AP NewsCast 5 a.m. EDT
Sep 30, 2026 · 2m
Summary
This AP News update covers the completion of the U.S. military's withdrawal from Iraq, ending a 12-year mission against Islamic State. President Trump discusses a voluntary AI safety accord and oversight committee following a meeting with tech executives. The report also notes Tennessee's preparation to execute Krista Gail Pike, a potential first female execution in 200 years. Additionally, the segment highlights global market gains, the Indiana Fever's victory in the WNBA Finals, and the winner of Fat Bear Week in Alaska.
Topics discussed
U.S. military completes troop withdrawal from Iraq
Trump announces voluntary tech accord and oversight committee
AI infrastructure spending and grassroots opposition
Tennessee prepares to execute Krista Gail Pike
Global markets rise and WNBA playoff update
Fat Bear Week winner announced in Alaska
Conservation lessons from Bristol Bay salmon runs
AP News sign-off
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