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US--Executions-Glance
A look at the status of US executions in 2025
SUMMARY: Twenty-six men have died by court-ordered execution so far this year in the U.S. Ten other people are scheduled to be put to death in seven states during the remainder of 2025. Michael B. Bell was executed in Florida on Tuesday. Alabama, Florida, Indiana, Missouri, Tennessee, Texas and Utah have scheduled executions for later this year. Executions also have been carried out this year in Alabama, Arizona, Indiana, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas. The number of executions this year exceeds the 25 executions carried out last year and in 2018. It is the highest total since there were 28 people put to death in 2015.
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US--Backstreet Boy-Beach Lawsuit
Backstreet Boys' Brian Littrell sues Florida sheriff's office over beach trespassers
SUMMARY: Backstreet Boys singer Brian Littrell says a local Florida sheriff’s office isn’t doing enough to protect his multimillion dollar beachfront property from trespassers and is asking a judge for an order commanding deputies to do so. The petition filed last month by Littrell’s company in a Florida Panhandle county touches on a perennial tug-of-war between usually-wealthy oceanfront property owners and beach-loving members of the public, especially in Florida, which has 825 miles of sandy beaches. A spokeswoman for the Walton County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday that the office doesn’t comment on pending litigation.
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GrabAGun-Market Debut
The online gunseller with Donald Trump Jr. on its board makes its market debut. Shares plunge
SUMMARY: Online firearms seller GrabAGun Digital Holdings, with the stock ticker “PEW,” made its market debut after board member and son of the U.S. president, Donald Trump Jr., rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange. GrabAGun, which also sells ammunition and firearm accessories through its website, went public through a merger with a special acquisition company. Trump Jr. has been named to a handful of corporate boards since his father was re-elected, usually sending shares of those companies soaring. GrabAGun shares swung wildly after the opening bell Wednesday before closing about 24% lower.
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US--Tropical Weather
Gulf Coast braces for flooding as storm system builds into possible tropical depression
SUMMARY: A tropical weather system near the Florida Panhandle is showing a moderate chance of becoming a tropical depression. The National Hurricane Center said Wednesday that the system could impact southeastern Louisiana, Alabama and Mississippi. Heavy rain is expected, with New Orleans bracing for up to 10 inches in some areas through Saturday. Flooding remains a major concern, regardless of storm development. This system follows recent deadly floods in New York and New Jersey. If it becomes a named storm, it will be Tropical Storm Dexter, the fourth storm in this year’s Atlantic hurricane season.
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US--Florida Immigration Law
Florida attorney general identifies wrongful charges under halted immigration law
SUMMARY: At least two people have been wrongly charged under a Florida law that outlaws people living in the U.S. illegally from entering the state since a federal judge halted its enforcement. That's according to a report Florida’s state attorney is required to file as punishment for defying the judge’s injunction. The men were arrested in late May in northeast Florida’s St. Johns County. That was more than a month after U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams in Miami issued an order freezing the enforcement of the statute. The law makes it a misdemeanor for people who are in the U.S. without legal permission to enter Florida by eluding immigration officials.
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US--Immigration Court Arrests-Lawsuit
Federal lawsuit seeks to stop ICE agents from arresting people at immigration courts
SUMMARY: A group of immigrants and legal advocates have filed a class-action lawsuit that seeks to stop Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers from arresting migrants who appear at immigration courts for previously scheduled hearings and placing them on a fast-track to deportation. The lawsuit, filed Wednesday against the Department of Homeland Security, Justice Department and ICE says the arrests of thousands of people at court have stripped them of rights under U.S. immigration laws. The large-scale immigration court arrests that began in May have unleashed fear among asylum-seekers and immigrants. Homeland Security and ICE officials did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
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US--Extreme Heat-Animal Safety
Keeping animals of all sizes, from cats to horses, cool during record heat
SUMMARY: With record temperatures hitting the U.S., pet owners have to protect their four-legged family members from dangers like heat stroke and dehydration. But keeping an animal the size of a small car cool isn’t as easy as bringing it inside to the air conditioning. That’s why Alicia Grace, owner of Pink Flamingo Stables, has to take extra steps to keep her horses safe and healthy in South Florida’s hot and humid climate. And while house pets are easier to keep cool, Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control spokeswoman Arielle Weinberger says pet owners still have to remain vigilant during the summer.
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US--Climate-Steve Miller
Steve Miller Band cancels tour, saying extreme weather is a safety concern
SUMMARY: The Steve Miller Band has canceled its U.S. tour, citing extreme weather as a safety concern for fans and crew. The tour was scheduled to begin in August with stops across the U.S., including New York, Tennessee, Florida, and California. Severe heat and unpredictable flooding have disrupted a number other music events this year. In June, Bonnaroo was cut short due to heavy rain. Last week, heat illnesses affected hundreds at the Rock the Country music festival in Kentucky. Scientists say climate change is fueling extreme weather events, which is making outdoor summer events increasingly difficult to plan safely.
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HKN--NHL Schedule
NHL releases the 2025-26 schedule, the last 82-game season before new CBA increases it to 84
SUMMARY: The NHL has released the full 2025-26 schedule. It is the final 82-game season before the new collective bargaining agreement kicks in and increases to 84. Alex Ovechkin begins his 21st season on Oct. 8 when he and the Washington Capitals host Boston. Ovechkin is at 897 career goals after breaking Wayne Gretzky's record and can now surpass 900. After raising their second consecutive Stanley Cup banner on opening night Oct. 7 against Chicago, the back-to-back defending champion Florida Panthers host Philadelphia two days later. The league's 32 teams will combine to play 1,312 games between Oct. 7 and April 16 with the playoffs to run from then through much of June.
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FBC--SEC Media Days-Notebook
Tennessee embraces QB battle as Florida, Mississippi State seek new heights
SUMMARY: The Southeastern Conference’s evolving quarterback situations continued to be a focal point of SEC media days. Florida quarterback DJ Lagway went 6-1 after taking over as the starter midway through 2024, creating some buzz around the Gators heading into year four of the Billy Napier era. Mississippi State quarterback Blake Shapen is back after a shoulder injury ended his 2024 season in September, and the Bulldogs are looking to respond from a winless league campaign in year two under Jeff Lebby. Meanwhile, Tennessee has an ongoing quarterback battle with three participants, headlined by Appalachian State transfer Joey Aguilar.
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SOC--Nigeria's Mission X
In a summer full of women's soccer, the Africa Cup of Nations has intrigue
SUMMARY: Nigeria's Mission X has an ominous sounding name but a simple meaning. The Super Falcons aim to win a 10th overall Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title. The WAFCON tournament comes during a busy summer of major women’s soccer tournaments across the globe, headlined by the European Championship and the Copa América Femenina in South America. While Nigeria emerged atop its group, its results were disappointing, capped by a scoreless draw against Algeria after a slim 1-0 victory over Botswana. It gets more challenging in the WAFCON quarterfinals on Friday, when the Super Falcons face Zambia.
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SOC--MLS-Inter-Miami-De Paul
Rodrigo De Paul to join Leo Messi at Inter Miami, AP source says
SUMMARY: Argentine midfielder Rodrigo De Paul has agreed to contract terms with Inter Miami. A person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press about the deal on Wednesday on condition of anonymity because the signing has not been announced. The 31-year-old De Paul will leave Atlético Madrid for Major League Soccer on a short-term contract with Inter Miami that could potentially lead to a multiyear deal. He had one year left on his contract at the Spanish club. De Paul could be in uniform with Inter Miami in time for the start of Leagues Cup play later this month.
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US--ESPYS
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Simone Biles win top honors at ESPYS
SUMMARY: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Simone Biles have been named Best Male and Female Athletes at the ESPYS. Gilgeous-Alexander led the Oklahoma City Thunder to an NBA title last month and was also named league MVP. Biles, an 11-time Olympic medalist, won for her standout performance at the Paris Games, earning three golds and a silver. Suni Lee received the Best Comeback award after battling kidney diseases. Basketball legend Oscar Robertson was honored with the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage for his groundbreaking work in NBA labor rights. Comedian Shane Gillis hosted the event, drawing mixed reactions for his controversial monologue.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/ShaiGilgeousAlexanderandSimoneBileswintophonorsatESPYS/09d699641c06cac363f4a06142d42f35/text
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SOC--MLS-Inter Miami-Cincinnati
Messi's multi-goal streak ends in Inter Miami's 3-0 loss to FC Cincinnati
SUMMARY: Lionel Messi’s MLS-record streak of scoring multiple goals in five straight matches ended in Inter Miami’s 3-0 loss to FC Cincinnati. Cincinnati got a first-half goal from Gerardo Valenzuela and two second-half strikes from Evander to remain one point behind the Philadelphia Union in the Eastern Conference standings. Philadelphia beat CF Montreal 2-1 on Wednesday night. Messi is the first player in MLS history to have a multi-goal streak of more than four matches. He is second in the league lead with 16 goals. The loss ended Inter Miami's five-match winning streak.
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HKN--NHL Schedule-Highlights
NHL schedule release: What to watch for next season, from Matthew Schaefer to more Ovechkin
SUMMARY: The 2025-26 NHL schedule released Wednesday came with plenty of potentially intriguing matchups if they materialize. Top draft pick Matthew Schaefer could make his New York Islanders debut against Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins in October. Career goal-record holder Alex Ovechkin could also play his final game in the league against Crosby in April. In between, there are games in football and baseball stadiums in Florida, two in Sweden and a couple of days when all 32 teams are playing.
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