US inflation eased last month in the first slowdown of 2024
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Led by lower food and auto prices, inflation in the United States cooled slightly last…
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Chinese coast guard shadows Filipino activists sailing toward disputed shoal
By JIM GOMEZ Associated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Chinese coast guard ships have shadowed a group of Filipino activists and fishermen…
Continue ReadingICC prosecutor faces demand for action against Israeli leaders and Russian attack over Putin warrant
By EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The International Criminal Court’s prosecutor faced demands Tuesday for speedy action…
Continue Reading11 people die in shootings in small town in southern Mexico state of Chiapas, prosecutors say
By EDGAR H. CLEMENTE Associated Press MERIDA, Mexico (AP) — Authorities in Mexico say 11 people have been killed by shootings in a small town in…
Continue ReadingFrom Hogan to a Trumpier Senate: Takeways from Tuesday’s primaries
By NICHOLAS RICCARDI Associated Press Voters in several states have chosen nominees in critical races that could decide the balance of power on…
Continue ReadingSingapore’s new prime minister vows to ‘lead in our own way’ as Lee dynasty ends after half-century
By EILEEN NG Associated Press KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Singapore’s new prime minister has vowed to make “tomorrow better than today” as…
Continue ReadingCorrection: Chiefs-Butker story
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — In a story published May 15, 2024, about Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker’s speech at Benedictine College’s commencement,…
Continue ReadingBuffalo dedicates park-like space to victims on second anniversary of racist mass shooting
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo is marking the second anniversary of a racist mass shooting that killed 10 Black people with the dedication of a…
Continue ReadingThe ‘accidental hero’ gold medalist Steven Bradbury receives an Australian bravery award for rescues
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — More than 20 years after winning an unlikely gold medal in short track speedskating at the Salt Lake City Olympics,…
Continue ReadingWhy AP called Maryland’s Senate primaries for Alsobrooks and Hogan: Race calls explained
By ROBERT YOON Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Associated Press has declared Democrat Angela Alsobrooks and Republican former Gov. Larry…
Continue ReadingBiden administration is moving ahead on new $1 billion arms sale to Israel, congressional aides say
By SEUNG MIN KIM, ELLEN KNICKMEYER and ZEKE MILLER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration has told key lawmakers it plans to…
Continue ReadingSheriff faces questions from Arkansas lawmakers over Netflix series filmed at county jail
By ANDREW DeMILLO Associated Press LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers are questioning a sheriff’s decision to allow a Netflix…
Continue ReadingFIFA meets with women’s soccer decisions, anti-racism pledge and retreat from key reforms on agenda
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer FIFA’s gravest crisis erupted with police raids at its annual meeting in 2015. Nine years later soccer’s 211…
Continue ReadingTexas university leaders say hundreds of positions, programs cut to comply with DEI ban
By ACACIA CORONADO Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas public university leaders say hundreds of positions and programs across state…
Continue ReadingCalifornia to make $3.3 billion available for mental health, substance use treatment centers
By TRÂN NGUYỄN Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Hammered by mounting pressure to address the growing homelessness crisis in…
Continue ReadingMan gets over 3 years in prison for posting video threatening school shooting in New Hampshire
By KATHY McCORMACK Associated Press CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A man who posted a Snapchat video last year threatening to shoot up a New Hampshire high…
Continue ReadingParishioners subdue armed teenager at Louisiana children’s service
ABBEVILLE, La. (AP) — A Louisiana diocese says parishioners subdued a teenager with a gun during a church service for dozens of young children.…
Continue ReadingLies, loyalty and a gag order upheld: Tuesday’s Trump hush money trial takeaways
MICHAEL R. SISAK, ERIC TUCKER, MICHELLE L. PRICE and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump’s attorneys started…
Continue ReadingVerdict in for wildlife mystery in Nevada where DNA tests show suspected wolves were coyotes
By SCOTT SONNER Associated Press RENO, Nev. (AP) — The verdict is in. The latest wildlife mystery in Nevada has been solved. Scientists who set out…
Continue ReadingJustice Department says Boeing violated deal that avoided prosecution after 737 Max crashes
By DAVID KOENIG and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department has determined that Boeing violated a settlement…
Continue ReadingSun shoots out biggest solar flare in almost 2 decades, but Earth should be out of the way this time
By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The sun produced its biggest flare in nearly two decades Tuesday, just days after…
Continue ReadingESPN announces Jason Kelce’s hiring. He will be part of the ‘Monday Night Football’ pregame show
NEW YORK (AP) — Jason Kelce is officially a member of ESPN’s “Monday Night Countdown” team. ESPN announced Kelce had signed a multiyear…
Continue ReadingSuspect in shooting of 2 Jewish men in Los Angeles last year agrees to plead guilty to hate crimes
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A 29-year-old man accused of shooting and wounding two Jewish men as they left synagogues in Los Angeles last year has agreed to…
Continue ReadingColorado city agrees to settle police beating lawsuit for $2.1 million
By COLLEEN SLEVIN Associated Press DENVER (AP) — The city of Colorado Springs has agreed to pay $2.1 million to settle a federal lawsuit brought by…
Continue ReadingMiniature poodle named Sage wins Westminster Kennel Club dog show
By JENNIFER PELTZ Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — For a last hurrah, it was a Sage decision. A miniature poodle named Sage won the top prize…
Continue ReadingGiuliani bankruptcy judge frustrated with case, rebuffs attempt to challenge $148 million judgment
By MICHAEL HILL Associated Press A New York bankruptcy judge has denied Rudy Giuliani a chance to pursue an appeal of a $148 million defamation…
Continue ReadingAggravated murder charge filed against truck driver accused of killing Utah police officer
PROVO, Utah (AP) — Prosecutors in Utah filed an aggravated murder charge against a truck driver accused of intentionally killing a police officer…
Continue ReadingCargo ship that caused Baltimore bridge collapse had power blackouts hours before leaving port
By LEA SKENE and DENISE LAVOIE Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — The cargo ship Dali experienced electrical blackouts about 10 hours before leaving…
Continue ReadingSweltering heat across Asia was 45 times more likely because of climate change, study finds
By SIBI ARASU Associated Press BENGALURU, India (AP) — Sizzling heat across Asia and the Middle East in late April that echoed last year’s…
Continue ReadingThe Rev. William Lawson, Texas civil rights leader who worked with Martin Luther King Jr, dies at 95
HOUSTON (AP) — The Rev. William “Bill” Lawson, a longtime pastor and civil rights leader who helped desegregate Houston, Texas, and worked with…
Continue ReadingSerena Williams to host The ESPYs in July
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Serena Williams is returning to the sports spotlight to host The ESPYS in July. The retired 23-time major tournament winner will…
Continue ReadingSidewalk video ‘Portal’ linking New York, Dublin by livestream temporarily paused after lewd antics
By PHILIP MARCELO Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The video screen “Portal” that lets people in New York and Dublin peer into life on opposite…
Continue Reading‘Deeply concerned’ with China doping allegations, US drug czar sends letter to anti-doping agency
By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer The U.S. drug czar sent a pointed letter to world anti-doping officials, saying leaders in governments across the…
Continue ReadingNew US tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, batteries and solar cells could raise consumer prices
By MATTHEW DALY Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — New tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles and batteries, solar cells, medical equipment and other…
Continue ReadingVermont Legislature passes one of the strongest data privacy measures in the country
By LISA RATHKE Associated Press The Vermont legislature has passed one of the strongest data privacy measures in the country, aimed at cracking down…
Continue ReadingPutin signs decree naming new Russian government, including replacement of defense minister
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday signed a decree appointing a new government, including replacement of the defense…
Continue ReadingA Chicago teen entered college at 10. At 17, she earned a doctorate from Arizona State
CHICAGO (AP) — Dorothy Jean Tillman II’s participation in Arizona State University’s May 6 commencement was the latest step on a…
Continue ReadingOpenings expected Wednesday in Menendez corruption trial
By MIKE CATALINI and LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Opening statements were expected to occur Wednesday in the corruption trial…
Continue ReadingHow Cannes works, from the standing ovations to the juries to the Palm Dog
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer CANNES, France (AP) — The Cannes Film Festival is hallowed ground in cinema but understanding its unique landscape can…
Continue ReadingNorth Carolina bill to curb mask-wearing in protests could make it illegal for medical reasons too
By MAKIYA SEMINERA Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Republican lawmakers in North Carolina have proposed a bill that would enhance penalties…
Continue ReadingTennessee governor OKs bill allowing death penalty for child rape convictions
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has approved legislation allowing the death penalty in child…
Continue ReadingFBI, Homeland Security warn of possible threats to LGBTQ events, including Pride Month activities
By REBECCA SANTANA Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal agencies are warning that foreign terrorist organizations or their supporters might…
Continue ReadingTikTok content creators sue the US government over law that could ban the popular platform
By HALELUYA HADERO AP Business Writer Eight TikTok content creators sued the U.S. government on Tuesday, issuing another challenge to the new federal…
Continue ReadingArgentina reports its first single-digit inflation in 6 months as markets swoon and costs hit home
By ISABEL DEBRE Associated Press BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Government data in Argentina says the country’s monthly inflation rate has eased…
Continue Reading`Micropreemie’ baby who weighed just over 1 pound at birth goes home from Illinois hospital
NEW LENOX, Ill. (AP) — A baby girl who weighed just over one pound when she was born prematurely in November has beaten the odds and gone home with…
Continue ReadingAP gets rare look as Ukraine tries to slow Russia with drones on new front
By VASILISA STEPANENKO and SAMYA KULLAB Associated Press KHARKIV REGION, Ukraine (AP) — From the sky, the Ukrainian drone unit commander had a…
Continue ReadingThe US is wrapping up a pier to bring aid to Gaza by sea. But danger and uncertainty lie ahead
By ELLEN KNICKMEYER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — In the coming days, the U.S. military in the eastern Mediterranean is expected to jab one…
Continue ReadingGoogle unleashes AI in search, raising hopes for better results and fears about less web traffic
By MICHAEL LIEDTKE AP Technology Writer MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (AP) — Google on Tuesday rolled out a retooled search engine that will frequently…
Continue ReadingSeattle Times publisher Frank Blethen to step down after 4 decades in charge of family-owned paper
SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle Times publisher and CEO Frank Blethen has announced he will step down at the end of next year, after four decades leading…
Continue ReadingMilitary hearing officer deciding whether to recommend court-martial for Pentagon leaker
By HOLLY RAMER Associated Press BEDFORD, Massachusetts (AP) — A military hearing officer is deciding whether to recommend a court-martial for…
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