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The next steps in California Democrats’ plan to counter Texas Republicans’ redistricting push

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By TRÂN NGUYỄN Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California is the first Democratic-led state to wade into a brewing national redistricting fight after President Donald Trump urged Texas Republicans to draw new maps to maintain the party’s slim U.S. House majority after the 2026 midterm elections. The Texas plan was temporarily stalled when minority

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Some workers would be excluded from student loan forgiveness program for ‘illegal’ activity

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By COLLIN BINKLEY AP Education Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Teachers, social workers, nurses and other public workers would be cut off from a popular student loan cancellation program if the Trump administration finds their employer engaged in activities with a “substantial illegal purpose,” under a new federal proposal released on Friday. The Education Department took

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National League Leaders

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NATIONAL LEAGUE BATTING_Edwards, Miami, .306; F.Freeman, Los Angeles, .300; Frelick, Milwaukee, .296; Machado, San Diego, .296; K.Marte, Arizona, .296; Hoerner, Chicago, .292; Naylor, Seattle, .292; Arraez, San Diego, .289; Perdomo, Arizona, .288; Stowers, Miami, .288. RUNS_Ohtani, Los Angeles, 115; J.Soto, New York, 86; E.De La Cruz, Cincinnati, 84; Tatis, San Diego, 84; Schwarber, Philadelphia, 83;

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American League Leaders

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AMERICAN LEAGUE BATTING_Judge, New York, .333; Peña, Houston, .318; Aranda, Tampa Bay, .316; Ja.Wilson, Athletics, .312; M.Garcia, Kansas City, .302; V.Guerrero, Toronto, .300; J.Ramírez, Cleveland, .295; Bichette, Toronto, .294; Kirk, Toronto, .293; Springer, Toronto, .291. RUNS_Judge, New York, 94; V.Guerrero, Toronto, 81; Ju.Rodríguez, Seattle, 80; J.Ramírez, Cleveland, 79; Raleigh, Seattle, 78; Rooker, Athletics, 76; Witt,

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Trump tax law could cause Medicare cuts if Congress doesn’t act, CBO says

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By STEPHEN GROVES Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal budget deficits caused by President Donald Trump’s tax and spending law could trigger automatic cuts to Medicare if Congress does not act, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office reported Friday. The CBO estimates that Medicare, the federal health insurance program for Americans over age 65, could

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Bayreuth’s 2025 production of Wagner’s ‘Meistersinger’ features a Technicolor look — and a twist

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By RONALD BLUM Associated Press BAYREUTH, Germany (AP) — In Wagner’s home theater, a twist has been added to the classic opera “Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg.” Instead of Walther joining the guild of master singers and preparing to marry Eva after he wins the song contest, in Bayeuth’s new version she grabs the medal out

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Great Plains News Digest

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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 ——————————-— KANSAS ————-——————— US-Election-2026-Redistricting-Other States What states are doing in the battle over congressional maps as Texas pursues plan Trump sought SUMMARY: Texas Republicans and President Donald

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Great Plains News Digest

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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 ——————————-— KANSAS ————-——————— US-Election-2026-Redistricting-Other States What states are doing in the battle over congressional maps as Texas pursues plan Trump sought SUMMARY: Texas Republicans and President Donald

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Great Plains News Digest

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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 ——————————-— KANSAS ————-——————— US-Election-2026-Redistricting-Other States What states are doing in the battle over congressional maps as Texas pursues plan Trump sought SUMMARY: Texas Republicans and President Donald

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Great Plains News Digest

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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 ——————————-— KANSAS ————-——————— US-Election-2026-Redistricting-Other States What states are doing in the battle over congressional maps as Texas pursues plan Trump sought SUMMARY: Texas Republicans and President Donald

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Great Plains Lookahead Digest

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By The Associated Press The following stories are planned for the next 12 hours. For text, photos, video, live and audio plans beyond the next 12 hours, please visit Coverage Plan. —————————— MISSOURI – UPCOMING – SPORTS —————————— BBO–CARDINALS-MARLINS DESCRIPTION: St. Louis plays Miami at loanDepot park. 150 words, more on merit. UPCOMING: By 08/18/2025

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Great Plains Lookahead Digest

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By The Associated Press The following stories are planned for the next 12 hours. For text, photos, video, live and audio plans beyond the next 12 hours, please visit Coverage Plan. —————————— MISSOURI – UPCOMING – SPORTS —————————— BBO–CARDINALS-MARLINS DESCRIPTION: St. Louis plays Miami at loanDepot park. 150 words, more on merit. UPCOMING: By 08/18/2025

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Great Plains Lookahead Digest

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By The Associated Press The following stories are planned for the next 12 hours. For text, photos, video, live and audio plans beyond the next 12 hours, please visit Coverage Plan. —————————— MISSOURI – UPCOMING – SPORTS —————————— BBO–CARDINALS-MARLINS DESCRIPTION: St. Louis plays Miami at loanDepot park. 150 words, more on merit. UPCOMING: By 08/18/2025

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Great Plains Lookahead Digest

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By The Associated Press The following stories are planned for the next 12 hours. For text, photos, video, live and audio plans beyond the next 12 hours, please visit Coverage Plan. —————————— MISSOURI – UPCOMING – SPORTS —————————— BBO–CARDINALS-MARLINS DESCRIPTION: St. Louis plays Miami at loanDepot park. 150 words, more on merit. UPCOMING: By 08/18/2025

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Far-right Israeli minister posts a video of his confrontation with an imprisoned Palestinian leader

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By SAM MEDNICK Associated Press TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel’s far-right national security minister posted a video Friday that shows him admonishing an imprisoned Palestinian leader in a face-to-face meeting inside a prison, saying Israel will confront anyone who acts against the country and “wipe them out.” It remained unclear when the video, which

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Sports on TV for August 16 – 17

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By The Associated Press (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Saturday, August 16 AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL (MEN’S) 5:30 a.m. FS1 — AFL: Collingwood at Adelaide 1 a.m. (Sunday) FS2 — AFL: Geelong at Sydney AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL (WOMEN’S) 10:30 p.m. FS2 — AFL: Hawthorn at Brisbane AUTO RACING 8:55 a.m. FS1 —

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WNBA Glance

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All Times EDT EASTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB Atlanta 21 11 .656 — New York 21 12 .636 ½ Indiana 18 16 .529 4 Washington 15 18 .455 6½ Chicago 8 25 .242 13½ Connecticut 6 26 .188 15 WESTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB x-Minnesota 27 5 .844 — Phoenix 19 12 .613

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Spain, Portugal, and Greece battle wildfires as heat wave is expected to last for days

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By SUMAN NAISHADHAM Associated Press MADRID (AP) — Firefighters in Spain, Portugal and Greece battled ongoing wildfires Friday, an important religious holiday in all three countries, as persistent hot, dry conditions challenged efforts to contain the blazes. Spain was fighting 14 major fires, according to Virginia Barcones, general director of emergency services. Temperatures were expected

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