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Former Malaysian leader Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, who extended political freedoms, dies at 85

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Former Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, a moderate who extended the country’s political freedoms but was criticized for lackluster leadership, has died of heart disease. He was 85. Affectionately known as “Pak Lah,” or uncle Lah, Abdullah was admitted to Kuala Lumpur’s State Institute of Heart on Sunday after

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As legacy of Ford fades in Brazil, China’s BYD looks to extend global lead in EV sales

By FABIANO MAISONNAVE Associated Press CAMACARI, Brazil (AP) — When Chinese automaker BYD Co. announced plans to build a massive factory in the hardscrabble city of Camacari, in Brazil’s northeastern Bahia state, locals saw a new beginning. After years of economic stagnation following Ford Motor Co.’s exit from the region in 2021, there was hope

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Russia claims its deadly attack on Ukraine’s Sumy targeted military forces as condemnation grows

By LORNE COOK Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — Russia on Monday claimed its deadly missile attack on Ukraine’s Sumy that killed and wounded scores including children had targeted a gathering of Ukrainian troops, while European leaders condemned the attack as a war crime. Ukrainian officials have said two ballistic missiles on Palm Sunday morning hit

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Plans to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary were underway. Then came the federal funding cuts

By CLAIRE RUSH and GARY FIELDS Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Community celebrations being planned to commemorate the nation’s 250th anniversary next year are at risk of being significantly scaled back or canceled because of federal funding cuts under President Donald Trump’s administration, according to multiple state humanities councils across the country. The councils have

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AP-Scorecard

TODAY’S SPORTS SCHEDULE ___ INTERLEAGUE Final Atlanta 8 Toronto 4 Final Detroit 9 Milwaukee 1 Final St. Louis 8 Houston 3 Final N.Y. Mets 5 Minnesota 1 ___ AMERICAN LEAGUE Final N.Y. Yankees 4 Kansas City 1 Final Tampa Bay 16 Boston 1 ___ NATIONAL LEAGUE Final Pittsburgh 10 Washington 3 Final San Francisco 10

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Nebraska Daybook

Associated Press Nebraska Daybook for Monday, Apr. 14. 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 Omaha bureau is reachable at 402-391-0031. Send daybook items to Nebraska@applanner.com. To see

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Missouri Daybook

Associated Press Missouri Daybook for Monday, Apr. 14. 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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Iowa Daybook

Associated Press Iowa Daybook for Monday, Apr. 14. 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 Des Moines bureau is reachable at 515-243-3281. Send daybook items to iowa@applanner.com. To

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Kansas Daybook

Associated Press Kansas Daybook for Monday, Apr. 14. 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 Kansas City bureau is reachable at 816-421-4844. Send daybook items to Kansas@applanner.com. To

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Great Plains Lookahead Digest

AP News Digest – Great Plains To see stories that have already moved, please visit AP Newsroom. For text, photos, video, live and audio plans beyond the next 24 hours, please visit Coverage Plan. —————————— MINNESOTA – UPCOMING – SPORTS —————————— BBO–METS-TWINS DESCRIPTION: MINNEAPOLIS — New York plays Minnesota at Target Field. By Mike Cook.

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Great Plains Lookahead Digest

AP News Digest – Great Plains To see stories that have already moved, please visit AP Newsroom. For text, photos, video, live and audio plans beyond the next 24 hours, please visit Coverage Plan. —————————— MINNESOTA – UPCOMING – SPORTS —————————— BBO–METS-TWINS DESCRIPTION: MINNEAPOLIS — New York plays Minnesota at Target Field. By Mike Cook.

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Great Plains Lookahead Digest

AP News Digest – Great Plains To see stories that have already moved, please visit AP Newsroom. For text, photos, video, live and audio plans beyond the next 24 hours, please visit Coverage Plan. —————————— MINNESOTA – UPCOMING – SPORTS —————————— BBO–METS-TWINS DESCRIPTION: MINNEAPOLIS — New York plays Minnesota at Target Field. By Mike Cook.

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