Harris is prepared to take on Trump in a debate and accuses him of backing out from the Sept. 10 faceoff
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris has stated that she is ready to debate Donald Trump. She criticized Trump for retracting from their previous agreement to debate hosted by ABC News on Sept. 10. Trump has suggested moving the event to Fox News but is open to having two debates with Harris. Harris believes that voters should witness the contrast between them on the debate stage. She made these remarks to reporters after arriving at Joint Base Andrews following her trip to Indiana and Texas.
Harris urges Netanyahu to end the war in Gaza and bring back the hostages
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris has implored Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to swiftly reach a cease-fire agreement with Hamas so the hostages held in Gaza since the Oct. 7 attack can be reunited with their families. She described her conversation with Netanyahu as “frank and constructive,” expressing concern over the high death toll in Gaza during the nine months of war and the critical humanitarian situation there. While echoing President Joe Biden’s message to find a resolution to the conflict, Harris adopted a more urgent tone in her call to end the war.
Prosecutors advocate against dismissing Trump’s hush money conviction
NEW YORK (AP) — Prosecutors are urging a judge to uphold Donald Trump’s hush money conviction, despite his claims of immunity. In a court filing, the Manhattan district attorney’s office argued that the Supreme Court’s ruling on presidential immunity does not apply to the unofficial acts involved in the hush money case. Trump’s lawyers are attempting to have the conviction and indictment dismissed in light of the court’s decision that provides immunity to former presidents from prosecution.
US captures leaders of Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel: ‘El Mayo’ Zambada and son of ‘El Chapo’
WASHINGTON (AP) — Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada, a key figure in Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel, and Joaquín Guzmán López, the son of another notorious cartel leader, have been arrested in Texas according to the U.S. Justice Department. Zambada has been a prominent leader of the cartel for many years alongside Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán. The two were apprehended in El Paso, with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration offering a reward for Zambada’s capture. The arrest follows other significant detentions of Sinaloa cartel members.
Chinese and Russian bombers patrolling near Alaska spark concerns about military cooperation
WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has expressed concern over Russian and Chinese bombers flying together for the first time near Alaska, indicating a deepening military collaboration. U.S. and Canadian fighter jets intercepted the bombers in international airspace, with the Chinese aircraft entering the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone for the first time. This event marked the first instance of Chinese and Russian aircraft taking off from the same base in northeast Russia.
Wildfire in Canadian Rockies devastates town of Jasper
GRANDE PRAIRIE, Alberta (AP) — A rapidly spreading wildfire in the Canadian Rockies has reached the town of Jasper, causing extensive damage after 25,000 people were forced to evacuate. Although there were no immediate reports of injuries, officials indicated that numerous houses were burned. Jasper National Park officials confirmed that the fire encroached on the southern edge of the town, with residents and visitors fleeing on short notice amidst the worsening fire conditions.
Presidential candidates in Venezuela conclude their campaigns ahead of election
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Presidential candidates in Venezuela wrapped up their campaigns ahead of Sunday’s election with demonstrations attended by thousands of supporters. President Nicolás Maduro, seeking a third term, held a large rally in Caracas, while opposition candidate Edmundo González Urrutia gathered far fewer supporters. The ruling party faces a tough electoral challenge with Maduro’s waning popularity among voters.
Video game performers to strike over artificial intelligence concerns
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Video game performers represented by the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists will go on strike over artificial intelligence protections after failed contract negotiations with major game studios. The strike is scheduled to begin at 12:01 a.m. Friday, marking the second strike for video game actors. Despite progress on wages and job safety, the game studios have not agreed to regulate generative AI.
Biden signs bill enhancing oversight of troubled Bureau of Prisons
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden signed into law the Federal Prison Oversight Act in response to systemic corruption and abuse exposed by The Associated Press within the federal Bureau of Prisons. The law establishes an independent ombudsman to investigate complaints of criminal misconduct, escapes, and deaths within the prison system. The legislation was introduced by Democratic Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff in an effort to address the human rights crisis within U.S. prisons.
Paris aims to reset the Olympics with grand opening ceremony
PARIS (AP) — Paris is set to host its first Olympics in a century, with a groundbreaking opening ceremony that promises to be a spectacle. French President Emmanuel Macron initially considered the ceremony on the River Seine as a daring idea, blending Olympic sports with Parisian landmarks and culture. The 16 days of competition are expected to showcase Paris’ reputation for fashion, gastronomy, and culture, presenting a new chapter for the Olympic Games. However, the city faces significant challenges in hosting the event.
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