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Here's a look at how AP's general news coverage is shaping up for select Arizona stories. For up-to-the minute information on AP's complete coverage of Arizona and the rest of the world, visit Coverage Plan at newsroom.ap.org
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ELECTION 2024-CONGRESS-BORDER DISTRICTS SUNLAND PARK, N.M. — The politics of immigration look different from communities on the Southwest border that are voting in hotly contested congressional races. The border town of Sunland Park, New Mexico, is where a steady stream of weary people, often escorted by smugglers, scale a border wall or a nearby mountain and step into an uncertain future in the U.S. It’s also where federal and local authorities describe a new humanitarian crisis amid surging migrant deaths from heat exposure. And it’s where both Democrats and Republicans in Congress seeking reelection are looking for ways to address the nation’s border crisis. By Morgan Lee. SENT: 1,075 words. AP Photos
ADDICTION TREATMENT-METHADONE The first big update to U.S. methadone regulations in 20 years is poised to expand access to the life-saving drug starting next month. But experts say the changes could fall flat if states and methadone clinics fail to act. The new federal rules allow stable patients to take home a month’s worth of methadone if states allow it. And treatment can start faster because patients will no longer need to demonstrate a one-year history of opioid addiction. By AP Medical Writer Carla K. Johnson. SENT: 1,095 words. AP Photos.
SPORTS: DIAMONDBACKS-BREWERS MILWAUKEE - Zac Gallen pitches for the Arizona Diamondbacks and Colin Rea starts for the Milwaukee Brewers as this four-game series continues. By Steve Megargee. UPCOMING: 500 words, with photos. The game starts at 7:10 p.m. Central.
WNBA-PLAYOFF PREVIEW The eight-team WNBA playoff field is set and some of the league’s biggest stars will take the court on Sunday in pursuit of the championship. The four best-of-three matchups will feature Atlanta taking on Breanna Stewart and top-seeded New York; second-seeded Minnesota hosts Diana Taurasi and Phoenix; Connecticut will welcome Caitlin Clark and Indiana; and A’ja Wilson and two-time defending champion Las Vegas hosts Seattle. By Basketball Writer Doug Feinberg. UPCOMING: 800 words, photos by 11 a.m. ET
OHTANI'S-BASEBALL-GREATNESS — If all goes well with injuries, Shohei Ohtani is likely just halfway through his baseball career. But in the minds of many, he's already on a short list of the game's all-time legends, particularly after hitting the 50-50 mark on Thursday night. By Baseball Writer David Brandt. UPCOMING: 700 words, photos by 4 p.m. MST. By David Brandt. UPCOMING , By 4:00 p.m. MST.
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US--MED-ADDICTION TREATMENT-METHADONE-LOCALIZE IT: Methadone is a treatment drug for opioid use disorder, but access is limited because patients must get it from special clinics called opioid treatment programs, or OTPs. These clinics are regulated by federal and state rules that, until recently, required most patients to take their medication while supervised during daily clinicvisits.The U.S. government permanently relaxed some regulations around methadone and OTPs this year. Oct. 2 is when clinics mustcomply with the new federal rules — unlessthey’re in a state with more restrictive regulations. Find the latest Localize It guides.
US--CITIZEN DEMOGRAPHICS-LOCALIZE IT: The U.S. Census Bureau last week released new data, including updated information about citizen voting-age populations across the country, which represents U.S. citizens aged 18 and older. We link to a spreadsheet that shows the demographics of citizen voting-age populations from both the 2019 and 2023 American Community Survey, 1-year estimates. We provide tips for reporting on this data. Find the latest Localize It guides.
US—ELECTION 2024-TRUMP-POLITICAL VIOLENCE-LOCALIZE IT: The apparent second assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump in as many months brought renewed attention to political violence in the deeply divided U.S. A suspect was arrested within an hour after U.S. Secret Service agents saw a firearm poking out of the shrubbery on the Florida golf course where Trump was playing Sunday and fired shots. The man, 58-year-old Ryan Wesley Routh, faces federal gun charges. While assassination attempts against presidents have been rare in recent decades, there have often been acts of political violence in the country. One of the most notable occurred Jan. 6, 2021, when supporters of Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol as Congress met to ratify President Joe Biden’s victory over Trump. False claims about the 2020 presidential election have contributed to a rash of threats against election officials and an exodus of election workers. Yet political violence is not new in the U.S. We list several notable cases of political violence in recent decades and offer suggestions for local reporting. Find the latest Localize It guides.
SCI-LUNAR-ECLIPSE-LOCALIZE IT: Get ready for a partial lunar eclipse and supermoon. The spectacle will be visible in clear skies across North and South America Tuesday night and in Africa and Europe Wednesday morning. A partial lunar eclipse happens when the Earth passes between the sun and moon, casting a shadow that darkens a sliver of the moon. Since the moon will inch closer to Earth than usual, it’ll be a supermoon. No special eye protection is needed to view a lunar eclipse. Viewers can watch with the naked eye or opt for telescopes and binoculars. Find the latest Localize It guides.
US--PANDEMIC AID-GOVERNMENTS-LOCALIZE IT: Time is running out for local governments to use billions of dollars of federal pandemic relief funds. The American Rescue Plan passed by Congress in 2021 provided $350 billion to states, counties, cities and other governments. They must obligate the money for specific purposes by the end of this year or give the rest back. Data from the U.S. Treasury Department shows that 80% of the funds nationally had been allocated as of this spring. But some governments have made more progress than others. An Associated Press analysis found that about 3,500 local governments reported obligating less than 25% of their funds. We link to AP’s data analysis and other resources and offer reporting suggestions. Find the latest Localize It guides.
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