Traveling to Spain in June and France in September, Pope Leo XIV will find traditionally Catholic but now staunchly secular countries with an abundance of historic churches but few people in the …
Former Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell used one of his first major public appearances since leaving office to deliver a broad defense of independent institutions while accepting the John F. …
Protesters and ICE agents clashed this week outside a New Jersey detention center as demonstrators gathered near the entrance gates to protest the transfer of detainees. ____ This is a photo gallery …
Colombians voted to select a successor to President Gustavo Petro in an election Sunday, as armed guards and police kept watch. Candidates Iván Cepeda and Abelardo de la Espriella advanced to the …
From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today’s top photos chosen by Associated Press photo editors.
Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff of Georgia is criticizing his potential election rivals, Rep. Mike Collins and former coach Derek Dooley, calling them "Trump puppets." At a rally Sunday in Atlanta, Ossoff …
The mayor of Newark has imposed a curfew around an immigration detention center in New Jersey after a series of intense clashes between protestors and police. Mayor Ras Baraka said early Sunday that …
Graham Platner’s wife has responded to reports about his alleged sexually explicit texts with several women. This controversy adds to Platner's campaign challenges as he seeks the Democratic …
A United Airlines flight from Newark to Spain turned around midflight Saturday due to a possible security threat. The flight, carrying 190 passengers and 12 crew members, returned to Newark because …
Ukraine has launched new strikes on Russian energy sites. Russian authorities and media sy drone debris set fire to a fuel storage facility in the Rostov region, and civilian infrastructure was …
An indie horror with internet origins has beaten the legacy franchise Star Wars at the box office this weekend. According to studio estimates on Sunday, “Backrooms” made an astonishing $81.4 …
Police in Hawaii have charged a 36-year-old man with killing three people in a remote community known for its communal lifestyle. The Hawaii Police Department said in a news release that Jacob Daniel …
Africa’s top public health body has confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in Congo’s Ituri province. The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said on Friday there have been 246 suspected …
The Trump administration is pushing to use artificial intelligence in the U.S. military even as it faces calls for caution from some companies and military leaders. Adm. Frank Bradley of U.S. Special …
Today is Sunday, May 31, the 151st day of 2026. There are 214 days left in the year. Today in history: On May 31, 1921, a two-day massacre erupted in Tulsa, Oklahoma, as white mobs began …
More than four years ago, Belarus allowed Russia to use its territory to invade Ukraine. Now officials in Kyiv warn that Belarus may again provide a launchpad for a new Russian attack. While …
California voters face a crowded ballot with 61 names during Tuesday's primary to replace outgoing Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom. The race has no clear front-runner and includes a mix of Democrats and …
The many candidates running for California governor have been rushing to deliver their closing arguments to voters in the race’s final days before the June 2 primary. They’ve been trying to stand …
Claude Lemieux's brain is being donated to the Boston University CTE Center to research the long-term effects of repetitive brain injuries, his family said Saturday in a statement released by …
A family of four from Massachusetts who were killed when a bus crashed into multiple vehicles in Virginia were traveling to a wedding when tragedy struck early Friday. The family wedding will go …