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Request To Unseal Epstein Grand Jury Transcripts Likely To Disappoint, Ex-Prosecutors Say
NEW YORK (AP) — Ex-federal prosecutors say a Justice Department request to unseal grand jury transcripts in the prosecution of chronic sexual abuser Jeffrey Epstein and his former girlfriend is unlikely to produce much, if anything, to satisfy the public’s appetite for new revelations about the financier’s crimes. Attorney Sarah Krissoff, who was an assistant U.S. attorney in Manhattan from from 2008 to 2021, calls a Justice Department request to unseal grand jury transcripts in the prosecutions of Epstein and imprisoned British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell a distraction. The request came as some supporters of President Donald Trump blasted his administration for reneging on a vow to make public key evidence.
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Officials Say 85 Palestinians Seeking Aid Are Killed In Gaza As Israel Widens Evacuation Orders
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Gaza has experienced its deadliest day in over 21 months of conflict, with at least 85 Palestinians killed while seeking aid, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry. On Sunday, Israeli forces reportedly opened fire on crowds near aid convoys, killing dozens in northern Gaza. The U.N. confirmed massive crowds gathered as 25 aid trucks entered the area. Israel’s military claimed it targeted groups posing threats and accused Hamas of creating chaos. Meanwhile, new evacuation orders for central Gaza have alarmed residents and disrupted aid efforts. The ongoing conflict has killed over 58,800 Palestinians, with Gaza facing a catastrophic humanitarian crisis.
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Scottie Scheffler Dominates In British Open Victory For His 2nd Major Title This Year
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) — Scottie Scheffler is the champion golfer of the year and one step closer to the career Grand Slam. The world’s No. 1 player dominated the British Open on Sunday at Royal Portrush. He led by as many as seven shots and shot a 68 to win by four shots. Scheffler won his second major of the year after the PGA Championship. Now he goes to the U.S. Open next year with a chance to complete the Grand Slam. Harris English was runner-up. Rory McIlroy started slowly and never had a chance before an adoring gallery in his native Northern Ireland.
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The Number Of Missing People Drops In Kerr County Following Devastating July Fourth Floods
(WBAP/KLIF) – KERRVILLE, TX – According to the Kerr County Flood Disaster Joint Information Center only three people remain missing from the July 4th Hill Country flood. Officials stated that extensive follow-up work by state and local agencies found that many people who were initially reported as missing have now been verified as safe, and have been removed from the list.
Kerrville City Manager Dalton Rice stated that the progress reflects countless hours of coordinated search and rescue operations, careful investigative work, and an unwavering commitment to bring clarity and hope to families during an unimaginably difficult time.
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32 Palestinians Shot Dead Trying To Reach US Group’s Food Distribution Sites, Gaza Authorities Say
DEIR AL BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Witnesses and Gaza hospital officials say Israeli troops have killed at least 32 Palestinians near aid distribution hubs in the latest deadly violence around people seeking desperately needed food. Saturday’s shootings occurred near sites run by the U.S.- and Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation. A hospital official said that most victims were shot in the head or chest. GHF denies involvement. It says said that the shootings happened before their sites opened. Israel’s military says it only fires warning shots if crowds get too close to its forces. Gaza’s population of more than 2 million Palestinians are in a catastrophic humanitarian crisis after 21 months of war.
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Syria’s Leader Urges Bedouin Tribes To Commit To A Ceasefire Ending Clashes With The Druze
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Syria’s interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa has urged Sunni Bedouin tribes to honor a ceasefire aimed at ending deadly clashes with Druze-linked militias Sweida. The violence has left hundreds dead and drawn Israeli airstrikes targeting Syrian forces. Al-Sharaa blamed armed groups from Sweida for reigniting the conflict on Thursday and criticized Israeli intervention. A separate U.S.-brokered ceasefire was announced early Saturday between Syria and Israel, but tensions remain high. Al-Sharaa emphasized unity, vowing to protect minorities and thanking the U.S. and Arab mediators for their support during Syria’s ongoing crisis.
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Car Strikes Crowd Outside Los Angeles Venue, Injuring 30. Bystanders Attack Driver, Who Was Shot
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A vehicle has rammed into a crowd of people waiting to enter an event venue along a busy boulevard in Los Angeles, injuring 30 people. Police say bystanders attacked the driver, who was later found to have a gunshot wound. Officials say the driver and nearly two dozen victims from the crowd were taken to hospitals and trauma centers. They say seven were in critical condition. The incident took place along Santa Monica Boulevard in East Hollywood. Fire Capt. Adam VanGerpen says a line of people were waiting to enter Vermont Hollywood when they were struck by a vehicle that also hit a food vending cart and valet stand. Police are investigating.
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Russia Pounds Ukraine With Over 300 Drones, Killing 1 in Odesa
Russia has launched a massive overnight drone and missile attack on Ukraine, killing at least one person. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said over 300 drones and 30 cruise missiles were fired during the attack overnight into Saturday, with Odesa heavily targeted. The city’s mayor said one person died and five were rescued from a fire in a high-rise building. Six others, including a child, were wounded. Critical infrastructure in the Sumy region was also damaged. Analysts note Russia has intensified its drone attacks with barrages now surpassing previous records in scale and frequency.
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3 Democrat-Led States Have Rolled Back Medicaid Access For People Lacking Permanent Legal Status
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Three Democratic-led states that led the way in offering free health care to low-income people who are in the U.S. without legal permission are either limiting or ending the programs because of significant budget concerns. Minnesota stopped coverage for adults, and Illinois ended its program for people ages 42-64. California will cap enrollment starting next year. Doctors and advocates say it will only cost states more in the long run because more people will end up in hospitals. The Trump administration has shared Medicaid enrollment data with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials.
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Trump Administration Imposes Limits On Mexican Flights And Threatens Delta Alliance In Trade Dispute
The Trump administration has imposed new restrictions on flights from Mexico and threatened to end a longstanding partnership between Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico. It’s in response to limits the Mexican government placed on passenger and cargo flights into Mexico City several years ago. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on Saturday said Mexico’s actions to force airlines to move out of the main Benito Juarez International Airport to the newer Felipe Angeles International Airport more than 30 miles away violated a trade agreement and gave domestic airlines an unfair advantage. Delta and Aeromexico have been fighting the effort to end their partnership since early last year. The airlines say it’s not fair to punish them for the Mexican government’s actions.
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