The FBI has discounted some of the ransom notes that surfaced after the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie as extortion attempts. But the agency said Wednesday it's still evaluating others that might be …
Russia likely used shadow ships to launch drones over Europe that repeatedly disrupted civilian aviation, as it monitored military sites and tested the air defenses of NATO nations. That's according …
Israeli forces carried out a series of raids across the West Bank. They arrested at least five Palestinian women in operations Wednesday in multiple cities, including Bethlehem, Hebron, Nablus and …
Today in History Today is Thursday, July 2, the 183rd day of 2026. There are 182 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On July 2, 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed …
With wildfires raging across the Western U.S., cities and states are restricting fireworks as the nation gears up for a big Fourth of July. Utah has issued a statewide ban on personal fireworks due …
Tropical Storm Douglas has formed in the Pacific Ocean. The National Hurricane Center said Wednesday the center of the cyclone was at sea and poses no threat to land. Douglas was located about 1,220 …
UPS never required the detailed inspections needed to spot the problem that allowed an engine to fly off one of its planes before it crashed and killed 15 people last fall even after Boeing …
Summer vacation is a great time to unwind, but don't forget to manage your tech before you go. Experts suggest unplugging nonessential devices to save energy, though the savings might be minimal. …
On June 6, 1989, millions of Iranians turned out in the streets to bury Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, who had led the 1979 Islamic Revolution. The situation quickly got out of control. Those in the …
Former NFL star Chris Johnson is bringing back the Ice Bucket Challenge to raise awareness of ALS as he fights the fatal nervous system disease. The Ice Bucket Challenge gained popularity in the …
The head of the Chicago Police Department has announced that he will retire after a short tenure leading the nation’s second-largest police force. Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling took …
From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today’s top photos chosen by Associated Press photo editors.
HAMDEN, Ohio (AP) — Authorities say 16 children have been rescued from a dilapidated rural Ohio home where they were confined to a single room for much of the past four years and lived in horrific …
Multiday warnings of extreme heat have landed in New York, Boston and Philadelphia. The sultry weather has pushed east just ahead of weekend Fourth of July events in a region that revels in its role …
Tropical Storm Douglas has formed in the Pacific Ocean.
Malik Beasley’s lawyer said the indicted former NBA star “wants to move on with his life” after pleading not guilty to charges that he altered his play in certain games to enrich sports bettors …
Martial arts icon Bruce Lee, who was born in San Francisco, will become the first Chinese American in California history with an annual namesake day. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law Tuesday officially …
A Mississippi family whose 1-year-old child was killed when officers fired into a moving car are challenging police claims about the shooting. Civil rights attorney Ben Crump said Wednesday that a …
Officials say 16 children living in “deplorable” conditions inside a small, dilapidated rural Ohio home were part of the same family. The officials provided an update on the case Wednesday. On …
Vermont’s cultural acceptance of the mighty air conditioner has long been tenuous at best. Vermont still has the third-lowest rate of air conditioner ownership in the continental United States, …