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Essential News from The Associated Press
Latest Headlines  In reversal, Trump says IS claim about Obama was sarcasticAugust 12, 20168:55 AM ET ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — After days of alleging repeatedly that President Barack Obama literally founded the Islamic State group, Donald Trump abruptly shifted tone on Friday and insisted his widely debunked claim had been sarcastic.  As Trump struggles, Clinton goes on offense to win over GOPAugust 12, 20163:41 AM ET WASHINGTON (AP) — Hillary Clinton is seizing opportunities presented by a volatile presidential race to expand her base of support heading into the fall, seeking to position the Democratic Party for a sweeping victory in November.  Bombings in Thailand target tourist cities, killing 4 peopleAugust 12, 201610:17 AM ET HUA HIN, Thailand (AP) — Attackers using firebombs and homemade explosives struck a series of popular resort cities and beach towns across Thailand in some of the worst violence to hit the country since a military coup two years ago. At least four people were killed and dozens wounded, including 11 foreigners.  Thailand bombs unnerve tourists, and sap industry confidenceAugust 12, 201611:14 AM ET HUA HIN, Thailand (AP) — An hour before midnight, Andrea Tazzioli was fetching his own birthday cake, looking forward to celebrating with friends in this balmy beach resort town, a world away from his stressful military work in Afghanistan.
Latest Headlines  Ayana gets world record in opener of Olympic track programAugust 12, 201611:54 AM ET RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Almaz Ayana of Ethiopia delivered a stunning start to track and field at the Olympics with a world record in the 10,000 meters Friday, wiping away the competition just after the halfway point and striding to victory with effortless grace.  Egyptian judoka refuses to shake Israeli opponent's handAugust 12, 201610:15 AM ET RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Egyptian judo fighter Islam El Shehaby was loudly booed at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics after his first-round loss to Israel's fifth-ranked Or Sasson, when El Shehaby refused to shake Sasson's hand, in a major breach of judo etiquette.
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