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MAIN STORIES
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RUSSIA-UKRAINE-WAR — Russia launched a cruise missile bombardment of Ukraine overnight, hours before the start of Moscow’s annual commemorations to celebrate the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II, which year takes place amid tight security measures. SUBMITTED: 360 words, photos.
BIDEN-DEBT LIMIT – President Joe Biden is meeting with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and other congressional leaders for the first time on the debt ceiling crisis, with incentives for an elusive compromise. By White House Correspondent Zeke Miller. SUBMITTED: 800 words, photos. UP NEXT: 4pm meeting with BIDEN-DEBT LIMIT-EXPLAINER: How does this debt limit showdown end?
MALL SHOOTING-TEXAS – The man accused of killing eight people and injuring several others in a mass shooting at a suburban Dallas mall investigated when it was busiest and posted photos on social media in mid-April of a store near where his attack finally began. By Jake Bleiberg, Gene Johnson and Lolita C. Baldor. SUBMITTED: 880 words, photos, video. With MALL SHOOTING-TEXAS-EXTREMIST SYMBOL: Texas shooter’s “RWDS” patch linked to far-right extremists; MALL SHOOTING-TEXAS-VICTIMS — Victims of Texas mall shooting include guards, young sisters; MALL SHOOTING-TEXAS-GUN LLES – Stalled gun bill moves forward in Texas after more mass shootings.
PULITZERS-AP-MARIUPOL — Instincts about the strategic importance of the Ukrainian port city of Mariupol led a team of Associated Press reporters there just as the Russians were about to lay siege. It turned out to be a fateful decision. Pulitzer Prize judges cited his work in awarding the AP the prestigious public service award. By media writer David Bauder. SUBMITTED: 640 words, photos, video. With PULITZERS — AP wins public service, photo Pulitzers for Ukraine coverage; PULITZER BREAKING NEWS PHOTOS — Disturbing photos from Ukraine that earned AP a Pulitzer Prize.
MARRIAGE OF PALESTINIAN COLLABORATORS – Last month’s killing of a Palestinian man suspected of collaborating with Israel has gripped the Palestinian public, stoking fears of new vigilante-style violence and discovered the weakness of the Palestinian Authority. By Isabel Debre. SUBMITTED: 1,900 words, photos. An abridged version of 1,040 words is also available. See also ISRAEL-PALESTINE below.
TURKEY-ELECTION-MIGRATION — Syrians fleeing their country’s civil war were once welcomed into Turkey out of compassion, making the country home to the world’s largest refugee community. But as their numbers grew, and as Turkey began to struggle with a battered economy, including rising food and housing prices, so did calls for their return. By Suzan Fraser. SUBMITTED: 980 words, photos.
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MORE ABOUT THE RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR
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UKRAINE’S DAY OF WAITING FOR EUROPE — For the first time, Ukraine and the European Union are celebrating Europe Day together, this celebration of “peace and unity.” Don’t let anyone be too fooled, though. SUBMITTED: 1,040 words, photos.
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MORE NEWS
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TIGER WOODS-LAWSUIT: Tiger Woods’ lawyers try to stop ex-girlfriend’s lawsuit. SUBMITTED: 670 words, photos.
WIFE-MURDER-CHILDREN’S LOOK — Utah author of book on grieving death charged with murder. SUBMITTED: 320 words, photo.
HUGGINS-HOMOPHOBIC SUR – West Virginia basketball coach Huggins apologizes for homophobic slurs. SUBMITTED: 360 words, photo.
PHILANTHROPY-BILLS-HAMLIN: Bills’ Hamlin will donate the millions raised to his charity. SUBMITTED: 980 words, photo.
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WASHINGTON/POLITICS
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BIDEN-IMMIGRATION: A month after Russia invaded Ukraine, the Biden administration announced it would admit up to 100,000 Ukrainians over two years, if they applied online with a financial sponsor and entered through an airport. The policy was so effective that it became the centerpiece of the border policy that had been rolled out in earnest this week. SUBMITTED: 1,200 words, photos.
MEDIA-CNN-TRUMP — Donald Trump’s town hall forum on CNN Wednesday is the first major televised event of the 2024 presidential campaign and a big test for moderator-elect Kaitlan Collins. By media writer David Bauder. SUBMITTED: 900 words, photos.
ELECTION 2024-DESANTIS — The super PAC promoting Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis plans to have dozens of staff in the first 18 states on the presidential primary calendar in the coming weeks. SUBMITTED: 580 words, photo.
PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE – A special election in suburban Philadelphia later this month will determine whether Democrats in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives can maintain a one-seat majority or whether Republicans will return to the majority they held for 12 years until this January SUBMITTED: 710 words, photos.
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NATIONAL
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DEADLY BUS STOP CRASH: An SUV driver who killed eight people when he plowed into a group waiting at a bus stop in Brownsville, Texas, has been charged with manslaughter, police said as they investigators were trying to determine if the accident was intentional. SUBMITTED: 1,010 words, photos, videos.
TRUMP-COLUMNIST-LAWIT ARRESTED — Jury deliberations expected to begin in lawsuit against E. Jean Carroll vs. Donald Trump. SUBMITTED: 400 words, photos.
TEXAS PROTEST SHOOTING — A US Army sergeant convicted of manslaughter in the shooting death of an armed protester at a Black Lives Matter march in Texas faces life in prison when his sentencing hearing begins , though Gov. Greg Abbott is calling for the opportunity. to forgive the soldier. SUBMITTED: 410 words, photo. NEXT: Hearing at 10:15 a.m
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INTERNATIONAL
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SOUTHEAST ASIA SUMMIT – Alarm over Myanmar’s deadly civil strife, including an armed attack on an aid convoy, and China’s aggressive actions in the disputed South China Sea, is expected to will be in the spotlight this week when Southeast Asian leaders meet. in Indonesia. SUBMITTED: 1,030 words, photos.
ISRAEL-PALESTINIS – Israel killed three senior commanders of the Islamic Jihad militant group in targeted airstrikes, the military said. Palestinian health officials said 13 people were killed in total, including the commanders, their wives, several of their children and others close to them. SUBMITTED: 550 words, photos.
CHINA CANADA — China has announced the expulsion of a Canadian diplomat in retaliation for Ottawa ordering a Chinese consular official to leave over alleged threats he made against a Canadian lawmaker and his family. SUBMITTED: 740 words, photo.
INDIA-ENCORDS — Indian officials say security measures are keeping the peace in a remote northeastern state where 60 people were killed and 35,000 civilians displaced by riots and ethnic clashes last week. SUBMITTED: 320 words, photos.
HONG KONG MINISTER VISITS RU: British prime minister who visited Hong Kong in five years said his country will not “help” its historic responsibilities to people living in its former colony as it engages with China in areas that share common interests. SUBMITTED: 470 words, photos.
AFGHANISTAN – The UN says in a new report that some Afghan women employed by the United Nations have been detained, harassed and restricted on their movements since the Taliban banned them from working for the world body. SUBMITTED: 570 words, photo.
NEW ZEALAND FLOODING – Authorities in Auckland declared a state of emergency as flooding hit New Zealand’s largest city again. SUBMITTED: 350 words, photos.
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HEALTH/SCIENCE
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KOALA CHLAMYDIA VACCINATIONS – Australian scientists have begun vaccinating wild koalas against chlamydia in a pioneering field trial in New South Wales. By science writer Christina Larson. SUBMITTED: 990 words, photos.
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COMPANY/ECONOMY
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EUROPE-AI RULES: European lawmakers have rushed to add language to general AI systems like ChatGPT as they put the finishing touches on the Western world’s first AI rules. By business writer Kelvin Chan. SUBMITTED: 1,170 words, photos.
FINANCIAL MARKETS — Asian stocks were mixed as investors took a wait-and-see view of the week ahead, filled with reports on some of the market’s biggest concerns, including stubbornly high inflation in the economy. From business writer Yuri Kageyama. SUBMITTED: 620 words, photos.
CHINA TRADE – Chinese exports grew 8.5% in April, showing more unexpected strength despite weak global demand, customs data showed. SUBMITTED: 600 words, photos.
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SPORTS
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Inside the NHL draft lottery: The Chicago Blackhawks won the NHL draft lottery and the chance to take Connor Bedard long before assistant commissioner Bill Daly revealed it on national television. By hockey writer Stephen Whyno. SENT: 950 words, photos at 6am
WESTMINSTER DOG SHOW: Winston the French Bulldog, Ribbon the Australian Shepherd, Rummie the Pekingese and Buddy Holly the Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen are heading to the finals of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, along with three other finalists yet to be chosen. SUBMITTED: 440 words, photos. With WESTMINSTER DOG SHOW-THE DETAILS: In the dog show world, the obvious and subtle details rule the day.
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