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Trump reveals potential players in TikTok deal

President Donald Trump has mentioned that billionaires like Rupert Murdoch and Michael Dell could be part of deal in which the U.S. will take control of TikTok. Trump discussed the deal on Fox News, highlighting the potential involvement of Murdoch and his son Lachlan. He also mentioned Oracle founder Larry Ellison's involvement, which was previously disclosed. The deal aims to keep TikTok operating in the U.S. amid concerns about data security and manipulation by Chinese authorities. Congress has passed legislation for a TikTok ban, but Trump has signed orders allowing it to operate while negotiations continue. Trump credits TikTok for helping him connect with young voters.

UK, Australia and Canada recognize a Palestinian state

LONDON -- The U.K., Australia and Canada have formally recognized a Palestinian state, prompting an angry response from Israel. The coordinated initiative on Sunday from the three Commonwealth nations and longtime allies of Israel reflects growing outrage at Israel's conduct of the war in Gaza. More countries are expected to join the list recognizing a Palestinian state at the U.N. General Assembly this week, including France, which like the U.K., is one of the five permanent members of the Security Council. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the U.K.'s move is intended "to revive the hope of peace for the Palestinians and Israelis."

Syrian president arrives for UN General Assembly

DAMASCUS, Syria -- Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa has arrived in New York to attend the U.N. General Assembly. This marks the first visit by a Syrian president in nearly six decades. Al-Sharaa came to power after ousting Bashar Assad, ending a 14-year civil war. Since then, he has worked to restore ties with Arab countries and the West.

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Judge blocks Trump's end of legal

protections for 1.1M immigrants

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from ending temporary legal protections that have granted more than 1 million people from Haiti and Venezuela the right to live and work in the United States.

The ruling Friday by U.S. District Judge Edward Chen of San Francisco for the plaintiffs means 600,000 Venezuelans whose temporary protections expired in April or whose protections were about to expire Sept. 10 have status to stay and work in the United States. It also keeps protections for about 500,000 Haitians.

Chen said Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's actions in terminating and vacating three extensions granted by the previous administration exceeded her statutory authority and were arbitrary and capricious.

Trump order calls for restoring

former name of Defense Department

WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday to rebrand the Department of Defense as the Department of War.

He criticized the previous name as "woke" and said the new name is "more appropriate."

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, now referred to as the "secretary of war," emphasized a shift to "maximum lethality."

The change requires congressional approval, but Trump plans limited rebranding efforts to save money. This move is part of a broader effort to reshape the U.S. military and challenge progressive ideology. Supporters in Congress are proposing legislation to formalize the name change.

Trump says US will host next year's

G20 summit at his Florida golf club

WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump says the U.S. will host next year's Group of 20 summit at his golf club in southern Florida.

In his first term, Trump tried to host a separate global summit at the club, located in Doral, but backed down after criticism from his own party about the propriety of doing so. On Friday, though, Trump argued it was "the best location" for the high-stakes international gathering and insisted his family's business "will not make any money on it."

The president has nonetheless prided himself in blurring the line between domestic and global policy and generating profits for the Trump brand.

US hiring stalls with employers

reluctant to expand amid worries

WASHINGTON -- The Labor Department reported Friday that U.S. employers -- companies, government agencies and nonprofits -- added just 22,000 jobs last month, down from a 79,000 in July and well below the 80,000 that economists had expected.

The unemployment rate ticked up to 4.3% last month, the highest since 2021.

"U.S. labor market deterioration intensified in August,'' Scott Anderson, chief U.S. economist at BMO Capital Market, wrote in a commentary, noting that hiring was "slumping dangerously close to stall speed.

This raises the risk of a harder landing for consumer spending and the economy in the months ahead.''

Many leaders protest Trump's plan

to send National Guard to Baltimore

BALTIMORE -- In a pointed show of solidarity against President Donald Trump, state and local leaders walked through one of Baltimore's most historically underserved neighborhoods amid ongoing efforts to curb gun violence.

They were sending a message to Trump that the last thing they need is the National Guard deployment he has threatened.

Homicides in Baltimore have reached historic lows with sustained declines starting in 2023.

Officials attribute the progress to their crime-fighting strategies, which include social services meant to address the root causes of violence.

The Associated Press