ICE facility shooting, unproven autism drug, Iran at UN

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ADVERTISEMENT View in Browser | APNews DONATE View in Browser | APNews DONATE AP Afternoon Wire Advancing the Power of Facts Policy changes, but facts endure. AP delivers accurate, fact-based journalism to keep the world informed in every administration. Support independent reporting today. Donate. By Sallee Ann Harrison September 24, 2025 By Sallee Ann Harrison September 24, 2025 Good afternoon and welcome to your afternoon news update from AP. Today, a deadly shooting at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement location in Dallas, President Trump's touting of an unproven autism drug surprised the doctor who proposed it, and Iran's president blamed the U.S. and Israeli attacks for "a grievous blow" to peace negotiations during remarks to the U.N. General Assembly. UP FIRST Law enforcement agents look around the roof of an apartment building near the scene of a shooting at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement office in Dallas on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) 2 detainees killed and another critically injured in Dallas ICE facility, Homeland Security says A shooter with a rifle opened fire from a nearby roof onto a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement location in Dallas on Wednesday, killing two detainees and wounding another before taking his own life, authorities said. The exact motivation of the attack was not immediately known. Read more. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ WATCH: FBI says ammunition at Dallas shooting scene contained anti-ICE messaging Officials investigate death of Mexican man in ICE custody in Southern California Veterans who lack citizenship fear being swept up in Trump's deportations TOP STORIES Trump's touting of an unproven autism drug surprised many, including the doctor who proposed it A Trump administration decision to repurpose an old chemotherapy drug for autism treatment has surprised many experts — including the physician who recently proposed the idea. Dr. Richard Frye tells The Associated Press he was surprised by Monday's abrupt announcement promoting a generic drug as an option for autism. Frye assumed more research would be required. Read more. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ Trump's misleading comments on autism validate the 'MAHA' movement and reveal its political potency Trump's Tylenol and vaccine warnings leave some pregnant women concerned, others angry The economy was a strength for Trump in his first term. Not anymore, according to recent polling Iran's president blasts US, Israeli attacks for dealing 'grievous blow' to peace as sanctions loom  Addressing world leaders at the U.N. General Assembly, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday blamed the United States and Israeli attacks for "dealing a grievous blow" to peace negotiations as Tehran braces for the reinstatement of sanctions in the next week, barring a last-minute diplomatic breakthrough. Hours before his speech, Iran's rial currency fell to a new all-time low. Read more. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ Fearing another war with Israel, Iran begins rebuilding missile sites, but key component is missing More experts are calling Israel's actions in Gaza genocide. But others note that's a court's call For the first time in nearly six decades, a Syrian president steps up to speak at the UN ADVERTISEMENT IN OTHER NEWS Thomasina Clarke poses for a photo outside Sumner High School in St. Louis on Thursday. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) Education: Districts around the US are mulling school closures as student enrollment falls Chinese surveillance: Lawmakers and activists call for action after AP reveals US tech role in China's surveillance state Charlie Kirk: Black church leaders reject Charlie Kirk martyrdom and point to his race rhetoric Free speech: YouTube to start bringing back creators banned for COVID-19 and election misinformation Space: A trio of space weather satellites blast off together to study the sun's violent side Historic document: A centuries-old map is returned to Mexico after it was recovered in Santa Fe WATCH: Typhoon Ragasa hits Hong Kong with massive waves and trees blown down TRENDING Actor June Squibb poses for a portrait during the Toronto International Film Festival on Sept. 8. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) How does June Squibb do it at age 95? 'I just gird my loins and go'  June Squibb wasn't the lead of a movie until she was 94. Now, a year after she turned action star in "Thelma," Squibb is again the leading lady for "Eleanor the Great," Scarlett Johansson's directorial debut. With it, Squibb is proving, again, that Hollywood stardom needn't belong to the young. Please let us know what you think of this newsletter. You can sign up for more and invite a friend here. For news in real time visit APNews.com. - Sallee Ann Please let us know what you think of this newsletter. You can sign up for more and invite a friend here. For news in real time visit APNews.com. - Sallee Ann SUPPORT THE AP. DONATE. Manage preferences | Privacy policy | Unsubscribe   *Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in advertising, contact us here. ADVERTISEMENT