LA immigration stops, Nepal protests, COVID-19 vaccines

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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 08, 2025 By Sallee Ann Harrison September 08, 2025 Good afternoon and welcome to your afternoon news update from AP. Today, the Supreme Court lifts restrictions on immigration stops in Los Angeles, police in Nepal kill at least 17 during unrest over social media regulations, and limitations and confusion surrounding COVID-19 vaccine access. UP FIRST Immigration agents conduct an operation at a car wash in Montebello, Calif. on Aug. 15. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull) Supreme Court lifts restrictions on LA immigration stops set after agents swept up US citizens The Supreme Court on Monday cleared the way for federal agents to conduct sweeping immigration operations in Los Angeles, the latest victory for President Donald Trump's administration at the high court. Read more. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ Trump asks Supreme Court for emergency order to keep billions of dollars in foreign aid frozen Chief justice lets Trump remove member of Federal Trade Commission for now Republicans in Congress are eager for Trump to expand his use of the military on US soil TOP STORIES Riot police use water cannons on protesters during clashes outside parliament building in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Monday. (AP Photo/Niranjan Shrestha) Police open fire on protests of Nepal's social media policy, killing at least 17 Police in Nepal's capital of Kathmandu opened fire Monday on demonstrators protesting a government attempt to regulate social media that blocked some of the world's largest platforms, including Facebook, X and YouTube. At least 17 people were killed. Read more. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ WATCH: Protesters in Nepal surround parliament and clash with police as government blocks social media For some, a COVID-19 vaccine means jumping through hoops or hitting the road The debut of updated COVID-19 vaccines has gotten off to a clunky start in many states. Limits on who can get the shots and prescription requirements are confusing customers and leaving some people worried about whether they will get protection from the virus this fall. Read more. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ Florida's vaccine mandate removal: What it means for public health The US will buy 2 million doses of an HIV prevention drug for low-income countries ADVERTISEMENT IN OTHER NEWS Soldiers and rescue personnel work the scene of a deadly accident in Atlacomulco, Mexico, on Monday. (AP Photo/Ramses Mercado Valdes) Mexico: Freight train slams into a bus outside Mexico City and kills at least 8 people France: French government collapses in a confidence vote, forcing Macron to seek yet another prime minister Trump and Epstein: Democrats release suggestive letter to Epstein purportedly signed by Trump, which he denies Spitting in sports: Players face backlash after wave of spitting incidents Saving the rain: How rainwater harvesting can benefit the US Southwest and beyond Obit: Rick Davies, co-founder and singer of Supertramp, dies at 81 WATCH: The adventures of Emil the moose keep a corner of Austria on its toes TRENDING Kokichi Akuzawa speaks during an interview with The Associated Press in Maebashi, northeast of Tokyo, on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae) 102-year-old becomes oldest person to summit Mount Fuji Kokichi Akuzawa almost gave up during his trek to become the oldest person to summit Mount Fuji at age 102, an achievement recognized by Guinness World Records after he reached the top in early August. Akuzawa climbed with his 70-year-old daughter Motoe, his granddaughter, her husband and four friends. 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