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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 Managing symptoms of indolent systemic mastocytosis Promotion for WebMD's Health Discovered podcast Staples advertisement
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