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Month: September 2025

Ukraine’s president says the world is in `the most destructive arms race in human history’

By EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told global leaders Wednesday that the world is in “the most destructive arms race in human history” and urged the international community to act against Russia now, asserting that Vladimir Putin wants to expand his war in Europe. In a bleak

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President Donald Trump (R) speaks during a bilateral meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly on September 23 in New York City.

Trump’s new Ukraine stance is meant to pressure Putin, officials say, despite lack of sanctions or military aid

By Kevin Liptak, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump’s abrupt shift on the war in Ukraine this week came amid fresh frustration at Russian President Vladimir Putin, and was intended to apply more pressure on Moscow to come to the negotiating table, according to US officials. By publicly declaring Ukraine could regain all its territory

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Moldovan prime minister accuses Russia of using country’s election to ‘take power’

By STEPHEN McGRATH Associated Press CHISINAU, Moldova (AP) — Moldova’s Prime Minister Dorin Recean warned on Wednesday that Russia is spending hundreds of millions of euros to “take power” in a pivotal parliamentary election that could derail the country’s course toward the European Union. Recean’s remarks came days before the election on Sunday, when Moldovans

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Police are seen near the scene of a shooting at an ICE facility in Dallas on Wednesday.

Dallas ICE facility shooting is among at least 4 attacks or threats on ICE or Border Patrol locations in Texas this year

By Chris Boyette, CNN (CNN) — Wednesday’s fatal shooting at a Dallas ICE field office was at least the fourth instance of violence or a threat at an ICE or Customs and Border Protection facility in Texas this year. One of those instances involved an August bomb threat at the same Dallas facility where Wednesday’s

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Iran’s president blasts US, Israeli attacks for dealing ‘grievous blow’ to peace as sanctions loom

By FARNOUSH AMIRI and JON GAMBRELL Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Addressing the world’s leaders, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday blamed the United States and Israeli attacks for “dealing a grievous blow” to peace negotiations as Tehran braces for the reinstatement of sanctions in the next week, barring a last-minute diplomatic breakthrough. Hours

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Ukrainians cautious after Trump shifts his stance, saying they can win the war against Russia

By VOLODYMYR YURCHUK and ALEX BABENKO Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainians were cautious Wednesday in their response to a surprise pivot in U.S. President Donald Trump’s views on their prospects for defeating Russia’s invasion, after he said they could win the three-year war and retake land captured by Moscow. Russian officials, meanwhile, said

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Joe Rogan attends the UFC 300 event at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on April 13

Joe Rogan defends Kimmel and tells conservatives supporting censorship: ‘Oh my God, you’re crazy’

By Ana Nicolaci da Costa, CNN LONDON (CNN) — Right-leaning podcaster Joe Rogan has chimed in on the suspension of late night host Jimmy Kimmel amid pressure from the Trump administration, saying the government should not determine what comedians say and that conservatives were “crazy” to support any such interference. Disney’s ABC last week took

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UN peacekeepers say Israeli drone crashed into their headquarters without inflicting casualties

BEIRUT (AP) — An Israeli drone crashed into the headquarters of the U.N. peacekeeping force in southern Lebanon but didn’t cause any casualties, the force said in a statement Wednesday. The force, known as UNIFIL, said that by flying drones over Lebanon Israel was violating a U.N. Security Council resolution that helped end the 14-month

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A scene from "Paris & Pups" which is streaming on YouTube.

Paris Hilton is in her ‘mom era’ with two kids and her new animated series ‘Paris & Pups’

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Naturally, Paris Hilton conducted her interview with CNN with an adorable, tiny pup on her lap. “She’s the new one,” Hilton said. “Her name is Iconic Princess Hilton.” The word “iconic” and Paris Hilton have long been connected. After all, her latest album is called “Infinite Icon,” and

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A memorial service was held for Charlie Kirk at State Farm Stadium in Glendale

‘Whatever backlash comes is OK’: Cubs player Matt Shaw defends missing game to attend Charlie Kirk’s memorial service

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Chicago Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw has defended his actions after missing a game to attend the memorial service for Charlie Kirk. Shaw missed a potentially crucial 1-0 loss at the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday to visit the service for conservative activist Kirk in Glendale, Arizona. Kirk was assassinated

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AP-Scorecard

TODAY’S SPORTS SCHEDULE ___ INTERLEAGUE Final Seattle 9 Colorado 2 ___ AMERICAN LEAGUE Final Tampa Bay 6 Baltimore 2 Final Cleveland 5 Detroit 1 Final Boston 7 Toronto 1 Final N.Y. Yankees 8 Chicago White Sox 1 Final Texas 4 Minnesota 2 Final L.A. Angels 3 Kansas City 2 Final Athletics 6 Houston 0 ___

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Missouri Daybook

Associated Press Missouri Daybook for Wednesday, Sep. 24. The daybook is for planning purposes only and is not intended for publication or broadcast. You should verify any event you plan to cover. Please keep the AP in mind when news develops. The Missouri bureau is reachable at 816-421-4844. Send daybook items to Missouri@applanner.com. To see

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