Lawyers for Pamela Smart, who's serving life for orchestrating her husband's 1990 murder, are hoping that a New Hampshire judge will allow her latest petition for a new trial. Smart was a 22-year-old …
Three new women's world records have been set at the Lumberjack World Championships in Hayward, Wisconsin. The event, filled with sawing, chopping, log-rolling and cheers of “Yo-Ho!” ended …
Former Mexican drug kingpin Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada is set to be sentenced to life in prison in the U.S., a punishment guaranteed by his guilty plea last year to drug trafficking charges. …
A shorebird known for its sharp, orange bill and beady eyes is making a comeback in North America thanks to a yearslong conservation effort. The American Oystercatcher was nearly wiped out on the …
Infants, toddlers and young children need outdoor activity to build strong bodies and minds, but they also require extra care in the heat. In the summer months, those twin imperatives can make …
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office has performed autopsies in many high-profile cases, including that of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, who singer D4vd is charged with killing, …
The World Cup may be over, but the soccer calendar never really stops. In just a few weeks, many of the tournament’s biggest stars will be back with their clubs in leagues such as England’s …
Ukraine has launched over 400 drones toward Moscow, according to the city's mayor. The attack comes after Russia bombarded Kyiv and other cities with ballistic missiles. Moscow's mayor reported that …
US gas prices hit an average of $4 a gallon again as US and Iran launch attacks.
Today in History Today is Monday, July 20, the 201st day of 2026. There are 164 days left in the year. Today in History: On July 20, 1969, astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin …
Defaults on student loans have surged across the United States, reaching record levels as borrowers struggle to keep up with payments. The numbers have spiked since payments started coming due again …
According to an Associated Press analysis, more than 4.2 million people across the country defaulted on student loans between April 2025 and March 2026. The total number of borrowers in default has …
In most places, cash is king. But in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, having too much is gumming up the machinery of daily life. The Palestinian Monetary Authority says Israel's longtime limit on …
From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today’s top photos chosen by Associated Press photo editors.
Former Maine lawmaker Troy Jackson has moved into a strong position to replace Graham Platner as the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Maine after several of his opponents dropped out of the …
Lionel Messi and Argentina on one side. Lamine Yamal and Spain on the other. The World Cup final is finally here. Kickoff is at 3 p.m. EDT at MetLife Stadium. Argentina is seeking its fourth title, …
FIFA President Gianni Infantino got some serious air time over the course of the 2026 World Cup. The head of world soccer's governing body crisscrossed North America for matches and meetings during …
President Donald Trump is set to present the World Cup trophy to the winner of Sunday’s final between Argentina and Spain. But in his eyes, the real victor of the world's premier soccer tournament …
Tropical Storm Fausto has formed well off Mexico’s southwest Pacific coast. The U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami says Fausto emerged from a tropical depression on Sunday afternoon. It's …
Lionel Messi’s World Cup career has spanned six tournaments, from his debut as an 18-year-old in Germany in 2006 to his latest appearance in 2026. The Argentina captain scored his first World Cup …