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From calling Republicans “beautiful” to mocking Democrats’ looks, President Donald Trump is making candidates’ appearances part of his midterm campaign commentary.
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At least 2,400 people were arrested across France as violence erupted during nationwide protests against rising living costs and poor conditions in schools.
French prime minister Sébastien Lecornu has called for “limited” and “localized” curfews to prevent rioting and looting.
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Five of the top seven teams lost. Georgia and Notre Dame stumbled. And for the third straight week, there’s a new No. 1 in the AP Top 25.
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Not a single team stayed put in this week’s AP Top 25.
Miami is No. 1 for the first time since 2002 and BYU climbs to No. 2 after a historic weekend of upsets. See where your team landed: apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-col…
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Packers WR Christian Watson discusses Green Bay's Sunday night matchup against the Dallas Cowboys. Watch/listen to the AP's "Football Unfiltered with RobMaaddi" here: piped.video/GEtQjG5WMQM?is=V8AO…
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"He definitely does a really good job of keeping us grounded." - Packers WR Christian Watson on coach Matt LaFleur. Watch/listen to the AP's "Football Unfiltered with RobMaaddi" here: piped.video/GEtQjG5WMQM?is=V8AO…
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"I just enjoy how much trust and confidence he has in everybody." - Packers WR Christian Watson on QB Jordan Love. Watch/listen to the AP's "Football Unfiltered with @RobMaaddi" here: piped.video/GEtQjG5WMQM?is=V8AO…
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Packers WR Christian Watson says maintaining confidence in himself through adversity helped him overcome injuries. Watch/listen to the AP's "Football Unfiltered with @RobMaaddi" here: piped.video/GEtQjG5WMQM?is=V8AO…
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Autumn has arrived, transforming parts of the U.S. with brilliant shades of red, orange and gold. See nature's colorful landscapes and live views of fall foliage across the country today at the link below.
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A 16-year-old opened fire at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, on Thursday, killing three children and a teacher before he was shot by a person at the scene who pursued him into the school.
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Several brush fires were burning in Southern California on Thursday evening, stoked by hot, windy weather that caused utility companies to shut off electricity for tens of thousands of people around the state.
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FBI employees fired for their roles in the investigation of President Donald Trump’s retention of classified documents at his Florida estate sued on Thursday to get their jobs back, calling their terminations unlawful acts of “political retribution.”
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Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff faced angry members of the school’s faculty Wednesday at a meeting that underscored deep frustration over his administration’s handling of a woman’s report that she was gang raped at a fraternity house in 2024.
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Irish novelist Sally Rooney said on Wednesday that her books are being withdrawn from sale in the U.K. because of her support for Palestine Action, a protest group the British government has outlawed as a terrorist organization.
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"I have no interest in pretending that I'm younger." "Whalefall" star Josh Brolin is embracing his Hollywood veteran status.
#JoshBrolin #Whalefall
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After a man fell to his death from a ride at Six Flags in Georgia, questions have resurfaced about roller coaster safety. In the U.S., oversight is largely left to the states and inspection requirements vary.
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At the premiere of "Clayface," star Naomi Ackie says DC Studios' new horror thriller has Shakespearean tragedy vibes. The film hits theaters October 23rd.
#NaomiAckie #Clayface
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Nicknames are an important tradition for college football fanbases and athletes — but do we always know what they mean or where they came from?
#CollegeFootball #Buckeyes #Hoosiers #Indiana #OhioState
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Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia have exposed vulnerabilities in one of the world’s most sophisticated arsenals, hitting airports, killing at least 14 people and forcing schoolchildren and businesspeople to stay indoors.
Why is Saudi Arabia struggling to stop them?
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At least one person was killed and several others were injured in a Russian attack on Kyiv’s Desnianskyi district, Ukraine’s State Emergency Service said Tuesday.
A large fire broke out in apartments in a residential building as a result of the Russian strike late Tuesday.
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Rescuers using heavy machinery searched for survivors under the rubble of a five-story building that collapsed in Cairo’s Hadayek El-Qobba district on Tuesday.
Six people were pulled alive from the rubble and at least four others remained missing, according to local media.
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Student protests in Albania turned violent on Tuesday, as demonstrators smashed shops and rioted while police used tear gas to disperse the crowd.
Students joined anti-government movement Flamingo which is demanding resignation of prime minister Edi Rama following corruption allegations.
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"It was very rough": Dolph Lundgren reflects on his 2015 cancer diagnosis in the documentary “Dolph: Unbreakable.”
#DolphLundgren #DolphUnbreakable
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In a 2025 interview, Lena Dunham shared her thoughts on the evolution of the "Girls" characters. The series will return for a limited five-episode run a decade after its finale.
#Girls #LenaDunham #AllisonWilliams #JemimaKirke #ZosiaMamet
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Pedro Pascal says he had "never been so afraid" of preparing for a role as he was for playing a cellist in Tony Gilroy's "Behemoth!"
#PedroPascal #Behemoth
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Watching TV while scrolling on your phone or listening to a podcast while doing chores? Media multitasking can make everyday tasks more enjoyable, but it can also divide your attention and make it harder to remember what you consume. So, is it helping or hurting you?
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A new version of 2Pac's "Ambitionz Az a Ridah" is featured in "Street Fighter." 50 Cent raps on the song and plays Balrog in the video game adaptation.
#50Cent #2Pac #Tupac #Eminem #StreetFighter
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Trump ally Kimberly Guilfoyle has resigned as U.S. ambassador to Greece after reports of alleged misconduct before and during her tenure. Her lawyers deny wrongdoing. Guilfoyle addressed the accusations directly in a post on X, saying, “These allegations are false, and I intend to vigorously defend my name, my reputation, and my integrity.”
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"We became brothers." Noah Centineo and Andrew Koji bonded while training for "Street Fighter."
#NoahCentineo #AndrewKoji #StreetFighter
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New White House press secretary Katie Zacharia opened her first briefing by praising President Donald Trump and his midterm campaign. Zacharia, 41, is a conservative commentator who previously worked as a senior communications adviser for Trump Media & Technology Group, the company behind the president's Truth Social platform.
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Giant pumpkin growers and their massive gourds converged on Monday in Northern California for an annual pumpkin-weighing contest.
The pumpkin champ this year won $9 per pound of pumpkin along with their lumpy gourd showcased during a parade through Half Moon Bay this weekend.
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Emergency help for Christa Pike was delayed by confusion among first responders and Tennessee prison officials following her failed execution last month, according to 911 dispatch recordings.
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Climate and social justice activist Greta Thunberg joined students at a high school in the Paris suburb of Saint-Denis, as France faced a new day of nationwide marches and strikes on top of the blockades at schools.
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Six Flags temporarily closed nine roller coasters across six amusement parks on Monday after one person died and several others were injured in an incident involving a coaster in Georgia.
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Penélope Cruz said films can help reignite important political conversations, as she premiered "Bunker" and "La Bola Negra" at the BFI London Film Festival.
#PenelopeCruz #LaBolaNegra #Bunker #LondonFilmFestival
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David Oyelowo and Hayley Atwell made the best of bad weather conditions while shooting the "Treasure Island" miniseries.
#DavidOyelowo #HayleyAtwell #TreasureIsland
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Scarlett Johansson says working on Brad Bird's animated "Ray Gunn" was "a creative experience I had never had before."
#ScarlettJohansson #BradBird #RayGunn
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"They put their life on the line." George Clooney praises winners of his family foundation's social justice awards.
#GeorgeClooney #AmalClooney #TheAlbies
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Footage released on Monday by the Saudi Media Ministry shows the moment of the strike at Riyadh’s airport on Saturday, where at least 13 people were killed and over 300 were injured.
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Unusually large waves from post-tropical cyclone Rachel battered Southern California on Sunday, damaging a historic wooden boardwalk and smashing against coastal homes in Long Beach.
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Georgia climbed up this week's AP Top 25 college football rankings. For the full list, check out the poll page and live blog on our website.
Editor's Note: A previous version of this post included a photo of the Miami Dolphins and has been corrected to reflect the University of Miami.
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Chiefs RB Kenneth Walker III’s relationship with Patrick Mahomes goes beyond football. Hear more from Walker plus former NFL coach Bruce Arians on the AP’s “Football Unfiltered with @RobMaaddi”: piped.video/f2-qwD2Dv5g?is=CciJ…
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Chiefs RB Kenneth Walker III had moments of uncertainty in the offseason after being named Super Bowl 60 MVP. Hear the full interview with the NFL’s leading rusher plus former Buccaneers Super Bowl champion coach Bruce Arians on the AP’s “Football Unfiltered with @RobMaaddi” - piped.video/f2-qwD2Dv5g?is=CciJ…
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For about nine decades, executions in the U.S. have been private affairs, often shrouded in secrecy. The Pentagon’s plan to livestream the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan could change that.
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In response to the idea of AI actors, Catherine Zeta-Jones says she prefers "real people" in her art.
#CatherineZetaJones #KillJackie
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Georgia vs. Alabama already has plenty at stake. Hurricane Isaias could add another complication ahead of the game on Saturday.
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Super Bowl 60 MVP Kenneth Walker III says he started lifting weights at age 4. Hear the full interview with the NFL’s leading rusher plus former Buccaneers Super Bowl champion coach Bruce Arians on the AP’s “Football Unfiltered with @RobMaaddi.” Watch: piped.video/f2-qwD2Dv5g?is=CciJ…
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Emily Armstrong reflects on joining Linkin Park. The new documentary "Linkin Park: Unshatter" tracks the band's emotional 2024 return.
#LinkinPark #EmilyArmstrong
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Penélope Cruz says "La Bola Negra" is "so much more than incredible entertainment." The film explores queer love and is set across three different time periods in Spain.
#PenelopeCruz #LaBolaNegra
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Darth Vader's lightsaber used in the duel where he tells Luke Skywalker "I am your father" is going up for auction. It's expected to fetch at least $1 million — and is one of more than two dozen lightsaber props that will be up for sale. apnews.com/article/star-wars…
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Billions of pounds of Alaska pollock are caught each year to supply McDonald’s Filet-O-Fish sandwiches, fish sticks and imitation crab. But the nets also catch salmon and other marine life. Along the Yukon, Indigenous communities face a seven-year Chinook fishing ban as depleted runs struggle to recover. Scientists point to changing ocean conditions as a major driver, while critics say bycatch is one source managers can control. The issue has spilled into Alaska’s Senate and governor races.
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Students are still protesting across France for more resources and better conditions in schools after weeks of class boycotts, blockades and demonstrations.
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The South African-born jurist and former U.N. human rights chief Navi Pillay, who is currently an ad hoc judge at the International Court of Justice, won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for her efforts to promote peace and international law.
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“The talent’s not the issue.” - Former Buccaneers Super Bowl champion coach Bruce Arians talked about the team’s struggles on the AP’s “Football Unfiltered with @RobMaaddi.” Plus, Chiefs RB Kenneth Walker III and more. Watch: piped.video/f2-qwD2Dv5g?is=CciJ…
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Mike Shinoda says that after Chester Bennington's death in 2017, he tried to remain open to what Linkin Park's future could look like.
#LinkinPark #MikeShinoda #ChesterBennington
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Chiefs running back Kenneth Walker III says he started lifting weights at age 4. Hear the full interview with the NFL’s leading rusher plus former Buccaneers Super Bowl champion coach Bruce Arians on the AP’s "Football Unfiltered with Rob Maaddi."
#KennethWalkerIII #Chiefs #NFL #Football
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"It was just this wonderful, immediate home": Jesse Eisenberg's new film "The Debut" is his comedic love letter to the theater.
#JesseEisenberg #TheDebut
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Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving says he is ready to finally return to the court after missing the entire 2025-26 NBA season with a knee injury.
#Mavericks #KyrieIrving #NBA #Basketball
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Halle Bailey says she sees music as a way to create community. She stars in the musical comedy "The Debut."
#HalleBailey #TheDebut
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Hurricane Isaias, the first hurricane of the 2026 Atlantic season, is expected to strengthen before making landfall along the northern Gulf Coast late Friday or early Saturday. Forecasters warn of damaging winds, life-threatening storm surge and heavy rain. Residents in its path should follow local officials' guidance.
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Saoirse Ronan dispels the adage that kids are hard to work with on a film set. She plays a primary school teacher in the satirical thriller "Bad Apples."
#SaoirseRonan #BadApples
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With the Yankees’ season at stake, Anthony Volpe was denied a tying home run against the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 3 of their AL Division Series when a replay review determined a fan interfered.
The Yankees wound up losing 4-3 by the very run that was taken off the board and had their season end in a three-game sweep — though players and managers on both sides mostly agreed the right decision was made. apnews.com/article/fan-inter…
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