1 person dead and 9 injured in a shooting and fire at a Michigan church, police say
GRAND BLANC TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — A gunman opened fire inside a Michigan church during Sunday services, killing at least one person and injuring nine others. Police say a 40-year-old man rammed a pickup truck into the front door of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc Township before starting the shooting. He is also believed to have deliberately set fire to the church building Flames and smoke were visible for hours before the blaze was extinguished. Police shot the suspect. Authorities are still investigating the motive.
Police: Deadly shooting in North Carolina was 'highly premeditated' and location was 'targeted'
SOUTHPORT, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina man is accused of opening fire from a boat into a crowd at a waterfront bar, killing three and injuring five others. Authorities say the shooting happened Saturday night near a popular area in Southport. The alleged assailant, identified as Nigel Edge, reportedly piloted a small boat close to shore, fired into the crowd, and sped away. Edge is charged with three counts of first-degree murder and other charges. Southport Police Chief Todd Coring says the shooting was ‘highly premeditated’ and that the location was specifically targeted.
Trump's shutdown blame game: Why he says Democrats are at fault
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is blaming Democrats for a potential government shutdown. He says they're “crazed” and want to “shut it down.” Trump is focused on laying pressure on Democrats to either back down from their health care demands or be held responsible if a shutdown comes Wednesday. The Republican president has indicated he's not willing to compromise with Democrats. But he's agreed to a meeting Monday with congressional leaders from both parties. Republicans believe Democrats will be blamed if the government closes, while Democrats feel Republicans would be faulted by voters.
Mideast nations confront chaos in their region, which Egypt warns 'is at a point of implosion'
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates and Oman — all nations in the thick of the unrest that has pervaded the Middle East — confronted the crisis in the region at the annual U.N. gathering of world leaders. Egypt’s top diplomat warned that the Mideast “is at a point of implosion.” All four countries decried Israel’s ongoing pursuit of war in Gaza and the horrific impact on Palestinian civilians. And they bemoaned the failure of the UN and the broader international community to achieve a ceasefire and end the bloodshed. Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, whose country has been a key mediator in Gaza, sharply criticized the international community “standing idly by as a spectator” while international law is systematically violated in Gaza and elsewhere in the Middle East.
Trump will speak at a hastily-called meeting of top military leaders, AP source says
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump will be speaking at a hastily called meeting of top military leaders. That word comes from a White House official. Hundreds of generals and admirals have been summoned, with little notice by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, for the gathering Tuesday at the Marine Corps base in Quantico, Virginia. The White House official was not authorized to discuss the president’s plans before a public announcement about his attendance and spoke on condition of anonymity.
The Taliban release a US citizen from Afghan prison
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The Taliban have freed a U.S. citizen from an Afghan prison. That's weeks after they announced an agreement with U.S. envoys on a prisoner exchange. The Taliban's deputy spokesperson identified the man as Amir Amiri, but did not provide details on his detention. An official familiar with the release said Amiri had been detained since December 2024 and is on his way back to the U.S. The official spoke anonymously, as they were not authorized to discuss details with the media. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio welcomed Amiri's release.
Things to know about federal law enforcement activity in Portland, Chicago, Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — President Donald Trump's announcement that he will send troops to Portland, agents clashing with protesters near an immigration enforcement building in suburban Chicago, and the expected arrival of the National Guard in Memphis are the most recent examples of federal law enforcement crackdowns in U.S. cities. Trump said on social media Saturday that he was directing the Department of Defense to “provide all necessary Troops to protect War ravaged Portland.” Trump said the decision was necessary to protect U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilities. His announcement was met with pushback from Oregon’s Democratic governor.
Moldova awaits election results in vote plagued by Russian interference claims
CHISINAU, Moldova (AP) — Polls have closed in Moldova’s closely-watched parliamentary election. The race was fraught with claims of Russian interference. Many viewed the ballot as a geopolitical choice between a path to the European Union or a drift back into Moscow’s fold. Polls closed locally at 9 p.m. Sunday or 1800 GMT. The Central Electoral Commission reported that more than 1.59 million or about 51.9% of eligible voters had cast ballots. That includes 264,000 Moldovans in polling stations set up abroad which will remain open until 7 p.m. in their respective countries. The tense race pitted the governing pro-Western Party of Action and Solidarity against several Russia-friendly opponents.
Trump's moves to consolidate power, punish enemies draw comparisons to places where democracy faded
President Donald Trump’s consolidation of power and targeting of his political opponents bring back unnerving memories for those who have watched elected leaders undermine democracies elsewhere in the world. Since he returned to office in January, Trump has been remaking the federal government into an instrument of his personal will. Those familiar with other countries where that has happened, including Hungary and Turkey, say there is one striking difference: Trump appears to be moving more rapidly, and more overtly, than others did. Trump has both scoffed and winked at the allegation that he’s an authoritarian: "I’m not a dictator,” he told reporters last month.
Oregon moves to No. 2 behind Buckeyes in AP poll; Rebels, Sooners join top 5; Alabama back in top 10
Oregon has moved up to No. 2 in The Associated Press college football poll, while Mississippi has its highest ranking since 2015. Alabama jumped back into the top 10, and Virginia entered the Top 25 for the first time in six years. Ohio State remains No. 1 for the fifth straight week. The Buckeyes received 46 first-place votes. Oregon's two-overtime win at Penn State boosted them to their highest ranking since last year. Miami slipped to No. 3, followed by Mississippi and Oklahoma.
