AP NewsCast 2pm EDT
Summary
This AP News briefing covers a slow Atlantic hurricane season, highlighting Hurricane Issa Eas approaching the Gulf Coast with evacuation warnings for Alabama and Florida. The report also addresses President Trump’s statement on halting military strikes against Iran before midterms, amid Houthi claims of an attack on Riyadh’s airport. Additional stories include a security incident at a Nashville courthouse, the Taliban’s detention of Afghan women for dress code violations, and escalating casualties in Ukraine from Russian strikes.
Topics discussed
Hurricane Isaac forecast and Gulf Coast warnings
Evacuations in Alabama and Trump's Iran remarks
Riyadh explosions and H-1B visa suspension news
Nashville courthouse shooting and Afghanistan arrests
Ukraine strike deaths and winter power concerns
New indictment against former President Maduro
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