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10 Things to Know for Friday

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Friday:

1. EMAILS OBTAINED BY AP SHOW TRUMP ADVISERS WAGED COVERT INFLUENCE CAMPAIGN FOR FOREIGN PARTY

A firm run by Donald Trump's campaign chairman attempted to sway American public opinion in favor of Ukraine's then pro-Russian government, and never disclosed their work as foreign agents as required under federal law.

2. TRUMP CONCEDES FOR FIRST TIME HE'S MADE COMMENTS THAT 'MAY HAVE CAUSED PAIN'

Trump offers an extended apology to those who may have been hurt by his caustic comments, saying he regrets some of what he's said "in the heat of debate."

3. 2 AMERICAN SWIMMERS LEAVE RIO, BUT ROBBERY SCANDAL NOT OVER

As Gunnar Bentz and Jack Conger were whisked through airport security and onto a plane, the saga remained the biggest spectacle outside of the Olympic gates and an embarrassment for Americans.

4. WHO IS BOLTING TOWARD HISTORY

After winning gold in the 200 meters, Friday's 4x100-meter relay final is all that's left now between Usain Bolt and an historic three golds at three straight Olympics.

5. WHERE THE HUNT FOR A MISSING MALAYSIAN PLANE CONTINUES

Investigators are attempting to define a new search area by studying where in the Indian Ocean the first piece of wreckage recovered from the doomed Boeing 777 - a wing flap - most likely drifted.

6. WHAT THE UNITED NATIONS NOW SAYS ABOUT ITS ROLE IN HAITI'S CHOLERA EPIDEMIC

The world body says for the first time that it was involved and needs to do "much more" to end the suffering of those affected, estimated at more than 800,000 people.

7. WHY THE OBAMA ADMINISTRATION FACES A RENEWED STORM OF REPUBLICAN CRITICISM

The White House has acknowledged that a $400 million cash payment to Iran seven months ago was contingent on the release of a group of American prisoners.

8. WHEN A LONG-AWAITED ALBUM COULD DROP

R&B artist and Grammy award-winning singer Frank Ocean has released a music film, "Endless," and a follow-up to his widely acclaimed debut album could come this weekend.

9. A BIG DIVORCE SETTLEMENT IS NOW A BIG DONATION

Amber Heard says she is giving away her entire $7 million settlement from Johnny Depp to a pair of charities.

10. WHICH LATE-NIGHT TV HOST GOT A WARM SEND-OFF FROM JON STEWART

Larry Wilmore, whose "The Nightly Show" ends after a brief 19-month run on Comedy Central.

In this image made from video, American Olympic swimmers Gunnar Bentz and Jack Conger walk in the departure area after checking into their flight at the airport in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016. Brazilian police have said Ryan Lochte and three of his teammates were not robbed, and instead vandalized a gas station bathroom. Lochte had said earlier this week they were held up at gunpoint after a night of partying. (AP Photo) The Associated Press
FILE - In this Feb. 10, 2013 file photo, Frank Ocean arrives at the 55th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. Apple Music has released new and long-awaited music from Grammy award-winning singer, Ocean. The company tweeted a link to the music video "Endless" by the R&B artist on Thursday night, Aug. 18, 2016. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File) The Associated Press
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