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GLOBAL OPIOIDS-THE NEW DRUG LORDS _ For three weeks this summer, suburban millennials climbed onto a witness stand at a federal trial and offered an unprecedented window into how fentanyl bought and sold online has transformed the global drug trade. The trial showed how 29-year-old Aaron Shamo and his friends managed to flood the country with a half-million fake oxycodone pills. SENT: 3,730 words, photos. An abridged version of 1,400 words has also moved.
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PERSIAN GULF-TENSIONS _ Iran denies it was involved in Yemen rebel drone attacks the previous day targeting the world's biggest oil processing facility and an oil field in Saudi Arabia, just hours after America's top diplomat alleged that Tehran was behind the "unprecedented attack on the world's energy supply." By Jon Gambrell. SENT: 510 words, photos. With PERSION GULF-TENSIONS-THE LATEST.
UAW-STRIKE THREAT _ The four-year contract between General Motors and the United Auto Workers has expired as negotiations on a new deal continue. Union officials told GM they would let the contract lapse just before midnight Saturday, increasing the risk of a strike as early as Sunday night. Union members working Sunday were to report as scheduled. By Auto Writer Tom Krisher. SENT: 910 words, photo.
TROPICAL WEATHER-BAHAMAS _ Tropical Storm Humberto moved away from the Bahamas after dumping rain on parts of the archipelago's northwest region that were already hammered by Hurricane Dorian two weeks ago. SENT: 530 words, photos, video. With BAHAMAS-HURRICANE AFTERMATH _ Cleanup resumes in Bahamas as Humberto swirls away (sent).
COAL MINE SHUTDOWNS _ Hundreds of miners out of work for months in the nation’s top coal-producing region have begun to worry that two of the world’s biggest coal mines might never reopen. They’re the first to suspend operations since coal mining in the Powder River Basin exploded in the 1970s. But after years of declining demand and production tied to cheaper options and climate change, the idle mines portend dark days ahead for the region straddling Wyoming and Montana, even with a president who supports coal. By Mead Gruver. SENT: 1,240 words, photos. An abridged version of 860 words has also moved.
ISRAEL-EMBATTLED-NETANYAHU _ A visibly frantic Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in the fight of his political life as the country heads to national elections for the second time this year. With Netanyahu locked in a razor tight race and facing the likelihood of criminal corruption charges, a decisive victory in Tuesday's vote may be the only thing to keep him out of the courtroom. By Josef Federman. SENT: 1,220 words, photos. With ISRAEL-ELECTIONS _ Israeli PM Netanyahu holds final pre-election Cabinet meeting in West Bank area he's vowed to annex if re-elected; ISRAEL-ELECTIONS-GANTZ-PHOTO ESSAY _ Ex-army chief hoping to be Israel's next premier (sent).
BRITAIN-DOMINIC CUMMINGS _ Some see Dominic Cummings as a strategic genius, while others call him a mayhem-loving anarchist. He is British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's most powerful aide and helped run the successful 2016 referendum campaign for the country to leave the European Union. Known as "Boris's brain," he is an enigmatic backstage operator who shuns media attention, yet has been played in a TV movie by "Sherlock" star Benedict Cumberbatch. By Jill Lawless. SENT: 930 words, photos.
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DECK COLLAPSE _ Decks collapse during firefighter event; at least 22 injured SENT: 310 words, photos. With DECK COLLAPSE-THE LATEST.
GERMANY-AUTO SHOW PROTESTS _ Activists block main entrance to Frankfurt auto show. SENT: 130 words, photos.
TUNISIA-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION _ Tunisia seeks new leader to boost economy and fight terror. SENT: 370 words, photo.
CHINA-70TH ANNIVERSARY _ China bans flying kites, drones and captive pigeons over central Beijing as it prepares for 70th anniversary. SENT: 340 words, photos.
SUSPICIOUS HOUSE EXPLOSION _ Police say they believe a homeowner blew up his house near Pittsburgh on his daughter's wedding day. SENT: 160 words, photos.
MOVIEPASS-SHUTDOWN _ Discounted movie subscription service MoviePass shuts down. SENT: 260 words.
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HONG KONG-PROTESTS _ Thousands of demonstrators chanted slogans and marched through a downtown Hong Kong shopping district in defiance of a police ban, as shops shuttered amid fears of renewed violence in the semi-autonomous Chinese territory that has been unsettled by months of protests. SENT: 620 words, photos.
GERMANY-JEWISH SURVIVORS _ Berlin is celebrating the 50th anniversary of a postwar reconciliation program that has briefly brought back tens of thousands of former Berliners expelled and persecuted by the Nazis. Some 35,000 people, most of them Jewish, have participated in the city's "invitation program for former refugees" since its establishment in 1969. SENT: 830 words, photos.
EGYPT _ Egypt's president angrily dismisses corruption allegations made by a businessman-in-exile against the country's military as "sheer lies and defamation." SENT: 820 words, photos.
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TRUMP-NORTH KOREA _ Trump planned dinner with parents of an American college student who died soon after being freed from captivity in North Korea. Otto Warmbier's parents were angered by Trump's comments last spring that he took North Korean leader Kim Jong Un "at his word" that he was unaware of any mistreatment of their son. SENT: 260 words, photo.
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SIKH KILLED-ANNIVERSARY _ Indian Sikh immigrant Rana Singh Sodhi still preaches love and tolerance 18 years after his brother was gunned down in the aftermath of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks by a man who mistook him for a Muslim because of his turban and beard. "I want there to be more awareness, more peace in the world," said Sodhi, who spent much of the first year after his brother Balbir Singh Sodhi's death speaking at schools and houses of worship. "I believe education is very important for our community. I made a commitment to reach as many people as I can." SENT: 925 words, photos.
OPIOID CRISIS-FEDERAL JUDGE _ Attorneys for eight drug distributors, pharmacies and retailers facing trial next month for their roles in the opioid crisis want to disqualify the federal judge overseeing their cases, saying he has shown bias in his effort to obtain a multibillion-dollar global settlement. SENT: 430 words, photo.
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FILM-GHOSTBUSTERS SEQUEL _ The upcoming “Ghostbuster” sequel will focus on the descendants of the original ghost-catchers who rushed around New York City in proton packs and jumpsuits. Ivan Reitman and Dan Aykroyd revealed details of the new film, saying it is expected out next year and will star Paul Rudd, Finn Wolfhard, Carrie Coon and McKenna Grace. Reitman directed the original 1984 film and Aykroyd co-wrote and co-starred in it. Reitman's son, Jason, is directing the new movie. SENT: 270 words, photo.
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BOX--FURY-WALLIN _ Tyson Fury overcame a bloody cut over his right eye to pound out a unanimous decision over Sweden's Otto Wallin and set up a lucrative heavyweight rematch with Deontay Wilder. Fury remained unbeaten in 29 fights and retained his claim to the lineal heavyweight title against a fighter who was little known but gave the big Englishman all he could handle. By Boxing Writer Tim Dahlberg. SENT: 780 words, photos.
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