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Japan's Komeito says it is leaving the coalition with the ruling Liberal Democrats, citing a failure to clean up graft.
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RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Morocco's elusive King Mohammed VI inaugurates parliament Friday in a speech with far higher stakes than in recent years, as anti-government protests sweep the nation's cities, questioning the government's spending priorities.
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Asian shares have mostly retreated, tracking Wall Street’s pause after U.S. stocks and even the price of gold pulled back from record highs following torrid runs. U.S. futures were higher, but oil prices slipped early Friday. On Thursday, the S&P 500 fell 0.3% from its latest all-time high for just its second loss in the last 10 days. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 0.5% and the Nasdaq composite slipped 0.1%. A sharp fall for Dell Technologies helped offset strength for Delta Air Lines, which delivered a stronger profit for the summer than analysts expected. The price of gold fell back below $4,000 per ounce. Treasury yields held relatively steady.
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Peru’s Congress voted early Friday to remove deeply unpopular President Dina Boluarte from office as a crime wave grips the South American nation. Lawmakers had set up a debate and impeachment trial late Thursday in the 130-member unicameral Congress after voting to accept four requests for a vote to remove Boluarte from office over what they said was her government’s inability to stem crime. They requested that Boluarte come before them shortly before midnight to defend herself, but when she did not appear they immediately voted to oust her. In short order, 124 lawmakers voted just past midnight to impeach Boluarte. There were no votes against the effort.
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A 7.4-magnitude earthquake off the southern Philippines has damaged buildings, knocked out power, killed at two people and prompted evacuations of coastal areas nearby after a tsunami warning, which was later lifted. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said the potential damage was being assessed and rescue teams and relief operations were being prepared and would be deployed when it was safe to do so. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said it was expecting damage and aftershocks. Buildings including schools had cracks, as did an international airport but the damage was not affecting flights. Small tsunami waves were detected on Philippine and Indonesian shores.
Top Israeli officials are debating a tentative deal to pause the devastating two-year war with Hamas while their military forces carries out more strikes in Gaza, including one that reportedly left more than three dozen people trapped beneath rubble. The new strikes hit as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Cabinet met to weigh the terms of the breakthrough proposal that emerged late Wednesday and could free the remaining hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. The broader ceasefire plan advanced by the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump included many unanswered questions, such as whether and how Hamas will disarm and who will govern Gaza.
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Indiana executes a man by injection for raping and murdering a teenage girl in 2001.
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Early on Sunday mornings, tolling bells call the faithful to worship at the three churches in Taybeh. It’s a hilltop village that the Gospel says Jesus visited and is now the last entirely Christian town in the occupied West Bank. As proud Palestinians, Taybeh’s Christians long most for independence and peace for this part of the Holy Land. But that hope feels increasingly remote as they struggle with the threats of violence from Jewish settlers, the mounting restrictions on movement imposed by Israel, as well as the fear that Islamist radicalization will grow. Even news of a peace deal over the war in Gaza didn't assuage those urgent concerns.
The two warring sides have agreed to the “first phase” of President Donald Trump's peace plan to pause fighting in Gaza and release at least some hostages and prisoners, in a major breakthrough in the 2-year-old war.
Pope Leo XIV has urged labor union leaders from Chicago to advocate for immigrants and welcome minorities into their ranks. Leo weighed in as the Trump administration crackdown on immigrants intensifies in the pontiff's hometown. The audience on Thursday was scheduled before the deployment of National Guard troops to protect federal property in the Chicago area. The sites include a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building that has been the site of occasional clashes between protesters and federal agents. Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich accompanied the labor leaders. Cupich said that Leo was well aware of the situation on the ground and has made clear that migrants and the poor must be treated in ways that respect their human dignity.
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National Guard troops are expected to begin patrolling in Memphis. The patrols are expected Friday after a federal judge in Illinois ruled Thursday to block a deployment in the Chicago-area for at least two weeks. President Donald Trump is pushing to deploy the National Guard to several U.S. cities. His administration claims crime in those cities is rampant, despite statistics not always backing that up. Tennessee Republican Gov. Bill Lee supports the deployment. A president can dispatch active duty military in states that fail to put down an insurrection or defy federal law. The judge in Illinois says she found no substantial evidence of rebellion.
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Pope Leo XIV has encouraged international news agencies to stand firm as a bulwark against the “ancient art of lying” and manipulation. History’s first American pope strongly backed a free, independent and objective press. He called for imprisoned journalists to be released and said the work of journalists must never be considered a crime. Rather, journalism is a right and a pillar upholding “the edifice of our societies” that must be protected and defended. Leo’s comments came in a speech to executives of international news agencies belonging to MINDS International, a consortium of leading agencies including The Associated Press.
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Peru’s Congress votes to remove President Boluarte as a crime wave grips the country.
Pope Leo XIV encouraged international news agencies on Thursday to stand firm as a bulwark against the “ancient art of lying” and manipulation, as he strongly backed a free, independent and objective press.
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CHICAGO (AP) — Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, the chaplain for the men's basketball team at Loyola Chicago who became a beloved international celebrity during the school's fairy-tale run to the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament in 2018, has died, the university announced Thursday night. She was 106.
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Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says tsunami threat from Philippine earthquake has passed after small waves were detected.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill to prevent the state's plan that provides insurance to homeowners who can't get private coverage from running out of money. The FAIR Plan is designed as a temporary option until homeowners can find permanent coverage, but more Californians are relying on it than ever. It needed a $1 billion bailout earlier this year after the Los Angeles fires destroyed more than 17,000 structures. The new law allows the FAIR Plan to request loans and bonds to spread out its financing claims payments. Supporters said the new financial tools will prevent future bailouts after a major disaster.
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Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, beloved chaplain for Loyola Chicago basketball team during Final Four run, dies at 106.
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After months of gridlock in the Middle East, there was a turning point in talks on the Israel-Hamas conflict. Negotiators began to sense that Hamas had come to see Israeli hostages as more of a liability than an asset. That’s according to two senior U.S. officials, who weren’t authorized to publicly discuss internal deliberations. The officials said major questions remain, but it appears for now as if the fighting will pause. This breakthrough comes after intense diplomatic efforts and support from Arab and Muslim allies. The agreement aims to pause the fighting that began with Hamas' attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023.
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Palestinians in Gaza have welcomed the news of an agreement on the first phase of a peace plan between Israel and Hamas. Many Palestinians express happiness and eagerness for the killings and destruction in Gaza to end but also feel the weight of their losses and uncertainty about the future. The agreement marks the first phase of a potential end to two years of devastating war. Israel's offensive, launched after a deadly Hamas attack in 2023, has killed tens of thousands of Palestinians and caused massive destruction in Gaza. While some wonder if a truce would hold, the agreement offers hope.
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Israeli Cabinet approves Trump's plan for Gaza ceasefire and release of hostages held by Hamas
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As Tropical Storm Jerry churns in the Atlantic, Priscilla and a nor'easter threaten US with flooding
Tropical Storm Raymond has formed in the eastern Pacific Ocean. It is the third system now off the western coast of Mexico. The U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami says Raymond is about 115 miles south-southeast of Zihuatanejo, Mexico. It has maximum sustained winds of 45 mph and is traveling west-northwest at 14 mph. At the same time, Tropical Storm Priscilla remains off the western coast of Mexico and is bringing rain to the Baja California peninsula. The former tropical storm Octave also churned in the eastern Pacific near Mexico but was downgraded Thursday morning to a post-tropical cyclone and was expected to dissipate soon.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats are ramping up the pressure on House Speaker Mike Johnson to swear in Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva, an Arizona Democrat who won a special election last month to succeed her late father.
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Israel’s Cabinet has approved President Donald Trump’s plan for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of all the remaining hostages held by Hamas, a key step toward ending a ruinous two-year war that has destabilized the Middle East. A brief statement issued early Friday by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said the Cabinet approved the “outline” of a deal to release the hostages, without mentioning other aspects of the plan that are more controversial. The broader ceasefire plan included many unanswered questions, such as whether and how Hamas will disarm and who will govern Gaza. But the sides appeared closer than they have been in months to ending the war.
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Hungarian writer László Krasznahorkai has won the Nobel Prize in literature for work that upholds the power of art in the midst of “apocalyptic terror.” Some of his novels consist of just one long sentence. Several, including his debut “Satantango,” have been adapted into films. The Nobel judges on Thursday called Krasznahorkai “a great epic writer” whose work “is characterized by absurdism and grotesque excess.” The 71-year-old author is the first Hungarian winner of the Nobel literature prize since 2002. Krasznahorkai said he was “calm and very nervous” about the prize. It comes with an award of more than $1 million.
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Subtropical Storm Karen forms far from land in the north Atlantic Ocean.
A California law that takes effect in January requires schools to take more steps to prevent sexual abuse in K-12 schools, both public and private. The law requires schools to train teachers, coaches and other school staff on how to prevent and report sexual misconduct. It broadens the number of staff who are required to report abuse allegations and requires schools to write comprehensive policies on appropriate behavior. It also creates a database of teachers under investigation for misconduct that is an effort to stop teachers who face credible allegations from quitting and getting rehired at another school. Schools will be able to search the database as part of their hiring process.
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Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te has pledged to accelerate the building of a “T-Dome” air defense system in the face of the threat from China. Lai said Friday that his government would establish a rigorous defense system with high-level detection and effective interception. The T-Dome, or Taiwan Dome, was an apparent reference to the Iron Dome system that Israel has developed. Lai, speaking at a Taiwan national day celebration, also pledged to increase defense spending to more than 3% of GDP and to reach 5% by 2030.
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Taiwan's president pledges to accelerate the building of a 'T-Dome' air defense system in face of China threat.
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Israeli Cabinet approves Trump's plan for Gaza ceasefire and release of hostages held by Hamas
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National Guard troops won’t be allowed to patrol the streets of Chicago for two weeks. A judge blocked their deployment, citing no significant evidence of a “danger of rebellion.” The ruling Thursday was a temporary win for the state and city's Democratic leaders. It comes as President Donald Trump works to move troops into major urban areas. He says they have a rampant crime crisis. Statistics don't always back that up. Troops were expected to start patrolling Friday in Tennessee, and a court battle continued over Trump’s plans to deploy them in Portland, Oregon. What will happen to the hundreds of troops already in Illinois remains unclear.
Weakening of US Chemical Safety Board makes it unclear who's investigating California refinery fires
The Trump administration's move to weaken the U.S. Chemical Safety Board makes it unclear who is going to investigate two recent fuel refinery fires in California. The state of California hasn't said whether any agency, department or authority will take charge of a comprehensive investigation of the cause of last week's fire in El Segundo and another one earlier this year. The Trump administration argues the chemical safety board duplicates responsibilities of other agencies. Environmental groups say it would be better if there were one independent agency overseeing the entire investigation, instead of several agencies handling aspects of the investigation.
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Tsunami threat widens to parts of Indonesia and Palau after earthquake off southern Philippines.
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Philippine seismologists say an offshore earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 has hit off a southern province.
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New York Attorney General Letitia James has been charged as part of a mortgage fraud investigation aggressively pushed by the Trump administration. She becomes the latest foe of the president to be prosecuted by his Justice Department. James, who infuriated President Donald Trump by suing him and his company for fraud in a case that played out as he was running for office, was indicted on charges of bank fraud and false statements to a financial institution. In a statement Thursday, James decried the indictment as “nothing more than a continuation of the president’s desperate weaponization of our justice system.”
As Tropical Storm Jerry churns in the Atlantic, Priscilla and a nor'easter threaten US with flooding
Tropical Storm Raymond has formed in the eastern Pacific Ocean. It is the third system now off the western coast of Mexico. The U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami says Raymond is about 115 miles south-southeast of Zihuatanejo, Mexico. It has maximum sustained winds of 45 mph and is traveling west-northwest at 14 mph. At the same time, Tropical Storm Priscilla remains off the western coast of Mexico and is bringing rain to the Baja California peninsula. The former tropical storm Octave also churned in the eastern Pacific near Mexico but was downgraded Thursday morning to a post-tropical cyclone and was expected to dissipate soon.
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President Donald Trump and his administration have described Portland, Oregon, as a city under siege by antifa, labeling it a war zone. However, the reality in Portland is less extreme. There have been nightly protests at the city’s U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building since June. While disruptive to nearby residents, the demonstrations are a far cry from the unrest that gripped the city during the racial justice protests of 2020. Recent protests peaked in June, with Portland police declaring one a riot and other smaller clashes since then. In early September, nightly crowds typically numbered a couple dozen people. Local officials have suggested that Trump’s claims rely on outdated images.
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A parade of ships streamed up and down the Delaware River beside Philadelphia to kick off a celebration of the 250th birthdays of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. Among the ships that took part Thursday were the USS Lassen, the USS Billings and the USS Cooperstown. Thousands of people were expected to attend the boat parade and other anniversary-linked events over the next few days, including a reunion of veterans, a downtown street parade and a concert featuring singer Patti LaBelle, the Navy band and the Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps. The events are happening despite the government shutdown that has closed many federal agencies and offices.
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A judge has blocked the deployment of National Guard troops in the Chicago area for two weeks, finding no substantial evidence that a “danger of rebellion” is brewing in Illinois. The judge ruled Thursday. It’s a victory for Democratic officials who lead the state and city and have traded insults with President Donald Trump about his drive to put troops on the ground in major urban areas. U.S. District Judge April Perry didn’t lay out details of any order or say what part of the request she was granting as she spoke from the bench in her crowded courtroom.
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A federal judge has tossed out a defamation lawsuit Drake brought against Universal Music Group over a Kendrick Lamar dis track. Judge Jeannette A. Vargas rejected the lawsuit Thursday in a written opinion, saying the purportedly libelous words were opinion. The January lawsuit alleged that UMG published and promoted Lamar’s dis track “Not Like Us” even though it included false pedophilia allegations against Drake and suggested listeners should resort to vigilante justice. Lamar was not named in the lawsuit. Universal Music Group is the parent record label for both artists. It denied the allegations. Drake's lawyers say they will appeal.
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PHOENIX (AP) — The sheriff’s office for metro Phoenix spent millions of dollars budgeted for compliance costs in a racial profiling case over Joe Arpaio’s immigration crackdowns on things that had little or nothing to do with a court-ordered overhaul of the agency, according to an expert’s report.
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Former NBA player Paul Pierce has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence on a Los Angeles highway after he was found asleep behind the wheel. California state police arrested Pierce on Tuesday night after responding to an unrelated car crash on U.S. Highway 101. They saw a Range Rover SUV stopped in the road south of the crash and found Pierce asleep at the wheel. Officers conducted a DUI investigation and arrested him on a misdemeanor charge of driving under the influence of alcohol. Pierce did not immediately respond to an Instagram message for comment.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Cindy McCain, the widow of Sen. John McCain and head of the U.N. World Food Program, suffered a mild stroke this week and is said to be recovering “well," according to a press release Thursday from the humanitarian organization.
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Israel and Hamas have agreed to a pause in their devastating two-year war and the release of Hamas' remaining hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office says his Cabinet approved the “outline” of a deal to release hostages held by Hamas. The brief statement focused on the hostage release and made no mention of the other parts of President Donald Trump’s plan for ending the war. Uncertainty remains about some of the thornier aspects of Trump’s proposed plan to pause fighting, such as whether and how Hamas will disarm, and who will govern Gaza.
Federal regulators have opened yet another investigation into Tesla's so-called full-self driving technology after dozens of incidents in which the electric vehicle maker's cars ran red lights or drove on the wrong side of the road, sometimes crashing into other vehicles and endangering drivers. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a filing dated Tuesday that it has 58 incident reports of Tesla vehicles violating traffic safety laws while operating in full self-driving mode. In reports to regulators, many of the Tesla drivers said the cars gave them no warning about the unexpected behavior. The probe covers 2.9 million vehicles, essentially all Teslas equipped with full self-driving technology
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Federal regulators have opened yet another investigation into Tesla’s so-called full-self driving technology after dozens of incidents in which the electric vehicle maker’s cars ran red lights or drove on the wrong side of the road, sometimes crashing into other vehicles and endangering drivers. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a filing dated Tuesday that it has 58 incident reports of Tesla vehicles violating traffic safety laws while operating in full self-driving mode. In reports to regulators, many of the Tesla drivers said the cars gave them no warning about the unexpected behavior. The probe covers 2.9 million vehicles, essentially all Teslas equipped with full self-driving technology
The following are names of those recorded deceased in San Mateo County on 10/8/25 to 10/9/25:
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Apple has introduced a new call screening feature for iPhone users to combat nuisance calls. This tool, part of the iOS 26 update, allows users to screen calls from unknown numbers. To activate it, users must update their iPhones and enable the feature in the Phone app settings. When an unknown caller dials, a Siri-style voice asks for their name and purpose. Users receive a transcription and can choose to answer or send a pre-written message. While some users find it helpful, others report issues with important calls not getting through. Apple is catching up with Google, which already offers a similar feature.
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A grand jury has indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James on a fraud charge, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press. The indictment Thursday is the latest indication of President Donald Trump and his administration’s determination to use the Justice Department to pursue the president’s political foes. James last year won a staggering judgment against Trump and his companies in a lawsuit alleging he lied to banks and others about the value of his assets. James was indicted on one count after a mortgage fraud investigation, said the person, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to publicly discuss the matter.
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Of all the ugly moments so far — bad play, blowout losses, home fans fleeing early for the exits — the most telling moment of Bill Belichick's first season at North Carolina came during an open week.
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