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Seattle police seek Beau Nathan Saperstein for a felony warrant related to child sex abuse material. SEATTLE — The Seattle Police Department (SPD) is looking for a man with a felony warrant for possessing child sex abuse material. Beau Nathan Saperstein, 40, is wanted for dealing in depictions of minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct, according to SPD. He was last seen in the area of South Jackson Street in the Chinatown-International District Saperstein is described as a white man standing 6-foot-1 and weighing 230 pounds with brown hair, brown eyes and a distinct tattoo under his right eye. Anyone with information about Saperstein's whereabouts is asked to call 911 or the police non-emergency line at 206-625-5011.

Stern has been off the air since late July for his annual summer break, and the summer months have been filled with speculation about his future. WASHINGTON — Howard Stern has delayed his return to his SiriusXM show, originally slated for Tuesday, after weeks of promotion and speculation that the show would be canceled.  For weeks, there has been speculation about the legendary radio personality's show, fueled in part by his own social media accounts.  British tabloid The Sun reported in August that Stern's show was set to end because there was no chance that SiriusXM and Stern would be able to come to terms on a new contract. The Stern Show's X account then leaned into the report and rampant speculation, posting a video in August featuring a number of possibilities: "Fired? Retiring? Canceled? Bye-Bye Booey?" the ad said. "Howard Stern will speak." The ad said Stern's statement would come on "The Stern Show" on Tuesday, Sept. 2.  And in the weeks after the post, Stern's social media team has kept the speculation afloat, posting memes about the possibility of him being canceled or renewed. But early Tuesday morning, the X account for Stern's show posted a new message, saying he would instead reveal all on Sept. 8, next Monday.  Stern has been off the air since late July for his annual summer break, and the summer months have been filled with speculation about his future and contract negotiations.  It's still unclear what Stern's announcement will be, but industry speculation has hinted at him possibly going off the air.  Last year, according to Deadline, SiriusXM’s Scott Greenstein told investors on an earnings call that he saw no end for Stern's partnership in sight.  “As for Howard, he’s a singular talent," Greenstein said. "No one pretended when Johnny Carson or others retired that the new group would replace them. They were just simply filling in on those slots. So Howard, we hope he continues forever." Neither SiriusXM nor Stern have commented recently about the contract between the shock jock radio personality and his network. 

Tuesday's Oval Office event will be the president's first public comments to reporters since a Cabinet meeting last Tuesday. WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's administration will announce on Tuesday that U.S. Space Command will be located in Alabama, reversing a Biden-era decision to keep it at its temporary headquarters in Colorado, according to two people familiar with the announcement. Trump is expected to speak Tuesday afternoon, and he will give the new location, according to the people, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to confirm the plans ahead of the official announcement. A Pentagon website set up to livestream the remarks describes the event as a “U.S. Space Command HQ Announcement.” “The president will be making an exciting announcement related to the Department of Defense,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said. Space Command's functions include conducting operations like enabling satellite-based navigation and troop communication and providing warning of missile launches. Alabama and Colorado have long battled to claim Space Command because it has significant implications for the local economy. The site also has been a political prize, with elected officials from both Alabama and Colorado asserting their state is the better location. Huntsville, Alabama, nicknamed Rocket City, has long been home to the Army’s Redstone Arsenal and NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center. The Army’s Space and Missile Defense Command is also located in Huntsville, which drew its nickname because of its role in building the first rockets for the U.S. space program. Tuesday's Oval Office event will be the president's first public comments since a Cabinet meeting last Tuesday. Trump's public schedule was uncharacteristically dark last Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, which led to broad speculation from Americans skeptical of the president’s physical health.  Trump spent time on Saturday, Sunday and Monday at his Virginia golf club.  The president’s public schedule often includes unspecified announcements — in August, two such instances turned out to be appearances with the president of FIFA about the World Cup and another with Apple CEO Tim Cook. The announcement also caps a four-year back-and-forth on the location of Space Command. The Air Force in 2021 identified Army Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville as the preferred location for the new U.S. Space Command. The city was picked after site visits to six states that compared factors such as infrastructure capacity, community support and costs to the Defense Department. Then-President Joe Biden in 2023 announced Space Command would be permanently located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, which had been serving as its temporary headquarters. Biden's Democratic administration said that keeping the command in Colorado Springs would avoid a disruption in readiness. A review by the Defense Department inspector general was inconclusive and could not determine why Colorado was chosen over Alabama. Trump, a Republican who enjoys deep support in Alabama, had long been expected to move Space Command back to Alabama. Copyright 2025 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.     

The seasoned steak returns to U.S. and Canada locations for a limited time, marking its fourth comeback since debuting in 2019. WASHINGTON — Chipotle is bringing back a fan favorite menu item! The food chain has announced the return of Carne Asada to its restaurants in the U.S. and Canada starting Thursday, Sept. 4. The seasoned steak, marinated and grilled with a signature spice blend before being finished with lime and cilantro, has been one of Chipotle’s most popular limited-time offerings since its debut in 2019. This marks the fourth time it has returned to the menu. Chipotle said Carne Asada was the company's most-searched menu item and the second-most searched limited time offering among all national restaurant brands, according to Google search history. Carne Asada has 29 grams of protein per serving and is Whole30, Keto and Paleo friendly, the company said. "Our Carne Asada is an elevated, chef-driven recipe that attracts new guests, reignites our Chipotle Rewards members and excites our restaurant teams," said Chris Brandt, President and Chief Brand Officer. "The protein's rich flavor profile is the perfect pairing for any gameday whether you're watching marquee matchups from home or tailgating at the stadium."  "The roasted chili-corn salsa adds a beautiful pop of sweetness, while the tomato salsa brings a burst of freshness that pairs perfectly with the savory and tangy notes of our juicy, tender Carne Asada," said Chipotle's Vice President of Culinary, Nevielle Panthaky. "It simply can't be beat." Chipotle buy-one-get-one-free offer To mark its return, Chipotle is launching its first “Wear Your College Football Jersey” promotion. Guests who wear a college football jersey to U.S. restaurants on Monday, Sept. 15 after 5 p.m. local time will receive a buy-one-get-one free entrée deal. The promotion applies to all entrées, but Chipotle says it’s an ideal opportunity to try Carne Asada. Additionally, from Sept. 8 through Sept. 30, Chipotle will waive delivery fees on all Carne Asada orders placed through its app or website. Carne Asada will be available for a limited time while supplies last at Chipotle locations across the U.S. and Canada.

The order comes after California sued, saying the troops sent to the city over the summer were violating a law that prohibits military enforcement of domestic laws. SAN FRANCISCO — President Donald Trump's administration violated federal law in the use of National Guard troops during Southern California immigration enforcement operations and accompanying protests, a federal judge ruled on Tuesday. Judge Charles Breyer in San Francisco did not require the remaining troops to be withdrawn, however. He set his order to go into effect on Friday. The order comes after California sued, saying the troops sent to Los Angeles over the summer were violating a law that prohibits military enforcement of domestic laws. Lawyers for Trump's Republican administration have argued the Posse Comitatus Act doesn’t apply because the troops were protecting federal officers, not enforcing laws. They say the troops were mobilized under an authority that allows the president to deploy them. The judge's decision comes as Trump has discussed National Guard deployments in Democratic-led cities like Chicago, Baltimore and New York. He has already deployed the guard as part of his unprecedented law enforcement takeover in Washington, where he has direct legal control. Trump federalized members of the California National Guard and sent them to the second-largest U.S. city over the objections of Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom and city leaders. Trump did so under a law that allows the president to call the guard into federal service when the country “is invaded,” when “there is a rebellion or danger of a rebellion against the authority of the Government,” or when the president is otherwise unable “to execute the laws of the United States.” Trump has pushed the bounds of typical military activity on domestic soil, including through the creation of militarized zones along the U.S.-Mexico border. Newsom posted on X, in an all-caps reflection of the president’s own social media style, “DONALD TRUMP LOSES AGAIN. The courts agree -- his militarization of our streets and use of the military against US citizens is ILLEGAL.” The White House did not immediately respond to a message seeking comment. Breyer's scathing ruling accused the Trump administration of “willfully” violating the law, saying it used troops for functions that were barred by their own training materials, refused to “meaningfully coordinate with state and local officials” and “'coached’” federal law enforcement agencies on the language to use when requesting assistance. “These actions demonstrate that Defendants knew that they were ordering troops to execute domestic law beyond their usual authority,” he wrote. “The evidence at trial established that Defendants systematically used armed soldiers (whose identity was often obscured by protective armor) and military vehicles to set up protective perimeters and traffic blockades, engage in crowd control, and otherwise demonstrate a military presence in and around Los Angeles. Breyer also noted the Trump administration’s possible plans to call National Guard troops into other U.S. cities. In Los Angeles, National Guard members joined an operation at MacArthur Park in downtown Los Angeles intended as a show of force against people in the U.S. illegally and those protesting the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown. They also accompanied federal immigration officers on raids at two state-licensed marijuana nurseries in Ventura County, Army Maj. Gen. Scott Sherman testified. Sherman, who initially commanded the troops deployed to Los Angeles, testified during the second day of the trial that he raised concerns the deployment could violate the Posse Comitatus Act. He said soldiers were trained on the law and given materials that included a list of activities prohibited by the act, including doing security patrols and conducting traffic control, crowd control and riot control. Sherman said that while the Posse Comitatus Act prohibits troops from carrying out those actions, he was told by his superiors that there was a “constitutional exception” that permitted such activities when the troops are protecting federal property or personnel. Copyright 2025 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.     

The village was “completely leveled to the ground,” the Sudan Liberation Movement-Army said as it appealed to the U.N. for help recovering bodies. CAIRO, Egypt — A landslide wiped out an entire village in Sudan ’s western region of Darfur, killing an estimated 1,000 people in one of the deadliest natural disasters in the African country’s recent history, a rebel group controlling the area said late Monday. The village was “completely leveled to the ground,” the Sudan Liberation Movement-Army said as it appealed to the U.N. and international aid groups for help to recover the bodies. The tragedy happened Sunday in the village of Tarasin in Central Darfur’s Marrah Mountains after days of heavy rainfall. “Initial information indicates the death of all village residents, estimated to be more than 1,000 people, “ the rebel group said in a statement. ”Only one person survived,” it added. Abdel-Wahid Nour, the group’s leader, made an appeal on Tuesday for international help. “The scale and magnitude of the disaster are immense and defy description,” he said. The ruling Sovereign Council in Khartoum said it mourned “the death of hundreds of innocent residents” in the Marrah Mountains' landslide. In a statement, it said “all possible capabilities” have been mobilized to support the area. Footage shared by the Marrah Mountains news outlet showed a flattened area between mountain ranges with a group of people searching the area. ‘Unprecedented tragedy’ Al-Amin Abdallah Abbas, a farmer from Ammo — a cluster of villages that includes Tarasin — said the area has seen weeks of heavy rainfall, with Tarasin among the worst hit. He said tribal and community leaders in nearby areas have moblized efforts to recover and bury the victims. “The village and its people disappeared," he said. “It's an unprecedented tragedy.” Mohamed Abdel-Rahman al-Nair, a spokesman for the Sudan Liberation Movement-Army, told The Associated Press that the village where the landslide took place is remote and accessible only by foot or donkeys. Tarasin is located in the central Marrah Mountains, a volcanic area with a height of more than 3,000 meters (9,840 feet) at its summit. A world heritage site, the mountain chain is known for its lower temperature and higher rainfall than surrounding areas, according to UNICEF. It’s located more than 900 kilometers (560 miles) west of the capital city, Khartoum. Sunday’s landslide was one of the deadliest natural disasters in Sudan’s recent history. Hundreds of people die every year in seasonal rains that run from July to October. Last year’s heavy rainfall caused the collapse of a dam in the eastern Red Sea Province, killing at least 30 people, according to the U.N. The tragedy came as a devastating civil war has engulfed Sudan after tensions between the country’s military and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces exploded into open fighting in April 2023 in the capital, Khartoum, and elsewhere in the country. ‘Deprived of adequate assistance’ Most of the conflict-stricken Darfur region has become mostly inaccessible for the U.N. and aid groups, given crippling restrictions and fighting between Sudan's military and the RSF. Aid group Doctors Without Borders has warned that multiple communities in Darfur, including the Marrah Mountains, have been cut off after more than two years of war and isolation, describing these areas as “a black hole" in Sudan’s humanitarian response. It said in a July report that people in these communities have been “deprived of adequate assistance and neglected by aid actors for over two years.” The Sudan Liberation Movement-Army, centered in the Marrah Mountains area, is one of multiple rebel groups active in the Darfur and Kordofan regions. It hasn’t taken sides in the war. The Marrah Mountains are a rugged volcanic chain extending for 160 kilometers (100 miles) southwest of el-Fasher, an epicenter of fighting between the military and the RSF. The area has turned into a hub for displaced families fleeing fighting in and around el-Fasher. Alleged war crimes The conflict in Sudan has killed more than 40,000 people, forced more than 14 million to flee their homes and left some families eating grass in a desperate attempt to survive as famine swept parts of the country. It has been marked by gross atrocities including ethnically motivated killing and rape, according to the United Nations and rights groups. The International Criminal Court said it was investigating alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity. The conflict created the world’s largest humanitarian crisis, with more than 30 million of the country’s 50 million population needing assistance. Of those, over 630,000 live in famine-stricken areas in Darfur and Kordofan regions, according to the international hunger experts. Copyright 2025 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.     

Rough terrain is hampering rescue and relief efforts, forcing Taliban authorities to send in dozens of commandos to evacuate the injured from hard-to-reach places. JALALABAD, Afghanistan — The death toll from a major earthquake in eastern Afghanistan passed 1,400 on Tuesday, with more than 3,000 people injured, Zabihullah Mujahid, a Taliban government spokesman, said on social platform X. Rescuers are scrambling in a “race against time” to reach the mountainous and remote area devastated by Sunday's powerful 6.0 magnitude earthquake, a U.N. official said, warning of an exponential rise in the number of casualties. The quake struck in several provinces, causing extensive damage. It flattened villages and trapped people under the rubble of homes that were constructed mostly of mud bricks and wood and were unable to withstand the shock. Rough terrain is hampering rescue and relief efforts, forcing Taliban authorities to send in dozens of commandos to evacuate the injured from places inaccessible by helicopter and other transport. The casualty figures provided by the spokesman, Mujahid, were just for Kunar province. “We cannot afford to forget the people of Afghanistan who are facing multiple crises, multiple shocks, and the resilience of the communities has been saturated,” Indrika Ratwatte, the U.N.'s resident coordinator for Afghanistan, told a media briefing on Tuesday. He urged the international community to step forward. “These are life and death decisions while we race against time to reach people.” It is the third major earthquake since the Taliban seized power in 2021, and the latest crisis to beset Afghanistan, which is reeling from deep cuts to aid funding, a weak economy, and millions of people forcibly returned from Iran and Pakistan. Ratwatte said that when the walls of wooden and mud homes collapse, the roof falls on to the occupants, causing injury or death. While the area was low-density, the earthquake struck when everybody was asleep. “If you were to model it based on what has happened before, clearly there’s no question that the casualty rate is going to be rather exponential,” he said. The Taliban government, which is only recognized by Russia, has appealed for assistance from foreign governments and the humanitarian sector. However, help for Afghanistan is in short supply due to competing global crises and reduced aid budgets in donor countries. There is also opposition toward the Taliban government’s restrictive policies on Afghan girls and women, including a ban on them working for nongovernmental organizations. Earlier this year, the U.S. gutted aid money to Afghanistan, partly due to concerns that money was going to the Taliban government. Kate Carey, who is the deputy head of the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in Afghanistan, said more than 420 health facilities had closed or were suspended due to the “massive reduction” in funding, with 80 of them in the eastern region, the heart of Sunday’s quake. “The consequence is that the remaining facilities are overwhelmed, have insufficient supplies and personnel, and are not as close to the affected populations as the more local facilities at a time when providing emergency trauma care is needed in the first 24 to 72 hours of the earthquake response,” said Carey. Associated Press journalist Jamey Keaten contributed to this report from Geneva. Copyright 2025 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.     

Sheinelle Jones has been absent from the morning show since December 2024. WASHINGTON — 'Today' co-host Sheinelle Jones will be returning to the morning show on Friday for the first time since her husband Uche Ojeh's death.  "We've got some other great news that we are so excited to share with you this morning and it involves a member of our own 'Today' family," Craig Melvin began the announcement on Tuesday, Sept. 2. "Yes, that's right, this Friday our beloved Sheinelle will be returning to the show," Savannah Guthrie shared. "She and her family have been through so much after the devastating loss of her husband, Uche." Guthrie explained that she recently sat down with Jones and learned how she has carried on and found the strength in such a trying time.  "She calls this experience a beautiful nightmare and she has thoughts on grief that are so touching, she's got a special message of hope too for anybody facing their own struggles," Guthrie said. "We can not wait to welcome Sheinelle home to right where she belongs."  Jones has been absent from 'Today' since December, with her co-hosts giving periodic updates. In May, the morning show announced her husband, Ojeh, had died at the age of 45 after being diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer called Glioblastoma. [embedded content] Glioblastoma is the most common form of brain cancer in adults, and is typically one of the most aggressive types. It is known for its rapid growth and invasion of surrounding brain tissue.  Jones and Ojeh had been married for 17 years. According to 'Today,' the couple met at Northwestern University in the late 90s when she offered to show him around campus on a tour. Eight years later, Ojeh proposed on the campus of their alma mater.  The couple have three children: Kayin and twins Uche and Clara. 

People working at GoldBoyz in downtown Puyallup shared surveillance video with KING 5 that shows a driver crashing head-on into a moving, occupied police car. PUYALLUP, Wash. — Friday night marked the end of what law enforcement refers to as the “100 Deadliest Days of Summer,” a period notorious for a spike in fatal crashes. But in downtown Puyallup, a routine DUI stop turned into a dramatic and dangerous incident that left witnesses stunned and police grateful no lives were lost. Paris Ryan, who works near the scene, said the aftermath was hard to ignore when he arrived at work Saturday morning. “Came to work today with a little bit of a different scene — a sign on the ground, cone by the sidewalk, spray paint on the concrete,” he said. “Was a little bit confused about what happened.” Surveillance footage from GoldBoyz Auto Sales, across the street, would soon provide answers. “Super scary,” Ryan said. The video shows a police cruiser driving into frame from the left side of the screen — and on the right, a wrong-way driver. They crashed head-on. Puyallup police said officers had been searching for the suspect moments before the crash. Authorities believe the driver intentionally rammed the police vehicle, which burst into flames. Smoke can be seen billowing from the cruiser. Inside were an officer and a K-9 unit — both escaped unharmed, according to the department. “Oh, good, that’s good. They weren’t hurt. Wow,” Ryan reacted. Police told KING 5 the driver was a convicted felon, and they believe the situation could have ended far worse. According to officers, the pursuit began when the suspect was spotted driving the wrong way on a one-way street in downtown Puyallup. “We get a ton of people from all across the country that come up here for the Washington State Fair,” said Ryan. “So yeah, it’s a pretty high-traffic area.” Ryan, who works at a neighboring Ford dealership, recognized the model involved. “That’s an Explorer. Ford Explorer? Oh yeah,” he said, adding, “Good thing for their Interceptors being such, such durable vehicles.” He credited that same model, a Ford Police Interceptor, for shielding both the officer and K-9 from serious harm. “There’s a reason why they use them,” Ryan said. No further injuries were reported. The suspect was booked into the Pierce County Jail, and his car was seized. Officers said they believe they saw drugs, guns and ammunition inside.

Monday's grand prize would be the fifth largest jackpot in Powerball history. WASHINGTON — Check your tickets — are you the next billion-dollar Powerball winner? Lottery fever is high, sending Powerball's jackpot soaring to an estimated $1.1 billion for Monday's drawing. It's now the fifth largest jackpot in history, just north of the $1.08 billion 2023 winner. Monday's Powerball jackpot has a lump sum cash value coming in at just under half a billion dollars — $498.4 million before taxes. That's the option most winners take, as opposed to the full value paid out as an annuity.  Monday was the 40th drawing since the jackpot was last won in California on May 31, 2025.  Winning Powerball Numbers for Monday, September 1, 2025 Monday's winning numbers were 8-23-25-40-53, Powerball 5. The Power Play multiplier was 3x.  If a winner matches all five numbers and the Powerball, they have the option to take the full jackpot paid out over 30 years, or a smaller cash payout. Winners almost always take the cash option. Even with the smaller lump sum payout, federal taxes will eat into those winnings, and some states also tax big lottery prizes.  What are the odds of winning the Powerball? The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are one in 292.2 million. The odds of matching all five white balls and winning the $1 million prize are 1 in 11,688,053. The overall odds of winning a prize are 1 in 24.87. When is the Powerball drawing? The Powerball drawing takes place live at 10:59 p.m. ET every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. Tickets, which cost $2 per play, are sold in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. What are the largest Powerball jackpots?  The eye-popping $1 billion jackpot just barely doesn't crack the top 5 largest Powerball wins. Powerball lottery games have potentially huge jackpots because they are played in multiple states.  $2.04 Billion – Nov. 7, 2022 – CA$1.765 Billion – Oct. 11, 2023 - CA$1.586 Billion – Jan. 13, 2016 – CA, FL, TN$1.326 Billion – April 6, 2024 – OR$1.1 Billion (estimated) – Sept. 1, 2025$1.08 Billion – July 19, 2023 – CA$842.4 Million – January 1, 2024 – MI$768.4 Million – March 27, 2019 – WI$758.7 Million – Aug. 23, 2017 – MA$754.6 Million – Feb. 6, 2023 - WA