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TOP STORIES
The partner of Julia Sologub, a member of the flight crew of the Ukrainian 737-800 plane that crashed on the outskirts of Tehran, kisses a portrait of her at a memorial inside Borispil international airport outside Kyiv, Ukraine, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020. A Ukrainian airplane carrying 176 people crashed on Wednesday shortly after takeoff from Tehran's main airport, killing all onboard, Iranian state TV and officials in Ukraine said. (AP PhotoEfrem Lukatsky)
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ELECTION 2020-IRAN-ANALYSIS — The election was always going to be about Donald Trump. But the yearslong focus on the Republican president's performance on the economy, health care and immigration has been overtaken by an urgent debate over foreign policy and war. By National Political Writer Steve Peoples. SENT: 950 words, photos.
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Relatives of the flight crew members of the Ukrainian 737-800 plane that crashed on the outskirts of Tehran, mourn at a memorial inside Borispil international airport outside Kyiv, Ukraine, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020. A Ukrainian airplane carrying 176 people crashed on Wednesday shortly after takeoff from Tehran's main airport, killing all onboard, Iranian state TV and officials in Ukraine said. (AP PhotoEfrem Lukatsky)
IRAN-SOLEIMANI-WORRIED GULF — U.S. allies in the Persian Gulf have loudly pushed for hawkish policies by Washington to pressure, isolate and cripple Iran, but this high-stakes strategy is now being put to the test by the unexpected U.S. strike that killed Iran’s most powerful military commander last week, thrusting the region closer to full-blown conflict. By Aya Batrawy. SENT: 1,180 words, photos.
Complete Iran coverage in AP Newsroom.
TRUMP-WAR POWERS — The House is set to vote on a proposal to limit Trump's ability to take military action against Iran. The vote comes amid intensifying Democratic criticism of the U.S. killing of a top Iranian general. By Matthew Daly and Alan Fram. SENT: 870 words, photos. UPCOMING: 900 words after vote, time uncertain. With UNITED STATES-IRAN-ANALYSIS — Trump seeks election-year out after Iran strikes.
A rescue worker searches the scene where an Ukrainian plane crashed in Shahedshahr, southwest of the capital Tehran, Iran, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020. A Ukrainian airplane carrying 176 people crashed on Wednesday shortly after takeoff from Tehran's main airport, killing all onboard. (AP PhotoEbrahim Noroozi)
TRUMP-IMPEACHMENT — The standoff over Trump's impeachment trial is deepening. While House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is demanding more details and witnesses, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says there will be “no haggling” with Democrats. By Lisa Mascaro, Mary Clare Jalonick, Alan Fram and Laurie Kellman. SENT: 900 words, photos.
Full coverage of the impeachment inquiry in AP Newsroom.
AUSTRALIA-WILDFIRES-FIREFIGHTER — Doug Schutz, who started volunteering with the Rural Fire Service in Australia's New South Wales state some 53 years ago, is part of an army of 72,000 people who make up the world’s largest volunteer fire service. By Nick Perry. SENT: 910 words, photos, video. With AUSTRALIA-WILDFIRES Australians on southeast coast urged to flee as fire risk escalates.
VILLAGE-VS.-FACEBOOK — A battle playing out in a tiny Oregon town with no stoplights or cellphone service is pitting residents against one of the world's biggest tech companies. Locals in coastal Tierra del Mar are trying to stop Facebook from using property in their quiet community to build a landing spot for an ultra high-speed, undersea cable connecting America with Asia. By Andrew Selsky. SENT: 970 words, photos. UPCOMING: Developing from noon meeting.
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PEOPLE-BIEBER-LYME-DISEASE — Justin Bieber says he's battling Lyme disease. SENT: 210 words, photo.
MISSING TEEN HIKER — Teen grateful to be alive after 30 hours in Utah mountains. SENT: 460 words, photos.
TESLA-CRASH-INVESTIGATION — Feds to probe fatal Indiana crash involving Tesla Model 3. SENT: 330 words.
BABY IN BACKPACK — Baby dies after being put in backpack; Texas man charged. SENT: 220 words, photo.
HOMEMADE GAS STATION — Las Vegas firefighters discover illegal gas station at home. SENT: 170 words.
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NATIONAL
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JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES-CHILD ABUSE — The Montana Supreme Court reverses a $35 million judgment against the Jehovah's Witnesses for not reporting a girl's sexual abuse to authorities. SENT: 480 words, photo.
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INTERNATIONAL
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IRAN-PLANE CRASH — The crew of a Ukrainian jetliner that crashed in Iran never made a radio call for help and were trying to turn back for the airport when the plane went down, according to an initial Iranian report on the disaster that killed 176 people. SENT: 600 words, photos.
HONG KONG-PROTESTS-UNITY AND DIVISION — Trump signs, Pepe the Frog graffiti and British and American flags have become a common sight at Hong Kong’s anti-government protests — and an unsettling one to longtime democracy activists on the left. SENT: 1,050 words, photos.
VENEZUELA-GUAIDO'S MOJO — Whether Juan Guaidó can capitalize on his new momentum could determine whether the opposition’s flagging movement in Venezuela reinvents itself or drifts into the sidelines of history. SENT: 1,280 words, photos
TAIWAN-ELECTION-TSAI COMEBACK — Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen appears poised to win a second four-year term in elections this Saturday. SENT: 810 words, photos.
PHILIPPINES-CATHOLIC PROCESSION — A mammoth crowd of mostly barefoot Filipino Catholics prays for peace in the Middle East at the start of an annual procession of a centuries-old black statue of Jesus Christ in one of Asia’s biggest religious events. SENT: 800 words, photos.
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BUSINESS
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CARLOS-GHOSN-JAPANESE-JUSTICE — Though former Nissan Chairman Ghosn is unlikely to stand trial in a real court, he has made himself a key witness in putting Japan's justice system on trial. By Business Writer Yuri Kageyama. SENT: 1,110 words, photos.
CHINA-US-TRADE — China’s economy czar will visit Washington next week for the signing of an interim trade deal, the government says. SENT: 350 words.
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FILM-NATIONAL BOARD OF REVIEW AWARDS The National Board of Review toasts Martin Scorsese’s “The Irishman” as the year’s best film in an awards ceremony that included Brad Pitt crediting Bradley Cooper for his sobriety, Timothee Chalamet extolling the virtues of the Safdie brothers and best-actor winner Adam Sandler playfully taunting Robert De Niro with his award. By Film Writer Jake Coyle. SENT: 780 words, photos.
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TOKYO-CARDBOARD-BEDS Tokyo Olympic athletes beware — the bed frames in the Athletes Village at this year's Olympics will be made of cardboard. By Sports Writer Stephen Wade. SENT: 400 words, photos.
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