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TOP STORIES
A Sudanese man prays at a church during a mass prayer, in Khartoum, Sudan, Sunday, June 23, 2019. (AP PhotoHussein Malla)
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PERSIAN GULF-TENSIONS _ National security adviser John Bolton said Sunday that Iran should not "mistake U.S. prudence and discretion for weakness," after the U.S. abruptly called off military strikes against Iran in response to the shooting down of an unmanned American surveillance drone. By Aron Heller. SENT: 1,100 words, photos. With PERSIAN GULF-TENSIONS-THE LATEST.
TURKEY-ISTANBUL-ELECTION _In a blow to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, an opposition candidate declared victory in the Istanbul mayor's race for a second time after the government-backed candidate conceded defeat in a high-stakes repeat election. By Zeynep Bilginsoy and Derek Gatopoulos. SENT: 340 words, photos. Developing.
Revelers kiss during the annual gay pride parade along Paulista avenue in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sunday, June 23, 2019. (AP PhotoNelson Antoine)
SUPREME COURT-WHAT’S LEFT _ The Supreme Court enters its final week with two issues to decide that could shape the distribution of political power for the next decade: whether to rein in political boundary-drawing for partisan gain and allow a citizenship question on the 2020 census. The justices also might say whether their election-year calendar will make room for President Donald Trump’s effort to end the Obama-era program that shields young immigrants from deportation. By Mark Sherman. SENT: 720 words, photo.
TRUMP-PENCE _President Donald Trump says he hesitated to back a possible 2024 presidential run by Vice President Mike Pence because he was caught off-guard by the question. Given a chance at a do-over, however, Trump still did not endorse his loyal lieutenant. By Darlene Superville. SENT: 400 words, photo.
SPORTS BETTING-STATES _ In the year since the U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way for every state to legalize sports betting, a regional divide has opened as states decide whether to expand their gambling options. By year's end, legalization is possible in a dozen states in the Northeast and Midwest. But most states in the Deep South and far West are staying on the sidelines, at least for now. By Geoff Mulvhill. SENT: 1,050 words, photos. This is the Monday Spotlight.
A local man, caught unawares by a sudden shower, shares a western tourist's umbrella in Dharmsala, India, Sunday, June 23, 2019. The Himalayan region received some heavy showers and hail on Sunday. (AP PhotoAshwini Bhatia)
INDONESIA-CHILD SOLDIERS _ The long-simmering armed conflict between Indonesia's military and Papuans seeking independence includes indigenous teenagers and boys who appear barely adolescent, The Associated Press has found, highlighting how Indonesia's heavy-handed attempts to extinguish the movement have produced a new generation of fighters. By Stephen Wright. SENT: 1,230 words, photo.
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WHAT WE'RE TALKING ABOUT
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FILM-BOX OFFICE _ 'Toy Story 4' opens below expectations with $118M weekend. SENT: 140 words, photos.
MANY LOTTERY WINNERS _ Jackpot: More than 2,000 winners in North Carolina lottery when numbers 0-0-0-0 are drawn. SENT: 120 words.
TIMES SQUARE-WIRE WALK _ Imagine crossing Times Square on a high wire between skyscrapers. If all goes well, that will be reality for two siblings from the famed Flying Wallendas circus family. SENT: 140 words, photos. UPCOMING: Stunt scheduled to begin at 8 p.m.
OBIT-DAVE BARTHOLOMEW _ Dave Bartholomew, co-wrote 'Ain't That a Shame," dies at 100. SENT: 890 words, photo.
CANADA-STRANDED PASSENGER _ Air Canada crew members disembarked from plane without noticing sleeping passenger left behind. SENT: 370 words.
SKIPPING JURY DUTY _ Georgia sheriff steps in after 140 people skipped jury duty. SENT: 140 words.
HOCKEY STICK RETURNED _ A hockey stick used by a 1980 Team USA hockey player from Michigan has resurfaced nearly four decades after it disappeared. SENT: 130 words.
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WASHINGTON/POLITICS
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ELECTION 2020-TRUMP-BIDEN _ President Trump said that he’d prefer to run for re-election against Joe Biden, suggesting that the former vice president won’t be the “great candidate” Hillary Clinton was in 2016. By Will Weissert. SENT: 480 words, photos.
TRUMP-SAUDI ARABIA-WRITER KILLED _ President Trump isn't saying whether he'll direct the FBI to investigate the death of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi and suggests that pledges by U.S. ally Saudi Arabia to spend billions of dollars buying U.S. military equipment is more important to him than finding out what happened to the Saudi journalist. By Darlene Superville. SENT: 340 words, photo.
CENSUS-2020-TECHNOLOGY _ The U.S. Census Bureau is using new high-tech tools to help get an accurate population count next year as its faces challenges tallying people of color who live in remote places and can be wary of the federal government. SENT: 930 words, photos.
SARAH SANDERS-ARKANSAS GOVERNOR _ Press secretary Sarah Sanders seems to be in an enviable position as she leaves the White House for a possible run for governor in her home state of Arkansas. She has the tacit endorsement of a president popular in the state and Arkansas political connections that go back to her dad Mike Huckabee’s 10½ years as governor. By Andrew DeMillo. SENT: 770 words, photo.
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INTERNATIONAL
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ETHIOPIA-UNREST _ Ethiopia's military chief was shot to death by his bodyguard amid a failed coup attempt against a regional government north of the capital, Addis Ababa, the prime minister said. The abortive coup Saturday in the Amhara region was led by a high-ranking military officer and others in the armed forces, said Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, who addressed the nation on state TV at 2 a.m. while wearing fatigues. SENT: 520 words, photos.
MIDEAST-US PEACE PLAN _ The economic component of the Trump administration's long-awaited Mideast peace plan drew chilly responses from regional allies two days before it was to be discussed at a conference in the Gulf. SENT: 550 words, photos.
SUDAN _ Sudan's protest movement accepted an Ethiopian roadmap for a civilian-led transitional government, a spokesman said, after a months-long standoff with the country's military rulers. SENT: 460 words, photos.
CAMBODIA-BUILDING COLLAPSE _Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen was heading to the seaside resort town where a seven-story building under construction collapsed, killing at least 19 workers and injuring 24. SENT: 410 words, photos.
THAILAND-CAVE BOYS _When the 12 young boys and their soccer coach walked into a cave complex in northern Thailand a year ago, they didn't know their lives were going to forever change. SENT: 740 words, photos.
BRITAIN-CONSERVATIVES _ The leading contender to become Britain's next prime minister is under pressure to address a visit police officers made to his London apartment after a reported quarrel with his girlfriend. SENT: 460 words, photos.
CZECH-PROTEST _ The biggest anti-government protest in Prague since the 1989 pro-democratic Velvet Revolution is underway as Czechs urge Prime Minister Andrej Babis to resign. The demonstrators see the populist billionaire as a threat to democracy, including the independence of the country's legal system. SENT: 120 words, photos. UPCOMING: 500 words by 3 p.m.
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NATIONAL
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MOTORCYCLES-CRASH _A long-planned Blessing of the Bikes ceremony for motorcycle enthusiasts became a grief-filled memorial as hundreds converged to mourn seven bikers killed in a devastating crash with a pickup truck. By Michael Casey and Patrick Whittle. SENT: 520 words, photos.
MEDICAID EXPANSION-NEBRASKA _ Nebraska officials are laying the groundwork for the state's voter-approved Medicaid expansion program, but many people who will eventually qualify now face a long and difficult wait. About 90,000 low-income Nebraska residents who will get new Medicaid coverage must endure until the expansion's launch date of October 2020. SENT: 810 words, photos.
STONEWALL AT 50-RETAILING PRIDE _ For Pride month, retailers across the country are selling goods and services celebrating LGBTQ culture. They range from Macy's same-sex wedding registries to the Times Square digital billboards beaming apparel sold in shops below. But the game-changing scene is in America's smaller cities and towns, where stores in malls are competing with their Pride displays. SENT: 860 words, photos.
BATTERY FIRE-RENEWABLE ENERGY _ A fire and explosion at a massive battery west of Phoenix highlight the challenges and risks that can arise as utilities prepare for exponential growth of the technology. SENT: 830 words, photo.
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ENTERTAINMENT
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MICHAEL JACKSON ANNIVERSARY-POPULARITY _ The documentary "Leaving Neverland" presented a disturbing depiction of Michael Jackson as a child molester, but the initial wave of negative publicity hasn't greatly diminished the King of Pop's image or the enduring popularity of his music. By Jonathan Landrum Jr. SENT: 1,030 words, photos.
MUSIC-BET AWARDS _ Nipsey Hussle, the late rapper who was a respected and beloved community activist in South Los Angeles, will be honored at the BET Awards with the Humanitarian Award. Cardi B, who leads with seven nominations, will perform, as will Lil Nas X, Billy Ray Cyrus, John Legend, DJ Khaled, Migos, H.E.R., Lizzo, Lil Baby, Meek Mill and DaBaby. SENT: 400 words, photos. UPCOMING: Will be updated before, during and after show, which begins at 8 p.m.
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SPORTS
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SANTA ANITA-FATALITIES _ After the deaths of 29 horses in 5 1/2 months, Santa Anita's winter-spring racing season concludes with lots of questions about the future of the Southern California track. By Racing Writer Beth Harris. UPCOMING: 650 words, photos by 8 p.m.
NHL DRAFT-SEATTLE _ The NHL’s decision to hold the draft in Vancouver this weekend placed the focus on its Pacific Northwest expansion plans with Seattle set to join the league in two years. By Tim Booth. UPCOMING: 750 words, photos by 6 p.m.
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