went over Chambliss’ head on the opening series, and Louisville's long snapper sent the ball flying over punter Niall Hayes’ head to set up a 1-yard TD run by Kewan Lacy. The Ole Miss running back ran for 61 yards on 17 carries before being sidelined by an injured thigh.

Chambliss looked nothing like the Heisman candidate Ole Miss has been promoting at Times Square in New York City and the Sphere in Las Vegas early. He fumbled after picking up a first down on a fourth-down run. Stanquan Clark also picked off a Chambliss pass to Deuce Alexander in the second quarter.

The quarterback playing thanks to a Mississippi Supreme Court ruling put on a show in the second half.

Chambliss found Alexander for not one, but a pair of 62-yard TD passes in the third quarter. He connected with Caleb Odom on a 35-yard TD early in the fourth, then Chambliss gave Ole Miss its biggest lead with a 5-yard TD run with 6:43 to go.

The takeaway

Louisville: Coach Jeff Brohm didn't get a chance to ease his new starting quarterback with an easy opponent. Kienholz threw for 307 yards with two TD passes. He also led the Cardinals rushing for 69 yards.

Ole Miss: The Rebels showed held Louisville running back Isaac Brown to 36 yards on 16 carries. Brown led the nation last season averaging 8.8 yards per carry.

Remembering Dolly Parton

A tribute to the late singer and songwriter took place before the fourth quarter playing snippets of her hits from “Jolene” to “9 to 5” and “I Will Always Love You." Nissan Stadium's lights dimmed with fans standing and many holding up their cell phone flashlights.

Up next

Louisville hosts Villanova on Saturday.

Ole Miss hosts Charlotte on Saturday.

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According to the Federal Aviation Administration, a Boeing 767 cargo plane overran a runway at MIA around 2 p.m.

Miami-Dade Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz said five people were killed and five others were hospitalized with unknown injuries during a press conference.

Three of the injured persons were listed in critical condition, authorities said.

The flight originated from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico, officials said.

According to information from MIA, Prime Air flight 7598 was disabled after going off the northwest end of the airport’s diagonal runway.

A ground stop was issued, and all runways were closed following the crash, officials said.

We’ve issued a full ground stop at Miami International while first responders assess the scene after an Amazon cargo plane overran the runway.

If you’re traveling through the area, please expect significant delays and potential cancellations.

The @FAANews will send inspectors… https://t.co/k6xrXvoLzJ

— Secretary Sean Duffy (@SecDuffy) September 6, 2026

An airport official said that one of MIA’s four runways reopened around 4:15 p.m., and a second was opened around 30 minutes later.

According to the FAA’s real-time airport status information for MIA, no planes would be allowed to depart until at least 5:30 p.m.

Plumes of black smoke could be seen coming from the plane as firefighters worked to extinguish the blaze.

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said several vehicles were struck by the plane near the 2100 block of Northwest 42nd Avenue.

MDFR said there were multiple people who were injured but did not elaborate on the extent of those injuries.

Crews launched a search-and-rescue operation for the pilot and co-pilot, who were trapped on the aircraft, as well as victims trapped inside vehicles that were struck by the cargo plane.

Officials also said that over 60 MDFR units were responding to the scene.

Officials with MIA said passengers with flights scheduled on Sunday should check with their airlines for flight status before heading to the airport.

Additionally, MIA said travelers using the Metrorail will need to transfer at the Earlington Heights station for the Orange Line to get to the airport.

The National Transportation Safety Board will lead the investigation into the crash.

The FAA also said it will be investigating the circumstances that led to the plane going off the runway.

A spokesperson from Amazon released the following statement Sunday afternoon:

“We can confirm that an Amazon Air plane operated by 21 Air experienced an incident while attempting to land at Miami International Airport today. This is a fast-moving situation and we’re still gathering details. We’re working closely with local authorities and officials to understand exactly what happened. Right now, our absolute priority is the safety, well-being, and care of everyone involved. We’re doing everything we can to support those affected.”

Kelly Nantel, Amazon spokesperson

The NTSB said their investigation will begin on Monday.

NTSB has launched a go team to investigate Sunday's runway excursion accident involving a B-767-300 cargo airplane at Miami International Airport. The airplane was operated as 21 Air Flight 7598 from San Juan, Puerto Rico, to Miami, Florida. NTSB Chairwoman Jennifer Homendy will…

— NTSB Newsroom (@NTSB_Newsroom) September 6, 2026

MDSO made a dedicated family information line. If you believe your loved one may have been involved in this incident, please call (305) 471-2400.

This was the first college football game at the home of the NFL’s Green Bay Packers since 2016, when Wisconsin upset a fifth-ranked LSU team 16-14. Wisconsin also hung around for a while in this one as a three-touchdown underdog before Notre Dame outscored the Badgers 28-3 in the second half.

Notre Dame's first touchdown came on a 3-yard reception by Green Bay resident James Flanigan, whose father and grandfather (each named Jim Flanigan) both played for the Packers.

Carr went 19 of 29 for 239 yards. His other touchdown completion was a 28-yarder to Nolan James Jr. with 1:51 left.

The Fighting Irish entered this season pledging to leave no doubt about their College Football Playoff worthiness after getting left out of the field last year despite winning their last 10 regular-season games by double-digit margins.

But the Irish’s performance early on created plenty of doubt about how effectively they can run the ball without Heisman Trophy finalist Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price, the only two running backs selected in the first round of this year’s NFL draft.

Notre Dame led just 13-10 after a first half in which most of the noteworthy plays were on special teams. The Irish rushed for just 29 yards on 16 carries through the first two periods.

The Irish eventually took command.

Williams’ 3-yard touchdown run capped a 70-yard drive to open the second half. Colorado transfer DJ McKinney then intercepted Colton Joseph's pass and ran untouched for a 55-yard touchdown to make it 27-10.

Gavin Lahm’s second field goal of the night cut Notre Dame’s lead to 27-13 near the end of the third, but Williams capped the Irish’s next drive with a 5-yard touchdown run.

One encouraging performance for Notre Dame came from Purdue transfer Spencer Porath, who made field goals of 52 and 26 yards in the first half. Last season, Notre Dame didn’t make a field goal after Oct. 11.

Notre Dame also scored on Carr’s pass to Flanigan after the Irish recovered a muffed kickoff at Wisconsin’s 23.

Wisconsin’s best highlight arguably was a 70-yard punt from Sean West that rolled out of bounds at Notre Dame’s 1. Notre Dame went three-and-out on its next possession to give Wisconsin the ball just beyond midfield, setting up Joseph’s 28-yard touchdown pass to a wide-open Malachi Coleman.

The takeaway

Wisconsin: After adding 34 transfers, Wisconsin certainly looks better than it has the last couple of years. But the Badgers needed to play mistake-free football to have a shot at pulling the upset, and they instead had two turnovers that led to Notre Dame touchdowns.

Notre Dame: The Irish's defense could face some early adversity. The Irish lost preseason Associated Press All-America second-team safety Brauntae Johnson and defensive lineman Jason Onye to injuries during the game. Johnson was wearing a walking boot on the sideline during the second half. Preseason AP All-America second-team linebacker Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa didn't play as he continues to recover from a knee injury that ended his 2025 season early.

Up next

Wisconsin: Hosts Western Ilinois on Saturday.

Notre Dame: Hosts Rice on Saturday.

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The Niners left California last Wednesday, arrived in Australia on Friday and were set for their first practice of game week on Monday at AAMI Park in Melbourne feeling mostly refreshed after players got a day to explore the city. The Rams are still back home and won't arrive until Thursday.

“It took a couple days to adjust but feeling real good today,” coach Kyle Shanahan said. “Most of the city I’ve seen out of my window, I’ve gotten to go on one walk. It’s a little different for coaches. We’re in the season so we’re not out much. But players had yesterday off so I know they got out a little bit and they’ve spoken very highly of everything.”

Some players went to an Australian Football League game at the Melbourne Cricket Ground where the 49ers will face the Rams in the first NFL regular season game ever played in the country.

Star running back Christian McCaffrey didn't make it to the game but heard positive reports from his teammates. He has enjoyed his time here so far and is glad the team got to make this long trip. He said the instructions from the team's training staff made sure that the jet lag wasn't a big factor with the main issue just being cooped up on a plane for so long.

But now he's refreshed and ready to play.

“We’re fired up, man,” he said. “This has been such a cool experience. Obviously, there’s a lot of question marks when you hear you’re playing in Australia, but since we’ve been here, man, it’s been so cool. The people are unbelievable. The food’s incredible. The coffee’s great. The atmosphere, you can already feel it. It’s just been a lot fun, so we’re super fired up we’re here.”

Shanahan wasn't so excited when it was first announced that San Francisco was opening the season here instead of playing the Rams in a much shorter trip to Los Angeles in front of what is usually a partisan 49ers crowd.

But his view has changed a bit after making the trip and hearing how many 49ers supporters are expected at the game.

“That was nothing against Australia or anything, that’s just about competition and how important our 17 games are,” he said. “It’s cool for us just we always have an advantage of having one, I see it as one home game a year in L.A., just the way our fans are and take over that stadium. So it was disappointing to let them off the hook and get them out of that. Knowing how our fans roll, I have a feeling they won’t be much different here. I expect to have a good showing. ... After being here for a couple days like this is the right time to be here it’s the right place to be and it’s right team to go against.”

No injury updates for the 49ers

San Francisco held its first full practice of the week Monday in Australia, which was still Sunday night back in California.

Shanahan typically gives an injury update on the first practice day of a game week but opted against it because the Rams don't have to do it until they practice on Monday in California, which will be Tuesday in Australia.

So any updates on the status of players like tight end George Kittle and defensive end Nick Bosa will have to wait.

“Because we’re technically in the future, from where we’re from, and the Rams are in the present, I don’t have to talk about injuries until tomorrow.,” Shanahan said. “So I’m not talking about them.”

The one notable injury update Shanahan did give was that defensive end Sam Okuayinonu broke his foot at the team's last practice before leaving on Wednesday. He was placed on injured reserve and will miss most of the season.

The 49ers keep the same captains

The Niners kept the same eight captains for the season that they had last year. Quarterback Brock Purdy will be joined by McCaffrey, Kittle, Bosa, Kyle Juszczyk, Trent Williams, Fred Warner and Deommodore Lenoir.

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The five injured, including the pilots, were taken to Jackson Memorial Hospital and Jackson South. Three of the patients are in critical condition.

The Boeing 767 Amazon cargo plane overshot the runway and crashed into parked cars in a nearby lot.

Photos from the lot show mangled cars, some upside down, with debris scattered throughout. One photo shows a large white van crushed behind the plane.

Several victims were trapped in their cars, according to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue.

The details of the victims’ injuries were not immediately known, other than that they were in critical condition.

There was also a search and rescue operation for the two pilots who were trapped inside the plane, according to officials.

The crash remains under investigation. Officials have been asked for an update on the victims’ conditions.

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Five people were killed in the crash and five others were injured, three in critical condition, officials said.

Travelers inside the airport were left dealing with extended delays and large crowds as a result of the chaos outside.

One of MIA’s four runways reopened around 4:15 p.m., and a second was opened around 30 minutes later, according to officials.

The FAA’s real-time airport status information for MIA stated that no planes would be allowed to depart until at least 5:30 p.m.

Local 10’s Jason Carter spoke to several people inside MIA, and his full report can be seen at the top of this page.

Bell's crazy, frustrating season of seven second-place finishes without a victory at last came to an end with a win at the Southern 500 on Sunday night.

The Joe Gibbs Racing driver passed defending NASCAR champion Kyle Larson with 18 laps left at Darlington Raceway and held on to win the Chase-opening race and break a winless stretch of 33 races dating to Bristol last September.

“Darlington is the epitome of NASCAR,” Bell said. “This is better than a dream come true."

It was his first win in 15 career Cup races at Darlington and pushed him into second in the Chase standings behind teammate Denny Hamlin.

“No off weeks. right back to work next week at Gateway,” he said. “I still feel I'm going to have win more races if I want to” win the championship.

Gibbs finished second and Tyler Reddick, a five-time winner this season, was third. Chase drivers accounted for nine of the top 10. Ryan Blaney was fourth, followed by Larson, Chase Briscoe, Josh Berry, Bubba Wallace, Joey Logano and Ryan Preece.

Berry was the only non-Chase driver in that group.

Crew chief Adam Stevens tried to keep Bell focused as the runner-up finishes — along with the driver's frustration — grew. It was important for him to understand that him finishing second wasn't because his team wasn't doing everything it could to succeed. “You have to really come into each weekend with a clean slate, and he’s done a fantastic job with that,” Stevens said.

Larson gambled during the sixth and final caution, staying on the track while other competitors including Bell went into the pits for fresh tires.

And for a bit, Larson's bet look like it might pay off as he opened a sizeable lead on the restart and forced Bell and the others to come get him. Bell eventually did, moving low on the track to put Larson in his rearview mirror.

Larson thought more racers would've stayed out of the pits on the final caution to give him some cover and distance before the fresh-tire drivers got going. “But Bell got to second so fast, I was straight into defense,” Larson said. “Not able to run the lines I ultimately wanted to to take care of my tires.”

Three-peat thwarted

Briscoe was looking to make a bit of history with his third straight Southern 500 — only Hall of Famer Jeff Gordon had ever won more with four in a row from 1995-98 — and he fought off a pit-road penalty for running out of fuel at the end of stage two that took from the lead to 20th.

But he could not keep pace with Bell at the end.

Hamlin's troubles

Hamlin, the top seed in NASCAR's Chase, had started the final stage in the top five when he got hit from behind on lap 237 by Michael McDowell and his car struck the wall in turn four.

Hamlin immediately told his crew, “The toe links are gone.” But the incident did not draw a caution and Hamlin had to keep racing, falling to 20th as he and his pit e was still in front by 12 points over teammate Bell.crew waited for the chance to fix the damaged Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota.

While the toe links were not damaged, there were extensive repairs and Hamlin was a lap down. Hamlin finished 18th.

“It was certainly not the finish we were hoping for,” Hamlin said. “We certainly made gains on it all day.”

Hamlin came into the race with a 25-point lead over second-seeded Ryan Blaney. The rules of NASCAR's postseason changed this year, with all 16 drivers competing in all 10 playoff races without eliminations.

He's still leading, 12 points in front of teammate Bell.

Other Chaser issues

Hamlin wasn't the only one of the 16 Chase competitors to have problems. Hendrick Motorsports William Byron was in position for a top 10 finish when he spun out with what he believed was a flat tire. After a trip to the pits, smoke billowed out of Byron's Chevrolet and he went back to the garage to end his day.

Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing had high hopes with two of its three drivers, Chris Buescher and Ryan Preece in the Chase. But Buescher could not gain any momentum at Darlington and rode in the back of the pack for most of way.

Preece, who won his way into the postseason with a victory at Daytona last week, pledged to continue to be aggressive because as the 16th seed, his team had nothing to lose. That strategy worked well as he rode in the top 10 for most of the first half of the race. He couldn't sustain it, though, and ended 10th.

And while 23XI co-owner Michael Jordan watched from the pits, his two Chase drivers in Reddick and Wallace went from running 1-2 at the end of the first stage to falling out of the mix down the stretch.

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The Chase continues with its second race at World Wide Technology Raceway outside of St. Louis in Madison, Illinois. Denny Hamlin won the playoff race there a year ago.

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Ohtani appeared overmatched when he struck out four times against the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday. He has not played since, with his current respite due to ongoing left knee and right biceps soreness that has bothered him since before the All-Star break.

Progress has been somewhat methodical, with Ohtani getting two days completely void of activity before hitting in the indoor batting cage Saturday.

“(Saturday) was a good day. Came out of it feeling well,” manager Dave Roberts said. “So if nothing else changes, or continues to trend, I see him in there tomorrow. Today he’s going to go through his work and should be good to go tomorrow.”

Ohtani was 7 for 51 (.137) with one home run over his last 13 games before getting his longest break since missing the last month of the 2022 season as a member of the Los Angeles Angels with an elbow injury. His is batting .279 with 30 home runs and 80 RBIs in 129 games. It is his sixth consecutive season with at least 30 homers.

Roberts said Ohtani has reported that both his knee and biceps have improved with the extended rest.

“Obviously, we were talking about potentially giving him as much time to get right,” Roberts said. “So just pleasantly pleased (with the progress). But again, until he’s written in the lineup, we don’t know 100%, but I’m hopeful.”

Knee soreness in particular has prevented Ohtani from pitching since July 3. The right-hander is 8-2 with a 1.79 ERA in 14 starts covering 85 2/3 innings.

The odds of Ohtani starting on the mound again this season are slim.

“Obviously, if you’re looking at the calendar, how much he’s thrown in the last week, I think we can all do the math,” Roberts said.

In other news, the Dodgers placed Dalton Rushing on the injured list with right elbow discomfort, retroactive to Saturday, and recalled fellow catcher Eliezer Alfonzo from the minors.

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Alcaraz was surprised to learn during an interview on ESPN after his victory Sunday that his quarterfinal match would be against either Ben Shelton or Stefanos Tsitsipas in a match that Shelton later won.

The defending champion visited the set after beating Tommy Paul in his fourth-round match. Andy Roddick, the 2003 U.S. Open champion, asked Alcaraz about the challenges either player would present.

A confused Alcaraz asked him to repeat the question.

“You're either going to play Shelton or Tsitsipas," Roddick said. "Maybe just a word on both of them and the challenges ...”

He didn't get to finish the sentence because Alcaraz leaned over to look at the paper in front of Roddick.

“Really? Oh my God, I thought I was playing Medvedev-Tiafoe,” Alcaraz said, before both men started laughing.

Frances Tiafoe beat Daniil Medvedev in their match that was going on during the interview, but now plays Alex Michelsen.

Many tennis players say they don't like to look ahead at their draw, though it might be rare for one to not know his next match so deep in a tournament.

Shelton, the No. 8 seed, beat Tsitsipas in straight sets.

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In a statement Sunday, the Red Sox announced that Morgan died Saturday night. The club was informed by his daughter, Catherine, team spokesperson Abby Murphy said. No further information was provided.

“Joe Morgan holds a special place in Red Sox history,” Principal Owner John Henry said in the statement. “When he took over in 1988, he changed the course of a season and created one of the most memorable chapters in the history of this club. The two division titles that followed only strengthened a bond with Red Sox fans that endured for the rest of his life. We extend our deepest condolences to his family and all who loved him.”

Morgan played 88 major league games as an infielder with five teams from 1959-64 and then spent 18 years in the Red Sox organization as a manager, coach and scout from 1974-91.

Along the way, he managed Boston stars such as Wade Boggs, Roger Clemens and Rich Gedman in both the minors and majors. Morgan was inducted into the team's Hall of Fame in 2006.

“He was a big part of my life and will be missed," said Boggs, a Hall of Fame third baseman. "I don’t think he got enough credit for how baseball-smart he was. He played baseball hunches instead of statistics. He will always be one of my favorites.”

Morgan, who was born in Walpole, Massachusetts, and attended Boston College, became the first base coach for the Red Sox in 1985 and took over as manager on July 14, 1988.

The team won its next 12 games and 19 of 20 on the way to a division title before getting swept in four games by the Oakland Athletics in the American League Championship Series.

“‘Morgan Magic’ is forever part of Red Sox lore,” team chairman Tom Werner said. “Joe took over in 1988 and gave New England a summer it would never forget."

Morgan managed the Red Sox to another AL East crown in 1990 before they were again swept by Oakland in the ALCS. His tenure ended after the 1991 season with a 301-262 record.

“Joe was a fun manager to play for — always extremely positive. When you didn’t perform well, he’d say, ‘Don’t worry about it. You’ll be great next time — I guarantee it!’" said Clemens, who won the first three of his seven Cy Young Awards with Boston.

"And yes, when he got the job to manage, he brought the magic! ... Thanks for everything, Joe!”

Before his promotion to Boston's big league staff in 1983 as a scout, Morgan managed the Triple-A Pawtucket Red Sox from 1974-82, becoming the longest-tenured skipper in club history.

During his playing days, Morgan was signed by the Boston Braves in June 1952. He batted .193 in the majors with two home runs and 10 RBIs for the Milwaukee Braves (1959), Kansas City Athletics (1959), Philadelphia Phillies (1960), Cleveland Indians (1960-61) and St. Louis Cardinals (1964).

He began managing in the minors in 1966.

“Joe Morgan managed the Red Sox during some of my most formative years as a fan,” said Red Sox President & CEO Sam Kennedy. “Joe made us believe, and when you experience that as a kid, it stays with you. I was fortunate enough to get to know him later in life and found an even better person than the baseball man I had admired. I will miss him deeply.”

In addition to daughter Catherine, Morgan is survived by his children Joseph Jr., William and Barbara, six grandchildren and five great grandchildren, the Red Sox said.

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The ship's commissioning comes as North Korea is dialing up pressure on the U.S. after rebuffing President Donald Trump's decision to scale back a major military drill with South Korea in a conciliatory step toward Kim. Observers say North Korea wants to wrest bigger U.S. concessions.

The destroyer Kang Kon was commissioned into North Korea's navy in the eastern port city of Wonsan Sunday at a ceremony attended by Kim and his teenage daughter, whom South Korea’s spy service calls his likely heir. North Korean state media photos showed the girl dressed in a white dress and blazer walking alongside her father on a red carpet, touring the warship and posing with sailors together.

North Korean destroyers regarded as its most advanced warships

The ship and the Choe Hyon, which was put into service in June, are both 5,000-ton destroyers that state media said can carry various conventional and nuclear weapons. Considered North Korea’s biggest and most advanced warships, the two destroyers were likely built with Russian assistance, experts say. In July, North Korea said it test-fired nuclear-capable cruise missiles from the Kang Kon.

In a speech at the ceremony, Kim said the back-to-back warship additions instilled fear in the enemies as the nuclear armament of North Korea's navy made it possible to exercise its nuclear deterrent in a more diversified, practical manner.

“Concerns of the enemies will be surely deepened,” Kim said. "We must establish more clearly a powerful and reliable nuclear war deterrent, to put into practice the diverse and effective operation of our nuclear combat systems and further strengthen our military activities for maritime defense and war deterrence.”

After years of prioritizing ballistic missile development, Kim has increasingly turned his focus to modernize the navy, which he admitted in Sunday’s speech lacked warships befitting its mission until a few years ago. Outside experts said the North Korean destroyers’ weapons and radar systems would enhance its offensive and defensive capabilities.

Kim said North Korea is pursuing another “significant" naval advancement that would be unveiled in eight months. Many observers say the project could be related to Kim's stated goal of acquiring a nuclear-powered submarine.

South Korea, US and Japan open trilateral drill

On Monday, the U.S., South Korea and Japan kicked off their five-day Freedom Edge exercise in the waters off South Korea's southern Jeju island. South Korea's military said the exercise is defensive in nature and meant to enhance a joint response capability against North Korean nuclear threats. It said the exercise involves key maritime and aerial military assets of South Korea, the U.S. and Japan.

Last week, North Korea's Foreign Ministry accused the U.S. of more clearly expressing its confrontational posture against the North. It cited the Freedom Edge exercise and U.S. officials' reported comments that the U.S. remains committed to the complete denuclearization of North Korea.

On Aug. 21, the U.S. and South Korean militaries ended their annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise six days earlier than originally planned, after Trump said he had ordered the Pentagon to “substantially reduce” the drill. Trump cited what he described as a good relationship with Kim, who views the drill as an invasion rehearsal.

But Kim's sister and senior official, Kim Yo Jong, shrugged off Trump's outreach, saying just shortening the drill won’t change its “provocative, aggressive nature.” North Korea launched about 10 short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea, apparently delivering on its previous threat to respond to the U.S.-South Korean drill.

Kim Jong Un has previously said he could return to talks if the U.S. drops its “hostile policy” against North Korea and respects what he calls North Korea's status as a nuclear state.

Kim and Trump's earlier diplomacy collapsed in 2019 due to disputes on how much economic benefits North Korea should get in return for a limited denuclearization step. Now with his advancing nuclear program and deepened ties with Russia and China, experts say Kim has greater leverage than before.

Rose Schoenfeld, del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional, indicó el domingo que Marie generaba condiciones “potencialmente letales” a medida que avanza a cientos de kilómetros de la costa de California. Algunas playas orientadas hacia el sur han registrado olas de hasta 3 metros (10 pies) de altura, precisó.

“Estamos recibiendo reportes de los salvavidas de que las condiciones del oleaje son muy peligrosas, específicamente las corrientes de resaca”, manifestó Schoenfeld.

El huracán Marie no tocará tierra y se tiene previsto que se debilite a tormenta tropical hacia última hora del domingo, aunque de todas maneras llevará lluvia a partes del condado de Los Ángeles antes de disiparse.

El Servicio Meteorológico Nacional recomendó a la población que se limite a nadar cerca de estaciones de salvavidas y mantenerse lejos de las rocas.

La autoridad de salud de la ciudad de Long Beach emitió el domingo un aviso en el que advirtió a la población que no nade en ninguna de las playas o bahías de la ciudad durante los próximos tres días. Señaló que se esperan lluvias significativas a partir del sábado, las cuales podrían producir escorrentía de desagües pluviales y ríos, y generar condiciones insalubres para los bañistas.

Seal Beach, una ciudad costera del condado de Orange, anunció el domingo el cierre de dos estacionamientos frente a la playa hasta la mañana del miércoles “para proteger la vida y la propiedad durante las condiciones previstas de oleaje elevado e inundaciones costeras”. El muelle municipal de Seal Beach permaneció abierto.

Adam Yacenda, jefe del batallón de salvavidas del departamento de bomberos en Newport Beach, a unos 64 kilómetros (40 millas) al sur del centro de Los Ángeles, informó que los salvavidas de la playa realizaron 177 rescates el sábado.

Aunque la playa ha registrado olas mucho más altas este verano que en años anteriores, la cifra de rescates diarios sigue siendo significativa, comentó.

“Cada vez que te acercas a más de 100, es un día ajetreado”, afirmó.

Yacenda sostuvo que sólo los expertos deben aventurarse en las olas de la zona. Fuertes corrientes se desplazan a lo largo de la línea de costa y mar adentro, con “corrientes de resaca muy fuertes”, explicó.

“Tenemos bandera roja de un extremo al otro de nuestra playa”, puntualizó.

La tormenta trajo la posibilidad de inundaciones a lo largo de playas, ciclovías, caminos y algunos vecindarios de baja altitud.

El Centro Nacional de Huracanes advirtió el domingo que se tiene previsto que las condiciones peligrosas en las playas duren un par de días más.

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A Boeing 767 cargo plane overran a runway at MIA around 2 p.m., according to the Federal Aviation Administration.

Miami-Dade Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz said five people were killed and five others were injured and hospitalized. Three of the injured are in critical condition, she said during a press conference.

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Officials said the flight originated from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico, officials said.

According to information from MIA, Prime Air flight 7598 was disabled after going off the northwest end of the airport’s diagonal runway.

A spokesperson from Amazon released the following statement Sunday afternoon:

"We can confirm that an Amazon Air plane operated by 21 Air experienced an incident while attempting to land at Miami International Airport today. This is a fast-moving situation and we're still gathering details. We're working closely with local authorities and officials to…

— Amazon News (@amazonnews) September 6, 2026

A ground stop was issued, and all runways were closed following the crash, officials said.

We’ve issued a full ground stop at Miami International while first responders assess the scene after an Amazon cargo plane overran the runway.

If you’re traveling through the area, please expect significant delays and potential cancellations.

The @FAANews will send inspectors… https://t.co/k6xrXvoLzJ

— Secretary Sean Duffy (@SecDuffy) September 6, 2026

Officials with Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said that over 60 units were responding to the scene.

Administrators with MIA said passengers with flights scheduled on Sunday should check with their airlines for flight status before heading to the airport.

For the latest information on the crash, click here.

Cinco personas murieron en el accidente y otras cinco resultaron heridas, tres de ellas en estado crítico, informaron las autoridades.

Como consecuencia del caos en el exterior, los viajeros dentro del aeropuerto tuvieron que enfrentar largas demoras y grandes aglomeraciones.

Una de las cuatro pistas de MIA reabrió alrededor de las 4:15 p.m. y una segunda fue reabierta aproximadamente 30 minutos después, según las autoridades.

La información en tiempo real de la FAA sobre el estado del aeropuerto indicaba que no se permitirían despegues hasta al menos las 5:30 p.m.

Jason Carter, de Local 10, habló con varias personas dentro de MIA, y su reporte completo puede verse en la parte superior de esta página.

El NHC, con sede en Miami, emitió alertas para Kauai y Niihau, después de que los pronósticos indicaron que Lowell pasará al oeste del lugar la noche del lunes a medida que se desplaza hacia el norte. Los meteorólogos advirtieron la posibilidad de entre 15 y 25 centímetros (6 y 10 pulgadas) de lluvia acumulada, con máximos de hasta 36 centímetros (14 pulgadas).

Se anticipa que la Isla Grande de Hawái reciba de 10 a 20 centímetros (4 a 8 pulgadas) de lluvia, con algunas zonas de hasta 30 centímetros (12 pulgadas).

Lowell avanzaba con vientos máximos sostenidos de 195 km/h (120 mph) y se ubicaba a unos 860 kilómetros (535 millas) al sur-suroeste de Lihue, o a unos 895 kilómetros (555 millas) al suroeste de Honolulu. Se desplaza hacia el norte a 9 km/h (6 mph), informó el NHC.

Los vientos con fuerza de huracán se extendían hasta 85 kilómetros (50 millas) desde el vórtice del sistema, y los vientos con fuerza de tormenta tropical se extendían hasta 280 kilómetros (175 millas), indicó el centro.

Las lluvias podrían provocar inundaciones significativas y deslaves, indicó el centro. Una combinación de marejada ciclónica y mareas probablemente hará que zonas normalmente secas cerca de la costa queden inundadas por el aumento de hasta un metro (3 pies) en los niveles del agua en Kauai.

La Agencia de Manejo de Emergencias de Kauai hizo un llamado a los residentes a llenar los tanques de gasolina de sus vehículos, mantener sus dispositivos cargados, resurtir recetas médicas y contar con suficiente agua y alimentos antes de la llegada de la tormenta. También indicó que los residentes deben estar preparados para permanecer en casa por varios días.

En Lihue, una localidad de 8.000 habitantes donde se ubica el principal aeropuerto de Kauai, los residentes se abastecían de comida y agua mientras vaciaban los estantes de los supermercados.

La agente inmobiliaria Lori Benkert compró un recipiente adicional de propano de 4,5 kilogramos (10 libras) para poder cocinar en la parrilla si se queda sin luz. Benkert administra decenas de propiedades en Kauai y ha tapiado dos casas en el lado occidental de la isla. “Perderemos algo de energía; probablemente se caigan algunos árboles, un montón de ramas”, dijo Benkert. “Lo más probable es que todos simplemente se resguarden”.

Mientras tanto, el huracán Marie generó condiciones de oleaje peligroso a lo largo de la costa de Baja California, México, y del sur de California. La tormenta de categoría 1 se ubicaba a unos 1.120 kilómetros (695 millas) al sur-suroeste de San Diego, con vientos máximos sostenidos de 120 km/h (75 mph ). El meteoro se desplaza en dirección noroeste a 11 km/h (7 mph).

Aunque no había avisos ni alertas costeras en vigor, el NHC indicó que el oleaje generado por Marie seguirá afectando partes del suroeste de México, la península de Baja California y el sur de California durante los próximos días. Es probable que este oleaje provoque corrientes de resaca potencialmente letales.

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La sheriff de Miami-Dade, Rosie Cordero-Stutz, dijo que cinco personas murieron y otras cinco resultaron heridas y fueron hospitalizadas. Tres de los heridos se encuentran en estado crítico, informó durante una conferencia de prensa.

Las autoridades dijeron que el vuelo había partido del Aeropuerto Internacional Luis Muñoz Marín, en San Juan, Puerto Rico.

De acuerdo con información de MIA, el vuelo 7598 de Prime Air quedó inmovilizado después de salirse por el extremo noroeste de la pista diagonal del aeropuerto.

Un portavoz de Amazon emitió el siguiente comunicado el domingo por la tarde:

"We can confirm that an Amazon Air plane operated by 21 Air experienced an incident while attempting to land at Miami International Airport today. This is a fast-moving situation and we're still gathering details. We're working closely with local authorities and officials to…

— Amazon News (@amazonnews) September 6, 2026

Tras el accidente se emitió una orden para detener las operaciones en tierra y todas las pistas fueron cerradas, dijeron las autoridades.

Funcionarios de Miami-Dade Fire Rescue informaron que más de 60 unidades respondieron a la emergencia.

Las autoridades de MIA recomendaron a los pasajeros con vuelos programados para el domingo verificar el estado de sus vuelos con sus aerolíneas antes de dirigirse al aeropuerto.

Para obtener la información más reciente sobre el accidente, haga clic aquí.

After a round of storms this afternoon, drier weather will move in overnight, with lows in the upper 70s.

Morning showers along the coast will give way to afternoon showers inland. Temperatures will warm into the lower 90s. Deep tropical moisture will remain in place this week, so showers and storms each day could produce heavy downpours and lead to localized flooding. Keep the rain gear handy.

Williams also scored on a 5-yard keeper in the 118th meeting of the two teams, who were once both part of the Pac-12. Washington won last year's meeting 59-24 in Pullman.

Transfer Caden Pinnick made his debut as quarterback for the Cougars, throwing for 142 yards and scoring on an 11-yard keeper in the fourth quarter.

“(I) thought Washington State had a really good plan, played really hard, did a nice job,” Washington third-year coach Jedd Fisch said. “Very challenging Week 1 to really make sure that we kind of knew what we wanted to get done. We felt like we didn’t play the at the level we would like to play at, but we also are very happy with the victory.”

Washington State was one of the remaining members of the Pac-12 left after realignment broke apart the conference ahead of the 2024 season. The Cougars and Oregon State helped re-build the conference, which now includes Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State, San Diego State, Texas State and Utah State, along with non-football member Gonzaga.

The Huskies, meanwhile, bolted the Pac-12 for the Big Ten. Washington went 9-4 last season with a 38-10 win over Boise State in the LA Bowl.

Washington State was embarking on it's first season under coach Kirby Moore after going 7-6 last season. He brought in Pinnick, who played at UC Davis last season and threw for 3,206 yards and 32 touchdowns as a freshman.

Washington State's defense was largely effective in thwarting the Huskies throughout the game, but the Cougars missed a pair of field goals that could have narrowed the gap and were 0-11 in converting on third down.

“I've got to get better with the preparation and getting the guys ready for third downs. You're not going to win a lot of games going 0-11, and ultimately taking care of the ball, that falls on me,” Pinnick said.

Tyler Robles’ 48-yard field goal gave the Huskies the early lead. In the second quarter, Jeron Jones intercepted Pinnick and ran it back 8 yards to the Washington State 21. After breaking free on a 16-yard run to keep the drive alive, Williams scored on a 5-yard keeper to make it 10-0

The Cougars stopped the Huskies on fourth-and-1 at the goal line to end the half.

The Cougars had a chance to get on the board midway through the third quarter but Jack Stevens' 32-yard field goal attempt went wide right. Stevens also missed a 52-yard attempt on Washington State's first series of the game.

After the Cougars stopped another Washington attempt to convert on fourth down at the end of the third quarter, Washington State drove down the field and scored on Pinnick's 11-yard run to narrow the gap to 10-7.

Washington answered with Rashid Williams' 1-yard touchdown reception.

The Huskies' Rylon Dillard-Allen was ejected for targeting on Pinnick midway through the fourth quarter before Stevens' 42-yard field goal made it 17-10.

Jayden Limar capped scoring for the Huskies with an 11-yard touchdown run with 2:18 left.

“It felt really good, definitely, especially you know the way we won. Very gritty, you know, being able to hold the lead right there at the end when they were battling back and showing signs of life,” Demond Williams said.

The Cougars were hurt in the first half when receiver Tony Freeman was injured and did not return.

Where's the band?

Traditionally in the days of the old Pac-12, the Apple Cup was played over Thanksgiving weekend as the final game of the season for both teams. This year’s rivalry was unusual as the season opener.

Another break with tradition? No Washington State band.

When Washington moved to the Big Ten for the 2024 season, it moved visiting bands from the lower bowl to the seats in an upper corner of the stadium. Washington State decided it was a hardship for the band to navigate getting down to the field and back for performances.

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Washington State visits Kansas State, while Washington hosts Utah State on Sept. 12.

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Según la Administración Federal de Aviación (FAA), un avión de carga Boeing 767 sobrepasó una pista en MIA alrededor de las 2 p.m.

La sheriff de Miami-Dade, Rosie Cordero-Stutz, informó durante una conferencia de prensa que cinco personas murieron y otras cinco fueron hospitalizadas con lesiones cuya gravedad inicialmente se desconocía.

Tres de las personas heridas se encontraban en estado crítico, dijeron las autoridades.

El vuelo había partido del Aeropuerto Internacional Luis Muñoz Marín, en San Juan, Puerto Rico, informaron las autoridades.

De acuerdo con información de MIA, el vuelo 7598 de Prime Air quedó inmovilizado después de salirse por el extremo noroeste de la pista diagonal del aeropuerto.

Tras el accidente se emitió una orden para detener las operaciones en tierra y todas las pistas fueron cerradas, dijeron las autoridades.

We’ve issued a full ground stop at Miami International while first responders assess the scene after an Amazon cargo plane overran the runway.

If you’re traveling through the area, please expect significant delays and potential cancellations.

The @FAANews will send inspectors… https://t.co/k6xrXvoLzJ

— Secretary Sean Duffy (@SecDuffy) September 6, 2026

Un funcionario del aeropuerto informó que una de las cuatro pistas de MIA reabrió alrededor de las 4:15 p.m. y una segunda fue reabierta aproximadamente 30 minutos después.

Según la información en tiempo real de la FAA sobre el estado de las operaciones en MIA, no se permitiría el despegue de aviones hasta al menos las 5:30 p.m.

Se podían observar columnas de humo negro saliendo del avión mientras los bomberos trabajaban para extinguir el incendio.

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue informó que el avión impactó varios vehículos cerca de la cuadra 2100 de Northwest 42nd Avenue.

MDFR dijo que varias personas resultaron heridas, pero no proporcionó detalles sobre la gravedad de esas lesiones.

Las autoridades también informaron que más de 60 unidades de MDFR respondieron a la emergencia.

Funcionarios de MIA recomendaron a los pasajeros con vuelos programados para el domingo verificar el estado de sus vuelos con sus aerolíneas antes de dirigirse al aeropuerto.

Además, MIA informó que los viajeros que utilicen el Metrorail deberán hacer una conexión en la estación Earlington Heights para tomar la Línea Naranja hacia el aeropuerto.

La Junta Nacional de Seguridad en el Transporte (NTSB) encabezará la investigación sobre el accidente.

La FAA también informó que investigará las circunstancias que provocaron que el avión se saliera de la pista.

Un portavoz de Amazon emitió el siguiente comunicado el domingo por la tarde:

“Podemos confirmar que un avión de Amazon Air operado por 21 Air sufrió un incidente mientras intentaba aterrizar hoy en el Aeropuerto Internacional de Miami. Esta es una situación que evoluciona rápidamente y todavía estamos recopilando información. Estamos trabajando estrechamente con las autoridades locales y los funcionarios para entender exactamente qué ocurrió. En este momento, nuestra prioridad absoluta es la seguridad, el bienestar y la atención de todas las personas involucradas. Estamos haciendo todo lo posible para apoyar a los afectados”.

Kelly Nantel, Vocera de Amazon

The American men are making a real run at ending their lengthy Grand Slam drought.

The U.S. hasn’t had a men’s major champion since Andy Roddick won in Flushing Meadows in 2003, and there haven’t even been many great opportunities in the more than two decades since.

But backed by the home crowd and in good form, the Americans had five players in the final 16 of a major for the first time since 1995 and will be a real threat in the second week of the final Grand Slam tournament of the season.

“We play so much outside of the States obviously, a lot of time in Europe,” Tiafoe said Sunday. “This sport’s so international, so to be able to play in front of friends, family, loved ones, is amazing. They don’t get to see you much, so you want to put on a show.”

The No. 11 seed beat 2021 champion Daniil Medvedev 7-6 (1), 6-4, 7-6 (6) to move within a victory of his third appearance in the U.S. Open semifinals. To get there he'll have to beat Michelsen, who has been the dominant player in this year's tournament.

The 22-year-old from California beat No. 27 Tomas Etcheverry 7-6 (6), 6-4, 6-4 and is the only man who has yet to drop a set in the tournament.

“We've been working really hard to get to this point and I’m really happy but not super surprised because of all the work I put in my whole life,” Michelsen said after reaching his first Grand Slam quarterfinal.

The winner of his match against Tiafoe will face No. 2-seeded Alcaraz or No. 8 Shelton, who beat Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-2, 6-3, 6-4 on Sunday in his best performance of the tournament. Shelton predicted “fireworks” in the matchup with the two-time champion.

“I think it will be a great match. I’m excited for the battle,” Shelton said. “Never played him here in New York, and obviously in the position that I want to be in.”

All four men's matches Sunday had a U.S. player in it, and the Americans grabbed three of them. Only Alcaraz was able to turn back a player from the host country, beating No. 20 seed Tommy Paul in the afternoon.

The Americans still had a chance to get one more quarterfinalist Monday when No. 14 seed Learner Tien faces Karen Khachanov.

The closest the Americans came to ending the drought was two years ago at the U.S. Open, when Taylor Fritz beat Tiafoe in the first all-American Grand Slam semifinal since 2005 to become the first American man in a major final since Roddick in 2009. Jannik Sinner beat Fritz in straight sets for the title.

The Americans had eight players in the round of 16 in the 1995 U.S. Open, advancing three to the semifinals. Pete Sampras beat Jim Courier in the semis and then No. 1 Andre Agassi in the final.

The U.S. expected to have multiple men's title contenders in that era, but some of the men have grown tired now of the annual discussion of the drought. Meanwhile, Coco Gauff has collected two trophies in recent years and Jessica Pegula has reached No. 3 in the world.

“There have been a really consistent chunk of players, Jess, Coco, you know, have been at the top and inside the top five for the last I don’t know how many years,” Taylor Townsend said after losing to women's No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka on Sunday. “Ben, Frances, Tommy, Taylor, it’s just such a great group of men as well.”

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Jackie Young scored 10 points to lead the struggling offense in the 55-52 win on Sunday. It was the fewest points the Americans had scored in a World Cup win since they beat Australia 42-38 in 1967.

“You have to be able to win different ways in this tournament because every team stylistically plays a little bit different,” U.S. coach Kara Lawson said. “You do have to be able to win when you don’t have your fastball. We didn’t have a fastball tonight, but we figured it out late and we’ll grow from it.”

The U.S. (2-0) has won 32 straight World Cup games dating to a loss to Russia in the 2006 semifinals. Only one team had come within single digits of the Americans during this run before Sunday, when Australia lost by eight points in 2010.

“Obviously, Italy really kind of mucked up the game for us a little bit,” Breanna Stewart said. “It made it difficult for us to score. They are a tough team. Tons of respect to what they’ve done. And, just proud of the resiliency of this group.”

The world has been closing the gap on the U.S. The Americans pulled off their eighth consecutive Olympic gold medal in 2024, edging France by one point in the title game.

“We’ve seen that through the tournament that every game feels like a dogfight,” Lawson said. “It’s really hard. On any given night, if you’re not prepared to play, you’ll lose. That’s awesome for our sport.”

The U.S. trailed 50-48 with 4:29 left before going on a 7-0 run. Stewart, who missed her first eight shots, scored her first basket of the game to put the Americans up 51-50. Young then hit a layup after Gray drew that offensive foul with 3:03 left.

“I thought that late charge Chelsea took was a big momentum changing play,” Lawson said. “It was an incredible winning play by Gray there.”

Gray's jumper with 1:07 left made it a five-point game. Matilde Villa scored to get Italy back within three with less than a minute to go. The U.S. had a couple of chances to make it a two-possession lead but couldn’t convert.

Italy (1-1) had one last chance to tie it, but Cecilia Zandalasini’s 3-pointer was off at the buzzer.

Italy’s 2-3 zone defense caused the U.S. fits. The Americans couldn’t get into any rhythm and shot 29% from the field, including 1 for 12 from 3-point range. They missed a ton of layups too.

“I think we missed some shots. We missed some layups, some shots that we have made in the past,” Gray said.

The Americans were up early, leading 23-8 in what looked to be another blowout victory. Italy then switched to a zone defense and went on a 16-7 spurt to close the half down 30-24.

The Italians kept it going in the third quarter with an 11-2 run to go up 35-32. The Americans led 42-39 heading into the fourth.

Italy, which lost to the Americans by 34 in a tournament qualifier in March, wouldn’t go away and was up 50-48 in the fourth quarter before the Americans’ final push.

Zandalasini scored 14 points to lead Italy, which is making its first World Cup appearance since 1994. She apologized after the game for emotion she showed at the buzzer toward an official at the lack of a foul call.

“I would like to apologize for how I reacted in the end,” Zandalasini said. “It was a lot of emotions today, but I should have kept them inside of me a little better.”

In other games on Sunday, China edged the Czech Republic in overtime, Australia topped Turkey and Belgium beat Puerto Rico.

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The Ohio State Highway Patrol said in a statement that a man it identified as Patrick Havas, 38, forced his way through a crowd, knocking over multiple members of the audience as he moved toward Acton, the state's former public health director. He had a taser and two pistols, the statement said.

The Mahoning County Sheriff’s Office said two handguns and a set of brass knuckles were recovered after his arrest, and “no weapons were ever brandished or even removed from their holsters.”

Havas was taken to the county jail and booked on charges of disorderly conduct and two counts of assault, the highway patrol statement said, adding that no other details were available pending an investigation. Online court records didn’t yet list the case, and it wasn’t clear as of Sunday night whether Havas has an attorney.

Republican Gov. Mike DeWine said in a statement.that the man “tried to forcefully push himself” toward Acton as she was speaking at the fair in Canfield, in northeastern Ohio. “Violence or the threat of violence at political or public events is always unacceptable," he added.

The attempted attack is the latest political violence to roil the United States. And the Ohio gubernatorial race is one of the most high-profile races this year as the campaigns enter the final six weeks of campaigning before the election in November.

Acton is facing Republican Vivek Ramaswamy, who has parlayed his national name recognition, tech industry connections and alliance with President Donald Trump into a record fundraising haul that he is tapping for advertising spots aimed at the November election. He is using campaign rallies and advertising to criticize Acton.

Ramaswamy's campaign called the incident Sunday unacceptable.

“Candidates should be able to meet with voters without having to worry about threats or violence. What happened today is completely unacceptable and has no place in politics, and we hope hope that no one was hurt,” Ramaswamy’s communications director, Connie Luck, said in a statement.

Addie Bullock, communications director for Acton's campaign, said in a statement that the suspect “lunged” at Acton. She said the Democratic candidate “will always stand up to the chaos, hate and vitriol that pits us against one another.”

The incident brought condemnation from Ohio Republican Sen. Jon Husted, who said on X that he and his wife were “disturbed by the attempted attack on Amy Acton today at the Canfield Fair. We are grateful for law enforcement’s quick response. There is no place for this kind of behavior, and it must never be tolerated.”

The country has seen a rise in political violence over the past decade. That includes the 2017 shooting at a Republican congressional baseball team practice in Alexandria, Virginia; the 2022 hammer assault on the husband of Democratic then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in California; the 2024 assassination attempt on Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania rally during his presidential campaign as well as another on the president at this year's White House Correspondents' Association Dinner in April; and the assassinations last year of a Democratic Minnesota state lawmaker and her husband and of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk in Utah.

Federal political committees spent more than $40 million on expenses labeled as security during the 2023-24 campaign cycle, the most recent one for which data is publicly available, according a report released in April from the Public Service Alliance, a nonpartisan group that focuses on security for public officials.

Before running for governor, Acton was recruited by DeWine in 2019 to lead the Ohio Department of Health while serving as an associate professor of public health at Ohio State University. As the COVID-19 pandemic ramped up in early 2020, she was thrown into the state and national spotlight — becoming a source of comfort to many viewers of the governor’s daily news conferences.

For her service as health director, Acton earned the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation’s Profile in COVID Courage Award, the Columbus Foundation’s Spirit of Columbus Award and Ohio State’s highest alumni honor, the Alumni Medalist Award.

Her position as the face of the DeWine administration’s aggressive stance against the virus also earned Acton many enemies, among them Statehouse Republicans and average Ohioans who opposed pandemic restrictions.

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The U.S. has won 32 straight World Cup games dating back to a loss to Russia in the 2006 semifinals. Only one team had come within single digits of the Americans during this run, when Australia lost by eight points in 2010.

The Americans (2-0) had to work hard for the victory, putting up the lowest point total in a preliminary-round game since 1971, when they had 51 against France.

The U.S. trailed 50-48 with 4:29 left before going on a 7-0 run. Breanna Stewart, who missed her first eight shots, scored her first basket of the game to put the Americans up 51-50. Young then hit a layup after the U.S. got an offensive foul against Italy on its next possession.

The Americans got another defensive stop and Chelsea Gray hit a jumper to make it a five-point game.

Matilde Villa scored to get Italy back within three with less than a minute to go.

The U.S. had a couple of chances to make it a two-possession lead but couldn't convert.

Italy (1-1) had one last chance to tie it, but Cecilia Zandalasini's 3-pointer was off at the buzzer.

Italy’s 2-3 zone defense cause the U.S. fits on offense. The Americans couldn’t get into any rhythm and shot 29% from the field, including going 1 for 12 from 3-point range.

The Americans, who led 30-24 at halftime, saw Italy go on a 11-2 run to start the third quarter and trailed 35-32 before finishing the period up 42-39.

Italy, which lost to the Americans by 34 in a tournament qualifier in March, wouldn’t go away and was up 50-48 in the fourth quarter before the Americans' final push.

Zandalasini scored 14 points to lead Italy, which is making its first World Cup appearance since 1994.

The Italians won their first game, beating the Czech Republic, and had a loud crowd cheering for them against the U.S. Still, there were fans wearing Caitlin Clark Iowa and Fever jerseys, as well as one in Bueckers’ high school jersey.

In other games on Sunday, China edged the Czech Republic in overtime, Australia topped Turkey and Belgium beat Puerto Rico.

Up next

Italy faces China to close out pool play Monday.

The U.S, plays the Czech Republic on Monday hoping to keep its winning streak going.

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Rose Schoenfeld, a National Weather Service meteorologist, said Sunday that Marie stirred up “life-threatening” conditions as it churned in the ocean hundreds of miles off California's Pacific coast. Some south-facing beaches have seen surf up to 10 feet (3 meters) high, she said.

“We’re getting reports from lifeguards that the surf conditions are very dangerous, specifically the rip currents,” Schoenfeld said.

Hurricane Marie won’t make landfall and is expected to weaken to a tropical storm by late Sunday, but will still but will still bring rain to parts of Los Angeles County before it dissipates. Some parts of the area have already seen as much as a quarter inch of rain Sunday, Schoenfeld said.

The National Weather Service advised people to swim only near lifeguards and to stay off rock jetties.

Long Beach’s city health officer on Sunday issued an advisory warning people not to swim at any of the city's beaches or bays for at least three days. The advisory warned that significant rainfall since Saturday was expected to produce runoff from storm drains and rivers and create unhealthy conditions for swimmers.

Seal Beach, a coastal city in Orange County, announced Sunday that it would close two beachfront parking lots until Wednesday morning “to protect life and property during the anticipated elevated surf and coastal flooding conditions.” The Seal Beach Municipal Pier remained open.

Adam Yacenda, lifeguard battalion chief for the fire department in Newport Beach, a coastal city around 40 miles (64 kilometers) south of downtown Los Angeles, said the beach’s lifeguards carried out 177 rescues Saturday.

Although the beach has seen far higher waves this summer than in past years, that number of daily rescues is still significant, he said.

“Any time you’re approaching over 100, that’s a busy day,” he said.

Yacenda said only experts should venture into waves in the area. Strong currents are moving along the shoreline and out to sea, with “very strong rip currents,” he said.

“We are red-flag conditions from one end of our beach to the other,” he said.

The storm brought the potential for coastal flooding along beaches, bike paths, roads and some low-lying neighborhoods.

The National Hurricane Center warned Sunday that the dangerous beach conditions were expected to last for another couple of days.

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The Miami-based center issued the warning and a hurricane watch for Kauai and Niihau as Lowell was forecast to pass the islands to the west late Monday while traveling north. Forecasters said rainfall totals of 6-10 inches (15-25 centimeters), with maximum totals of 14 inches (36 centimeters), were possible.

Hawaii's Big Island is expected to see 4-8 inches (10-20 centimeters) of rain, with some areas getting as much as 12 inches (30 centimeters).

Lowell had maximum sustained winds of 120 mph (195 kph) and was located about 535 miles (860 kilometers) south-southwest of Lihue, or about 555 miles (895 kilometers) southwest of Honolulu. It was moving north at 6 mph (9 kph), the hurricane center said.

Hurricane-force winds extended outward up to 50 miles (85 kilometers) from the center, and tropical storm-force winds extended outward up to 175 miles (280 kilometers), the center said.

The rainfall could produce significant flash flooding and mudslides, the center said. A combination of storm surge and tides will likely cause normally dry areas near the coast to be flooded by waters of up to 3 feet (1 meter) on Kauai.

The Kauai Emergency Management Agency urged residents to fill gas tanks, charge devices, refill prescriptions and have enough water and food ahead of the storm. It also said residents should be prepared to stay home for several days.

In Lihue, a town of 8,000 with Kauai’s primary airport, residents were stocking up on food and water as supermarket shelves emptied.

Real estate agent Lori Benkert bought an extra 10-pound (4.5-kilogram) container of propane so that she can cook on the barbecue if power shuts off. Benkert manages dozens of properties on Kauai and has boarded up two houses on the western side of the island.

“We’ll lose some power, probably have some trees, a bunch of tree limbs coming down,” Benkert said. “Everybody is probably going just to hunker down.”

Meanwhile, Hurricane Marie created dangerous surf conditions along the coast of Mexico's Baja California and Southern California. The Category 1 storm was located about 695 miles (1,120 kilometers) south-southwest of San Diego with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph (120 kph). Forecasters said Marie was moving northwest at 7 mph (11 kph).

Although no coastal watches or warnings were in effect, swells generated by Marie will continue to affect portions of southwest Mexico, the Baja California peninsula and Southern California for the next few days, the hurricane center said. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.

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Arsenal rallied to beat Chelsea 2-1 in the Premier League, while Manchester United was stunned in added time to draw 2-2 at Everton.

Federico Gatti scored two minutes into stoppage time as Juventus drew 1-1 with AC Milan in Serie A. Augsburg moved to the top of the Bundesliga by winning 4-1 at Eintracht Frankfurt, and American midfielder Giovanni Reyna scored in Strasbourg's 6-2 rout of Troyes in France.

Barcelona keeps winning in Spain

Barcelona won its fourth game in a row at the start of the Spanish league and is the only team with a perfect record after four rounds.

Yamal scored a goal in each half following his first two goals of the season in the win against Rayo Vallecano in the previous round.

“I think we played a fantastic game,” Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said. "We controlled the game, we were dominant. This is what I want to see from the team."

Fermín López, Raphinha and Pedri also found the net for Barcelona, which has outscored opponents 17-2 in four games. López was man of the match after also helping to set up two of the goals.

Midfielder Rodri made his first start since joining Barcelona from Manchester City, and newly signed forward Gabriel Jesus came off the bench in the second half for his Barcelona debut.

Defender Eric García had to be replaced in the first half after being struck in the face in a collision with Rodri.

Valencia lost its third in a row. It has scored only once in four matches. The home rout sparked protests against the team owner and players by Valencia fans, who gathered in large numbers outside the Mestalla Stadium after the match.

Lucas Boyé had a hat trick and Mariano Díaz scored his third goal of the season as Alaves defeated Osasuna 5-2 at home for its third win and second place in the standings.

Sevilla, with 10 men from the 56th, took the lead at Espanyol in the 85th but conceded deep into stoppage time for a 1-1 draw.

Arsenal also perfect in Premier League

Arsenal joined Man City at the top of the standings in England by coming from behind to defeat Chelsea in its biggest test so far in its title defense.

Martin Odegaard scored a 50th-minute winner after Morgan Rogers had given Chelsea an early lead and Kai Havertz equalized for Chelsea in the first half.

Arsenal has won its first three Premier league matches. It was Chelsea's first loss after two opening wins.

Man United, which has only one victory in three league games, conceded a stoppage-time goal to draw with Everton after twice holding the lead.

Deadline-day signing Ainsley Maitland-Niles came off the bench to make his debut and score a long-range shot into the top corner to salvage a point for his new club.

Late Juventus-Milan drama in Serie A

Gatti found the net with a header to even the match after Alphadjo Cisse had put the visitors ahead in the 68th.

The game was a matchup of two traditional Italian heavyweights that failed to qualify for the Champions League. Both teams had won their opening two matches in the league this season.

Bologna scored in stoppage time to draw 2-2 with visiting Sassuolo, while Frosinone struck in stoppage time to beat Venezia 3-2. Parma and Monza drew 1-1.

Reyna scores first goal with Strasbourg in France

Reyna got his first goal with Strasbourg in his new club's trouncing of promoted Troyes.

The 23-year-old U.S. international joined Strasbourg from Borussia Monchengladbach.

Sam Amo-Ameyaw added a pair of late goals for the visitors, which have won two in a row after a 4-0 opening loss at Marseille. Troyes had taken the lead with Antoine Mille in the ninth minute and stayed ahead until Jacobo Ortega’s 40th-minute equalizer.

Paris FC beat Marseille 3-2 with Lassine Sinayoko's hat trick including a penalty in the 86th. Rennes won 2-1 at Angers for its second victory in three rounds.

Augsburg top in Germany

Augsburg conceded six minutes into the match but scored four unanswered goals in the second half to defeat Eintracht Frankfurt.

Augsburg's second straight win saw the club go top of the standings on goal difference. Three other teams have also won two matches to start the season — Freiburg, Borussia Dortmund and Elversberg.

Also Sunday, Mainz routed Hamburger 5-0 on the road.

Goalkeeper Koeman Jr. scores twice

Telstar goalkeeper Ronald Koeman Jr., son of former Dutch star Ronald Koeman, scored twice from the penalty spot to help his team salvage a 2-2 home draw against Cambuur in the Dutch league.

The 31-year-old Koeman Jr. had already attracted attention last season after converting a late penalty that helped the club avoid a relegation playoff.

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Manager Torey Lovullo said after the game that Perdomo was under observation but was not in the concussion protocol and that he expects him to return to the lineup Monday.

Perdomo singled to start the third before Marte’s 93 mph single hit him on the side of the helmet as he ran to second. He immediately fell to the ground and writhed in pain as players from both teams ran to check on him.

He remained on his back for a couple of minutes as trainers tended to him before he sat up. Perdomo talked to trainers for a bit before being helped to his feet and walking off the field on his own power.

Lovullo said he'd “never seen anything like” what happened to Perdomo and was very concerned when he was hit.

“The ball had a little topspin on it and he thought he could get under it and keep moving, but it just kept track of him and hit him,” he said. “And when you go out there and you see him laying on the ground, there’s a lot of uncertainty for everybody, and then there’s some fear, like is he going to be OK?”

Lovullo felt much better once the trainer told him that Perdomo didn't lose consciousness.

“And then he started to respond and talked about some of the pressure that he was feeling in his head, and he was responding and he was spot-on with all of his answers,” Lovullo said. “So at that point we all breathed a collective sigh of relief.”

Lovullo said Perdomo was a little bit dizzy right after he was struck but that all the tests were negative and he was feeling OK after the game.

The manager added that Marte was really upset after hitting him but that he felt better once he saw his teammate postgame.

“Ketel and I both came up here and saw him at the same time, and it was nice to see those two embrace and hug for a second,” Lovullo said.

Ildemaro Vargas moved from first base to shortstop in the bottom of the inning to replace Perdomo and Tim Tawa entered the game to play first base.

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El cuerpo de un soldado fue extraído de entre bloques de cemento. Las tareas de identificación están en marcha, informó a la prensa René Tambo, jefe de homicidios de la policía boliviana. El sábado fue hallado otro soldado, y otros 12 siguen desaparecidos.

Las tareas de búsqueda en la localidad de Viacha —una población en los suburbios de la vecina ciudad de El Alto— se realizan con extremo cuidado debido a que el lugar del estallido es considerado de “alto riesgo”, ya que hay material explosivo entre los escombros y en instalaciones contiguas que han quedado dañadas, informó la víspera el ministro de Defensa, Ernesto Justiniano.

El funcionario indicó que en el depósito afectado se almacenaban hace “mucho tiempo pólvora negra” y pirotecnia, lo que pudo provocar las explosiones. La segunda fue tan potente que afectó fachadas, techos y casas en dos cuadras a la redonda. Una decena de familias tuvieron que ser evacuadas.

La mayoría de los heridos, entre ellos más de una decena de civiles que circulaban por la calle en el momento de las explosiones, ya fueron dados de alta. Dos militares se encuentran graves, según el informe de la ministra de Salud, Marcela Flores.

La Fiscalía inicio investigaciones por presunto “homicidio culposo”, dijo el fiscal Carlos Torres. Legisladores y políticos han pedido una investigación exhaustiva, y el presidente Rodrigo Paz declaró en la red social X que ordenó una "investigación minuciosa, técnica y transparente". Las causas aún se desconocen.

“No vamos a especular sobre las causas hasta que concluyan las pericias y la investigación”, sostuvo Justiniano.

El caso ha puesto a debate “la seguridad de los cuarteles que almacenan explosivos”, por lo que “urge una exhaustiva investigación”, señaló en X el expresidente Carlos Mesa.

Frente al Cuartel Bolívar de Viacha, las consternadas familias de los conscriptos desaparecidos aguardan cualquier noticia por parte de los rescatistas.

De los 12 que todavía “no han sido localizados”, 11 son soldados que hacían su servicio militar y uno es sargento, según el teniente coronel Antonio Amaru, comandante del cuartel Bolívar. Todos estaban asignados en el centro de mantenimiento donde ocurrieron las explosiones.

The aircraft overran the runway around 2 p.m. after arriving from San Juan, Puerto Rico, and plowed across a road used by warehouse workers and other businesses that surround the airport. Five people were killed, three critically injured and two others hospitalized with less severe injuries, Miami-Dade County officials told a news conference.

It wasn't immediately clear if the pilots survived or those killed were all in vehicles when the plane struck.

The crash, which sent thick black smoke billowing into the sky, trapped the pilot and copilot in the cockpit and some occupants in cars, said Miami-Dade Rescue Fire Chief Ray Jadallah. The agency said crews also had to extricate a person who was trapped under a vehicle.

The crash halted flights at the busy travel hub for much of the afternoon. Some 200 emergency personnel responded, finding the plane with heavy flames and smoke from a complex engine compartment fire, the department said. Firefighters used foam from specialized airport firefighting units to extinguish the fire, and crews were still dealing with a fuel leak on the plane hours later.

The Prime Air plane came to rest beside a roadway near two semitrucks, images showed. The aircraft appeared to be resting on its belly and was largely intact despite the fire.

The cause had yet to be determined, and it was not clear if weather had played a role. Thunderstorms and wind gusts up to 30 mph (48 kph) were recorded in the area at the time, according to the National Weather Service.

The flight had been operated by 21 Air, a cargo carrier based in North Carolina. The 32-year-old Boeing 767 was originally built to carry passengers and flew for several airlines for more than two decades before being converted to a cargo plane in 2015, according to flight-tracking site Flightradar24.

More than 160 flights were canceled and nearly 325 delayed by late Sunday, according to FlightAware, a website that tracks flight disruptions. Officials from Orlando International Airport, more than 200 miles (320 km) north of Miami, said some flights were diverted there.

The National Transportation Safety Board said it was sending a team to Miami led by Chairwoman Jennifer Homendy to investigate.

Amazon said in a statement that it would cooperate with any investigation.

“We’re heartbroken to learn that five people lost their lives in today’s incident at Miami International Airport," the company said. “Our deepest sympathies go out to the families, loved ones, and all those affected by this devastating loss.”

Last year, a UPS plane crashed after losing its engine while accelerating down the runway at Louisville’s Muhammad Ali International Airport. The crash killed all three pilots and 12 people on the ground. Twenty-three more were injured.

Aviation safety expert Steve Arroyo said that a 767 cargo aircraft would typically be staffed only by a pilot and copilot on domestic flights. A third pilot would be added for an international flight, and a long-haul international flight would require a fourth pilot.

Arroyo, a retired longtime United Airlines pilot, said he wants to know whether the Amazon plane landed in the touchdown zone of the runway, and if it was beyond that area why it didn’t simply abort that landing and go around to line up for another attempt. Typically, the landing zone is within the first 3,000 feet (914 meters) of a runway.

“Did the aircraft land within the required touchdown zone?" he asked. “If it did, what happened?”

Mary Schiavo, who is a pilot and former inspector general of the Transportation Department, said that video posted online of the landing shows the Amazon plane floating above the runway for an extended period without flaring the nose upward to force the main landing gear onto the ground.

“It didn’t touch down right away, and so it lost a lot of critical real estate by just continuing to float over the runway. It was literally still flying,” Schiavo said.

She noted the Miami airport is not equipped with arresting systems that the FAA says have been installed at more than 120 airports nationwide to safely stop planes that do go past the end of a runway. Those beds of lightweight, crushable material at the end of a runway have been credited by the FAA with helping save at least 497 lives aboard planes that overran runways.

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With empty seats everywhere after he finished his U.S. Open first-round match in the early morning hours, he took two questions from reporters on the court and quickly wrapped it up.

“I think everybody’s tired," he said. “Everybody wants to go to sleep.”

The city that never sleeps is going a little overboard this year.

Players have long loved the electricity of night matches at the U.S. Open, where tennis under the lights at Arthur Ashe Stadium is a hallmark of the American Grand Slam tournament, with fans staying late and bringing plenty of energy. But with the tournament this year already setting a record with three post-2 a.m. finishes over the first six days, plus two more going past 1 a.m., concerns are bubbling up about how much after midnight is too much on such a big stage.

“I know they’re dealing with a lot of different aspects as far as broadcast and TV and making sure certain matches get done and are starting at a certain time for those reasons,” third-ranked women's player Jessica Pegula said. ”But you have to wonder if it’s really the right thing for players to be finishing at 2 a.m., especially when it’s not — like, I’m not watching on TV. I’m sleeping. Some people stay, but there is a lot of people that need to go home.”

Wimbledon instituted an 11 p.m. curfew. The French Open schedules just one match a night. The U.S. Open is famous for going late, though this time maybe to an extreme.

On opening night, Venus Williams was subjected to the latest start in U.S. Open history at 12:13 a.m., after it took 4 hours, 36 minutes for Novak Djokovic to get knocked out in the first round.

Much of the crowd stuck around to see what could wind up being the 46-year-old's final Grand Slam singles match, a loss to Sofia Kenin, but the timing itself was a challenge.

“It’s not ideal,” Williams said. “I would have preferred something else, definitely. It wasn’t great for either of us, so I think we both tried our best. I just don’t know any other sport where you have to start that late. I definitely think there’s room for improvement there."

Zverev's first two matches ended at 1:55 and 2:15 a.m., making him the first top-seeded man to play back-to-back five-set matches to start a major in the Open era, which dates to 1968. Ben Shelton's second-rounder that started Friday night went until 2:07 a.m. Saturday thanks to the Williams sisters' doubles match lasting more than three hours.

Four of the latest 17 finishes in tournament history have occurred this year. The record is still 2:50 a.m. from when Carlos Alcaraz beat Jannik Sinner in the quarterfinals in 2022 on the way to his first U.S. Open title.

"Not easy," Shelton said after defeating Denis Shapovalov in 3 hours, 22 minutes. “My first time experiencing playing this late.”

Shelton figured the earliest he'd get to sleep was 5 a.m.

Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka, who two years ago played what is now the fourth-latest women's match, is not a fan of playing after midnight and the potentially lingering effects.

“When you finish late, the next day shifts a lot,” Sabalenka said. “Like, you still need to get your hours of sleep, so you start later. You just can really mess up your schedule.”

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The NFL's Compensation Committee notified the full ownership of the agreement on Sunday.

In a memo sent to owners that was obtained by The Associated Press, New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft said: “We believe we are very fortunate to have Roger at the helm for the next four years.”

Kraft is the chairman of the league's compensation committee.

“Throughout the negotiation process, the Committee worked closely with an independent third-party compensation consultant and outside counsel to structure a deal that aligns Roger’s compensation with the League’s long-term interests and success,” Kraft said. “To that end, the agreement is heavily performance based, with more than 95% of the total compensation tied to Roger’s and the NFL’s performance measured against various metrics and at the discretion of the Compensation Committee.”

Financial terms of Goodell’s new contract weren’t immediately known. He reportedly earned $63.9 million for the 2019-20 and 2020-21 seasons. The NFL hasn't been required to disclose Goodell’s compensation on an annual basis because the league office is no longer structured as a tax-exempt trade association.

This is the fifth contract extension for the 67-year-old Goodell, who has served as commissioner since succeeding Paul Tagliabue in 2006. He began his NFL career as an administrative intern in 1982 under then-Commissioner Pete Rozelle.

Under Goodell’s leadership, the NFL’s popularity and revenue have skyrocketed. The Washington Commanders were sold for $6.05 billion in 2023 and the Seattle Seahawks were sold for $9.612 billion this offseason, setting a new record.

The league has continued expanding its global reach, and is playing a record nine international games this season.

The expiration of Goodell's contract coincides with the end of the current collective bargaining agreement, which also expires in March 2031.

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Since the end of July, the Sony superhero movie has ruled over cinemas with rare dominance. The last release to enjoy such a long stretch leading the box office was 2022's “Avatar: The Way of Water.” “Brand New Day,” the fourth standalone Spider-Man film starring Tom Holland, collected $18 million over the weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday. Sony is forecasting $23.3 million for the four-day holiday weekend.

“Brand New Day” has grossed $2.4 billion worldwide.

Universal Pictures' “The Odyssey,” as it has for much of the “Spider-Man” run, remained in second place. Christopher Nolan's epic added $13 million domestically over the weekend, bringing its global haul to $1.63 billion. More than $1 billion of that has come from overseas sales, making “The Odyssey” the first to achieve that international milestone since 2009's “Avatar.”

Both blockbusters — “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” and “The Odyssey” — helped lead Hollywood to its best summer since before the pandemic. Through Aug. 31, the domestic box office totaled $4.6 billion for the season, according to Rentrak, an increase of 26.1% from 2025 and just shy of 2013's record summer.

On Sunday, Rentrak forecast that, including the Labor Day weekend, the summer will end up with $4.759 billion, a whisker above the $4.758 billion of summer 2013. That time frame, though, spans 130 days this year, compared with 123 days in 2013.

Accounting for inflation and higher ticket prices, Hollywood's summer wasn't quite so historically sensational. Admissions are still well below pre-pandemic marks. But it's nevertheless a remarkable rebound for a film industry that has struggled to string together such a hit-filled summer through the pandemic, labor strife and the expansion of streaming.

Labor Day weekend is typically a sleepy time in theaters. And neither new release — Paramount's “By Any Means” and A24's “Onslaught” — made much of a mark. One of the weekend's best performers was “Coyote vs. Acme,” the hybrid live-action-animated Looney Tunes movie. It dipped a modest 29% to gross $11.3 million in its second weekend.

“Coyote vs. Acme” is turning out to be a good investment for Ketchup Entertainment. The indie distributor acquired the film for approximately $50 million after Warner Bros., which produced the $70 million film, opted to can it. In two weeks, “Coyote vs. Acme” has ridden strong reviews and good word-of-mouth to $33.8 million domestically.

“By Any Means,” a 1960s-set civil rights action thriller starring Mark Wahlberg and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, opened with $7.4 million. Paramount is projecting $9.2 million for the four-day holiday weekend. Audiences gave it a “B+” CinemaScore.

“Onslaught,” however, flopped with $1.9 million on 1,918 screens for the three-day weekend and a projection of $2.3 million for the four-day weekend. The A24 release, directed by Adam Wingard, stars Adria Arjona as a former Army sniper who defends her trailer park home from three escaped, experimental super soldiers. “Onslaught” cost a modest $15 million to make. But reviews (57% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes) and audience scores (a “C” CinemaScore) weren't good.

Meanwhile, “Buddy,” a low-budget dark comedy, has turned into a surprise success. Made for just $3 million, the film, directed by Casper Kelly and from the producers of “Weapons,” is about a group of children trapped inside a surreal 1990s children’s television series. After overperforming in its opening weekend, “Buddy” actually increased its ticket sales over its second weekend. The film grossed $5.7 million, up 5%, to bring its two-week total to $14.3 million.

Top 10 movies by domestic box office

With final domestic figures being released Monday, this list factors in the estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Rentrak:

1. “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” $18 million.

2. “The Odyssey,” $13 million.

3. “Coyote vs. Acme,” $11.3 million.

4. “By Any Means,” $7.4 million.

5. “Insidious: Out of the Further,” $6.5 million.

6. “Cars” (20th anniversary): $6.1 million.

7. “Buddy,” $5.7 million.

8. “PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie,” $3.3 million.

9. “The End of Oak Street,” $2.9 million.

10. “The Dog Stars,” $2.7 million.

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Bustos, who is a cancer patient preparing to undergo chemotherapy, said it has been seven months since they last saw their poodle named “Lucy.”

Bustos said she hired a temporary dog sitter, who has a dog breeding company and came highly recommended as a boarder, but she has refused to return her to them.

“She was not willing to remove ‘Lucy’ from her pack ... I felt like instant betrayal because I know that my son trusted me to trust her, and I made a judgment call that was not helpful for my family, and I could only think about him,” Bustos said through tears. “That’s the truth: How was I going to tell my son?”

The poodle was initially a gift for her 14-year-old son, who said on Saturday through tears that “Lucy” was his “best friend.”

Bustos explained the situation to the dog sitter and the pain her children are feeling.

“I am not giving her up,” the dog sitter said, according to Bustos.

Busto said that even after she told her about her cancer diagnosis and how much her children need support, the dog sitter declined to return the dog.

“I am very sorry you are going through this, but this doesn’t change my decision,” the dog sitter said, according to Bustos.

Feeling powerless, Busto and her husband, Roger Busto, have filed two reports with the Miami Police Department, hired an attorney for help in civil court, and started a campaign to “Bring Lucy” home.

“My son asking, ‘Oh, when is Lucy coming?’ And then the twins, they start screaming her name,” Roger Busto said about his kids’ pain.

The dog sitter refused to answer requests for comment on Saturday night at her home in southwestern Miami-Dade County. There were dogs inside barking.

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Licona is the founder and president of Seeing the Unseen Outreach, a nonprofit organization that is fundraising to contribute to the effort.

“Jamaica is the best place on Earth, the greatest place on Earth, but we’re hurting. Western Jamaica is hurting,” Licona said.

Many families have been forced to live in shambles. Licona said Seeing the Unseen Outreach volunteers visited needy areas for two weeks in August to help as much as they could.

“So what we do is we create care packages, food staples, rice, flour, sugar, corn meal. We provided canned food,” Licona said.

The volunteers helped deliver thousands of care packages and hundreds of backpacks filled with school supplies.

“They’re still parents that were in tears because I ran out of bags. I ran, I ran out of the school supplies. They still need water, they still need clothing,” Licona said.

Jonathan Licona, a board member of the nonprofit, said they distributed 24,000 packages. He is eager to help a homeless family of nine in the Saint Elizabeth Parish to get a roof over their heads by Christmas.

“They’re still living under a tarp,” Licona said.

Dadiere Licona said she was impressed by Jamaicans’ resilience.

“Despite of what they’re going through, they still have smiles on their faces. They’re still cracking jokes. They’re, ‘Oh God bless you. Thank you for coming back,’” Dadiere Licona said.

The nonprofit organization is hosting a flower for a cause fundraiser on Saturdays at the Legion Farmers Market in Miami and on Sundays at the Vizcaya Village Farmers Market in Miami’s Coconut Grove neighborhood.

For more information about how to help, visit the nonprofit organizations page.

Licona es fundadora y presidenta de Seeing the Unseen Outreach, una organización sin fines de lucro que recauda fondos para contribuir a esos esfuerzos.

“Jamaica es el mejor lugar de la Tierra, el lugar más maravilloso de la Tierra, pero estamos sufriendo. El oeste de Jamaica está sufriendo”, dijo Licona.

Muchas familias se han visto obligadas a vivir entre los escombros. Licona dijo que voluntarios de Seeing the Unseen Outreach visitaron durante dos semanas en agosto las zonas más necesitadas para ayudar en todo lo posible.

“Lo que hacemos es preparar paquetes de ayuda con alimentos básicos: arroz, harina, azúcar y harina de maíz. También proporcionamos alimentos enlatados”, dijo Licona.

Los voluntarios ayudaron a distribuir miles de paquetes de ayuda y cientos de mochilas llenas de útiles escolares.

“Todavía había padres llorando porque se me acabaron las bolsas. Se me acabaron, se me acabaron los útiles escolares. Todavía necesitan agua, todavía necesitan ropa”, dijo Licona.

Jonathan Licona, miembro de la junta directiva de la organización, dijo que distribuyeron 24,000 paquetes. Ahora espera ayudar a una familia de nueve integrantes que no tiene hogar en la parroquia de Saint Elizabeth para que pueda tener un techo antes de Navidad.

“Todavía están viviendo bajo una lona”, dijo Licona.

Dadiere Licona afirmó que quedó impresionada por la resiliencia de los jamaiquinos.

“A pesar de todo lo que están viviendo, todavía tienen una sonrisa en el rostro. Siguen haciendo bromas. Dicen: ‘Dios los bendiga. Gracias por regresar’”, señaló Dadiere Licona.

La organización sin fines de lucro realiza una recaudación de fondos llamada “Flowers for a Cause” los sábados en el Legion Farmers Market, en Miami, y los domingos en el Vizcaya Village Farmers Market, en el vecindario Coconut Grove de Miami.

Para obtener más información sobre cómo ayudar, visite la página de la organización sin fines de lucro.

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Firefighters responded shortly after 5:30 p.m. on Saturday to the 2500 block of State Road 84, according to Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue.

Crews worked their way down into the yacht’s engine room, and a firefighter suffered minor injuries, according to FLFR.

Firefighters extinguished the fire and took one of their own to a nearby hospital. The cause of the fire remained under investigation on Saturday night.

Local 10 News Assignment Editor Sofia Mendez contributed to this report.

Los bomberos acudieron poco después de las 5:30 p.m. del sábado a la cuadra 2500 de State Road 84, según Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue.

Los equipos descendieron hasta la sala de máquinas del yate, donde uno de los bomberos sufrió heridas leves, de acuerdo con FLFR.

Los bomberos lograron extinguir el incendio y trasladaron a uno de sus compañeros a un hospital cercano.

La causa del incendio seguía bajo investigación la noche del sábado.

La editora de asignaciones de Local 10 News Sofia Mendez contribuyó a este reporte.

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He joined host Glenna Milberg on the latest episode of “This Week in South Florida”, and their conversation can be seen at the top of this page.

Christopher Urbina dijo que la cámara de vigilancia de la puerta principal de su casa grabó al ladrón, quien llevaba una mascarilla.

“Convertirse en ciudadano es algo muy importante y es un proceso”, dijo Urbina, quien nació en Honduras.

El video mostró el robo de correspondencia poco después de las 2:10 p.m. del 28 de agosto. Urbina dijo que la experiencia afectó su sensación de seguridad en el vecindario, por lo que está considerando mudarse.

“Me acabo de mudar aquí hace como un mes,  Si alguien se siente tan cómodo robando mi correspondencia, ¿qué otras cosas pueden pasar aquí? No lo sé”, dijo Urbina.

También en el condado Broward, un video de vigilancia de Ring mostró a una mujer robando de buzones alrededor de las 6:05 a.m. del 27 de abril en Deerfield Beach.

En el condado Miami-Dade, un video de vigilancia mostró a un hombre que iba en bicicleta robando de varios buzones a las 2:30 a.m. del 31 de julio en Parkview Condominiums.

Urbina dijo que reportó el caso al Servicio de Inspección Postal de Estados Unidos. La agencia recibe información al 1-877-876-2455.

Los detectives piden a cualquier persona que tenga información sobre este u otros casos y quiera permanecer en el anonimato que llame a Crime Stoppers al 954-493-8477 en Broward o al 305-471-8477 en Miami-Dade.

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Bustos, quien es paciente de cáncer y se prepara para someterse a quimioterapia, dijo que han pasado siete meses desde la última vez que vieron a su poodle, llamado “Lucy”.

Bustos dijo que contrató a una cuidadora temporal de perros, quien tiene una empresa de crianza canina y le había sido muy recomendada como encargada de hospedaje, pero que se ha negado a devolverles a Lucy.

“Ella no estaba dispuesta a separar a ‘Lucy’ de su manada... Sentí una traición inmediata porque sé que mi hijo confió en mí para que yo confiara en ella, y tomé una decisión que no ayudó a mi familia, y solo podía pensar en él”, dijo Bustos entre lágrimas. “Esa es la verdad: ¿cómo iba a decírselo a mi hijo?”

El poodle fue originalmente un regalo para su hijo de 14 años, quien dijo el sábado entre lágrimas que “Lucy” era su “mejor amiga”.

Bustos explicó la situación a la cuidadora y el dolor que están sintiendo sus hijos.

“No voy a renunciar a ella”, dijo la cuidadora, según Bustos.

Bustos dijo que, incluso después de contarle sobre su diagnóstico de cáncer y cuánto necesitan apoyo sus hijos, la cuidadora se negó a devolver al perro.

“Lamento mucho que estés pasando por esto, pero eso no cambia mi decisión”, dijo la cuidadora, según Bustos.

Al sentirse impotentes, Bustos y su esposo, Roger Busto, presentaron dos denuncias ante el Departamento de Policía de Miami, contrataron a un abogado para que los ayude en un proceso civil y comenzaron una campaña para “Traer a Lucy” de regreso a casa.

“Mi hijo pregunta: ‘Oh, ¿cuándo viene Lucy?’. Y luego los gemelos empiezan a gritar su nombre”, dijo Roger Busto al describir el dolor de sus hijos.

La cuidadora se negó a responder a las solicitudes de comentarios el sábado por la noche en su casa, en el suroeste del condado Miami-Dade. En el interior se escuchaban perros ladrando.

The top-ranked Sabalenka solved some early struggles holding serve and overpowered Taylor Townsend 6-4, 6-3 on Sunday. Alcaraz also advanced in straight sets, beating Tommy Paul 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 in the second match at Arthur Ashe Stadium.

“I'm happy with that performance,” Alcaraz said. “I played my game. I tried to play my style. Tommy’s such a talented player. His shots are pretty dangerous and it's sometimes pretty difficult to control the ball when it comes to you, so I just tried to be ready.”

Townsend broke Sabalenka three times in her first four service games as she looked to spring the upset. Sabalenka found a groove, regained her confidence and did not lose another point after falling behind 3-1 in the second set.

“I love matches like that because it was really challenging," Sabalenka said. “Going through tough challenges and overcoming those challenges, it definitely gives you strength and really strong belief that you can do it.”

This was the first meeting between Sabalenka and Townsend, who gave her opponent fits in the first set but struggled to find her own rhythm.

“This was the most comfortable and confident I’ve ever been playing against a No. 1 player in the world,” Townsend said. “From the beginning, I felt like I belonged. From the beginning, I felt like I was right where I needed to be. I still feel that way.”

Next up for Sabalenka is Wimbledon winner Linda Noskova, who needed six match points to get past Marta Kostyuk 7-5, 5-7, 6-4.

"I played a couple of matches against her in the past, which also wasn’t the easiest matches," Sabalenka said of Noskova. “Really aggressive style of the game. Serving really well, playing super fast. You’ve got to stay really low to be able to handle that power and energy.”

Alcaraz cruises into the quarterfinals

Playing his first tournament following a four-month absence because of a right wrist injury, Alcaraz said last week he would not be coming back if he could not play like his usual self. The 23-year-old Spaniard has made good on that so far, dropping just one set through four rounds.

Alcaraz dictated play on the way to extending his Grand Slam winning streak to 18. When Paul was making things interesting in the third set, Alcaraz set up match point by hitting a shot so perfectly in bounds that it left actor Matthew McConaughey in disbelief, along with many others in the crowd.

Asked if he thinks he is back to form, Alcaraz responded, “I think so.” The U.S. Open is bringing that out in him.

“I’m just trying to enjoy my time on the court,” Alcaraz said. “It doesn't matter that I was out four months and a half. Every time that I come here, I play my best.”

Alcaraz will play Tuesday against American Ben Shelton, the No. 8 seed who swept Stefanos Tsitsipas on Sunday night in his strongest performance of the tournament.

“We're happy to have him back on tour. He lights up the stadium every time he plays," Shelton said of Alcaraz. "I think it's going to be fireworks on Tuesday night.”

Americans are making runs at the US Open

Townsend and Paul were among the 10 Americans to reach the men’s and women’s round of 16. That is the most in the fourth round at any Grand Slam in nearly a quarter-century, going back to the 2002 U.S. Open, when there were 11.

The five U.S. men — Paul, Shelton, Learner Tien, Frances Tiafoe and Alex Michelsen — are the most at a major since eight in 1995 at Flushing Meadows.

“American tennis has been on the up and up for many years now,” Townsend said. “There have been a really consistent chunk of players — Jess, Coco — (who) have been at the top and inside the top five for the last, I don’t know how many years. Ben, Frances, Tommy, Taylor: It’s just such a great group of men, as well.”

At 20, Tien is the youngest American man in the U.S. Open fourth round since Andy Roddick in 2002.

Tiafoe knocked off seventh-seeded Daniil Medvedev 7-6 (1), 6-4, 7-6 (6) to improve to 10-0 in his career at Louis Armstrong Stadium, which he called “the people's court." Michelsen beat Tomas Martin Etcheverry 7-6 (6), 6-4, 6-4.

Michelsen and Tiafoe will meet in the quarterfinals Tuesday, guaranteeing an American man in the semifinals. No U.S. men's player has won a Grand Slam since Roddick in New York in '03.

There will also be an all-American matchup in the women's quarterfinals. No. 3 Jessica Pegula got there by beating No. 16 Sorana Cirstea and will face 26th-seeded Emma Navarro, who ousted No. 21 Anna Kalinskaya in straight sets.

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A sus 95 años, Castro, quien fue presidente de Cuba durante aproximadamente una década y ministro de Defensa durante cerca de cinco décadas, todavía conserva el rango militar cubano de “General de Ejército” y ocupa de manera simbólica un escaño como diputado en la Asamblea Nacional.

Un reporte de la televisión estatal difundido el sábado por la noche mostró a Castro durante la conmemoración del 65 aniversario de la Dirección de Seguridad Personal del Ministerio del Interior de Cuba. Castro apareció junto al presidente cubano Miguel Díaz-Canel y su nieto Raúl Rodríguez Castro.

El estado de Castro era estable el jueves después de una hospitalización, según fuentes que estaban en comunicación con Andy Gomez, analista de Local 10 News y ex director del Instituto de Estudios Cubanos de la Universidad de Miami.

Funcionarios cubanos permanecieron en silencio sobre el tema después de que Diario Las Américas, periódico en español con sede en Miami, informara el martes que Castro, quien se retiró formalmente en abril de 2021, había sufrido un derrame cerebral.

La última aparición pública de Castro antes de ese reporte había sido el 6 de junio, durante una ceremonia para conmemorar el 62 aniversario del Ministerio del Interior de Cuba. No asistió al acto oficial para conmemorar el histórico asalto del 26 de julio de 1953.

Un honor participar con el General de Ejército en el acto por el aniversario 65 de la Dirección de Seguridad Personal, que tuvo sus orígenes mucho antes del 6 de septiembre de 1961, desde los tiempos de la lucha revolucionaria liderada por el Comandante en Jefe.

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— Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez (@DiazCanelB) September 6, 2026

Antes del comunismo

Castro nació el 3 de junio de 1931 en el poblado de Birán, en la provincia cubana de Holguín. Su padre, Ángel Castro, nació en España, y su madre, Lina Ruz González, nació en Cuba.

Castro era el menor de siete hermanos: dos varones, Fidel y Ramón, y cuatro mujeres, Ángela, Juana, Emma y Agustina. Estudió en colegios católicos jesuitas, el Colegio Dolores, en Santiago de Cuba, y el Colegio de Belén, en La Habana.

Castro asistió a la Universidad de La Habana. Fue miembro de la Juventud Socialista, una organización del Partido Socialista Popular, y participó en la campaña guerrillera en la Sierra Maestra.

Guerrillero

Castro fue arrestado después del ataque guerrillero al cuartel militar Moncada el 26 de julio de 1953 y condenado a 13 años de prisión, aunque solo cumplió 22 meses.

Castro recibió una amnistía del entonces presidente cubano Fulgencio Batista y fue liberado de la prisión Presidio Modelo el 15 de mayo de 1955, en la Isla de Pinos.

Castro se exilió en México. En 1956, en Ciudad de México, conoció a Ernesto “Che” Guevara, quien se había graduado de la Facultad de Medicina de la Universidad de Buenos Aires en 1953.

Castro, su hermano Fidel y Guevara viajaban a bordo del yate Granma, que desembarcó con decenas de guerrilleros el 2 de diciembre de 1956 en Playas Las Coloradas, en el este de Cuba.

Castro se unió a su hermano, Guevara y otros guerrilleros en las montañas de la Sierra Maestra. El grupo derrocó a Batista, quien huyó de Cuba el 1 de enero de 1959.

Castro se casó con Vilma Lucila Espín Guillois, también combatiente guerrillera y nacida en Santiago de Cuba, el 26 de enero de 1959. La pareja tuvo cuatro hijos: tres hijas, Déborah, nacida en 1960; Mariela, en 1962; y Nilsa; y un hijo, Alejandro, nacido en 1965.

Ascenso al poder

Mientras su hermano consolidaba su poder, Castro fue nombrado ministro de las Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Cuba en 1959.

En 1996, Castro ordenó el derribo de aeronaves civiles cuyos pilotos y tripulantes pertenecían a Hermanos al Rescate. La Fuerza Aérea cubana atacó y mató a Carlos Costa, Armando Alejandre Jr., Mario de la Peña y Pablo Morales.

Castro se convirtió en jefe de Estado provisional de Cuba el 31 de julio de 2006. Su esposa, Espín Guillois, murió el 18 de junio de 2007.

Castro también se desempeñó como presidente interino del Consejo de Estado y del Consejo de Ministros de Cuba entre 2006 y 2008. La Asamblea Nacional lo eligió presidente el 24 de febrero de 2008.

En 2011, Castro fue elegido primer secretario del Partido Comunista. En 2013, la Asamblea Nacional lo eligió para un segundo mandato de cinco años.

En 2014, Castro anunció el inicio del proceso para normalizar las relaciones con Estados Unidos y negoció con Rusia la cancelación del 90% de una deuda que se remontaba a la época de la Unión Soviética.

Castro recibió en La Habana al entonces presidente estadounidense Barack Obama y a la entonces primera dama Michelle Obama el 20 de marzo de 2016.

Fidel Castro murió el 25 de noviembre de 2016, a los 90 años.

Castro se desempeñó como presidente hasta el 19 de abril de 2018, cuando Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, su sucesor elegido, lo reemplazó.

En 2021, Castro dejó el liderazgo del Partido Comunista y Díaz-Canel Bermúdez también lo sustituyó en ese cargo.

Aunque ha seguido ejerciendo influencia tras bastidores, Castro ha continuado realizando apariciones públicas vestido con su uniforme militar.

El 23 de abril, un gran jurado federal de Estados Unidos en Miami acusó formalmente a Raúl Castro por su papel en los ataques militares cubanos de 1996 contra dos avionetas Cessna desarmadas en las que viajaban cuatro integrantes de Hermanos al Rescate.

El 20 de mayo, el Departamento de Justicia de Estados Unidos hizo públicos los cargos: conspiración para matar a ciudadanos estadounidenses, cuatro cargos de asesinato y dos cargos por destrucción de una aeronave.

Castro no hizo ni difundió ninguna declaración sobre los cargos.

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At 95, Castro, who served as Cuba’s president for about a decade and as the defense minister for about five decades, still has the Cuban military rank of “General of the Army” and a symbolic seat as a deputy in the National Assembly.

A state television news report on Saturday night showed Castro marking the 65th anniversary of Cuba’s Ministry of the Interior’s personal security directorate. Castro stood near Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel and his grandson Raúl Rodríguez Castro.

Castro’s condition was stable on Thursday after a hospitalization, according to sources in communication with Local 10 News Analyst Andy Gomez, the former director of the University of Miami’s Institute for Cuban Studies.

Cuban officials remained silent on the subject after the Diario Las Américas, a Miami-based newspaper in Spanish, reported on Tuesday that Castro, who formally retired in April 2021, had suffered a stroke.

Castro’s last public appearance before the report had been on June 6 at a ceremony to commemorate the 62nd anniversary of Cuba’s Ministry of the Interior. He did not attend the official event to commemorate the historic assault of July 26, 1953.

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Before communism

Castro was born on June 3, 1931, in the village of Birán, in Cuba’s Holguín province. His father, Angel Castro, was born in Spain, and his mother, Lina Ruz González, was born in Cuba.

Castro was the youngest of seven: Two brothers, Fidel and Ramon, and four sisters, Angela, Juana, Emma, and Agustina. He was a student at Catholic Jesuit schools, the Colegio Dolores in Santiago and the Colegio de Belén in Havana.

Castro attended the University of Havana. He was a member of the Socialist Youth, a group of the Popular Socialist Party, and participated in the guerrilla campaign in the Sierra Maestra.

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Guerrilla fighter

Castro was arrested after the guerrilla attack on the Moncada military barracks on July 26, 1953, and was sentenced to 13 years in prison, but he only served 22 months.

Castro received then-Cuban President Fulgencio Batista’s amnesty, and he was released from the Presidio Modelo prison on May 15, 1955, at the Isle of Pines.

Castro went into exile in Mexico. In 1956, in Mexico City, Castro met Ernesto “Che” Guevara, who had graduated from the University of Buenos Aires Medical School in 1953.

Castro, his brother Fidel, and Guevara were on board the yacht Granma that landed with dozens of guerrilla fighters on Dec. 2, 1956, in eastern Cuba’s Playas Las Coloradas.

Castro joined his brother, Guevara, and fellow guerrilla fighters in the Sierra Maestra mountains. The group overthrew Batista, who then fled Cuba on Jan. 1, 1959.

Castro married Vilma Lucila Espín Guillois, a fellow guerrilla fighter who was born in Santiago de Cuba, on Jan. 26, 1959. The couple had four children: Three daughters, Déborah in 1960; Mariela in 1962; and Nilsa; and one son, Alejandro, in 1965.

Rise to power

As his brother rose to power, Castro was named Cuba’s minister of the Revolutionary Armed Forces in 1959.

In 1996, Castro ordered the shootdown of civilian aircraft with Brothers to the Rescue pilots and crew members. The Cuban Air Force struck and killed Carlos Costa, Armando Alejandre, Jr., Mario de la Peña, and Pablo Morales.

Castro became Cuba’s provisional head of state on July 31, 2006. His wife, Espín Guillois, died on June 18, 2007.

Castro also served as the acting president of Cuba’s Council of State and the Council of Ministers from 2006 to 2008. The National Assembly elected him president on Feb. 24, 2008.

In 2011, Castro was elected as the first secretary of the Communist Party. In 2013, the National Assembly elected him to a second five-year term.

In 2014, Castro announced the start of normalizing relations with the U.S., and negotiated with Russia to cancel 90% of a debt that had started with the Soviet Union.

Castro welcomed then-U.S. President Barack Obama and then First Lady Michelle Obama to Havana on March 20, 2016.

Fidel Castro died on Nov. 25, 2016, at 90 years old.

Castro served as president until April 19, 2018, when Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, his handpicked successor, replaced him.

In 2021, Castro stepped down as the leader of the Communist Party, and Díaz-Canel Bermúdez also replaced him.

While wielding power behind the scenes, Castro has continued to make public appearances in his military uniform.

On April 23, a U.S. federal grand jury in Miami indicted Raúl Castro for his role in the 1996 Cuban military strikes on two unarmed Cessnas with four members of Brothers to the Rescue.

On May 20, the U.S. Justice Department unsealed the charges: Conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals, four counts of murder, and two counts of destruction of an aircraft.

Castro did not make or release a statement about the charges.

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Hicks begins his 35th season at the network on Sunday night when Notre Dame faces Wisconsin at Lambeau Field in Green Bay.

“I'm incredibly lucky to stay at one place this long. It takes a lot of things going your way as far as NBC continuing to have the properties that I’ve been a part of through the years," Hicks said. "So lots of variables, lots of things that can happen in your career. But I think I appreciate it more and more the longer it’s been.”

Besides calling Notre Dame football, Hicks is best known as the lead announcer for golf, as well as swimming and skiing at the Olympics.

Hicks has become one of NBC's steady play-by-play voices despite not having done it before arriving at the network in 1992 after three years at CNN.

His first experience with play-by-play was for regional coverage of NFL games from 1992-97 when NBC had the AFC package. His commentary partners during those six seasons included Joe Namath, Joe Gibbs, Jim Kelly, Bob Trumpy and Cris Collinsworth.

“It was always a dream of mine, that was always the goal, but all I had ever done was studio. So when I got to NBC, I was the last guy on the depth chart and I’d always have the newest analyst to break in,” Hicks said. “I think it helps you to work with a bunch of different people. You work with different styles, and as a play-by-play guy, you learn to work them into the telecast because they’re all different. That’s what makes it fun.”

The 2028 Los Angeles Games will be the ninth time Hicks will call swimming with Rowdy Gaines. The duo chronicled Michael Phelps' eight gold medals at the 2008 Beijing Olympics and Katie Ledecky's 14 medals across four Olympics (2012-24).

Hicks credited Phelps for swimming's popularity beyond once every year years.

“He put swimming on the map in this country and he made it appointment television at the Olympics to watch swimming. Not that anybody didn’t care about swimming before he came around, but he brought it to a whole other level,” Hicks said. "Rowdy will tell you that he does more events now outside of the Olympics during the course of the calendar year than he ever dreamt that he would do. And the reason is Michael Phelps.”

Golf, though, remains Hicks's favorite sport. He has been on the call for 27 tournament victories by Tiger Woods, including three at the U.S. Open.

Hicks also has called the Ryder Cup, PGA Tour and British Open.

“It’s the sport that I just think is the most intriguing to me as far as the drama that it is able to produce with one person trying to win a big championship coming down to the final nine holes," he said. “A lot of that stems from my love for the sport and also the crew that we’ve had for so long.”

This will be Hicks' seventh season calling Notre Dame games. He did it from 2013-16 before returning in 2024.

He has called his share of Shamrock Series neutral-site games, but the setting inside Lambeau Field could be one of the best yet.

“Notre Dame and Wisconsin at Lambeau Field is big enough as it is, but to kind of have its own little spot on Sunday night makes it even more special,” Hicks said. “I can’t imagine a better way to kick off 35 than this. I’ve been looking forward to this game for a long, long time. And again, it’s another one of those moments in your NBC career where you kind of pinch yourself and say: ‘Boy, they pay me to do this? This is off-the-charts stuff.’”

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Agentes de la Policía de Miami arrestaron a Stefano Cremasco-Cicero después de responder a una llamada que él mismo hizo al 911 poco después de las 4:45 a.m. del viernes en Solitair, ubicado en 86 SW 8th St., según la policía.

“Me estaba defendiendo”, dijo Cremasco-Cicero, quien tenía sangre en los zapatos, las manos y la ropa, en el vestíbulo del edificio, según el informe de arresto de un agente de la Policía de Miami.

Un video de vigilancia mostró a Cremasco-Cicero y a su madre subiendo en el ascensor hasta el piso 47 alrededor de las 10:30 p.m., según la policía.

La madre de Cremasco-Cicero fue encontrada en su apartamento del piso 47 con varias heridas de arma blanca. Personal de Miami Fire Rescue la declaró muerta poco después de las 5:05 a.m. del viernes, según el informe policial.

El estremecedor hallazgo dejó inquietos a algunos residentes del edificio.

“Fue súper aterrador”, dijo el residente Zach Carson. “Regresé a mi apartamento, cerré con llave la puerta del balcón, cerré la puerta y me quedé mirando por la mirilla durante unos 10 minutos, hasta que bajé por las escaleras los 47 pisos”.

En junio, NRN informó que Cremasco-Cicero era gerente de operaciones de la división estadounidense de Grupo Orfano, un grupo de hostelería con 18 restaurantes, entre ellos 1986 Steak House, que abrió en mayo en Coconut Grove, Miami.

El Departamento Correccional de Miami-Dade ingresó a Cremasco-Cicero poco después de las 9:30 p.m. del viernes en el Centro Correccional Turner Guilford Knight, donde permanecía detenido la tarde del sábado, según los registros penitenciarios.

Cremasco-Cicero vestía una bata verde de prevención del suicidio cuando compareció alrededor de las 11:50 a.m. del sábado ante la jueza de circuito del condado Miami-Dade Lissette De La Rosa durante una audiencia de fianza.

Los fiscales presentaron el sábado un caso contra Cremasco-Cicero, también conocido como Stefano Cremascocicero, por un cargo de asesinato en segundo grado con un arma, según los registros judiciales del condado Miami-Dade.

De La Rosa le negó la fianza. Cremasco-Cicero también tenía una retención relacionada con el Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas de Estados Unidos (ICE), según los registros judiciales del condado.

La jueza de circuito del condado Miami-Dade Ellen Sue Venzer fue asignada para presidir el caso. El tribunal programó su audiencia de detención preventiva para las 9 a.m. del martes.

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Infantino has faced increasing pressure after his controversial plan to sell stakes in the World Cup was met with a furious backlash.

But FIFA said Sunday he plans to stand again in next year’s elections for a final term in office through 2031.

“The FIFA President announced in April that he will stand for re-election in 2027. Of course, nothing has changed. Mr. Infantino will be standing for re-election,” a FIFA spokesperson said.

Nov. 18 is the deadline for candidates to enter the next presidential contest, exactly four months ahead of the vote.

UEFA, European soccer's governing body, has led the calls for Infantino to go, saying it had lost confidence in him and previously threatened to boycott FIFA tournaments, including the World Cup. A number of national associations, such the English FA, have withdrawn support for Infantino's re-election.

On Saturday Infantino refused to comment about his future when arriving for the opening of the Under-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland.

“There will be a lot to say, but there will be a right place and a right time to say this. It’s not today, it’s not here, but here and today, we are enjoying football,” he told Sky News.

FIFA apologized for errors made over its controversial plan to sell profits in the World Cup through a commercial subsidiary and committed to “ensure they do not happen again.”

But that hasn't been enough to ease the pressure on Infantino's position.

UEFA is preparing a criminal complaint against Infantino in Swiss courts for possible financial mismanagement over his now abandoned plan to sell future World Cup profits to private investors.

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham added his weight to the debate last month, saying Infantino was not the right man to lead world soccer’s governing body.

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Las inusuales imágenes del evento del sábado en la noche, que duran más de 10 minutos, fueron difundidas en un reporte de la televisión estatal, y lo muestran junto a Raúl Guillermo Rodríguez Castro, apodado “El Cangrejo”, su guardaespaldas. Se ha mencionado que Rodríguez Castro participó en conversaciones con Estados Unidos, que desde enero le impuso a la isla un cerco petrolero y financiero.

Autoridades de ambos gobiernos reconocieron los diálogos, pero no se ofrecieron detalles de los mismos ni el estado en que se encuentran.

Castro, quien ya no ocupa cargos formales en el gobierno ni en el poderoso Partido Comunista, rara vez aparece en público. Recientemente circularon rumores sobre su salud, dada su avanzada edad, y también por su ausencia —la primera en décadas— en el mitin en julio por el Asalto al Cuartel Moncada, la principal efeméride de la Revolución cubana.

En junio, el Departamento de Justicia de Estados Unidos presentó cargos de asesinato contra Castro por el derribo de avionetas de una organización anticastrista en 1996, las cuales incursionaron en el espacio aéreo cubano como parte de una campaña contra el endurecimiento por parte de Washington de sanciones de todo tipo contra la isla.

En las imágenes de la televisión cubana se ve a Castro, vestido con su habitual uniforme militar verde olivo, llegar caminando junto a militares de alto rango y sentarse en primera fila en un salón cerrado. También se puso de pie en varias ocasiones para recibir un diploma de homenaje y saludar a personas que acudieron al acto.

Es “un honor participar con el General de Ejército (Raúl Castro) en el acto por el aniversario 65 de la Dirección de Seguridad Personal, que tuvo sus orígenes mucho antes del 6 de septiembre de 1961, desde los tiempos de la lucha revolucionaria liderada por el Comandante en Jefe (Fidel Castro)”. expresó el presidente Miguel Díaz-Canel el domingo en la madrugada en la red social X.

En su publicación, el mandatario incluyó varias fotografías del evento, en las cuales se ve a Raúl Castro y al propio Díaz-Canel.

El cerco energético a la isla agudizó una crisis previa de un lustro en la isla, y tuvo impactos relevantes en la población y en la economía de la nación caribeña: apagones de más de 30 horas, deterioro de los sistemas de salud y educación, limitaciones en el transporte, recortes de las jornadas laborales y, en general, una transformación de la vida cotidiana de las personas.

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It happened at approximately 3:45 a.m. in the area of Southwest Second Street and Third Avenue in Fort Lauderdale.

According to police, officers were in the area breaking up a fight when they heard a gunshot.

Multiple people were detained at the scene and investigators found one gun, but authorities said they initially did not locate any victims or people with injuries.

Soon after, police said a man arrived at Plantation General Hospital with a gunshot wound considering non-life-threatening.

That victim did not cooperate with investigators in regard to the shooting, police said.

One of the people who were initially detained at the scene spoke to Local 10 News following their release.

“Handcuffs for no reason,” said the man, who did not wish to be identified.

“Were you given any sort of explanation?” asked Local 10’s Linnie Supall.

“No, I’m an innocent bystander,” he said. “They said, ‘Get on the floor’ and I just did what they told me to do.”

Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS.

El incidente ocurrió aproximadamente a las 3:45 a.m. en el área de Southwest Second Street y Third Avenue, en Fort Lauderdale.

Según la policía, los agentes se encontraban en la zona dispersando una pelea cuando escucharon un disparo.

Varias personas fueron detenidas en el lugar y los investigadores encontraron un arma, pero las autoridades dijeron que inicialmente no localizaron a ninguna víctima ni a personas heridas.

Poco después, la policía dijo que un hombre llegó al Plantation General Hospital con una herida de bala que no ponía en riesgo su vida.

La víctima no cooperó con los investigadores en relación con el tiroteo, informó la policía.

Una de las personas que inicialmente fue detenida en el lugar habló con Local 10 News después de ser liberada.

“Me esposaron sin razón”, dijo el hombre, quien pidió no ser identificado.

“¿Le dieron algún tipo de explicación?”, preguntó Linnie Supall, de Local 10.

“No, yo era un transeúnte inocente”, respondió. “Dijeron: ‘Al suelo’, y simplemente hice lo que me dijeron”.

Las autoridades pidieron a cualquier persona que tenga información sobre el tiroteo que se comunique con Broward Crime Stoppers al 954-493-TIPS.

Martin Odegaard struck a 50th-minute winner at the Emirates Stadium after Morgan Rogers had given Chelsea an early lead.

Kai Havertz equalized in the first half for Arsenal, which has a 100% record after three games and moved level at the top of the standings with Manchester City.

“From start-to-finish it was a joy to watch our team play and compete. The threat we created, huge individual performances as well, the atmosphere inside the stadium was something great to witness,” Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said.

Manchester United 's difficult start to the season continued with a 2-2 draw at Everton, despite twice leading at Hill Dickinson Stadium.

Statement win for Arsenal

Arsenal faced down the challenge of a Chelsea team that is expected to be among its main rivals for the title this season. And it was not only the result that will have sent out a message to the likes of Man City and Liverpool, but the nature of the win.

Chelsea got off to a perfect start when Rogers volleyed low from the edge of the area to beat David Raya in the second minute. But Arsenal produced the response of a champion by creating a slew of chances before Havertz fired into the corner in the 25th.

Odegaard's decisive strike came five minutes into the second half as he finished clinically from inside the box.

“It was a big massive game, a tough opponent, really hard for us against a really good team. It was a big fight and we got there in the end,” Odegaard said. “We always want to keep fighting and have showed that many times. Conceding early is never ideal, but our reaction was top, (we) could have scored some more goals and got our reward. I think it was a brilliant performance.”

It was the first defeat for new Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso, but his team pushed Arsenal all the way, with Raya producing an outstanding save to deny substitute Estevao from equalizing late on.

Pedro Neto also hit the post in the first half.

"It hurts, a defeat has to hurt," Alonso said. "I learned about the game, about us, what we are doing and starting, the players have this attitude, desire to compete better game-by-game to try to create something we believe in, to have this conviction.

“So far I’m happy knowing it’s a process, but we want to win games, that’s the ultimate goal.”

United stunned

Ainsley Maitland-Niles struck in added time to rescue a 2-2 draw for Everton against United.

The deadline day signing came off the bench to make his debut and curled a brilliant long-range shot into the top corner to salvage a point for his new club.

United twice led at Hill Dickinson Stadium through goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko, who looked to have scored the winner in the 88th. But Everton had an answer on both occasions, with Tyrique George also scoring.

“Everybody wants to start off like that,” Maitland-Niles said. “The ball fell to me on the edge of the box. I put my foot through it, it ended up in the top corner, which I’m happy about.”

It was another setback for United, which has just one win from its opening three games of the season after a loss to Hull and victory against Ipswich.

Defensive frailties cost United again as it conceded two goals for the third game running.

Mbeumo fired United in front straight after halftime with a low shot into the far corner. George lashed in a near-post equalizer in the 83rd, but substitute Sesko headed United back in front.

The visitors were seconds away from three points when the ball broke to Maitland-Niles outside the box in the sixth minute of added time and his first-time shot left United goalkeeper Senne Lammens standing.

“We haven’t started the season that bad. It’s not that bad, we’ve got that close to coming away with three points today, that’s football,” United coach Michael Carrick said. “There are moments we can deal with a bit better, but we’ll be fine.

“We’re bitterly disappointed to be up in the position we were in the game twice, so close to the end.

“All the work that went into putting us in that position at different stages to then come away like that – it’s not a great feeling. It feels like a defeat."

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The filing came after U.S. District Court Judge Indira Talwani extended an order against the Postal Service enforcing President Donald Trump’s executive order for the November elections.

The legal wrangling is happening even as states start sending out mail ballots, leaving the administration little time to make big changes in mail ballot rules.

“Ballots have already begun to be mailed in North Carolina, and more States will begin the mailing process as the injunction remains in place — including Alabama on September 9 and at least five States the week of September 13,” Solicitor General John Sauer said in the filing.

“Once those ballot envelopes enter the mailstream, there is no retrieving them. And while the injunction allows the Postal Service and the States to continue taking steps to ensure that their envelopes satisfy the Rule’s requirements … each day the injunction is in place risks sowing confusion and chaos because the injunction makes those preparatory steps voluntary, rather than mandatory.”

This is the third time the administration has asked the high court to intervene. The high court has allowed the plan to move forward but not ruled on whether it is legal.

The battle could have major ramifications for this year’s elections, when control of Congress is at stake. Nearly one-third of voters in the U.S. cast mail ballots.

Democratic states and voting rights groups say the changes are unconstitutional. Election officials contend there isn’t enough time to revise their systems to comply with the new Postal Service directives.

The Trump administration has framed the restrictions as commonsense changes that are within its power to regulate the mail.

“Simply put, the best way to address respondents’ fears about inability to comply with the Rule is to grant an immediate administrative stay of the order, followed by a full stay pending further review,” Sauer said. “That will remove the improper cloud of uncertainty that the district court has cast over the Rule, making clear to all involved that compliance with the Rule is not optional and must start without further delay.”

The filing added that eligibility for mail-in and absentee voting will continue to be governed by state law and state and local officials will determine who is eligible to use the method and which ballots are eligible to be counted. “The Postal Service will not play any role in determining voter eligibility, maintaining voter rolls, or counting ballots.”

The ACLU said the Postal Service rule is unconstitutional and unlawful.

"With fewer than 60 days to go before the November election, there is not a shred of evidence that states could comply with it without disenfranchising voters who rely on mail ballots,” said Sophia Lin Lakin, director of the ACLU’s Voting Rights Project, in a statement. “Put plainly, this administration is racing to the Supreme Court to demand the right to enforce a rule that has no purpose other than to create chaos, undermine election integrity, and rob eligible voters of their essential right to make their voices heard in our democracy."

Trump has long sought to limit mail voting, even though he himself often uses that method to cast his own ballot. He has falsely blamed mail balloting for his 2020 election loss to Democrat Joe Biden, spreading baseless claims of fraud. But so far, he has been unable to change the longstanding voting procedure.

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Miami police officers arrested Stefano Cremasco-Cicero after responding to his 911 call shortly after 4:45 a.m., on Friday, at the Solitair, at 86 SW 8th St., according to police.

“I was defending myself,” Cremasco-Cicero — who had blood on his shoes, hands, and clothing — said in the lobby of the building, according to a Miami police officer’s arrest report.

Surveillance video showed Cremasco-Cicero and his mother going up to the 47th floor in the elevator at about 10:30 p.m. on Friday at the Soltair, according to police.

Cremasco-Cicero’s mother was in his 47th-floor apartment with several stab wounds when Miami Fire Rescue personnel pronounced her dead shortly after 5:05 a.m. on Friday, according to the police report.

The gruesome discovery left some neighbors in the building unsettled.

“Oh super scary,” said resident Zach Carson. “I went back in my apartment, locked my balcony door, locked my door, and kinda just looked in the peep hole for 10 minutes until I took the stairs 47 flights down.”

In June, NRN reported Cremasco-Cicero was the operating manager of the U.S. branch of The Grupo Orfano, a hospitality group with 18 restaurants, including the 1986 Steak House, which opened in May in Miami’s Coconut Grove.

Miami-Dade corrections booked Cremasco-Cicero shortly after 9:30 p.m. on Friday at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center, where he remained on Saturday afternoon, according to inmate records.

Cremasco-Cicero was wearing a green anti-suicide smock when he stood before Miami-Dade County Circuit Judge Lissette De La Rosa at about 11:50 a.m. on Saturday in bond court.

Prosecutors filed a case against Cremasco-Cicero, also known as Stefano Cremascocicero, on a charge of second-degree murder with a weapon on Saturday, according to Miami-Dade County court records.

De La Rosa denied Cremasco-Cicero’s bond. He also had a hold related to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, according to county court records.

Miami-Dade County Circuit Judge Ellen Sue Venzer was set to preside over the case. The court set his pre-trial detention hearing for 9 a.m. on Tuesday.

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Its bright blue gate is still painted with the symbols that once welcomed children: Iran’s map, oversized pencils and portraits of legends in science and literature.

But now, the walkway beyond it guides visitors past rows of photographs. They show children busy living, at birthday parties and more. Then come the same small faces on black banners of mourning.

This is the emerging memorial to the schoolchildren killed in the attack in the earliest moments of the war that the United States and Israel began across Iran on Feb. 28. Strikes hit the Shajareh Tayyebeh school in Minab.

Iranian officials said more than 100 students were killed. Months later, the Trump administration still has not directly accepted responsibility for the strike or released the Pentagon’s findings, even as an Associated Press investigation found evidence that at least one U.S. missile hit the school.

Attention turned to Minab again in the past week when a new round of U.S. strikes along Iran’s southern coast struck a wedding and other areas, sending some of the injured to a hospital in the community.

The AP visited the badly damaged two-story building whose classrooms remain frozen mid-lesson, with desks half buried and ceilings collapsed.

There have been calls to preserve the ruins as a historical record. Hormozgan Gov. Mohammad Ashouri Taziani has said the building would be turned into a war museum and memorial.

Nearby, a section of Minab’s cemetery has been dedicated to those killed. Families and others move quietly across the grave-marked artificial grass.

Residents said three bodies still have not been found.

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Christopher Urbina said his front-door surveillance camera recorded the thief who was wearing a face mask.

“To become a citizen is a very big deal, and it’s a process,” said Urbina, who was born in Honduras.

The video showed the mail theft shortly after 2:10 p.m. on Aug. 28. Urbina said the experience affected his sense of safety in the neighborhood, so he is considering moving out.

“I just moved here like a month ago ... If someone feels so comfortable to steal my mail, like what other things can happen over here? I don’t know,” Urbina said.

Also in Broward County, Ring surveillance video showed a woman stealing from mailboxes at about 6:05 a.m. on April 27 in Deerfield Beach.

In Miami-Dade County, surveillance video showed a man who was riding a bicycle stealing from several mailboxes at 2:30 a.m. on July 31st at the Parkview Condominiums.

Urbina said he reported the case to the U.S. Postal Inspection Service. The agency welcomes tips at 1-877-876-2455.

Detectives ask anyone with information about this or other cases who wants to remain anonymous to call Crime Stoppers at 954-493-8477 in Broward or 305-471-8477 in Miami-Dade.

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After much speculation about Cuba’s Raul Castro being closed to death, the Cuban leader showed up at a military event yesterday accompanied by his grandson Raulito and Cuba’s President Miguel Diaz-Canel.

Sept 3: Raul Castro stable, according to sources

Sources in Cuba say Raul Castro, 95, is stable despite reports about his declining health. According to sources, retired General Abelardo Colome Ibarra, known as “ El Fury,” is currently in worse condition. Colome Ibarra was head of the Ministry of the Interior and highly respected by the Castro brothers and the Cuban military.

Sept 3: President Trump’s hands are tied with regard to Cuba, Rubio says

After months of saying Cuba would be next, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said today that the president’s hands are tied because of the Helms Burton Law which requires no normalization between the U.S. and Cuba unless there is regime change and a move towards a democratic government.

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Even if Raul Castro was to die in the near future, I do not expect regime change.

Only the U.S. can change the Helms-Burton Law and I don’t expect that to happen anytime in the near future or after the mid-term elections.

Sept. 2: Children in Cuba start new school year amid more challenges than any other year before

Children in Cuba started the new school year Tuesday facing a lack of supplies, books, uniforms and teachers, and buildings that are falling apart, along with a lack of food to feed the children.

According to the Cuban minister of education, this will be a very challenging year unlike any others.

Cuban education was once one of the big accomplishments of the revolution. However, it was also used to indoctrinate the students in an ideology that no one on the island nation believes anymore.

Sept. 1: Raul Castro hospitalized, sources say

Reliable sources inside Cuba have informed me this afternoon that Raul Castro has been hospitalized. We need to be careful and not to over speculate what might happen until further notice.

Dr. Andy S. Gomez is Local 10’s Cuba Analyst. Gomez is considered one of the leading scholars on Cuba. He worked in higher education for 32 years before retiring from the University of Miami in 2012.

The timing on the best storm chances looks to be between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. today and tomorrow, so keep an eye to the sky if you’re outdoors the remainder of this Labor Day Weekend. All is quiet in the tropics as we come up on the statistical peak of hurricane season this week.

The five-story building, which housed a boys’ hostel, collapsed in Satya Niketan, a densely populated neighborhood known for its private student accommodations near a Delhi University campus.

Fire officer Abhilash Malik said about 30 to 40 people remained trapped in the rubble.

Lawmaker Anil Sharma said some people had been rescued and several others trapped inside were making phone calls for help while rescuers remained in contact with them.

Police, firefighters and crews from India's disaster response agency searched the rubble as earthmovers cleared debris to help rescuers reach those trapped inside.

At least two people were hospitalized in critical condition, officials said.

The cause of the collapse was not immediately known.

Building collapses are a recurring hazard in parts of India during the June-to-September monsoon, when heavy or prolonged rain can weaken ageing structures.

The players and coaches all had to evacuate the hotel around 2 a.m. before going back in about an hour later. The Americans stay at a different hotel so weren’t affected by the early morning wake-up.

There was no fire, someone had pushed the emergency alarm button in the elevator, according to Australia coach Sandy Brondello.

“That’s a what-if situation, isn’t it?” Brondello said smiling. “Now we have that in our toolbox. Never done that before.”

The interrupted sleep didn't seem to hurt Australia, which beat Turkey 87-71 in the first game of the day that tipped at 11:30 a.m. local time.

“It was kind of crazy. Just kind of happened,” Australia forward Ezi Magbegor said. “Knowing that it’s out of our control, so just getting back to sleep and waking up. No one was going to feel sorry for us.”

Turkish coach Andrea Masson said that he and his players got about three hours of sleep because of the alarm.

“They had a really bad night last night," Masson said. “That’s not an excuse, but that’s the reality.”

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The U.S. survived its toughest test at the tournament in two decades with a 55-52 win over Italy, with Jackie Young scoring 10 points.

It stretched the Americans’ winning run at the World Cup to 32 games, but none of them have been closer.

Italy trailed by 15 points early in the second quarter, but fought back through Olbis Andre and Cecilia Zandalasini as they cut the gap to six points before the break.

Andre’s block on Caitlin Clarke before halftime brought a roar from the fans who increasingly got behind Italy, and Andre gave the Italians a three-point lead in the third quarter.

The U.S. trailed 50-48 with 4:29 left before going on a 7-0 run. Italy (1-1) had one last chance to tie it, but Zandalasini’s 3-pointer was off at the buzzer.

“We are a team that after 32 years came to the World Cup and almost beat USA so what can I say? I’m really proud of my team,” point guard Mariella Santucci told The Associated Press. “I think this can really tell us how we can compete at the highest level against the best team in the world. So, we’re going to take everything, the good, the bad, the physical, everything that is, and we’re gonna take it forward.”

Italy next faces China (1-1) on Monday in Group D. The U.S. (2-0) tops the group and has already advanced to the quarterfinals ahead of its final game against the Czech Republic, which is eliminated after two losses.

China's comeback

China needed overtime to beat the Czech Republic.

Han Xu scored 22 points and drew China level at 53-53 in the final quarter after her team had trailed for most of the game.

Eliška Joklová put the Czechs 64-59 up with 27 seconds left only for Luo Xinyu to respond with a 3-pointer and Yang Shuyu to level at 64-64 with 3 seconds to go – after Joklová missed two free throws. There was still time for Joklová to miss another chance to clinch the win.

Yang also completed the scoring in overtime for China, which failed to get the most from 7-foot-3 Zhang Ziyu. The 19-year-old sensation could only score three points in her second game after 13 on her World Cup debut against the United States on Friday.

“She has very great talent and we need to fix how we play together," Yang said of the teenager's performance. "Today everybody could see that we did not play so well with her, and we have to fix it.”

Belgium hopes no more fire alarms

Emma Meesseman completed the scoring as European champion Belgium booked its place in the final phase with a comfortable 76-64 win over Puerto Rico, its second victory in Group C.

Imani McGee-Stafford finished with 25 points for Puerto Rico, which lost against Belgium for the third time at a World Cup.

Maxuella Lisowa Mbaka was top scorer for the Belgians with 16 points, followed by Julie Vanloo with 15. Meesseman finished with 6.

Both teams face a quick turnaround with little rest as they play the first games Monday at 11:30 a.m. local time.

“Hopefully no fire alarms,” said Belgium coach Mike Thibault, referring to an unwelcome disturbance that forced an evacuation of the teams' hotel in the middle of the night before. “I don’t like the schedule. Nobody does. But that’s the way it is.”

Belgium faces Australia (2-0) in a showdown to decide which team progresses directly to the quarterfinals as group winner, and Puerto Rico (0-2) will be playing for survival against Turkey (0-2).

“Nothing we can do about it,” Lisowa Mbaka said of the schedule. “I’m not going to worry about something I can’t control. I don’t think that’s the way you should think about the game or life in general.”

Ezi does it for Australia

Ezi Magbegor scored 21 points as Australia reached the final phase with a physical 87-71 win over Turkey earlier Sunday.

Turkey, led by Sevgi Uzun with 24 points, was down 8-0 at the start but fought back after a timeout to lead 15-14. That was brief, however, as the Opals rallied to end the first quarter 21-15 up and did not relinquish the lead for the rest of the game.

The Australian team features seven World Cup debutants. Team captain Sami Whitcomb of the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury had to withdraw before the tournament with a lingering knee injury.

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As a Vancouver resident and marketing executive himself, Loewen said he understands the conciliatory overtures. The number of Canadians traveling to the United States plunged after President Donald Trump returned to office with remarks about making Canada the 51st state. An acrimonious trade war between the two countries now is threatening to reinforce the informal boycott just as it appeared to be easing slightly.

"It’s such a big ask right now,” Loewen, 45, said of the U.S. tourism industry's attempts to woo Canadians like him back before a new president occupies the White House. “It’s just a wasted effort.”

Relations between the U.S. and Canadian governments have deteriorated sharply since their trade negotiations collapsed last month. Trump imposed import taxes of up to 50% on a range of Canadian products. Canada’s government responded in kind. Trump ordered the U.S. government to change the name of border-spanning Lake Ontario to “Lake America.” Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney dismissed insults from members of Trump's Cabinet as childish and undignified.

The bilateral rift has not stopped state and local tourism officials and popular destinations like Graceland from trying to persuade Canadian visitors to return.

New York state launched a “NY Loves Canada” promotion this summer, offering discounts at hotels, restaurants and attractions. Some downtown Las Vegas hotels are treating the Canadian dollar as equivalent to the U.S. dollar to give Canadian visitors more value for their money. Las Vegas tourism officials went to Canada last month to meet with travel advisers, tour operators and airline representatives.

“We’re here to make sure you know that we care about Canada," Steve Hill, president of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, said while in Vancouver.

The outreach is happening at the national level, too. Brand USA, the U.S. tourism industry’s marketing organization, is bringing its Travel Week trade-event series to Canada for the first time in October, expanding and rebranding an earlier program known as Canada Connect.

Travel to the U.S. from Canada remains well below 2024 levels

Canada traditionally sent more overnight international visitors to the United States than any other country. Amid last year's consumer-led backlash, both same-day trips and longer stays nosedived. Canadian residents made 25% fewer return border crossings and spent about $2.4 billion (CA$3.3 billion) less on travel to the U.S. in 2025 than they had the year before, according to Canada's national statistical agency, Statistics Canada.

The retreat coincided with other headwinds, including a weaker Canadian dollar that made traveling to the U.S. more expensive and rising prices for airfares and hotels. Canadian air travel to the U.S. started declining in September 2023, Statistics Canada data shows.

But the abrupt pullback in stateside travel that accompanied Trump's second presidency and extended into this year signaled “a persistent shift away from the United States by Canadian residents in their travel preferences,” agency analysts said in a July report.

Tentative signs of improvement emerged in May, June and July, when border crossings picked up slightly, the agency reported. The latter two months coincided with the 2026 World Cup, which the U.S., Canada and Mexico cohosted. Canada’s national soccer team competed during the tournament's early weeks, giving some Canadians a reason to head south. Carney attended the final match in New Jersey alongside Trump.

Trips by car accounted for most of the uptick in cross-border traffic, while air travel to the U.S. fell from year-earlier levels in every month through June, Statistics Canada said. The U.S. National Travel and Tourism Office estimates that during the first six months of 2026, Canadians made even fewer overnight visits, which typically generate more tourism spending, than they did during the same period last year.

Snowbirds may provide a barometer of Canadian sentiment

A day after the World Cup ended, Trump announced that tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian goods would take effect in 30 days. The White House said the tariffs were intended to address U.S. complaints over Canadian barriers to American-made automobiles, alcohol and dairy.

“You went from this really high, exciting moment for the U.S. in terms of international attention, to the next week, it’s negative again,” said Deborah Friedland, a hospitality consultant at financial services firm Eisner Advisory Group. “It’s one step forward and two steps back.”

With the summer now winding down, some of the U.S. destinations most dependent on Canadian visitors are heading into their most important season. Large numbers of Canadian snowbirds typically flock to warm-weather locations in Florida, Arizona and California when temperatures drop at home, making the coming months a test of whether the grassroots boycott will extend into another winter.

“I’d be surprised if we’re talking a year from now and all of a sudden you see this huge uptick in Canadian travel over the winter months," Friedland said.

Not all tourism officials are worried. Jennifer Adams, tourism director for the Destin-Fort Walton Beach area in Florida’s Panhandle, said she never panicked when headlines about Canadians shunning travel to the U.S. first appeared last year.

“I felt our message was strong," she said, adding that, “the thing for us is to let the Canadian family know that they are welcomed here and we are committed to giving them a great experience when they get here.”

Florida saw a 7% decline in Canadian visitors in 2025 compared to the previous year, according to state marketing organization Visit Florida. Sister organization Visit California, citing data from global research and consulting company Tourism Economics, estimated that Canadian visitation to the Golden State fell 20%.

For some Canadians, a promise of a good vacation isn't enough

Loewen, the Vancouver marketing executive, said his family loved visiting the United States. He, his wife and their two children often traveled to San Diego, Portland and Seattle. This year, they chose Mexico instead.

The reluctance, Loewen said, has little to do with whether the U.S. can offer a good vacation. It’s about whether Canadians want to spend their money there while tensions between their country and the U.S. remain so high. Loewen said his family hasn't stepped foot in the U.S. since Trump’s inauguration and doesn't plan to until there's a new president.

Eileen March, a life coach from Calgary, said she made a similar decision. Trump's threats to make Canada the 51st state and his trade policies were part of it, as was a broader sense of no longer feeling safe or welcome in the United States, March said.

“As time has worn on, I was beginning to waver,” she said. The latest round of tariffs “reinforced my initial decision to not travel in the U.S. at all while he is in office." She refuses even to book flights with layovers in the U.S.

March, 41, knows that staying away for four years is a long time. She is prepared to go even longer.

“I think that’ll really depend on who is elected next, their values and the relationship they attempt to foster or repair with Canada,” she said.

The problem, known as alpha-gal syndrome, was first linked to a particular species of ticks about 15 years ago. But cases are on the rise as more people report symptoms such as hives, diarrhea and itchiness after eating as little as a mouthful of red meat. The allergy doesn’t extend to seafood or poultry. Chicken, turkey and eggs are all OK to eat.

And so is ostrich meat.

The flightless bird’s meat, red in color and high in iron, has a look and taste similar to beef.

“The people that have alpha-gal that I talked to that have tried an ostrich burger, most of them are almost in tears,” said Williams, a nutritionist and partner at Alpha Roost Farms in Danville, Kentucky. They say, “You just don’t know how bad I missed this.”

Many who are allergic to red meat are turning to ostrich meat

The farm is looking to nearly double its herd by next year. It recently built a new barn for hatchlings of the birds, which are native to Africa and are the world’s largest, standing at nine feet tall (2.7 meters) and weighing more than 300 pounds (136 kilograms). The farm has more than 400 birds, and expects that number to grow to 700 by next year.

Alpha Roost Farms owner W.D. King, who approached Williams with the idea of raising ostriches, said the interest from those with alpha-gal is helping drive the demand.

“People who haven’t had a hamburger in six or seven years really want one,” King said.

And they are willing to pay: A pound of ground ostrich can cost more than $20, and choice cuts can sell for more than $40.

“We have people that drive here from all over the state to get the ostrich,” said Leah Gibbs, who runs Dry Branch Farm market in Danville, Kentucky, that sells ostrich cuts from Alpha Roost Farms.

“They are elated to have something that’s an alternative to beef,” Gibbs said. “I mean, it tastes exactly like beef.”

The Alpha-Gal Association, a nonprofit advocacy group that provides online resources to people with the allergy, recommends ostrich as a dietary substitute that tastes like beef.

Boyd Clark, who runs a large ostrich farm in Texas, said he expects to increase his herd of about 1,200 birds by 50% next year. Clark has raised the big birds since the 1980s, and said the few full-scale ostrich farms around the country are trying to meet a growing demand.

“We get calls weekly from various restaurants or even small stores in different parts of the country that you wouldn't think would even want to carry ostrich, but they're looking for it because they've got customers wanting it,” said Clark, who runs Clark Ostrich Farm, about 90 miles (144 kilometers) northwest of Austin.

Ostrich farms have seen ups and downs in US

The latest interest comes after ostrich farming saw a surge and crash in the 1990s, when many farms and investors were eager to get into the ostrich market but lacked experience dealing with the wild birds.

“The U.S. producers that jumped both feet in in the '90s, they were all operating under the premise that these were 300-pound chickens,” said Michael Lehman, vice president of the American Ostrich Association and an ostrich farmer in Oregon.

The farms tried to apply the high-density approach that works well with chickens, but ostriches need free range space, Lehman said. The farms weren't able to get the yields they expected, so supply wasn't able to meet demand, he said, and the industry crashed under skyrocketing prices.

Lehman estimated there are only about 10 to 15 farms operating today that have large ostrich herds, and those producers have a better understanding of the animals' behavior and free range needs.

A farmer who also suffers from alpha-gal

Williams was diagnosed with alpha-gal seven years ago. His first allergic reaction came in 2017 after eating a steak sandwich while traveling for work, something he had done hundreds of times before.

He went to see an allergist for help in diagnosing the puzzling and painful flare-up.

“The very first visit, he asked me, 'Have you been bitten by a tick?' I just laughed and said, ‘Sure, hundreds,’” said Williams, who has spent most of his life raising livestock on farms where ticks thrive.

The tick that bit him was carrying the alpha-gal sugar, which is found in the meat of most mammals, but not in humans. The sugar is harmless when eaten directly, but not when exposed via ticks' saliva. When it entered Williams' bloodstream, it caused an immune system reaction. The antibodies created from the reaction learned to identify and attack alpha-gal sugar molecules, making meat from mammals toxic to his system.

Alpha-gal syndrome is relatively new to medical study after a research paper linked it to tick bites in 2011. In 2023, a government report said there were about 100,000 people in the U.S. with the allergy, though experts said many people don't know they have it and the number of sufferers could be closer to a half-million. Last year, researchers said they documented the first known case of a death related to alpha-gal, after a 47-year-old New Jersey man died in 2024.

Once Williams got his diagnosis, all meat from mammals, even the fumes of it from a grill or gelatin on a pill, were off limits.

“It's been eight years, but I still vividly remember how sick I was,” Williams said.

So when he tried ostrich meat for the first time, he said it was the closest thing he had to beef in years. His wife bought some online and he cooked an ostrich steak.

“The mouth feel, the taste, the texture, it brought me good memories ... because there’s only so many ways you can cook a chicken,” Williams said.

The East Wing of the White House was still standing and the Kennedy Center wasn't threatened with demolition. Artificial intelligence data centers weren't bipartisan shorthand for the tech sector's excess. Democratic socialists were largely confined to the outer edges of political discourse. Lake Ontario's name wasn’t in question.

Since President Donald Trump entered politics more than a decade ago, he's had a knack for dominating the national conversation so thoroughly that it can be hard to keep up. But as the final midterm of his presidency rapidly approaches, the landscape is proving especially volatile, with Trump often stirring the tumult.

“Some of these things are out of our control,” House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Louisiana Republican, told reporters last week when pressed on whether the frenzy will hurt his party's election prospects.

Even the map itself has been in flux, with Texas, California and Florida among the states that have redrawn congressional districts. Missouri's Republican attorney general is appealing a court ruling last week that blocked a Trump-backed map there.

The twists could keep coming. The economic fallout from Trump's tariffs on Canada may intensify as the election nears. His effort to limit mail ballots could add uncertainty to the voting process just as such ballots are being distributed in states like North Carolina, home to a critical U.S. Senate race.

The president is sitting on more than $400 million that could shape the election's trajectory. And Trump's gilded remake of Washington stands in contrast to the economic anxiety many Americans are expressing. The wealth he has amassed in office has no modern presidential precedent, with Trump taking in $1.2 billion from his crypto businesses last year, according to a federal filing released this summer.

That’s threatening a bipartisan effort in the Senate to advance legislation to strengthen cryptocurrency regulation as soon as next week. Democrats are insisting the measure include a more robust ethics provision.

“We’ve watched this president enrich himself,” said Sen. Angela Alsobrooks of Maryland, a key Democratic vote on the bill who said she wouldn't support it without tougher language.

Democrats and Republicans agree midterms are about Trump

With so many shifts underway, it is perhaps fitting that one thing Democrats and Republicans agree on is that Trump will again be a central player in the election's final stretch.

“No. 1, President Trump,” Ari Fleischer, the White House press secretary under Republican President George W. Bush, said when asked to rank the top issues this year.

Rep. Suzan DelBene of Washington, the chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, said: “People are feeling the pain from Trump.”

She expects voters will elevate candidates who “want to stand up for the American people, the pain that’s been inflicted by this administration and Republicans in Congress.”

Midterm elections are historically challenging for a president's party as restive voters seek change. Democrats flipped 40 House seats during Trump's last midterm in 2018 and 31 seats during the final race of Bush's term in 2006. Republicans, meanwhile, gained 63 seats in 2010 under Democratic President Barack Obama but flipped fewer than 10 seats in 2022 under President Joe Biden.

Shifting dozens of seats this year could be challenging because partisan redistricting has reduced the number of genuinely competitive races. Still, just a third of U.S. adults approve of how Trump is handling the presidency, according to a July poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. That's down slightly from 37% in June and well below the 42% who approved of his work when he took office.

Majorities also disapprove of his handling of the economy and immigration, issues that were central to Trump's election in 2024.

Democrats focus on winning in Washington and beyond

Democrats are confident they can win the handful of seats they need to regain control of the House. There may be a path to flipping the Senate if they can hold on in states like Georgia, Michigan and New Hampshire while winning Republican-held seats in places like Maine, Texas, Iowa or Ohio.

But the party is also aiming to regain ground outside of Washington. Democrats are devoting resources, in particular, to the governors’ races in Georgia, Ohio, Iowa, and Nevada, all currently held by Republicans.

“I'm excited about the map and I am bullish that we are going to pick up several seats,” said Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, a potential 2028 presidential contender who has led the effort to win governors' races this year as chair of the Democratic Governors Association.

Democrats are especially enthusiastic about Iowa, which hasn't elected a Democratic governor in 20 years. Their governors association has spent $5 million to back Rob Sand, who has gained national attention for his campaign to connect with rural voters who have abandoned Democrats in recent elections.

But even in a seemingly favorable year, Democrats face challenges. Beshear acknowledged that Arizona, where incumbent Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs is facing Republican challenger Andy Biggs, will be a “tough race.”

The Republican candidate for governor in Minnesota, Lisa Demuth, suggested she would tap into the anti-incumbent mood that has coursed through both parties to target her Democratic rival, Amy Klobuchar, who has spent nearly 20 years in the Senate after working in local politics.

“She is a 30-year politician,” Demuth said of Klobuchar.

After democratic socialists won a string of primaries this summer, Republicans are eager to tie anyone in the party to the far left flank. Most of the candidates aligned with democratic socialists are in reliably Democratic seats.

Still, Fleischer said Democrats snatched “defeat out of the jaws of victory” by elevating such contenders in a handful of congressional primaries.

Democrats have dispatched democratic socialist candidates in governors' races. But Beshear, who has carved out a centrist lane before his potential presidential bid, rejected Republican efforts to label the broader party.

“The only person that I see engaged in socialism is Donald J. Trump, who is taking equity in private companies for the United States government,” he said. “That's the definition of socialism.”

Voting issues hang over the race

Hanging over many of these states is concern that the federal government under Trump will seek to influence elections, perhaps one of the biggest variables ahead and a prospect that some Republicans are warning against.

Gov. Mark Gordon of Wyoming, a Republican, said recently that the behavior of Justice Department officials who monitored poll workers and observed voters was “a bit aggressive” and “irregular.”

“I feel very strongly about the federal government coming in and taking our guns,” he said at a meeting to confirm election results in August. “I don’t like that. I don’t like the federal government coming in and taking our votes, either.”

Oklahoma Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt, who supports a strict proof-of-citizenship voting bill that is stalled in the Senate, told The Associated Press in July that “I don’t think that we should federalize the elections at all.”

“I believe that is a state issue,” he said. “The states should control their own elections.”

Given the concerns, some Democrats, particularly in states that could be crucial to the next White House campaign, are framing their races in larger terms.

“2028 starts right now,” said Aaron Ford, the attorney general in Nevada running for governor. “People across the nation need to understand that Nevada is a swing state, it needs a governor who is going to stand up for the electoral process.”

Meanwhile, Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon killed seven people and leveled a vacant hospital, according to Lebanese authorities, near an area that has become a flash point in fighting between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah.

Here’s a look at the latest news in the Middle East. Full coverage can be found here.

Iran says it hit a US boat in the strait

State-run media in Tehran said the U.S. vessel was trying to enter an area that Iran says is restricted in the Strait of Hormuz, but Capt. Tim Hawkins, spokesperson for the U.S. Central Command, called it "a total lie."

The claim came a day after the U.S. said it struck Iranian oil tankers in retaliation for Iran launching ballistic missiles at Navy warships. Attacks resumed last week after roughly a month of quiet.

The war began with U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran on Feb. 28. But negotiations have collapsed after a ceasefire agreement was announced in June, and on-and-off fighting has persisted with both sides trying to inflict military and economic pain.

Iran’s parliament speaker and chief negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, said the era of “proportionate responses” is over and Iran’s retaliation will be “faster, heavier and more painful.”

Iran official says Tehran to set up exclusion zone outside strait

The new head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council said Tehran plans to announce an “exclusion zone” outside the Strait of Hormuz aimed at vessels it believes are attempting to transit the waterway.

Mohsen Rezaei’s comments to Iran’s state broadcaster came with few details, a day after the U.S. struck three Iranian oil tankers in response to Tehran launching ballistic missiles at U.S. warships. Experts called the launches a dangerous escalation after Iran’s previous attacks at sea targeted commercial shipping.

The new zone should be announced in the coming days and weeks and “will begin from the line of the U.S. naval blockade, extend toward the Strait of Hormuz, and from this side continue into the Persian Gulf,” Rezaei said.

Israeli strikes kill 7 in Lebanon

Israeli strikes killed at least seven people in southern Lebanon and leveled an empty hospital, Lebanon's Health Ministry said.

Strikes on the village of Arabsalim killed two, the ministry said. Two others were killed in Nabatiyeh al-Fawqa, near a strategic hill that Israel said its forces gained control over Thursday. And three people were killed in the village of Nabatiyeh al-Tahta after an Israeli drone struck a parking lot. At least 20 others were wounded in strikes, the ministry said, among them three children and five women.

Israel's military said its latest strikes came in response to a drone attack launched earlier Sunday by Hezbollah on troops in southern Lebanon. It said Hezbollah had used the empty hospital as a command center.

Since a ceasefire went into effect between Israel and Hezbollah more than two months ago, low-level skirmishes and Israeli strikes continue in the south.

Mass funeral in Gaza for over 110 Palestinians found in rubble

Dozens of Palestinians gathered in Gaza City to mourn over 110 people, including at least 70 children, after their remains were recovered.

Rescue crews have been digging out the bodies from the Zeitoun neighborhood. They said the dead came from three families whose houses were flattened by Israeli strikes earlier in the war.

“We are witnessing a painful, heartbreaking scene,” said Mustafa Quzghat, a relative.

The bodies were wrapped in white shrouds and draped with Palestinian flags. Some shrouds bore images of the deceased, according to Associated Press footage. They were laid out in rows on the ground.

Over 73,650 Palestinians have been killed since the war in Gaza began, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry. The ministry, part of the Hamas-run government, maintains detailed records viewed as generally reliable by U.N. agencies and international organizations. It doesn’t give a breakdown of civilians and militants.

Kushner says Gaza has long been ‘dystopian’

Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump's son-in-law, defended the lack of progress in talks about next steps in the fragile Gaza ceasefire, saying that “it’s been a dystopian place for a long time.”

Speaking at a news conference in Ukraine, Kushner defended his work with Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, saying the militarization by the Hamas militant group in the Palestinian territory was “beyond our comprehension, so demilitarizing it is not going to be easy.”

“But we’re very determined, and we’re working through these things,” Kushner said.

He added: “We’re working through some political issues in Israel. I think we agree with them on the end state. They just have a crazy election, and that makes them a little irrational in certain regards.” Israel's election is set for Oct. 27.

Israeli strike in Gaza kills a father and daughter

An Israeli strike on a civilian vehicle in western Gaza City killed a father and his daughter and wounded at least six others, according to health officials at Shifa Hospital, where the casualties were taken.

The Israeli military said it struck a “terrorist” in Gaza City.

Israeli strikes have killed at least 1,344 Palestinians in Gaza since a ceasefire agreement was reached with the Hamas militant group in October, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry. Israel says it is targeting Hamas and other militants who pose a threat, and in response to ceasefire violations, including occasional attacks.

The war began when Hamas-led militants attacked southern Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, killing around 1,200 people and taking 251 others hostage.

Muslim nations condemn Israeli proposal to empty Gaza

Any Israeli plan or action to remove Palestinians from Gaza would violate international law and undermine the U.S.-backed plan for drawing down the war, the foreign ministers of Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and five other governments said in a statement.

Israel’s national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, last week published a plan to encourage Palestinian migration from Gaza. Israel’s defense minister, Israel Katz, has said Israel is prepared to facilitate the removal of Palestinians by sea, air or other means, and that plans remain under discussion.

The governments called the statements “inflammatory” and said they threatened the “legitimate and inalienable rights” of Palestinians and the future establishment of a Palestinian state. ___

This report will be updated throughout the day as new developments emerge.

Antonelli stormed to victory at the Italian Grand Prix, despite having started 19th on the grid. It took the Mercedes driver fewer than 17 laps to fight his way to the front.

The rest of the race was spent tussling with teammate and title rival George Russell for the lead. Antonelli passed him for the final time with three laps remaining, going on to become the first Italian to win at Monza in 60 years.

“Oh my God ... It feels like a dream,” Antonelli said on team radio after crossing the line.

‘Unbelievable, unbelievable’

“I did not expect it," Antonelli said later. “Unbelievable, unbelievable. I am so happy, I could not have imagined to be here today but we managed to pull it off and I am really, really happy.”

It was the second furthest back anyone has come from to win a grand prix. John Watson won at Long Beach in 1983 despite starting 22nd.

“The best (race) is yet to come. But I feel like it was one of the best races I've done so far and one that I will remember forever,” said the 20-year-old Antonelli, who is in his second season in F1.

Antonelli’s triumph at least gave the crowd something to cheer about after Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc crashed out of the scuderia’s home race early on. In the other Ferrari, Lewis Hamilton finished sixth.

Max Verstappen was a distant third behind the two Mercedes, just ahead of the McLaren duo of defending champion Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.

It was Antonelli’s seventh win of the season — and his fledgling F1 career — and extended his lead in the overall standings to 66 points ahead of Russell.

Russell had been hoping to make up some ground on Antonelli in the title race as his teammate took on a hefty grid penalty at Monza after Mercedes opted to swap his car’s power unit.

“Kimi is in control of it and he’s deserving to be in control of it,” Russell said about the title race. "For me personally, I’m not even thinking about a fight or a comeback or anything.

“He’s performing incredibly well. It’s going to be exceptionally challenging to overcome that gap so I’m just sort of accepting that it is what it is.”

Fans in tears

Russel started Sunday's grand prix second and got ahead of surprise polesitter Pierre Gasly at the start of the second lap.

Moments later the race was red-flagged after Leclerc lost control coming out of Parabolica at the end of Lap 2 and swerved off into the barriers at high speed. He got out of his car and sat down near the track, looking heartbroken.

The hordes of passionate, red-clad tifosi around the track looked similarly despondent, with many in tears.

By that point Antonelli was already up to 12th and — as he later admitted — starting to believe in victory. When the race resumed, he continued to slice swiftly through the field, picking off the cars one by one until he only had Russell ahead.

No yo-yo

The Mercedes duo were told off by their team as they yo-yoed for the lead and instructed to build a gap over Verstappen before fighting it out for the victory.

Antonelli was brought into the pits under the virtual safety car on lap 29, while Russell stayed out. Antonelli came out in sixth but, with fresh tires, started reeling Russell in for the second time in the race.

“To be honest, I thought we were both going to stay out,” Russell said. "I was surprised to see him pitting.

"In the end it was a roll of the dice both ways. In the moment, the team wouldn’t have known which strategy was better, made sense to split the car. In the end Kimi had great pace.”

Antonelli looked as though he may have blown his chances of a stunning comeback win when he ran through the gravel as he attempted to get past Russell on Lap 49. But such was his pace that he soon closed the gap that had opened up and breezed past the following lap.

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The Trump administration's push to end the fighting has lost momentum, with the focus on the Iran war for the past six months.

The trip by the Americans, part of a renewed effort to end the war, followed a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Saturday, as both sides have escalated their aerial attacks in the more than 4½-year all-out war.

Despite the latest diplomatic push, the core demands of Moscow and Kyiv remain mutually exclusive, especially over territorial concessions, underscoring the difficulty of reaching an agreement. Kushner acknowledged the challenge, saying the U.S. was working “behind the scenes” to create the conditions for a possible deal.

“It’s a very, very hard problem, but we’re going to try,” Kushner said.

Russia has recently been using fast-flying jet-powered drones, and the recurring wail of air-raid sirens has become part of daily life in Kyiv. Troops have struggled to make progress along the 1,250-kilometer (775-mile) front line.

Zelenskyy held three rounds of talks with the Americans on Sunday, the last of which brought in national security advisers from the United Kingdom, France and Germany.

Security guarantees and a winter plan

Zelenskyy said at a news conference that the discussions covered air defense needs — including Patriot systems — and a “winter package” of support covering both air defense and energy infrastructure before the colder months. He said that Kyiv was seeking “serious volumes” of American support on that front, with backing from European partners as well.

The Ukrainian president said the U.S. planned to increase production of Patriot interceptor missiles next year, with Germany also expanding its own production under existing licensing agreements.

Zelenskyy said that Russia had intensified strikes on Ukrainian cities before Russia's State Duma election later this month, calling the attacks deliberate “terror” against civilians. He said Ukraine was working with 67 domestic companies developing systems to shoot down Russia’s jet-powered drones at scale.

The Ukrainian leader said the territorial question “remains relevant,” but reiterated his view that such difficult issues “can only be resolved at the level of leaders.” Zelenskyy said the talks also touched on long-term security guarantees and economic support for Ukraine’s postwar reconstruction. He said that a strong Ukrainian army remained “one of the main guarantees of security.”

Zelenskyy said the sides agreed to hold a follow-up meeting involving Ukraine, the U.S. and Europe, though a location has not been set.

Witkoff said the U.S. was pursuing “a diplomatic resolution to this conflict, not a kinetic resolution.” Referring to the previous day’s talks, he said the meeting in Moscow had produced “new ideas” that were later brought to Kyiv. He pointed to the presence of national security advisers from the so-called E3 nations — France, Germany and the U.K. — as evidence that “collaboration is critical” to reaching a deal.

Asked whether Washington was prepared to increase pressure on Russia if the talks produced no breakthrough, Kushner said the U.S. approach was to look for a “win-win” outcome.

He said his father-in-law, U.S. President Donald Trump, was focused not just on ending the fighting but on building “a framework that could actually lead to a durable peace,” and that he and Witkoff had held a “constructive and substantive” meeting with Putin, discussing what Russia, Ukraine and the wider world could each gain from a settlement.

Kushner said the two envoys hoped to revive trilateral talks involving Russia and Ukraine directly, a format last used roughly six months earlier, and said that Washington remained in near-daily contact with Ukrainian officials even between visits.

No breakthroughs in Moscow talks

Saturday's meeting in Moscow lasted more than three hours behind closed doors and ended without any major developments being announced. Putin’s foreign policy adviser, Yuri Ushakov, described the talks as constructive, frank and useful, but he didn’t discuss specific outcomes.

While Moscow offered its “comprehensive assessment” of the battlefield situation in Ukraine, Ushakov said, the talks weren't purely focused on the war.

“Economic issues and potentially large, mutually beneficial joint projects for Russia and America were discussed in considerable detail,” he said.

The last known visit to Moscow by Witkoff and Kushner was in January when they also held talks with Putin at the Kremlin.

Russia and Ukraine continue to exchange fire

Putin and Zelenskyy had agreed to pause strikes on each other’s capitals while the talks took place. Still, the two traded fire overnight into Sunday, officials said.

Air raids on the capital noticeably eased during the U.S. envoys’ visit, prompting Zelenskyy to joke that their presence in Kyiv appeared more potent than the Patriot missile systems Ukraine has been urgently seeking.

Russian attacks across multiple Ukrainian regions killed one person and wounded at least 10 others overnight into Sunday, Ukraine’s State Emergency Service said.

In Zaporizhzhia, drone strikes killed a 74-year-old man and wounded three people, while a drone damaged an apartment building, wounding seven people, in the Khmelnytskyi region.

Ukraine’s air force said Sunday it intercepted 82 drones out of 108 launched by Russia overnight, along with six missiles. In Russia, a man was killed and a woman was seriously wounded when a Ukrainian drone struck a vehicle, local authorities in the Belgorod border region said.

The Russian Defense Ministry said Sunday its air defenses overnight shot down 258 Ukrainian drones over 14 Russian regions, the Russian-occupied Crimean Peninsula and the waters of the Black and Azov Seas.

Mixed hopes on the ground

In Kyiv on Sunday, dozens gathered for a nationwide 9 a.m. moment of silence honoring Ukraine’s fallen soldiers, a daily ritual held in cities across the country.

Nataliia Lipei, 67, whose son Viktor was killed in December 2022, was among those who attended. Despite a health condition, she has traveled from city to city to take part.

“I hope these steps and these meetings will definitely produce results, because there has been so much bloodshed and so many deaths here that we have to stop all of this,” Lipei told The Associated Press.

Not everyone shared her hope for the talks. Oleksandr Pastukhov, a 27-year-old video editor who joined the commemoration, was skeptical the envoys’ visit would change anything.

In his Sunday prayer, Pope Leo XIV renewed his appeal for peace in Ukraine and said he hopes the negotiations will bring results.

“I hope that the efforts undertaken in recent days to resume negotiations will bear concrete fruit and make way for diplomacy,” he told the gathered faithful in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican.

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Mohsen Rezaei's comments to Iran's state broadcaster came with few details, a day after the U.S. struck three Iranian oil tankers in response to Tehran launching ballistic missiles at U.S. warships. Experts called the launches a dangerous escalation after Iran’s previous attacks at sea targeted commercial shipping.

The new zone should be announced in the coming days and weeks and “will begin from the line of the U.S. naval blockade, extend toward the Strait of Hormuz, and from this side continue into the Persian Gulf,” Rezaei said. "Any ship that enters this area with the intention of passing through the Strait of Hormuz and is identified will be placed on our sanctions list.”

It is not clear where Iran defines the location of the weekslong U.S. blockade, which is aimed at Iranian ports and keeping Tehran from shipping out its oil. The U.S. military has said over 20 warships are supporting the blockade, which as of Sunday had redirected 92 commercial ships and disabled three.

The U.S. has been introducing new measures to increase the economic pain on Iran after negotiations collapsed and no end to the intermittent fighting appears in sight. Meanwhile, Iran continues to attack some ships trying to transit the strait, which has become an important source of leverage for Tehran in the war that began Feb. 28 with U.S. and Israeli strikes.

Iran earlier Sunday said it struck an unmanned U.S. vessel trying to enter the Strait of Hormuz, a claim that the U.S. military dismissed as a “total lie.”

Fighting resumed a week ago

The United States and Iran resumed attacks last week, following a month of relative calm, with the Strait of Hormuz and areas along Iran's southern coast again being targeted. At least five people were killed earlier in the week during a U.S. bombardment that returned attention to the area where a school was hit in the war's opening strikes.

The Trump administration appears to have adopted a dual-prong approach to the conflict, responding militarily to attacks on the strait while going after foreign financial institutions that handle Iran’s money.

But Tehran's hard-line new senior leaders including Rezaei have signaled a willingness to dig in after weathering decades of sanctions. Iran has found ways over the years to circumvent sanctions, and now the U.S. blockade of its ports, and get its oil to buyers to help ease growing economic pressures.

On the matter of the collapsed negotiations with the U.S., Rezaei on Sunday expressed wariness not only of the U.S. but also of the mediators. The memorandum of understanding that the U.S. and Iran signed in mid-June began to fall apart within days as each side accused the other of violations.

“We had trusted our friends in Pakistan, Qatar or Oman, thinking that since they had stepped in as mediators, one of a mediator’s responsibilities is that if one side violates the agreement, they should stop them,” Rezaei said. “We are now pursuing diplomacy with guarantees.”

US says 9 million barrels of oil a day pass through the strait

The Strait of Hormuz is crucial to global oil and natural gas shipments and was seen as an international waterway before the war began.

On Sunday, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said that on average, 9 million barrels of oil a day are getting through the strait, which should help to relieve pressure on energy prices. His estimate appeared to exceed average flows over the past 28 days through the strait, according to TankerTrackers.com and other sources.

Wright told CNN that with oil also flowing through pipelines in the region, “we’re probably two-thirds or more of preconflict flows.”

But those flows depend on the presence of the U.S. Navy to help escort tankers and provide some protection against possible Iranian attack. Wright said he expected that other countries would eventually support the Navy’s efforts.

Meanwhile, Iran's Rezaei in his interview with state TV claimed that "every day we are selling one million, one and a half million (barrels), as if Iran’s oil production and trade are continuing as usual.”

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The mudslide hit part of a village in Suichuan County in Jiangxi province early Saturday, damaging a dozen houses. Rescuers found two people dead on Sunday, state broadcaster CCTV reported. More than 5,300 people in the county were relocated to safer places. A third death related to the typhoon was reported Saturday.

Separately, CCTV reported that two people were killed in Hunan province in south-central China following downpours brought by the typhoon. The report didn't specify the cause of the deaths, but said that the rain triggered landslides and other disasters.

Saudel made two landfalls in Zhejiang Province on Aug. 28 and made a third landfall as a tropical storm in Fujian Province on Sept. 3, Chinese official news agency Xinhua reported. Both provinces neighbor Jiangxi.

Xinhua also reported Sunday that a person was killed after a landslide struck another village in Jiangxi a day before, but it didn't specify whether Saudel triggered it.

Rescuers carried out Lu from a 225-meter (740-foot) hydropower tunnel and evacuated him by helicopter Saturday, 10 days after the floods. He was taken to a hospital and was in stable condition, Chinese state broadcaster CCTV reported.

The Aug. 26 floods were likely caused by a glacier collapse, and nearly 4,900 remain missing in the South Asian country, according to Nepal’s disaster management agency.

Lu recalled climbing to the highest point inside the tunnel and thinking the whistles he heard from the rescue crews were in his imagination, according to audio shared by CCTV. He told a Chinese embassy staffer that the emergency personnel initially could not hear him when he shouted toward their lights.

“When they shone before my eyes, I couldn’t believe it,” he said. “I no longer shouted. I had lost hope.”

Lu Hairong, Lu’s sister in China, told state media Red Star News that she received a call about the rescue before the news emerged. But she only found it believable after seeing him in a picture in the news.

Her 49-year-old brother, who is married with a son, was previously a farmer from Henan province in central China and took additional work, mainly carpentry, during his spare time. He headed to Nepal for work with a fellow villager in February, his first time working abroad, she told Red Star News.

She told Cover News, another Chinese state media outlet, that Lu had not shared his exact working location and she could only watch the news sent by others in a mutual aid group for families of the missing, unable to eat or sleep well.

“It’s a stroke of sheer luck amid the misfortune,” she said of the rescue.

Lu’s cousin, Lu Haiqing, said her mind went blank after learning he was missing on the sixth day after the floods. She then searched for Nepal news every day and used artificial intelligence to translate Nepali to Chinese. She wept every day on her way to work, Chinese news portal Jiupai News reported.

On Saturday, Lu's cousin received a picture from his sister asking her to help confirm his identity. The man looked very similar but she needed to call another relative to help confirm, the report said.

“This day has finally come,” she was quoted as saying. “There is hope when one doesn't give up.”

On the Tibet side of the border, 43 people died and 519 were missing, of whom 261 were foreigners, as of Saturday evening, CCTV reported.

Rescuers operated excavators to search for those unaccounted for after a mudslide hit the Gyirong border facility and swallowed people, according to videos from foreign media pool coverage on a government-organized trip.

The border crossing area was seen Sunday covered by fragments of rocks and gravel, with yellow chrysanthemums being laid on the ground in the disaster zone in an apparent tribute to the victims.

The party of Germany’s unpopular leader, Chancellor Friedrich Merz, slumped to a disastrous result in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt. The anti-migration and Russia-friendly Alternative for Germany’s candidate for governor said that “we have written history” and the party had a clear mandate to govern.

Ulrich Siegmund, 35, told public broadcaster ARD that voters had sent a signal that “things cannot carry on like this.” He said that “a very good campaigner for us in this election campaign was Friedrich Merz.”

AfD wanted to govern on its own

Alternative for Germany, or AfD, was seeking an absolute majority in the state legislature to govern alone and overcome the so-called firewall of mainstream parties’ refusal to work with AfD.

Final results showed AfD falling three seats short, with 39 lawmakers in an 83-member parliament. Siegmund said it wouldn’t engage in “games” such as a minority government. But it wasn’t evident how its divided opponents could assemble any stable government without it.

A first state government would be the biggest prize in the anti-migration party’s 13-year history, at a time of widespread discontent with a national government that has yet to persuade voters that it can get the country’s sluggish economy moving.

Whether or not AfD ends up governing, the result is a blow to Merz, whose center-right party has led Saxony-Anhalt for 24 years.

Unlike other countries in Europe, modern Germany hasn’t yet had a far-right or right-wing populist party leading a national, state or major-city government.

AfD is the biggest opposition party in Germany’s national parliament and is strongest in the formerly communist and less prosperous east, where Saxony-Anhalt is located.

Its regional branch in Saxony-Anhalt is one of several classified as a proven right-wing extremist group by the domestic intelligence agency, which points to members’ denigration of migrants from Muslim countries among other things.

The party talks of “remigration,” a politically charged term for the deportation of immigrants. Its leader in a neighboring state appealed two convictions for knowingly using a Nazi slogan.

AfD vehemently rejects accusations of extremism and says they’re politically motivated.

Big decline for German leader’s party

AfD won 43.8% of the vote, more than double its showing five years ago in the region of 2.1 million people west of Berlin.

That was far ahead of Merz’s Christian Democratic Union, which polled 17.2% — losing about half its support — and won 15 seats. The center-left Social Democrats polled 9.3%, the Greens 8.9% and the Left Party 8.6%, winning eight seats apiece.

The BSW party, which has said it wouldn’t elect either Siegmund or incumbent Sven Schulze as governor but criticizes the “firewall” against AfD, took 5.3% and five seats.

Turnout was very high at 77.8%. AfD appeared to have won over many people who didn’t vote at all five years ago.

AfD’s national co-leader, Alice Weidel, described the result as “sensational.” She said the party’s “hand is outstretched to all who want to make Saxony-Anhalt better and move Germany forward." It may hope to attract defectors from other parties.

Schulze congratulated AfD on becoming the state’s strongest political force and said that “we as the CDU will also have to deal with this result,” without specifying how.

Franziska Hoppermann, the national general secretary of Merz’s party, rejected backing off its refusal to deal with AfD.

“AfD is a right-wing extremist party. It wants to leave the euro; that would be economic downfall ... it works closely together with Russia, it wants a completely different social model,” she said. “We will not work with them.”

Once previously AfD won a state election but didn’t end up governing. That was two years ago in neighboring Thuringia, where a CDU governor took power with a minority government, but AfD was much further short of a majority there.

Any attempt by Schulze to put together an alliance against AfD would be delicate because it would require at least some tacit support from the Left Party, a hard-left party with which the CDU refuses to form coalitions.

Germany’s states have extensive powers

Germany’s 16 states have extensive powers, for example in overseeing security matters and running the education system.

Siegmund has listed among his top priorities “a deportation offensive” and dropping incentives for people to come to Germany and “exploit our social system.” He wants to initiate a long process to withdraw Saxony-Anhalt from the regional public broadcaster, citing concerns about “disinformation.”

AfD in Saxony-Anhalt wants to allow home schooling, which so far isn’t permitted in Germany. It pledges to ban schools from officially raising the rainbow flag, which it says “stands for the devaluation of the family,” and ensure they fly the national flag.

It opposes taxpayers’ money being “given away” to Ukraine and says it would push to lift sanctions against Russia, but that isn’t a matter state governments can decide.

The 16 states’ governments also sit in Germany’s upper house of parliament, which has to approve some government legislation. The influence there of Saxony-Anhalt, one of the smaller states in a nation of 83.5 people, is limited — it controls four of the 69 votes.

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Sam Leavitt complemented his 113 yards and two rushing touchdowns with 230 yards and a TD passing, edge rusher Jordan Ross returned an interception for a score, and No. 11 LSU rode the “Lane Train” to a resounding 51-10 victory over Clemson on Saturday night.

“Imagine if we had pro players,” Kiffin said lightheartedly at the end of a brief TV interview at halftime, by which time LSU led 31-3, had outgained Clemson 336 yards to 54, and had 21 first downs to Clemson's one.

Kiffin has gotten commitments from two of his former Mississippi players — tight end Dae'Quan Wright and defensive tackle Zxavian Harris — who spent part of this offseason with NFL teams. A Louisiana court ruling cleared the way for him to place them on his roster this week. But in the face of fervent opposition from the NCAA and SEC, he elected not to do so. At least, not yet.

“If we would have won close or ugly, the whole story would have been I screwed the whole team up” by trying to sign recent pros, Kiffin said. “I have been criticized heavily the last two weeks, and I get it. But my job is to not please you and what you are going to write. My job is what I believe is right — and I believe we were fighting for what is right for those kids.”

Lightning strikes

A sellout crowd at 102,000-seat Tiger Stadium was scattered by a downpour and a lightning delay that pushed the start back nearly two hours. Still, Death Valley was packed when the game began — and fans didn't have to watch more than one quarter to see Kiffin's up-tempo offense live up to its reputation, running 23 plays for 140 yards.

LSU finished with 644 yards of offense while handing Clemson its worst loss in about 30 years.

“The best thing about that game is it’s over,” Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said. "Just really poor performance, not what we worked for or expected.

“You’re not going to win if you can’t stop the run,” Swinney added. “We just did a really poor job of setting the edge, especially versus the quarterback run, which really killed us.”

Dilin Jones, a transfer from Wisconsin who finished with 113 yards and two TDs rushing, gave LSU the lead for good with a 1-yard run that made it 10-3.

“Everyone saw what this offense is capable of — I mean, the quarterback we have, the offensive coordinator (Charlie Weis Jr.), the offensive line," Jones said. "We really felt like we could just go out there and execute.”

Ross' 30-yard interception return made it 17-3 before Leavitt's frenetic scoring runs of 8 and 13 yards put LSU up by four TDs late in the second quarter.

“Anything I can do to help my team get into the endzone I will do," said Leavitt, a transfer player who helped lead Arizona State to the College Football Playoff in 2024, but saw his 2025 campaign derailed by a foot injury. “I’m going to take the plays when they come to me.”

Clemson's offense struggled so much that Swinney subbed starting QB Christopher Vizzina out of the game in favor of freshman Tait Reynolds late in the second quarter.

LSU pulled farther away when Leavitt found Ole Miss transfer Winston Watkins Jr. for a 32-yard TD down the left sidelined in the third quarter. Jones' 12-yard TD made it 44-3.

Leavitt given the rest of the night off after that, but LSU scored once more when reserve Landen Clark completed a 30-yard scoring pass to Phillip Wright III.

The takeaway

Clemson: Swinny could be in for a tough season. Clemson hasn't taken a loss this bad since falling 41-0 to Syracuse in the 1996 Gator Bowl. A promising start to the game on defense belied how tough of a night it was going to be for Clemson, which briefly led 3-0 after cornerback Ashton Hampton intercepted Leavitt's second pass of the game.

“The start of the game was great for us, but we couldn't truly capitalize on it,” Vizzina said, referring to his offense's stumbles. “We're not helping our defense at all.”

LSU: After ranking 126th nationally in rushing with 104 yards per game in 2025, LSU is benefitting from improved play by the offensive line, the addition of Jones and Leavitt's legs. LSU rushed for 213 yards in the first half alone, more than in any game last season. Meanwhile, coordinator Blake Baker's defense picked up where it left off, producing four sacks and a defensive score while holding Clemson to below 100 yards and without a TD until less than seven minutes remained fourth quarter.

LSU's defense has “a chance to be really good, with players that fit well together,” Kiffin said. “That is exciting, and they should be excited about that.”

It could not have been a much better start for Kiffin or LSU athletic director Verge Ausberry, who moved aggressively to hire the charismatic, yet polarizing coach. The two embraced as Kiffin walked off the field after the game.

Up next

Clemson: Hosts Georgia Southern on Sept. 12.

LSU: Hosts Louisiana Tech on Sept. 12.

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“I definitely thought the game was over because there were zeroes on the clock,” he said.

So did Western Michigan. So did a lot of people watching.

Given a second chance by a disputed replay decision, Underwood and the Wolverines took advantage. JJ Buchanan pulled in Underwood's 47-yard, second-chance miracle heave for a game-ending, game-winning touchdown, and Michigan escaped with a 13-12 win over the Broncos on Saturday night in coach Kyle Whittingham’s debut.

On what seemed to be the final play of the game, Underwood chucked a Hail Mary pass that sailed beyond the end zone and into the arms of a Broncos defender. TV replays appeared to show the clock hitting zero with the ball still in the air, but officials ruled there was a second still to play.

The Big Ten stood by the review in a statement released two hours after the game, when it also published a recording of the replay as it was reviewed by the officials that showed the game clock at 1 second when the ball was touched by WMU's Micah Davis.

“It was determined Western Michigan No. 18 started his jump from an established out-of-bounds position (left foot) and made contact with the ball with one second remaining on the clock,” the conference said, citing rule that stops the clock on such contact.

Mid-American Conference Commissioner Jon Steinbrecher said the conference and school contacted the Big Ten office, seeking clarification on the review and was provided with an explanation along with video and audio that confirmed it. Steinbrecher thanked the Big Ten for its prompt response.

The call gave Michigan new life.

“We were flirting with disaster, and that would’ve been an epic loss,” Whittingham said.

Indeed, Michigan fans were already having flashbacks to a season-opening loss to Appalachian State in 2007, when the Wolverines faltered as 33-point favorites. They were projected to win by 27 1/2 points over the Broncos but had to experience momentarily watching WMU celebrate the victory at Michigan Stadium before the replay decision made the winning score possible.

Michigan fans stormed the field after the win, but the team was hardly in the mood for a party.

“Sick to my stomach is the way I explain my feelings about that game,” defensive end Dom Nichols said.

Whittingham said he thought there was a second left on the clock, while Broncos coach Lance Taylor said he hadn't seen a replay before speaking to reporters.

Underwood took advantage of another chance to win the game, and redeem himself from a poor performance, with Buchanan leaping to snag the football and coming down with it in the end zone.

“We practiced it three or four times over the last month,” said Underwood, who added it was “a blessing” to have another second put back on the clock.

Whittingham was hired to stabilize a program reeling after the firing and arrest of Sherrone Moore, who held the job for just two seasons following Jim Harbaugh's tenure that included a 2023 national title along with a spying scandal and NCAA sanctions for recruiting violations.

There hasn't been much drama off the field, but this was hardly an encouraging start on it.

“That was a moment we don’t really want to be living,” Nichols said.

Michigan will have to improve quickly to compete next week with No. 10 Oklahoma at home.

“If we don’t play a lot better, it’s not going to be pretty,” Whittingham said.

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“DTF St. Louis” won big with six awards in the limited series categories, with co-stars and veteran actors David Harbour and Linda Cardellini both becoming first-time Emmy winners.

“Widow’s Bay,” the Apple TV horror comedy with Matthew Rhys as the mayor of a small New England town dealing with a centuries-old curse, won categories including cinematography, sound, music and production design.

Betty Gilpin won best guest actress in a comedy for her role on the show, and read a rapid-fire comic poem as her acceptance speech. It included the lines “our business is stupid, but actors are the bomb” and “let’s all lean more toward Sam Shepard and less toward Sam Altman.”

‘The Pitt’ has strong second-year showing

HBO Max’s day-in-the-life medical series “The Pitt” — the year’s top nominee with 25 and the reigning best drama winner for its first season — had wins Sunday in categories including prosthetic makeup and best guest actor in a drama for 73-year-old first-time nominee Ernest Harden Jr.

Harden, who won for portraying the last days of Louie Cloverfield, the emergency room’s constant presence and constantly struggling alcoholic on “The Pitt,” wept when his name was called.

“I am just on cloud 25,” he said backstage at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. “I’m not saying it’s a complete surprise because ‘The Pitt’ is such a powerful show to come from, but just to get it in your hands is unreal.”

Harden’s first speaking role was in the 1975 Robert Redford-Faye Dunaway thriller “Three Days of the Condor” and he had a three-season role on the sitcom “The Jeffersons” in the 1970s, but has acted for decades without awards recognition.

Singer-songwriter Andrew Bird and Gavin Brivik won for original music and lyrics for a song they wrote about the character.

“It's not a music-heavy show,” Bird said backstage. “But they gave us a beautiful moment with a character that we love.”

Rebranding the Creative Arts Emmys and adding some star power

The Television Academy hands out well over 100 primetime Emmys, and most of them are being presented this weekend in a pair of ceremonies. They were previously known as the Creative Arts Emmys but have now been rebranded as simply the first two nights of the 78th Emmy Awards.

The weekend's awards primarily go to behind-the-scenes crew members, but they include the guest-acting awards that tend to go to bigger names. And the shows' star power got a boost when five categories normally on the main telecast were bumped to the earlier weekend, among them best supporting actor in a limited series, won by Harbour in his third nomination, and best supporting actress in a limited series, won by Linda Cardellini in her fourth nomination in an elite TV career that included roles on “Freaks and Geeks” and “Mad Men.”

“Thank you to everybody who along the way through the years helped me get to this moment of a real dream come true,” Cardellini said from the stage, through tears.

Rob Reiner gets a somber ovation

At a ceremony that otherwise moved at a blazing-fast clip with a breezy mood, a long, thoughtful ovation came when Reiner was announced as best guest actor in a comedy for his work on “The Bear.” Reiner's friend and fellow “Bear” guest star Jamie Lee Curtis was among those in the crowd paying him tribute.

Reiner was killed along with his wife Michele Singer Reiner in December, and their son, who has pleaded not guilty, has been charged with stabbing them to death. His win came about 50 years after winning two Emmy Awards for his acting on “All in the Family.”

Saturday and Sunday's ceremonies will be edited together to air Sept. 12 on FXX and stream on Hulu the following day. The primetime Sept. 14 ceremony, also at the Peacock Theater and hosted by Mariska Hargitay, will air live on NBC and stream live on Peacock.

Both “Widow's Bay" and “The Pitt” can add up to six more Emmys to their totals on that final night.

“Pluribus," another Apple TV Emmy rookie from “Breaking Bad” creator Vince Gilligan that could challenge “The Pitt” in the top drama categories, won four trophies Sunday night including editing, production design and sound mixing.

Shailene Woodley and a canceled ‘Spider-Noir’ are also winners

Shailene Woodley won best guest actress in a drama for her role on “Paradise." It was her first Emmy.

“Spider-Noir,” the Nicolas Cage series which was canceled after one season last week by Amazon Prime Video, won five Emmys including visual effects and stunts.

Hargitay was among this weekend’s winners, getting two Emmys for the documentary she directed about her mother, Jayne Mansfield, “My Mom Jayne,” to go with the best actress in a drama Emmy she won in 2006 for “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.”

And Bad Bunny won his first career Emmy Award for his Super Bowl halftime show, which took seven trophies at the first of the weekend's ceremonies on Saturday.

The match was a tale of two halves. Miami looked composed and dangerous before halftime but struggled to maintain that level after the break, allowing Atlanta to control the second half and eventually fight back for a point.

The match also marked Miami’s first without Noah Allen, the club’s all-time leader in appearances, after he was traded to the Chicago Fire earlier this week.

From the opening whistle, the match was physical and intense, with both teams looking to establish themselves early. Neither side was able to capitalize on its chances during the opening 10 minutes, but both created promising opportunities.

Miami tried to establish its usual possession-heavy style, but Atlanta’s aggressive press made it difficult for the Herons to settle into their rhythm. Instead, Atlanta controlled much of the early possession and repeatedly pushed Miami deep into its own half.

After more than 15 minutes of back-and-forth play, Miami finally broke through.

Messi delivered a dangerous corner into the box, finding Casemiro, who rose above the defense and headed the ball into the net. It was Casemiro’s second consecutive match opening the scoring for Miami.

The Herons had their 1-0 lead, but Atlanta quickly responded.

After St. Clair made a save, the ball fell loose in the box following a deflection. Miguel Almirón reacted first, blasting the rebound into the net to bring Atlanta level at 1-1.

The goal appeared to wake Miami up.

The Herons soon won a free kick in the attacking half, and Messi stood over the ball. The stadium fell silent as the Argentine superstar stepped up.

Messi curled the free kick toward the top-right corner, but his attempt struck the post and bounced away.

Miami would not have to wait much longer for its second goal.

With five minutes of stoppage time announced, Telasco Segovia picked out Luis Suárez with a perfectly weighted pass. Suárez made no mistake, calmly finishing past the Atlanta goalkeeper to restore Miami’s lead at 2-1 just before halftime.

The referee’s whistle sent Miami into the break with the advantage.

Miami came out of halftime looking to build on its momentum and extend the lead. For the first 10 minutes, the Herons managed to keep Atlanta from creating any major opportunities while continuing to defend their advantage.

But Atlanta gradually began to take control.

The pressure nearly paid off when Atlanta found space in front of goal, only for a Miami defender Fricio Caicedo to clear the ball off the line and out for a corner.

The reprieve would not last long.

The referee was sent to the video review area to examine a potential penalty for Atlanta. After reviewing the play, the referee awarded Atlanta a penalty after determining that Casemiro had kicked Almirón inside the box.

Almirón stepped up with a chance to equalize.

He sent the penalty toward the left side of the goal, but St. Clair read it perfectly and made the save, keeping Miami in front.

The save temporarily preserved Miami’s lead, but Atlanta continued to pile on the pressure.

Miami appeared increasingly content to sit deep and absorb the attack rather than push forward in search of a third goal. Atlanta kept coming, and eventually, the pressure became too much.

Atlanta earned another penalty after Breel Embolo was brought down by Caicedo inside the box.

This time, Atlanta made no mistake.

Embolo converted from the spot, leveling the match at 2-2.

Miami’s conservative approach throughout the second half had finally caught up with the Herons.

With 90 minutes complete, Miami had eight minutes of stoppage time to find a winner.

The opportunity nearly came through Messi.

Messi fired a shot toward goal, but the Atlanta goalkeeper made an outstanding save to push it wide. Messi then delivered the resulting corner, only for the goalkeeper to punch the ball away and force another corner.

The next corner produced another scare for Atlanta. The ball struck the crossbar before bouncing back toward midfield.

Miami had one final opportunity to steal all three points when a cross found Germán Berterame in the box, but his header sailed wide.

After taking its foot off the gas in the second half, Miami was left searching for a winner too late.

The final whistle confirmed a 2-2 draw — a result that will likely leave Miami frustrated after holding a halftime lead but failing to withstand Atlanta’s second-half pressure.

They were selling “Gavin 2028” buttons outside his events this past week as he trekked across the state that will hold Democrats' first presidential primary. His allies, the state party chair, college presidents and pro-Newsom activists all openly hinted at his national aspirations. And people close to him privately referred to a White House campaign as “the next thing.”

Still, California's Democratic governor has barely begun to address what may be his biggest political liability as he stakes a claim as an early front-runner in the Democratic Party's 2028 shadow primary. That liability, South Carolina voters acknowledged this past week, is something he cannot change — his home state, California, is a symbol of modern-day liberalism that people across the political spectrum love to hate.

Vera DeVito, a 78-year-old Democrat who packed into one of Newsom's eight public events across South Carolina, said she didn't know much about him or his policies — except that he's from the Golden State. On that basis alone, she suggested that supporting Newsom could be “risky.”

“It's going to be hard for him to appeal to the whole country," she said in the town of Summerville. “Everybody thinks California is different — especially in the South. They're not crazy about California.”

Newsom's home state stands in stark contrast with likely primary competitors who hail from battlegrounds like Michigan's Pete Buttigieg and Pennsylvania's Gov. Josh Shapiro. Should they run, which is likely, all could make credible claims that they are in a better position to win over the moderate and independent voters ultimately needed to win the presidency.

Newsom's team acknowledges that “California derangement syndrome” is real. In the almost half-century since former California Gov. Ronald Reagan first won the presidency, the state has produced a long list of failed White House contenders, including Gov. Pete Wilson, Gov. Jerry Brown, businessman Tom Steyer, and most recently Vice President Kamala Harris.

Despite such daunting history, Newsom is not hiding his interest in the presidency. In an interview, he left open the possibility of announcing his decision before the end of the year.

“It’s the right question. Honestly, I don’t know,” Newsom told The Associated Press. “I think this thing’s happening. I mean, you already feel it, right? There are folks out here — they’re saying they’re already starting to interview state directors. So this thing is going to happen very, very quickly.”

Voters like that Newsom is ‘not intimidated’ by Trump

Newsom's breakneck pace in South Carolina — which included a handful of private engagements in addition to his public events — mirrored or even exceeded that of a presidential campaign.

His visit was billed as part of his “take it back tour” across states in the Deep South where he argues that President Donald Trump and his Republican allies are rolling back civil rights.

He opened the trip on Wednesday with one day in Alabama and finished on Saturday with two stops in North Carolina. But the overwhelming focus was South Carolina, which will host the Democratic Party’s opening presidential primary contest in little more than a year. It was Newsom's third trip to South Carolina this midterm season.

The voters who crowded into community halls, courthouses and a university lecture hall talked openly about Newsom's presidential ambitions, even as Democrats try to keep the focus on November's midterm elections.

“He has strong potential,” said Kirk Bovill, a 65-year-old semi-retired actor and former Los Angeles resident who now lives in Summerville. “The question is how he's perceived outside of California. People might think he's too Hollywood.”

“The one thing he does very well: He doesn’t have a problem standing up to Trump,” Bovill continued. “He's not intimidated.”

Indeed, Newsom's message this past week was overwhelmingly focused on attacking Trump and rallying Democrats to stand up against him.

“We cannot do business as usual. We need to fight fire with fire,” Newsom told roughly 150 people gathered inside a Lexington, S.C. community center on Friday. “We’ve got to meet this moment and recognize what we’re up against. We’re up against an invasive species in the name of Donald Trump.”

At every stop, Newsom highlighted the hundreds of millions of dollars Trump and his family have made from crypto currency and other private business dealings since the 2024 election; Trump's decision to dispatch the National Guard to Los Angeles and other major U.S. cities; the federal immigration agents that have descended upon Los Angeles and other cities under Trump's direction; and Trump's push to disrupt the midterm elections, including his recent move to limit mail voting.

“Donald Trump is ruthless. He’s ruthless. He’s going to try to steal this election," Newsom charged. “He is not screwing around. Neither can we.”

The White House did not respond to a request for comment.

Newsom faces criticism that he's from the ‘Wrong Coast’

Republican activists protesting outside of some of Newsom's stops focused largely on his connection to California.

CJ Westfall, the Republican chairman of Dorchester County, described Newsom as “a far-left extreme Democrat who’s probably the front-runner of this (presidential) race right now.” He was surrounded by protesters who waved signs that read things like, “Wrong Coast" and “Clean Up Your State First."

“We don’t want Gavin Newsom to California our South Carolina,” Westfall said.

Newsom's team acknowledges widespread dislike for California, even among some Democrats, but argues that the California governor is gifted and experienced at fighting back against such criticism on the national stage. Newsom is a regular on Fox News, he faced Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in a debate and he was the most prominent national surrogate for former President Joe Biden's campaign.

Newsom acknowledged that California is both a political liability and “the greatest opportunity" because the California story has only been told on the national stage by “people that have 'California Derangement Syndrome.'" He said it would play far differently if he's able to reframe the conversation in 2028.

“In a Democratic primary, in particular — we’ve got the receipts, things that the party is arguing for, we’ve delivered across a spectrum of issues,” he told AP.

Indeed, some of the achievements that Republican critics attack him for are the same issues that might play well among Democratic base voters.

California under Newsom's leadership has enacted progressive priorities such as expanded healthcare coverage regardless of immigration status, expanded paid sick leave, universal free school meals, a $20 minimum wage for fast food workers, protections for women from other states seeking abortions, aggressive climate change and gun control laws and a death penalty moratorium.

California also remains the nation's most populous state and the world's fourth-largest economy, even as critics decry the state's high taxes that have pushed some businesses and residents alike into other states. The population has been growing since a COVID-era dip, however.

While South Carolina voters may have had mixed views on California, several said they were drawn in by Newsom's celebrity image. The 58-year-old Democrat certainly looked the part of a made-for-TV president as he charmed voters in his plain white dress shirt with his sleeves rolled up and no tie.

“We don’t get that many famous people here in Aiken. He’s pretty famous,” said 73-year-old Monty Fetterolf, who attended one of Newsom's Friday events in Aiken, S.C.

DeVito, the 78-year-old Democrat from Summerville, said Newsom still has work to do.

“He's a little slick — not a lot of meat,” she said after listening to his speech in Dorchester. “But he's good looking, which helps.”

The Wolverines were 27 1/2-point favorites in coach Kyle Whittingham’s debut. The Broncos thought they'd secured a historic upset when Underwood's first Hail Mary sailed out of bounds with the clock expired.

WMU players were already on the field celebrating when officials called for a review. TV replays showed the clock hitting zero before the ball hit the hands of a Western Michigan defender, but officials ruled there was a second still to play.

“I definitely thought the game was over because there were zeroes on the clock,” Underwood said.

After the overturned call, Underwood heaved another throw, and Buchanan leaped to snag it and came down with it in the end zone.

“One for the history books right here," Whittingham said.

Western Michigan was threatening to hand Michigan perhaps its biggest upset since a season-opening loss to Appalachian State in 2007, when the Wolverines were 33-point favorites. The Broncos kicked four field goals and forced three turnovers, including a late fumble by Underwood.

The Big Ten stood by the review in a statement released two hours after the game, when it also published a recording of the replay as it was reviewed by the officials that showed the game clock at 1 second when the ball was touched by WMU’s Micah Davis.

“It was determined Western Michigan No. 18 started his jump from an established out-of-bounds position (left foot) and made contact with the ball with one second remaining on the clock,” the conference said, citing rule that stops the clock on such contact.

Mid-American Conference Commissioner Jon Steinbrecher said the conference and school contacted the Big Ten office, seeking clarification on the review and was provided with an explanation along with video and audio that confirmed it. Steinbrecher thanked the Big Ten for its prompt response.

WMU went ahead for the first time early in the fourth quarter on Dieter Kelly’s 39-yard field goal that capped a 20-play drive that took 13:40 off the clock.

Underwood lost a fumble at his 31 with 1:50 left after throwing an interception in the first half and nearly getting picked off two more times.

“Sick to my stomach is the way I explain my feelings about that game,” defensive end Dom Nichols said.

Kelly, a junior-college transfer from College of San Mateo, made his fourth field goal with 35 seconds left to force the Wolverines to score a touchdown to win — and they did in dramatic fashion.

Western Michigan, which has played major college football since 1962 in the Mid-American Conference, has never beaten an opponent in the top 20 of the Associated Press poll.

The takeaway

Western Michigan: The defending MAC champions were able to retain key players, keeping them out of the transfer portal, and will be contenders to repeat.

Michigan: Underwood started strong with a touchdown drive and finished it well, but made a lot of mistakes in between.

“This isn’t on Bryce Underwood,” Whittingham said. “It’s on me.”

Up next

Western Michigan hosts Monmouth on Saturday.

Michigan hosts No. 10 Oklahoma on Saturday.

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Reed was replaced by Brady Hart with about 13 minutes left and the Aggies up 40-0.

Isaiah Horton, a transfer who played at Miami and Alabama, had four receptions for 76 yards. His first catch as an Aggie was a 15-yard grab for a touchdown on the opening possession.

“When we’re focused and urgent we’re the best team in the country,” Horton said. “So we just have to continue to work.”

Reed is thrilled to have added such a big target to help boost the offense in Horton, who is 6-foot-4, and 215 pounds.

“He’s going to be a great guy for us,” Reed said. “You saw the vertical threat he can be for us today. Really excited for what’s in store for him and us.”

The Aggies thoroughly dominated the game despite not playing their best at times. Missouri State, which is in its second season in the FBS, was outgained 505-67 and had just four first downs to 35 by Texas A&M.

After giving up 46 points combined in its first two games last season, coach Mike Elko was pleased with Saturday's shutout.

“It was good to see us just go out there and play the way we were capable of playing,” Elko said. “I think we handled the game the way a good defense should handle the game.”

Mario Craver made it 19-0 on a 12-yard TD grab just before halftime. The score was set up with a fumble recovery by Anto Saka, a transfer from Northwestern.

Terry Bussey extended the lead to 26-0 with a 10-yard scoring run on Texas A&M’s first drive of the second half.

Jamarion Morrow’s 2-yard run left the Aggies up 33-0 near the end of the third quarter.

The Aggies had some hiccups with an offensive line which returned just one starter from last season. Reed was sacked twice and the group committed several penalties and didn’t seem to be in sync at times.

“There’s going to be things that the O-line didn’t do as well as we would have liked and they’re going to need to fix and clean up some things for sure,” Elko said. “But I think in the second half, we settled in and we started playing like we’re capable of a little bit more consistently and it was good to see.”

Jmariyae Robinson muffed a punt near the end of the first quarter and Missouri State kicked it out of the back of the end zone before the Aggies could jump on it, resulting in a safety that made it 9-0.

Freshman Carsyn Baker took his first collegiate carry 12 yards for a touchdown that pushed the lead to 40-0 early in the fourth.

The takeaway

Missouri State: The Bears did some good things against the Aggies and should have another solid season in Conference USA after winning seven games in their first FBS season if they can limit their mistakes.

Texas A&M: The Aggies must cut down on penalties after committing eight for 80 yards on Saturday. Their offensive line will need to improve before they begin Southeastern Conference play in two weeks against Kentucky.

Spreading it around

Texas A&M’s quarterbacks had completions to 10 different players on Saturday. Behind Horton was Craver, who had five catches for 41 yards. The Aggies added Horton to a receiving group that has plenty of depth despite the loss of KC Concepcion, who was a first-round NFL draft pick after leading the team with 919 yards receiving last season.

Filling the stadium

Saturday's crowd was 107,782, which was the largest crowd in a season opener in school history.

Up next

Missouri State: Hosts Lindenwood next Saturday night.

Texas A&M: Hosts Arizona State next Saturday.

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Eddings' comments prompted an argument with St. Louis manager Oliver Marmol that led to Marmol's ejection.

Most of the Cardinals' players had their hats tilted during pregame warmups, and many continued to tilt them in the dugout during the game. Some even tilted their batting helmets to celebrate reaching base. At least some Colorado players also wore their caps to the side.

Rincon said Eddings apologized to him when they spoke briefly on the field Saturday. Rincon said through an interpreter that he accepted that apology.

Eddings also spoke to Marmol before the game, but the manager said there was “nothing of meaning” out of their brief conversation.

“We've had a few rough stretches here, but the one superpower that we've had through this whole season is our ability to unify and really stand up for all the guys we have in the clubhouse and have each other's backs,” Matthew Liberatore, St. Louis' starter Saturday night, said after the Rockies' 10-5 win.

“It's a really tight-knit group. I love the fact that regardless of what's going on, they always have each other's backs,” Marmol said.

Rincon, a 24-year-old from the Dominican Republic, made his major league debut in relief in the sixth inning Friday night and wore his cap with the brim pointing to the left. He straightened it at Eddings' urging, then got Hunter Goodman to fly out before TJ Rumfield tripled and scored on a wild pitch and Cole Carrigg hit an inside-the-park home run.

Rincon allowed another single before being replaced by Justin Bruihl. Marmol then came out of the dugout to confront Eddings and was ejected during Colorado’s five-run inning.

“I had an issue with Doug,” Marmol told reporters after the game. “Just Doug. He took it upon himself to tell our rookie pitcher the kid’s ‘not going to wear his hat on my field that way.’ You got Dontrelle Willis, CC Sabathia, Pedro Strop -- plenty of guys that have worn it way more tilted. I have an issue with that. That’s just a power-hungry move, in my opinion.”

Eddings told reporters postgame that he confronted Rincon after a Colorado hitter complained. Goodman was the only hitter to face Rincon at the time of the warning, and the catcher told MLB.com on Saturday that he did not complain to Eddings.

St. Louis rallied to win 7-6 on Friday after Ivan Herrera's three-run homer in the ninth inning.

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Firefighters responded at about 5:50 p.m. on Saturday to a house along Southwest 62nd Terrace near Fifth Street.

“Preliminary investigation is showing that a fuse box may have been struck by lightning, which caused a fire to start in the residential garage,” Lt. William Snyder, a spokesman for MPD, wrote in a statement.

No one was injured, and the official report on the cause of the fire had yet to be announced on Saturday night.

“We are currently awaiting the Fire Marshal to arrive and confirm,” Snyder wrote.

Local 10 News Assignment Editor Sofia Mendez contributed to this report.

The volcanic island of Anak Krakatau, located in Indonesia’s Sunda Strait between the main Java and Sumatra islands, had shown signs of activity since Friday before erupting for 30 seconds at 3:53 a.m. Sunday and for 16 seconds about three hours later, Indonesia’s Geological Agency said. Closed-circuit camera footage showed lava flares from the volcano.

No casualties were reported and no evacuation order was issued. The nearest settlement is more than 16 kilometers (10 miles) away, but authorities warned residents and visitors to stay at least 3 kilometers (2 miles) from the active crater.

Volcanic ash spread across parts of Jakarta and Lampung province on Sumatra’s southern tip, Indonesia’s Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation said.

AirNav Indonesia closed airspace around Soekarno-Hatta and Halim Perdanakusuma airports in Jakarta, as well as six other airports, including Radin Inten II Airport in Lampung, because of volcanic ash.

Flights canceled as 170,000 passengers affected

By Sunday evening, the closure of eight airports had affected 170,000 passengers from 1,558 canceled flights, including 963 flights in Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta airport alone. All eight airports were ordered closed until 8:59 a.m. Monday.

“It’s of course an inconvenience,” said Diego Urdiales, a Spanish tourist who was supposed to fly home to Madrid. “I was supposed to get input from the airline ... but so far no news.”

“It’s a natural disaster, it’s a force majeure, so, what can we do?” said Michele Gouw, an Indonesian passenger. “We just have to accept it and wait for the airline and airport directions.”

Indonesia’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation said that it was closely monitoring the eruption's impact on air travel and coordinating with airlines, airport operators, air navigation services and the meteorology agency.

“Safety remains our top priority in every operational decision,” Lukman F. Laisa, Ministry of Transportation director general of civil aviation, said in a statement.

He warned flight schedules could face cascading disruptions affecting aircraft rotations, fleet availability and terminal capacity as airlines work to restore operations.

The eruption also disrupted services at Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport and at Medan.

Volcano remains active

Indonesia’s volcanology agency and the Darwin Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre identified two ash clouds using satellite imagery. One plume rose to 20,000 feet (6,100 meters) and drifted northeast over Jakarta, Banten, West Java and nearby waters. A second cloud reached 50,000 feet (15,200 meters) and spread over parts of Banten, Lampung and Bengkulu provinces, the southern Sunda Strait and sections of the Indian Ocean west of Sumatra.

Lana Saria, head of Indonesia’s Geological Agency, said activity at Anak Krakatau has intensified since July, with Sunday’s eruption the strongest during that period.

The repeated eruptions indicate a continued supply of magma and volcanic gases beneath the volcano, she said, though officials can't predict whether a larger eruption will occur.

“We continue to evaluate the volcano’s development based on all monitoring data, not solely on the number of eruptions or the height of the ash column,” Saria said in a video briefing.

She said the main hazards include volcanic ash, high concentrations of gas and the ejection of hot rocks and other material around the crater area.

Schools move to online learning

The eruption’s impact extended beyond air travel. The government on Sunday authorized schools in areas affected by volcanic ash to temporarily move to online learning at home. The measure is intended to reduce students’ exposure to ashfall and allow local authorities to adjust classroom activities based on conditions on the ground.

Anak Krakatau, which means “child of Krakatau,” is the offspring of the famous Krakatau, whose monumental 1883 eruption triggered a period of global cooling.

An eruption of Anak Krakatau in 2018 caused a tsunami that killed at least 430 people in Sumatra and Java. Researchers believe volcanic activity triggered an underwater landslide and caused a large chunk of Anak Krakatau’s southwest slope to collapse and displace a large volume of water. Scientists said that Anak Krakatau island was only about a quarter of its original size after that eruption.

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The mother of Caleb Vazquez alleges in her lawsuit that Park Mental Health Treatment of San Diego failed to intervene despite signs that her 18-year-old son posed an imminent threat to himself and others. Vazquez was living there and receiving treatment for a range of mental health conditions, including depression and psychotic episodes, the lawsuit says. The court filings follow a number of high-profile convictions of guardians who provided teenagers with weapons that were later used in mass shootings.

The FBI called Vazquez’s mother on the evening of May 14, and she said she immediately left a message with the treatment facility to notify its staff, according to the lawsuit, filed in a San Diego court on Aug. 31. Vazquez’s mother again shared the FBI’s warnings with her son’s therapist on May 15 and with a program director later that night.

On May 18, the morning of the shooting, employees at the facility contacted Vazquez’s mother to tell her that he was missing. Video surveillance footage subsequently showed Vazquez leaving the property at 8 p.m. the night before.

Vazquez’s parents were driving around looking for him on the morning of the shooting. Vazquez and another teenager killed three people at the San Diego mosque that day before taking their own lives.

It is unclear whether Vazquez was allowed to leave the previous evening or whether he broke facility rules by doing so. Park Mental Health offers a range of treatment options, some of which advertise 24-hour surveillance, while others provide more limited counseling.

The center did not immediately respond to an emailed request for comment Saturday afternoon. In a previous statement to radio station KPBS, Park Mental Health disputed the assertions in the lawsuit.

“While it is understandable that his parents might seek to blame someone in their time of loss, this lawsuit is misguided in that neither Park nor its employees are responsible for Mr. Vazquez’s actions,” the statement to KPBS read. “Only he and his coconspirator bear responsibility for their conduct and, ultimately, his death.”

An FBI spokesperson declined to comment Saturday, citing agency policy.

The FBI’s alleged contact with Vazquez’s parents was not the first sign of his mental deterioration.

Vazquez had been hospitalized for roughly three days in January 2026 after telling a classmate that he wanted to carry out a school shooting.

Almost exactly a year earlier, Vazquez was flagged to law enforcement for exhibiting alarming behavior and idolizing Nazis, prompting police to confiscate 26 guns from his father under a 2014 California law allowing firearms to be taken from people considered dangerous.

Authorities have said Vazquez met the other shooter, Cain Clark, 17, online and that both were radicalized there. Police have not shared more details about how they knew each other or specified whose weapons were used in the shooting.

The lawsuit was filed on the same day that North Carolina authorities announced the indictment of a 17-year-old in connection with the shooting.

After trading field goals to tie the game at 27 in the fourth quarter, Dakorien Moore scored on a 62-yard reception to give the Ducks the lead for good with 7:51 left to play.

Oregon has won 16 straight season openers at Autzen Stadium. The Ducks have 39 straight wins at home against nonconference opponents, the longest streak in the nation.

“I think, you know, we’ve learned a lot this offseason. There’s been times our practice where the offense has started super slow, and coach (Dan) Lanning said, 'Hey, it’s adversity. What you gonna do?' So it all just comes back to how we respond,” Dante Moore said.

He opted to stay at Oregon after throwing for 3,565 yards and 30 touchdowns last season when the Ducks went 13-2.

Oregon was hurt by 10 penalties for 90 yards, but had 497 total yards on offense comparted to Boise State's 274.

“We won the game with total yards and some situations, but we didn’t really win the critical situations,” Lanning said. “They won some of those critical situations. They played better in special teams than us today. They did better on fourth down. We kind of gave them an opportunity, a chance to hang around.”

Boise State returned quarterback in Maddux Madsen, who threw for 181 yards and three scores in the opener after finishing last season with 2,334 yards passing and 18 touchdowns.

The Broncos, who join the rebuilt Pac-12 this year, went 9-5 last season in the Mountain West and fell to Washington 38-10 in the LA Bowl.

Boise State, which went into the game as 24 1/2 point underdogs, scored on the first series of the game, with Madsen hitting Cam Bates with a 13-yard scoring pass to cap an 11-play, 75-yard drive. The Ducks tied it on Jordon Davison's 1-yard dive early in the second quarter.

After Evan Stewart muffed a punt and the Broncos recovered, Sire Gaines scored on a 37-yard reception to give Boise State the lead again. Canaan Moore added a 29-yard field goal to extend it with 2:48 left before halftime.

With 19 seconds left, Dante Moore found Jamari Johnson with a 27-yard pass to close the game to 17-14 at the break.

The half was reminiscent of the last meeting between the teams in 2024. The Ducks fell behind 20-14 at halftime but pulled out a 37-34 win with a field goal as time expired.

After Gage Hurych's 26-yard field goal, Oregon went ahead on Jeremiah McClellan's 8-yard TD catch. But the Broncos tied it up again before the end of the third quarter on Madsen's 7-yard scoring pass to Matt Wagner.

Hurych and Canaan Moore traded field goals in the fourth quarter before Dakorien Moore's touchdown.

“You put your all into something, you put all the chips on the table, and you come up short — it hurts,” said Broncos coach Spencer Danielson. “You put your toe in and you've got your eyes other places, you can walk away easier because you can make excuses. We're not going to make any excuses. We've got to find a way to be better."

Pac-12 Connection

Boise State is one of six football programs making its debut in the rebuilt Pac-12 this season, joining Colorado State, Fresno State, San Diego State, Texas State and Utah State, along with holdovers Washington State and Oregon State.

Oregon, meanwhile, was among the teams that bolted when the conference fell apart amid realignment in the summer of 2023. Since joining the Big Ten in 2024, the Ducks have twice made the College Football Playoff field.

The Pac-12 is no longer a Power Four conference, but the league’s teams still have a shot at the CFP as a Group of Six member.

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Boise State hosts Memphis next Saturday, while the Ducks head to Oklahoma State.

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The meeting that lasted more than three hours behind closed doors ended without announcements of any breakthroughs. Putin’s foreign policy adviser Yuri Ushakov described them as constructive, frank and useful to journalists afterward, but didn’t talk about specific outcomes. Witkoff and Kushner are expected in Kyiv on Sunday.

The talks come as both sides continue to escalate aerial attacks. Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy both agreed to pause strikes on each other’s capitals while the talks took place.

Washington’s push to end the fighting has lost momentum as U.S. attention has been focused for the past six months on the Iran war. The last known visit to Moscow by Witkoff and Kushner, U.S. President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, was in January, when they also held talks with Putin at the Kremlin.

A first trip to Kyiv for the American emissaries

Both U.S. envoys will also visit Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, for the first time in the peace process on Sunday, Ukrainian officials said.

At the start of the meeting in Moscow, Putin asked Kushner and Witkoff to pass on his warm wishes and gratitude to Trump, and described the situation in Ukraine as “not simple.” Russian forces launched an all-out invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022.

“(Russian President Vladimir) Putin has ordered that no strikes be carried out against Kyiv for three days, starting at midnight today,” presidential spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told Russia’s Tass news agency.

Zelenskyy said that Ukraine was prepared to halt strikes on Moscow until Monday. He said he spoke on Saturday afternoon with the U.S. delegation after their arrival in Moscow.

“From now through the end of Saturday, as well as on Sunday and Monday, Ukraine is ready to refrain from strikes on Moscow, and we expect the Russians to do the same regarding Kyiv,” he said.

The U.S. envoys were met at the airport in Moscow by Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev, Tass reported. Dmitriev shared photos of him meeting with the U.S. delegation as they disembarked, alongside the caption, “Welcome to Moscow Peacemakers.”

After the talks in the Kremlin, Ushakov described the talks as constructive and carried out with the utmost openness and trust. He said Moscow offered its “comprehensive assessment” of the battlefield situation in Ukraine, but also that the conversation was not purely focused on Russia’s invasion.

“Economic issues and potentially large, mutually beneficial joint projects for Russia and America were discussed in considerable detail,” he said.

Peace process has been at a standstill

With peace efforts stalled, Russia has intensified its attacks on Kyiv and other cities with relentless bombardments stretching into daylight hours, taking advantage of Ukraine’s shortage of air defense systems.

On Friday, a Russian drone hit one of the most important government buildings in Kyiv — the headquarters of Ukraine’s Security Service, known as the SBU, which is one of the agencies involved in carrying out deep-strike operations inside Russia.

The long-range strikes by Ukraine have hit Russian military facilities, oil refineries and e-commerce hubs, seeking to undermine the Kremlin’s war effort and economy, as well as make ordinary citizens feel the consequences of the war.

Zelenskyy links Russian strikes to envoys’ visit

The air war between Russia and Ukraine has intensified as troops have struggled to make progress along the 1,250-kilometer (775-mile) front line. Russia has recently been using fast-flying, jet-powered drones, and the recurring wail of air-raid sirens has become part of daily life in Kyiv.

In a social media post on Saturday, Zelenskyy said that Russia had carried out overnight strikes on Kyiv and Boryspil international airports, and linked the attack to the planned U.S. visit.

“Clearly, these Russian strikes on the airports are a reaction to the discussions and preparations for the possibility of the U.S. side using an aircraft to travel to Ukraine,” he said.

“We have taken note of this Russian move, and next week we will adjust our operation accordingly regarding Russian airspace, which has become dangerous because of our drones and missiles in the sky. Of course, there are and will be no threats to diplomacy from our side.”

Russian strikes kill multiple civilians in Ukraine

Russian attacks killed five people and wounded five others at an industrial facility in Ukraine’s southern Dnipropetrovsk region, local military administration head Oleksandr Hanzha said. He described those killed as employees at the site.

“A locksmith, an electrician, a plumber and a machinist. People of peaceful professions. They were simply working their shift. They were doing their job when enemy missiles cut off their lives,” he said.

A 62-year-old man was wounded, and several homes and an apartment building were damaged, in a separate attack on the region’s Nikopol district, Hanzha said.

In a statement on Saturday, Russia’s Ministry of Defense said that it had carried out strikes on two metallurgical plants in the region, describing them as “major suppliers of metal products for Ukraine’s military production.”

The city of Dnipro and the nearby Pidhorodne community were among the areas hit. One person died and five other were injured, including two men who were hospitalized in serious condition, Hanzha said. A service station, supermarket, industrial facility, apartment buildings and vehicles were damaged. A sixth civilian was injured in an attack on the Nikopol district.

A Russian drone also struck a house in Chuhuiv in Ukraine’s eastern Kharkiv region, killing at least three people and wounding a 40-year-old woman, regional administration head Oleh Syniehubov said.

The victims were a 19-year-old woman, an 11-year-old boy and a 45-year-old man. The strike destroyed a residential building, an outbuilding and a garage, Syniehubov said. Firefighters were battling a blaze as local authorities searched the area for any additional casualties.

Two people were killed and another person was wounded in a Russian drone attack on the Bucha district of Ukraine’s Kyiv region on Saturday, local officials said. Earlier on Saturday, head of the regional military administration Tymur Tkachenko said that two people were wounded in an overnight attack on the region.

As of Saturday evening, 28 facilities in five districts of the region had been damaged, Tkachenko said. These included private and apartment buildings, warehouses, railway tracks, the territory of an agricultural enterprise and vehicles, he said.

Russian forces also repeatedly struck a shopping center in the southern Mykolaiv region with drones overnight, damaging retail premises and sparking fires, Ukraine’s state emergency services said. A 72-year-old man and a 17-year-old girl were wounded.

Emergency crews responding to the attack were repeatedly forced to withdraw to safety because of the threat of further strikes, returning whenever conditions allowed, the emergency services said.

Russia launched ballistic missiles from its Rostov and Voronezh regions and deployed 167 attack drones overnight, Ukraine’s air force said. The drones included Shahed-type aircraft — around half them jet-powered — as well as Geran and decoy drones. Ukrainian air defenses shot down or suppressed 128 drones, according to the air force.

In Russia’s Belrogod region on the border with Ukraine, two people were killed and three others were wounded by Ukrainian attacks on Saturday, local authorities said.

Russia’s Defense Ministry said in a statement that its forces had shot down 53 Ukrainian drones overnight.

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The strikes — a day after U.S. President Donald Trump sought to minimize the conflict as “small potatoes” — keep up a new tilt back toward fighting after six months of on-again, off-again war that began with U.S. and Israeli attacks on the country on Feb. 28. Both sides have sought to inflict both military and economic pain, and negotiations have collapsed.

The military’s statement said an American aircraft carrier and a destroyer evaded “multiple unprovoked Iranian attacks” while patrolling in the region and no U.S. personnel were hurt. It wasn’t clear when the Iranian missiles were fired. The statement said that two Iranian oil carriers were “permanently disabled” and the third, unladen one, was destroyed.

The U.S. statement called the tankers part of a shadow network helping to fund Iran’s powerful Revolutionary Guard and its armed proxies in the region.

Iran says it struck back in response

Iran’s state broadcaster said later Saturday that Iran targeted three oil tankers and three American vessels in response to the U.S. strikes. This couldn’t be immediately confirmed.

A spokesperson with Iran’s joint military command warned that strikes against U.S. military ships would be more severe if the U.S. continues to interfere with Iranian shipping, the state broadcaster reported.

That Iran targeted a U.S. aircraft carrier with a ballistic missile “indicates that Tehran is becoming increasingly willing to accept risks it previously sought to avoid, including directly threatening some of the most important U.S. military assets in the region,” Danny Citrinowicz, an Iran expert at Israel’s Institute for National Security Studies, said on X.

Earlier, Iranian state television had said that four U.S. missiles struck a tanker about 6 miles (10 kilometers) from Kharg Island, home to a terminal through which the country exports most of its oil. Kharg Island has been repeatedly targeted during the war, including in U.S. strikes on military sites there in March.

The U.S. said that one tanker was struck off Kharg Island and another was struck near Jask, east of the Strait of Hormuz. The unladen tanker was hit in the Gulf of Oman, and the U.S. said its crew had been “directed to abandon ship.” The statement shared what it called video footage of the strikes.

After the U.S. statement, Iran’s state broadcaster reported the attack of the two other tankers, saying their crews had evacuated.

“We will not hesitate to defend American forces, and if necessary, destroy Iran’s limited and exposed oil fleet,” said Adm. Brad Cooper, the head of U.S. Central Command.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry called the attacks a war crime, and said that the consequences for continued U.S. aggression, including “economic warfare,” would rest with Washington and its allies.

Between the war and the disabling of ships during the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports, it’s not immediately clear how many Iranian oil tankers have been targeted. On May 8, the U.S. military said that it fired “precision munitions” into the smokestacks of two Iranian oil tankers, both unladen.

Strikes come a week after fighting resumed

The latest strikes came nearly a week after the U.S. and Iran resumed attacks following a month of relative calm, with the Strait of Hormuz, and Iranian communities along it again, being targeted. At least five people were killed earlier in the week during a U.S. bombardment of southern Iran. One strike hit a wedding.

Masoumeh Zarei, 13, was wounded in the attack. She spoke to The Associated Press at a hospital while being treated for injuries to her abdomen.

She said the wedding celebration had already begun when she set out to join it. She never made it there. She was knocked unconscious when a telecommunications tower was struck. Her next memory was of waking up in a hospital.

“The party had just started, and we wanted to go there,” Zarei said, her voice hoarse. “I had made my nails really pretty for the party, but everything changed.”

Her friend, 14-year-old Kiana Karimi, also was wounded and in intensive care. She told the AP that she heard five explosions.

“The first three explosions at the telecommunications tower threw us to the ground,” Karimi said. “I quickly got up to pick my brothers up off the ground. Then there were two more explosions, and after that I don’t remember anything.”

U.S. had tried to turn to economic pressure

The Trump administration appears to have adopted a dual-prong approach to the conflict, responding militarily to attacks on the strait while going after foreign financial institutions that handle Iran’s money. U.S. Vice President JD Vance on Thursday said that there was no prospect for renewed talks as long as Iran goes after ships, while noting that major military operations ended in July.

But Tehran’s hard-line new senior leaders have signaled the willingness to dig in after weathering decades of sanctions. The elected government of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, however, has said that it favors a negotiated end to the war.

Iran has found ways over the years to circumvent sanctions — and now the U.S. blockade — and get its oil to buyers to help ease growing economic pressures. That relies in part on a shadow fleet transporting its oil.

Meanwhile, the issue that helped lead to the war — Iran’s nuclear program — was meant to be addressed in negotiations that fell apart soon after the U.S. and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding in mid-June. Now diplomats say the U.S., Britain, France and Germany seek to refer Iran to the U.N. Security Council for failure to comply with its nuclear nonproliferation obligations.

Instead, Tehran’s new leverage focuses on the strait that is crucial to global oil and natural gas shipments and was seen as an international waterway before the war began.

The U.S. military has been helping to guide ships through the strait as Tehran asserts control and targets some vessels, but overall traffic remains low.

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Amir Vahdat reported from Minab, Iran. Cara Anna reported from Jerusalem. Matthew Lee contributed to this report from Washington.

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Manning connected with Coleman for Texas' first touchdown and with Ryan Wingo on the Longhorns' next possession. Graceson Littleton's 59-yard fumble return touchdown put Texas ahead 28-0 in the second quarter.

Coleman played his first two seasons at Auburn and was one of the top transfers in the country when he signed with Texas. He caught three passes for 70 yards in his Longhorns debut. Raleek Brown, who transferred from Arizona State, also scored twice.

“I liked how we got a lot of guys involved. We have a lot of playmakers who can do everything,” said Manning, who left the game in the third quarter with Texas leading 42-7.

Texas will host No. 1 Ohio State next week. The programs have an intense recent history. Ohio State beat Texas in the 2024 College Football Playoff semifinals, and again in the 2025 season opener.

And while Texas earned a relatively easy win Saturday, it wasn't a perfect one.

Manning killed a touchdown drive at the end of the first half with a poor throw into triple coverage in the end zone. Texas' first play was a 45-yard run by Hollywood Smothers, but the Longhorns managed just 111 yards rushing the rest of the way behind an offensive line that struggled to push the undersized Bobcats.

“The run game, we gotta look at and find ways to make it cleaner,” Texas coach Steve Sarkisian said "I knew we’d have some growing pains today, which we did. Now we have to fix those going into next week. "

The takeaway

Texas State: The Bobcats (0-1) join the rebuilt Pac-12 this season after 13 years in the Sun Belt. Do-everything quarterback Brad Jackson passed for 150 yards and ran for 27 but was mostly held in check.

“It wasn’t a very good performance by us. Pretty terrible, to be honest," Texas State coach G.J. Kinne said. "Obviously, that’s a really good team. Don’t want to take anything away from them. But we really got outcoached more than we got outplayed.”

Texas: The Longhorns forced three turnovers and held Texas State under 350 total yards in new defensive coordinator Will Muschamp's first game back at Texas. The former Florida and South Carolina head coach was defensive coordinator at Texas from 2008-2010, which included a loss in the national championship game in 2009.

Texas transfers deliver right away

Texas added firepower in the transfer portal and it delivered in the first game.

Coleman and Brown put up their highlight touchdowns. Smothers, who transferred from North Carolina State, had the big run on the first play. And linebacker Rasheem Biles, a preseason All-American from Pitt, punched out the fumble that Littleton scooped to score. Biles also had an interception in the third quarter.

“He’s a violent player,” Sarkisian said of Biles. “The play he made to cause that fumble was elite.”

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The Ohio State junior started making his case Saturday, matching one of Smith's many accomplishments in the process.

Smith had eight receptions for 151 yards and struck a Heisman pose after his second touchdown during top-ranked Ohio State's 56-3 victory over Ball State.

He became the third receiver since 2015 from a Power Four conference to have at least two games with at least 150 receiving yards and two touchdowns in one half. DeVonta Smith had four at Alabama and Ja'Marr Chase did it three times at LSU.

“It was a good start. Came out playing fast as an offense, defense made stops,” Smith said. “The first drive (a three-and-out) we didn’t come out how we wanted to. Second drive we came out and executed and scored a touchdown. Felt like we had a good day on offense for sure.”

Smith did not play during the second half with next week's matchup with fifth-ranked Texas looming.

"As you can imagine, when the game plans are being put together, he's very much at the front of Arthur (Smith) and the offensive staff’s mind," coach Ryan Day said of Smith. “Not everything is designed that way, but I thought the game plan was suited to make sure that he touched the ball. He did a great job making some plays, and Julian (Sayin) did a good job of getting him the ball.”

Smith provided plenty of highlights and film for Texas to mull over during the first and second quarter.

His first catch of the season was a 48-yard touchdown up the right sideline to put the Buckeyes up 7-0. Smith got separation from safety Sterling Smith on a play-action pass by Sayin before making a one-handed, over-the-shoulder grab in the end zone.

“He (Smith) had leverage on him and I felt like he (the safety) was kind of flatfooted and we were going to be able to run by him,” Sayin said. “Jeremiah made a great catch and ran a great route and the offensive line did a great job in protection. So it was fun to see all 11 kind of make that play happen.”

Smith's second TD was the type that makes NFL scouts and coaches do double takes and was worthy of the Heisman pose. He caught a 3-yard pass in the back of the end zone while being covered but was able to get both feet in. Smith had five receptions for 74 yards on that drive, which gave the Buckeyes a 35-3 advantage going into halftime.

It also showed how Sayin and Smith's chemistry continues to improve.

“I think you saw on the second touchdown today, we kind of knew what each other was thinking to kind of go back shoulder like that,” said Sayin, who completed 21 of 25 passes for 320 yards and three touchdowns.

Smith already had the Longhorns on his mind as he left the locker room. Even though Ohio State has won the last two meetings, Texas has held Smith to a total of seven catches for 46 yards and no touchdowns.

“I'm always looking forward to a matchup like this. They are definitely loaded, got a great defense and we have to be prepared for that,” he said.

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Morgan, who was still working on new books and poems, died Saturday in New York after suffering a series of health problems in recent weeks, said her son, Blake Morgan. Her death came just days after that of her close friend and fellow activist Gloria Steinem.

During the 1960s and ’70s, Morgan embodied and inspired historic changes in how women lived and thought. As she was happy to point out, the onetime “Ideal American Girl” and adored “Little Robin Morgan” was a rule breaker and justice seeker with a notable list of achievements, along with a prison record and an FBI file.

Morgan was at the center of some of the defining moments of what came to be called second-wave feminism, expanding upon the achievements of the suffragists a half-century earlier. In 1968, she was among the organizers of the first protest against the Miss America pageant, joining fellow activists in tossing their bras (soon mythologized as burning) into a “Freedom Trash Can.” The 1970 essay anthology she edited, “Sisterhood is Powerful,” is considered one of the essential texts of the modern women’s movement.

Yet she considered herself primarily a poet and artist, and that work fed into her activism, her son said.

“She was someone who was able to take very big ideas and distill them succinctly, like a poet, into a few words,” said Blake Morgan, pointing to such quotes of hers as “hate generalizes, love specifies.”

Morgan was credited for coining “herstory”

Her legacy was one of deeds, words and images. Morgan is widely credited with coining the term “herstory,” the feminist reworking of “history,” and popularizing the clenched fist/female symbol icon of the liberation movement. Her poem “Monster,” with such lines as “I want a women’s revolution like a lover/I lust for it,” was quoted at feminist rallies and beyond. Her poem “Arraignment” helped capture the movement’s embrace of the late Sylvia Plath and condemnation of her husband, poet Ted Hughes, whom Morgan and others blamed for Plath’s suicide in 1963. Morgan’s rhyming couplet “I accuse/Ted Hughes” inspired the title for Sonic Youth’s “J’Accuse Ted Hughes.”

Labeled an “anarchist housewife” in one government report, Morgan confronted the establishment, left and right. In 1970, she and fellow protesters were arrested and jailed after occupying the offices of the avant-garde Grove Press, whose owner, Barney Rosset, was fighting employees’ efforts to unionize. In the widely reprinted 1970 essay “Goodbye to All That,” she called out libertines and activists from Hugh Hefner to Abbie Hoffman, the latter of whom she likened to “any other up-and-coming movie star who ditches the first wife and kids.”

She led an unconventional personal life

In her personal life, Morgan had male and female lovers and was married for more than 20 years to the gay poet Kenneth Pitchford, with whom she had her son, a musician, producer and record company founder. She once described her marriage as a “two member commune” and was so resistant to labels that she remembered being “straight-baited” by feminists who thought she should be a lesbian and chastised by conservatives who assumed she was a lesbian.

In her 2001 memoir “Saturday’s Child,” she expressed joy and amazement at how her life turned out and how she was able to retain “a threadbare, somewhat surreal sense of humor.”

“Put that in your apple pie and smoke it,” she wrote.

She wrote more than 20 books, including a memoir

Besides “Saturday’s Child,” she completed more than 20 books, including “The Word of a Woman: Feminist Dispatches,” and the poetry collections “Monster” and “Dark Matter.” She followed “Sisterhood is Powerful” with “Sisterhood is Global” (in 1984), and “Sisterhood is Forever” (2002), featuring such contributors as Steinem, Simone de Beauvoir and Eve Ensler. For several years, she was editor-in-chief of Ms. Magazine.

Steinem would call her an ideal “utility player,” gifted in almost every way a protest movement might require. As an organizer, she helped found such 1960s feminist groups as New York Radical Women and Women’s International Terrorist Conspiracy from Hell (W.I.T.C.H.). She was part of the Youth International Party, the left-wing “Yippies” led by Hoffman and Jerry Rubin among others, but soon became disgusted with how the group treated women and left.

In 1984, she was a founder of an early feminist think tank, the Sisterhood Is Global Institute. In 2005, she, Steinem and Jane Fonda launched the Women’s Media Center, which has a mission to support “the visibility, viability and decision-making power of women and girls in media.”

More recently, she hosted a syndicated radio show and remained active despite being diagnosed 16 years ago with Parkinson’s disease, which inspired several poems and a TEDWomen talk in 2015.

She became a child star in the ’40s

In a different era, she might have been just another forgotten child star. Born in 1941 in Lake Worth, Florida, and raised in New York, she never saw her father while growing up and was told — falsely — by her mother that he was dead. Her mother also shaved a year off her age, claiming she was born in 1942, to make her early public career seem even more impressive.

The blonde, talented Robin was modeling by age 3, hosted her own “Little Robin Morgan” radio show at age 5 and around the same time was featured on the radio (later television) game show “Juvenile Jury.” From 1949-57, she appeared in the hit TV domestic comedy series “Mama” and made appearances on “Robert Montgomery Presents,” “Kraft Theater” and other shows.

She would meet some of the era’s biggest stars, from Abbott and Costello to Sal Mineo, and was popular enough to inspire such commercial tie-ins as Robin Morgan dolls. Magazines described her as “unspoiled” and “courteous” and “the ideal girl-next-door,” immune from “violent outbursts of antagonism against established society.”

But off camera, and sometimes on, she was so apart from her image that her first “serious” childhood poem began: “Go, rage, winter the world with despair.” During one broadcast of “Juvenile Jury,” the question was whether a boy deserved to be spanked. Morgan was supposed to joke that he should wear padding under his pants, but she instead declared that all physical punishment was wrong.

As she recalled in “Saturday’s Child,” producer Dan Ehrenreich squeezed her shoulder so hard that Morgan could feel his fingernails. He turned her microphone away and eventually placed his hand over her mouth.

“I realized that I loved and respected that child who fought back in what was the first political act I recall ever daring to make,” Morgan wrote.

Her political activity began in her late teens

Once in her late teens, she began taking classes at Columbia University, attended poetry workshops and became politically active. She marched for civil rights and ending the Vietnam War and met protesters, artists and such poets as W.H. Auden and Anthony Hecht, who gave her a man’s eye view of the creative process, “But, my dear, women should be poems, not write them.”

In 1962, she met Pitchford at a Manhattan party. Once the other guests (“boozy bikers” and “stoned, hallucinating Joffrey dancers”) had left and the host urged her to go with them, Pitchford lit candles, put Dvorak’s “New World” symphony on the record player and became her “First.” They later walked for hours and ended up on a downtown park bench.

“You have such an air of possibility about you, Robin” he told her. “It makes me believe anything can happen.”

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The temperature was 101 degrees at kickoff and the heat likely was a factor in some fans leaving Sanford Stadium at the end of the first quarter when the Bulldogs already led 28-0.

Georgia coach Kirby Smart said the key was how his players handled the sweltering conditions.

“We did beat the heat,” Smart said. “I don’t think the heat impacted us.”

Georgia (1-0) scored touchdowns on its first five possessions, all with Stockton at quarterback. Frazier scored on a 48-yard run on his first carry and added a 14-yard touchdown run on his second carry.

“I thought we started fast today and did our job,” Stockton said. “We did a good job executing and everything.”

He completed 15 of 16 passes for 202 yards and three touchdowns before leaving the game after the first possession of the second quarter.

‘Awesome’ day for Frazier

Frazier ran for 72 yards on only four carries. His three touchdowns are half of his 2025 total of six.

“You can't ask for a better start than that,” Frazier said.

Frazier led Georgia with 947 rushing yards last season.

Stockton said the junior was “awesome” in his 2026 opener.

“He did what he always does," Stockton said. "He ran hard and made people miss.”

A four-quarterback day for Georgia

Georgia played four quarterbacks. Top backup Ryan Puglisi led two touchdown drives, the first capped by Frazier’s 3-yard scoring run, to open the second half.

The Bulldogs’ third quarterback, Ryan Montgomery, threw a 54-yard scoring pass to Jeremy Bell. A fourth quarterback, Hezekiah Millender, led a touchdown drive capped by Jae Lamar’s 11-yard run.

Bulldogs post biggest margin of victory in opener under Smart

Georgia is 11-0 in season openers under Smart. The 63 points and 60-point margin of victory are the biggest in a season opener in the Smart era. The previous biggest margin in an opener under Smart came in a 49-3 win over Oregon in 2022.

Severe weather warning

A severe weather advisory was posted on the scoreboard late in the third quarter, warning fans that lightning was detected within 15 miles of the stadium. There was no delay but few fans remained for the end of the game. The game was announced as a sellout of 93,033.

The Takeaway

Tennessee State: After trailing 35-0, the Tigers (0-2) finally put together a scoring drive late in the first half. Preston Hurless capped a 14-play, 55-yard drive by kicking a 37-yard field goal. Tennessee State was held to 10 rushing yards on 30 carries. Daylin Lee completed 11 of 19 passes for 62 yards.

Georgia: The Bulldogs showed off their depth and talent at tight end. Jaden Reddell, Elyiss Williams and freshman Kaiden Prothro had touchdown catches. The 6-foot-7 Williams showed his athleticism by diving over a tackler on his 17-yard scoring catch. Reddell had a 14-yard touchdown catch and added a powerful 29-yard run. Puglisi threw a 16-yard touchdown pass to Prothro.

Up Next

Tennessee State plays at Alabama A&M next Saturday night.

Georgia will debut its all-white alternate uniform when it plays at home against Western Kentucky next Saturday.

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He looked the picture of Hoosier grit as Indiana's new starter Saturday.

He threw four touchdown passes, had only three incompletions, finished with no turnovers and delivered an indelible image during Saturday's 52-16 victory over North Texas that is a lock to make this season's highlights — his bloodied face and chin strap, after an opponent yanked hard on his facemask.

Hoover never flinched.

“It feels good, I just got a little cut there," he said, referring to his injured nose. “It looked way worse than it felt. I didn't even know it was bleeding like that, so, yeah, I feel good. I think it did me a favor, though. It looked worse than it was, so they were like ‘Hey, this guy’s tough,' but it didn't really do anything."

Hoover finished 13 of 16 for 231 yards. This may be exactly the kind of start he needed after transferring from TCU back to the school he initially committed to in high school.

He's replacing 2025 Heisman Trophy winner and No. 1 overall draft pick Fernando Mendoza, who led the Hoosiers to their first national championship last season and capped their perfect 16-0 run with his own iconic image — spinning into the end zone for the decisive score in January's national championship game. It's been replayed countless times since then, including during the Hoosiers' pregame celebration on the large video board.

Now, Hoover already has a signature moment.

Midway through the second quarter, Hoover was under duress — it didn't happen often Saturday — when Udoka Ezeani grabbed him by the face mask and spun him around, knocking him to the ground. Ezeani was called for the penalty, wiping out a sack and moving the ball to the North Texas 14-yard line, but the evidence was all over Hoover's helmet.

Three plays later, he hooked up with Charlie Becker on a 9-yard TD pass, the first of two scores for the duo, to extend Indiana's lead to 21-3.

“I didn’t see it either, I saw it on the tablet,” said Cignetti, the two-time Associated Press Coach of the Year. “I saw it on his face and his pants afterward. I thought he played well. I’m sure he earned the respect of his teammates based on his performance today, and he’s a veteran, and I’m glad he had a good opener.”

Hoover downplayed the injury, the scene and his own toughness for one reason — he wanted to celebrate the victory.

"Yeah, I've broken my nose a couple times, it happens,” Hoover said. “I don't know what caught it, I think probably just inside the helmet there's a microphone in there, all that sharp stuff, so who knows.”

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The Buckeyes (1-0) went three-and-out on their opening drive before finding the end zone on eight of their next 11 possessions.

Coach Ryan Day gave his team “about 15 minutes” to savor the victory, knowing the stakes are bigger next weekend.

“There’ll be times (during the season) we enjoy this through the night and then wake up tomorrow and move on to the next opponent," he said. “Not this one. The minute we leave the locker room, it’s on to Texas.”

Smith had eight receptions for 151 yards, all in the first half. He started Ohio State's scoring with a 48-yard, one-handed, over-the-shoulder grab in the end zone off a play-action pass by Sayin. He extended the Buckeyes' advantage to 28-3 with 10 seconds left in the first half with a 3-yard catch in the back of the end zone.

Sayin completed 21 of 25 passes before coming out midway through the third quarter. He also had the first rushing score of his career on a 3-yard run up the middle on fourth-and-goal to make it 21-0 three minutes into the second quarter.

“It was a fun game. We did some good things offensively, but like Coach (Day) always says, the issues are always going to be there,” Sayin said. “We've got to get on the film and see what we made mistakes on, and see what we can get better at because obviously a big matchup going next week and we’re fired up about it.”

Ball State (0-1) got its points on Brody Boehm's 54-yard field goal with 1:17 remaining in the second quarter. Keldric Luster was 18 of 33 passing for 89 yards in his first collegiate start.

“I feel like we did a good job being level-headed and you know cool, calm, collected, and just played our game,” Luster said.

Running game picks up

The Buckeyes had only 35 yards rushing and averaged 2.1 yards per carry in the first half. It was a different story in the second.

With long third-quarter touchdown runs by Bo Jackson (65 yards) and Ja’Kobi Jackson (49 yards), Ohio State had 202 yards on the ground in the third and fourth quarters, and averaged 11.3 yards per carry.

Bo Jackson finished as the Buckeyes' leading rusher with nine carries for 83 yards.

“We knew we were going to go pop soon, so everyone just continued to do their job that they were doing in the first half, and we ended up popping one — a couple,” said Ja'Kobi Jackson, who had 83 yards on eight carries.

Tressel joins Ring of Honor

Jim Tressel, who coached Ohio State to the 2002 national championship, joined Paul Brown and Woody Hayes as coaches in Ohio Stadium’s Ring of Honor.

The honor came at the end of the first quarter, when many of Tressel's former players joined him on the field, where a banner fittingly made look to like a sweater vest came off the sign.

“Probably never dreamed this thing would happen. You just work every day,” said Tressel, who led the Buckeyes from 2001-10, which also included title game appearances in 2006 and ’07. “I'm excited for what our part of this century has been. We're proud to have begun that part.”

The takeaway

Ball State: The Cardinals, who received $1.9 million to play Ohio State for the first time, fell to 0-2 against No. 1-ranked teams in the AP Top 25.

“There’s a lot of positives on both sides of the ball,” coach Mike Uremovich said. “They had some big runs at the end, but I was happy with the way our defense played. Offensively, it wasn’t a bunch of three-and-outs. I mean, we’re getting first downs.”

Ohio State: Day said Tuesday that he wanted a clean performance from the Buckeyes. The offense operated with tempo while the defense held the Cardinals to 165 total yards.

Up next

Ball State: Hosts Stony Brook on Sept. 12.

Ohio State: At No. 5 Texas on Sept. 12.

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Miami-Dade Fire Rescue personnel responded shortly after 12:40 p.m. on Saturday to one person injured at the southbound Turnpike’s on-Ramp at Bird Road, according to MDFR.

Only one lane was closed by 3:25 p.m., according to FHP.

Local 10 News Assignment Editor Mari Ortiz contributed to this report.

Personal de Miami-Dade Fire Rescue respondió poco después de las 12:40 p.m. del sábado por una persona herida en la rampa de entrada a la Turnpike en dirección sur en Bird Road, según MDFR.

Solo un carril permanecía cerrado a las 3:25 p.m., según FHP.

La editora de asignaciones de Local 10 News, Mari Ortiz, contribuyó a este reporte.

Hoover finished 13 of 16 with no turnovers despite having blood covering his face mask at one point. He's replacing Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza.

After celebrating last year’s title during a pregame ceremony, Indiana extended the Football Bowl Subdivision’s longest active winning streak to 17 games and the FBS’ longest active home winning streak to 16.

“I thought Josh was sharp and our receivers did a nice job of separating and were making some blocks downfield, which was a point of emphasis,” two-time Associated Press Coach of the Year Curt Cignetti said. "You never know what to expect, I thought he made a significant stride in fall camp with confidence, and I thought he played with a lot of confidence today.”

Richard, a transfer from Boston College, had 15 carries for 58 yards and one catch for 38. Charlie Becker had four catches for 64 yards and two scores while Nick Marsh and Davion Chandler each had TD receptions.

Jahiem White rushed 14 times for 61 yards and one score as well as catching seven passes for 36 yards in his North Texas debut.

The Hoosiers led 24-6 at halftime before White’s 9-yard TD run to open the second half.

Hoover responded four plays later with a nifty 35-yard strike to Becker for his second TD of the day to make it 31-13. North Texas never recovered.

“For 3 1/2 quarters, I thought our guys went toe-to-toe with the national champs, and I thought we represented UNT well,” new coach Neal Brown said. “We just didn’t finish it."

The takeaway

North Texas: No, this Mean Green team isn't the high-scoring machine of years past, but new coach Neal Brown was able to keep Indiana's offense on the sideline by dominating the time of possession. It didn't pay off Saturday, but it could in the near future. North Texas limited the Hoosiers to 46 offensive plays.

Indiana: The passing offense and kickoff returns looked strong, but coach Curt Cignetti won't be happy with the penalties, the rushing game or the defense's inability to get stops. Those will be areas to focus on this week.

Injuries

North Texas quarterback Tayven Jackson returned to his home state and played well though he did leave briefly in the second half with an injury. Brown said after the game, Jackson was dealing with cramps. He was 22 of 28 for 192 yards with one interception while rushing six times for 22 yards. Jackson played two seasons at Indiana before transferring to UCF last year.

Indiana lost three key players in the first half — running back Khobie Martin and defensive backs A.J. Harris and Jamari Sharpe, whose sealed the title game win with a late interception.

How hot?

This week has been one of the hottest all summer, and there was no respite Saturday. The Fox broadcast crew said the field temperature reached 152 degrees during the second half.

“One-hundred, fifty-two, you have to be kidding me,” Cignetti said in disbelief until two people he was with started nodding. “Wow!”

Up next

North Texas: hosts UNLV next Saturday in its home opener.

Indiana: hosts Howard next Saturday.

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