Authorities say a fire in a rail yard train car near New York's Penn Station has injured five people and disrupted service for many commuters. The fire caused train delays in New Jersey Transit and …
The former superintendent of Iowa’s largest school district is set to learn Friday how long he will be in prison after he was convicted of falsely claiming to be a U.S. citizen and illegally …
Musical artists' cancellations from a Donald Trump-linked U.S. celebration in Washington continue the Republican president’s tense history with the entertainment industry. Freedom 250 has organized …
Americans long have leavened their powerful global image with goofiness. It's a cheerful confidence that can deflect international wonder over certain strains of ignorance into a smile. Behold, for …
Pickup trucks were made for work. Until the first purpose-built ones rolled off American assembly lines in the early 20th century, people DIY-ed their own. They became icons of a rural ideal, potent …
American midfielder Brenden Aaronson had a good excuse to miss the U.S. World Cup team’s training session Friday. He was getting married. The Leeds midfielder is marrying longtime girlfriend Milana …
The war in Gaza and the mass displacement of Palestinians have helped fuel an increase in marriages of young girls. That's according to official data and experts. Some mothers see marriage as a …
Many for-profit residential facilities in the so-called troubled teen industry nationwide that claim to treat severe mental and behavioral health issues in children and teens are deftly tapping into …
A residential treatment center in Missouri advertises to adoptive parents that it can help heal struggling children. Calo Programs is part of the so-called troubled teen industry that has been …
A residential treatment center in Missouri advertises to adoptive parents that it can help heal struggling children. Calo Programs is part of the so-called troubled teen industry that has been …
Israel’s military campaign and the mass displacement in Gaza have fueled an increase in early marriages. Official data show a rise in such marriages. They had been declining before the war. …
Prices for tomatoes are up 40% over the past year, the biggest increase tracked among products in the Consumer Price Index. Experts say the spike is the result of crop yields and two pillars of …
A man wanted in connection with the killings of three men has been apprehended after a massive search of Hawaii’s Big Island. Police say they deployed “significant resources” to find …
A look at everyday moments across countries, cultures and communities worldwide. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.
Today is Friday, May 29, the 149th day of 2026. There are 216 days left in the year. Today in history: On May 29, 1953, Edmund Hillary of New Zealand and Tenzing Norgay of Nepal became the …
A study details a surprising new way into how pigeons find their way home. Some animals including birds orient themselves using both the sun and Earth’s magnetic field as a compass. But it’s not …
President Vladimir Putin is facing a battlefield stalemate in Ukraine and growing war fatigue among Russians and appears ready to change the narrative around the conflict. He looks likely to sharply …
A rocket belonging to Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin has exploded during a test at the launch pad. Thursday night's blast was felt in nearby Cape Canaveral and Cocoa Beach, Florida, and briefly turned 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.
May 22-28, 2026 Clowns partook in their national day in Lima, Peru. Ruins of homes remain five months after an attack by dissidents of the former Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia in Buenos …