Recent survivors of US boat strikes haven't been found, bringing overall death toll to 199
Read full article: Recent survivors of US boat strikes haven't been found, bringing overall death toll to 199The death toll from the Trump administration’s monthslong series of strikes on suspected drug trafficking boats in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean has risen to at least 199 people after survivors of recent attacks weren't found.
Think it's hot now? The next five years will smash records, UN says
Read full article: Think it's hot now? The next five years will smash records, UN saysA new report from the United Nations weather agency gives a three-out-of-four chance that the next five years will average more than 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial temperatures.
Dang Van Phuoc, AP combat photographer who lost an eye in the Vietnam War, dies at 91
Read full article: Dang Van Phuoc, AP combat photographer who lost an eye in the Vietnam War, dies at 91Former Associated Press photographer Dang Van Phuoc, who was injured multiple times during the Vietnam War and lost an eye while on assignment on the front lines, has died at age 91.
Muslim pilgrims converge on Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia as the Hajj reaches its peak
Read full article: Muslim pilgrims converge on Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia as the Hajj reaches its peakMuslim pilgrims have gathered on Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia for the second day of the Hajj, considered the pinnacle of the annual pilgrimage.
Nadal, Gauff and Pegula pay tribute to AP Tennis Writer Howard Fendrich
Read full article: Nadal, Gauff and Pegula pay tribute to AP Tennis Writer Howard FendrichRafael Nadal, Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula were among the players paying tribute to Howard Fendrich a day after the longtime AP Tennis Writer died.
Congo curtails funeral wakes in Ebola outbreak as WHO upgrades risk assessment
Read full article: Congo curtails funeral wakes in Ebola outbreak as WHO upgrades risk assessmentAuthorities in northeastern Congo have banned funeral wakes and gatherings of more than 50 people to curb a rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak.
Students and community organizations sue to desegregate Massachusetts schools
Read full article: Students and community organizations sue to desegregate Massachusetts schoolsA lawsuit filed on behalf of students and community organizations in Massachusetts argues the state is illegally maintaining schools that are racially segregated, concentrating Black and Latino students in high-poverty districts with fewer opportunities.
George Soros’ foundations pledge $300M for US democracy amid attacks on nonprofits
Read full article: George Soros’ foundations pledge $300M for US democracy amid attacks on nonprofitsGeorge Soros’ Open Society Foundations pledged $300 million Wednesday to initiatives it says will defend democratic rights and advance economic security in the U.S. over the next five years.
Kansas farmers hit hard by weather extremes and growing costs, wheat crop could be worst since 1972
Read full article: Kansas farmers hit hard by weather extremes and growing costs, wheat crop could be worst since 1972Amid a punishing drought, tariffs and the high cost of fertilizers, farming wheat has become more uncertain as farmers in western Kansas are feeling the impact in their major wheat-producing region.
British PM Starmer congratulates Arsenal as title celebrations go deep into the night
Read full article: British PM Starmer congratulates Arsenal as title celebrations go deep into the nightBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer has taken time out from dealing with his own sticky political situation to congratulate his favorite soccer team Arsenal on winning the Premier League.
More than 17,000 under evacuation orders as Southern California wildfire threatens homes
Read full article: More than 17,000 under evacuation orders as Southern California wildfire threatens homesMore than 17,000 people are under evacuation orders as a wildfire continues to threaten suburban homes in Southern California.
Kenya’s professional mourners help grieving families and keep tradition alive
Read full article: Kenya’s professional mourners help grieving families and keep tradition aliveLoud and expressive mourners are common at funerals around the world — but in parts of Kenya, some of them may be paid workers.
Thousands ordered to evacuate as Southern California wildfire threatens homes
Read full article: Thousands ordered to evacuate as Southern California wildfire threatens homesAuthorities have ordered thousands of people to evacuate as a wind-driven wildfire threatens suburban homes in Southern California.
Supreme Court sends closely watched Native American voting rights decision back to lower court
Read full article: Supreme Court sends closely watched Native American voting rights decision back to lower courtThe Supreme Court has acted in a Voting Rights Act case brought by Native American tribes, saying a closely watched ruling needs to be reconsidered after the high court weakened the Civil Rights-era law.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Georgia's primaries
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Georgia's primariesVoting will conclude in the swing state of Georgia in competitive primaries for governor and a U.S. Senate seat that could decide control of the closely divided chamber.
Created as IDs, dog tags became a crucial link between military families and fallen troops
Read full article: Created as IDs, dog tags became a crucial link between military families and fallen troopsMilitary identification tags — popularly known as dog tags — became standard issue for U.S. troops at the request of an Army chaplain concerned about identifying fallen soldiers at the beginning of the 20th century.
AP finishes US restructuring with round of 20 layoffs, part of strategic pivot from print journalism
Read full article: AP finishes US restructuring with round of 20 layoffs, part of strategic pivot from print journalismThe Associated Press implemented a round of layoffs Friday of U.S.-based journalists.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Louisiana's primaries
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Louisiana's primariesLouisiana voters will participate in a revamped and stripped-down state primary Saturday and decide the political fate of an embattled Republican U.S. senator targeted for defeat by President Donald Trump.
Some parents don't want their kids to use tech at school. But districts are pushing back
Read full article: Some parents don't want their kids to use tech at school. But districts are pushing backParents across the country who are worried about excessive screen time in schools are lobbying educators to go back to pencils and paper.
Soros' Open Society Foundations commit $30M to groups fighting antisemitism and anti-Muslim hate
Read full article: Soros' Open Society Foundations commit $30M to groups fighting antisemitism and anti-Muslim hateOpen Society Foundations, the family philanthropy founded by hedge fund billionaire George Soros, is putting $30 million toward groups fighting antisemitism and anti-Muslim hate.
Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy is in stable condition after being shot at a concert
Read full article: Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy is in stable condition after being shot at a concertMissouri officials say All-America running back Ahmad Hardy is in stable condition after being shot at a concert in Mississippi.
Tesla recalls some Cybertrucks for wheel issue and more than 200,000 other cars for camera failure
Read full article: Tesla recalls some Cybertrucks for wheel issue and more than 200,000 other cars for camera failureTesla is recalling 173 Cybertrucks because cracking in the rotor could cause the wheel stud to separate from the wheel hub, increasing the risk of a crash and injury.
Local doctor explains safety of abortion pill at center of recent Supreme Court ruling
Read full article: Local doctor explains safety of abortion pill at center of recent Supreme Court rulingLocal OB-GYN Dr. Chandra Adams joined us on The Morning Show to explain the safety of Mifepristone and the narrowing options available for women.
Pirates reliever Chris Devenski suspended three games for intentionally throwing at opposing batter
Read full article: Pirates reliever Chris Devenski suspended three games for intentionally throwing at opposing batterPittsburgh Pirates reliever Chris Devenski has been suspended for three games and fined for intentionally throwing at Cincinnati Reds rookie Sal Stewart.
Soccer fan aged 71 arrested at Everton for alleged racist abuse of Manchester City's Semenyo
Read full article: Soccer fan aged 71 arrested at Everton for alleged racist abuse of Manchester City's SemenyoEverton says a 71-year-old soccer fan was arrested for alleged racist abuse of Manchester City forward Antoine Semenyo at a Premier League game.
Man fatally stabbed outside Busch Stadium hours after St. Louis Cardinals game
Read full article: Man fatally stabbed outside Busch Stadium hours after St. Louis Cardinals gamePolice in St. Louis say a dispute between two men led to a fatal stabbing outside Busch Stadium hours after a St. Louis Cardinals game.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Ohio's state primaries
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Ohio's state primariesCandidates for Ohio’s top elected offices will stand before voters in a statewide primary on Tuesday, although many of them are already looking ahead to the November general election.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Michigan's special election for control of the state Senate
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Michigan's special election for control of the state SenateVoters in a competitive central Michigan district will decide control of the state Senate on Tuesday in a special election to fill the seat last held by Democrat Kristen McDonald Rivet, who's now a congresswoman.
Takeaways from AP report on Trump administration's defiance of lower court orders
Read full article: Takeaways from AP report on Trump administration's defiance of lower court ordersFederal judges around the country have raised alarms in recent months about the Trump administration’s failure to follow their orders in individual immigration cases.
Plane circles Fenway Park for an hour towing banner imploring Red Sox ownership to sell the team
Read full article: Plane circles Fenway Park for an hour towing banner imploring Red Sox ownership to sell the teamA small plane towing a banner imploring Red Sox ownership to sell the team flew over Fenway Park on Friday while Boston and the Houston Astros took batting practice.
NHL Commissioner Bettman backs ruling that allowed Ducks' OT goal to stand in Game 4 win vs. Oilers
Read full article: NHL Commissioner Bettman backs ruling that allowed Ducks' OT goal to stand in Game 4 win vs. OilersNHL Commissioner Gary Bettman offered his unequivocal support for the ruling that upheld the Anaheim Ducks’ overtime goal against the Edmonton Oilers in Game 4 of their first-round playoff series.
A South Sudan community is denied aid as government and opposition blame each other
Read full article: A South Sudan community is denied aid as government and opposition blame each otherDisplaced people in a South Sudan village have been denied lifesaving aid by the government, according to eyewitnesses and aid groups.
Rescuers recover last victims from Indonesia train wreck that killed 14 and injured dozens
Read full article: Rescuers recover last victims from Indonesia train wreck that killed 14 and injured dozensRescuers have finished removing victims from a damaged commuter train car, confirming the crash outside Indonesia’s capital killed 14 people.
Brantley County firefighters continue to battle 20K-acre wildfire; road closures expand
Read full article: Brantley County firefighters continue to battle 20K-acre wildfire; road closures expandMore than 5,000 acres continue to burn in the Highway 82 Fire in Brantley County, with at least 87 homes lost, and the Sheriff’s Office announced Friday that a curfew will be in place from 8:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. in the affected area.
Padres rally past Diamondbacks 6-4 in Mexico City as Miller sets club record for scoreless streak
Read full article: Padres rally past Diamondbacks 6-4 in Mexico City as Miller sets club record for scoreless streakTy France homered twice and Gavin Sheets hit a two-run single during a four-run seventh inning as the San Diego Padres rallied past the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-4 in Mexico City.
AP Was There: Early Chernobyl victims buried in Moscow cemetery
Read full article: AP Was There: Early Chernobyl victims buried in Moscow cemeteryIn the weeks after the April 26, 1986, explosion and fire at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, it was difficult to get any information about the scope of the disaster, aside from terse announcements from the government of the Soviet Union.
Brantley County firefighters continue to battle 9K-acre wildfire
Read full article: Brantley County firefighters continue to battle 9K-acre wildfireMore than 5,000 acres continue to burn in the Highway 82 Fire in Brantley County, with at least 87 homes lost, and the Sheriff’s Office announced Friday that a curfew will be in place from 8:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. in the affected area.
Trump's planned appearance bringing renewed scrutiny to annual correspondents' dinner
Read full article: Trump's planned appearance bringing renewed scrutiny to annual correspondents' dinnerFor the first time as president, Donald Trump is planning to attend the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington this weekend.
The Gates Foundation is reviewing its Epstein ties as released emails raise questions for funders
Read full article: The Gates Foundation is reviewing its Epstein ties as released emails raise questions for fundersThe Gates Foundation confirmed Wednesday that it is reviewing its ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Pope criticizes colonization of Africa's minerals as he arrives in Equatorial Guinea
Read full article: Pope criticizes colonization of Africa's minerals as he arrives in Equatorial GuineaPope Leo XIV has denounced the “colonization” of minerals and the “lust for power” in Equatorial Guinea at the end of his four-nation African trip.
2 killed, 5 injured as planned fight between teens turns into deadly shooting at North Carolina park
Read full article: 2 killed, 5 injured as planned fight between teens turns into deadly shooting at North Carolina parkAuthorities say a planned fight among young people escalated into a shooting at a North Carolina park Monday morning that left two teenage boys dead and five other people injured.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Virginia's special election on redistricting
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Virginia's special election on redistrictingVirginia voters are considering a ballot measure Tuesday that would give the Democratic-majority legislature temporary power to redraw the state’s congressional districts.
In address on media ethics, former Washington Post editor worries about fading moral compass
Read full article: In address on media ethics, former Washington Post editor worries about fading moral compassDuring a contentious era, one of journalism's leading figures says he's concerned about news outlets that may be losing their moral compass.
WHO says vaccinations save millions in Africa, but US aid cuts and Iran war threaten progress
Read full article: WHO says vaccinations save millions in Africa, but US aid cuts and Iran war threaten progressThe World Health Organization says vaccination programs across Africa have saved more than 50 million lives over the past five decades, but progress is slowing in some countries.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in New Jersey's special congressional election
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in New Jersey's special congressional electionA special election in New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District on Thursday will fill the House seat most recently held by Democratic Gov. Mikie Sherrill.
Surging oil prices spark protest in Haiti as workers demand salary increases
Read full article: Surging oil prices spark protest in Haiti as workers demand salary increasesMore than 1,000 workers have organized a protest in Haiti’s capital to demand a higher minimum wage as the conflict in Iran deepens and drives up oil prices.
Yemaneberhan Crippa wins Paris Marathon, Ethiopia's Shure Demise smashes record in women’s race
Read full article: Yemaneberhan Crippa wins Paris Marathon, Ethiopia's Shure Demise smashes record in women’s raceItaly’s Yemaneberhan Crippa was the fastest of nearly 60,000 runners in the Paris Marathon while Shure Demise of Ethiopia smashed a course record to win the women’s race.
Singer Delta Goodrem follows in Celine Dion’s footsteps to Eurovision
Read full article: Singer Delta Goodrem follows in Celine Dion’s footsteps to EurovisionSinger-songwriter Delta Goodrem, who is representing Australia at this year's Eurovision Song Contest, says she believes in the power of music.
In an uncertain environment for corporate giving, Liberty Mutual Foundation launches $600M endowment
Read full article: In an uncertain environment for corporate giving, Liberty Mutual Foundation launches $600M endowmentTariff-driven uncertainty, rising costs and tax law changes have prompted many companies to reconsider their strategies.
Iranians fear power outages and further attacks as Trump's deadline nears
Read full article: Iranians fear power outages and further attacks as Trump's deadline nearsTehran residents are rushing to stock up on bottled water and charge cellphones, flashlights and portable power banks as the hours tick down to Trump’s latest ultimatum for a deal in the war with Iran.
Michigan ranked No. 1 in final AP Top 25 poll of season ahead of UConn, Arizona, Duke and Illinois
Read full article: Michigan ranked No. 1 in final AP Top 25 poll of season ahead of UConn, Arizona, Duke and IllinoisMichigan is No. 1 in the final Associated Press Top 25 men’s college basketball poll for the 2025-26 season after winning the program’s first national championship in 37 years.
Kansas' Bidunga, Wake Forest's Harris, Saint Mary's Murauskas among players entering men's portal
Read full article: Kansas' Bidunga, Wake Forest's Harris, Saint Mary's Murauskas among players entering men's portalKansas big man Flory Bidunga, Wake Forest’s Juke Harris and Saint Mary’s Paulius Murauskas are among the parade of players entering the transfer portal on the first of 15 days Division I men’s basketball players can go looking for a new school.
AP says it will offer buyouts as part of pivot away from newspaper-focused history
Read full article: AP says it will offer buyouts as part of pivot away from newspaper-focused historyThe Associated Press says it will offer buyouts to an unspecified number of its U.S.-based journalists as part of an acceleration away from the focus on newspapers and their print journalism that sustained the company for more than 1½ centuries.
A 12-hour drive through Iran offers glimpses of destruction, defiance and daily life
Read full article: A 12-hour drive through Iran offers glimpses of destruction, defiance and daily lifeA black banner hangs over the border crossing and portraits of Iran’s slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei stare down, promising vengeance against the United States and Israel.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Georgia's special congressional runoff
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Georgia's special congressional runoffVoters in a northwest Georgia congressional district will elect a new representative on Tuesday to replace Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene, who resigned in January following a public rift with President Donald Trump.
Meloni hails arrest of top crime family suspect after raid at an Italian resort
Read full article: Meloni hails arrest of top crime family suspect after raid at an Italian resortItalian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has praised police after the arrest of alleged organized crime boss Roberto Mazzarella.
Why one Las Vegas newspaper just stopped printing its rival
Read full article: Why one Las Vegas newspaper just stopped printing its rivalThe Las Vegas Review-Journal will no longer print its rival the Las Vegas Sun for the first time in decades, sharpening a longtime legal dispute between the southern Nevada newspapers.
Congo says its mpox outbreak is over after 2 years and more than 2,200 suspected deaths
Read full article: Congo says its mpox outbreak is over after 2 years and more than 2,200 suspected deathsCongo has declared the end of a two-year mpox outbreak, which is believed to have caused over 2,200 deaths.
‘It sends chills’: Visitors relive Moon-mission memories as Artemis II lights up the sky
Read full article: ‘It sends chills’: Visitors relive Moon-mission memories as Artemis II lights up the skyHours before Artemis II launched, people started filing onto the beach at Canaveral National Seashore. They carried folding chairs, coolers, and blankets across the sand, trying to pick the perfect spot with an open view of the sky.
Historic Artemis moon mission must blast off during narrow ‘launch window.’ So what conditions will decide go or no-go?
Read full article: Historic Artemis moon mission must blast off during narrow ‘launch window.’ So what conditions will decide go or no-go?Today is a historical day! The first crewed mission of the Artemis program is set for launch this evening at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida.
Men's NCAA tournament averaging 10.3 million viewers, its most-watched since 1993
Read full article: Men's NCAA tournament averaging 10.3 million viewers, its most-watched since 1993The men’s NCAA tournament is averaging 10.3 million viewers through the Elite Eight, its best audience since 1993 and a 9% increase over last year.
Haiti imposes austerity measures as Iran war drives up oil prices and disrupts supplies
Read full article: Haiti imposes austerity measures as Iran war drives up oil prices and disrupts suppliesHaiti’s government says it is implementing new austerity measures as the war in Iran disrupts critical oil supplies and drives up prices worldwide.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Arkansas' primary runoff elections
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Arkansas' primary runoff electionsTwo Arkansas Republicans with competing visions on how best to implement President Donald Trump’s agenda to overhaul elections and voting will vie for their party’s nomination for the state’s top elections job on Tuesday.
Ukrainians chide German defense boss for jibes about 'Lego' drones made by 'housewives'
Read full article: Ukrainians chide German defense boss for jibes about 'Lego' drones made by 'housewives'Senior officials in Kyiv are taking a swipe at the head of German defense giant Rheinmetall, whose unflattering comments about Ukrainian drone technology and the role of women in the war against Russia ignited a social media backlash.
Judge won't block meeting that could exempt Gulf drilling from Endangered Species Act
Read full article: Judge won't block meeting that could exempt Gulf drilling from Endangered Species ActA judge has ruled that the government can convene a meeting next week to seek an exemption from the Endangered Species Act on the basis of national security for expanded oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico.
Education Department headquarters will relocate as part of Trump's dismantling
Read full article: Education Department headquarters will relocate as part of Trump's dismantlingThe Education Department will relocate from its Washington headquarters as part of the Trump administration’s dismantling of the agency, officials said Thursday.
AP is calling Israel's attack on Lebanon an invasion. What does that mean and why does it matter?
Read full article: AP is calling Israel's attack on Lebanon an invasion. What does that mean and why does it matter?The Associated Press is now calling Israel’s military actions in southern Lebanon an invasion.
Trump administration opens investigations into race in admissions at 3 medical schools
Read full article: Trump administration opens investigations into race in admissions at 3 medical schoolsThe Trump administration has opened investigations into how race is considered in admissions at three medical schools, ratcheting up its pressure campaign against colleges and universities.
Trump administration seeks Endangered Species Act exemption for oil, gas projects in Gulf
Read full article: Trump administration seeks Endangered Species Act exemption for oil, gas projects in GulfThe Trump administration is seeking an exemption from the Endangered Species Act for expanded oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico, citing national security as it wages war on Iran.
