Today is Thursday, Oct. 8, the 281st day of 2026. There are 84 days left in the year. Today in history: On Oct. 8, 1871, the Great Chicago Fire began; more than 300 people died and more …
MS NOW, CNN and Politico file lawsuit against President Donald Trump to restore White House access after weekend ban.
If you've accumulated too many reusable bags, donate the excess. The environmental impact of an individual reusable bag is relatively small, so it’s not a problem if you end up with a stash. Still, …
Louisa Proske is making her Met debut directing Verdi’s “Macbeth.” The opportunity for the co-founder of the scrappy Heartbeat Opera company arose less than a year ago after another director …
Kamala Harris is diving into the midterms, campaigning with Democrats like Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan. The state is significant because she lost it to Donald Trump two years ago. …
In Nevada's most competitive congressional district, Democratic Rep. Susie Lee is fending off a challenge from Republican candidate Marty O'Donnell, who has focused his campaign on the popular “no …
Netflix’s new “A Different World” sequel arrives with high expectations. The original series inspired many viewers in their college and career choices. Kadeem Hardison, who played Dwayne Wayne, …
A Mississippi wildlife rescue gives abandoned and injured baby raccoons their best chance of survival through a program they call “raccoon boot camp.” Woodside Wildlife Rescue staff teach the …
Today is Monday, Sept. 21, the 264th day of 2026. There are 101 days left in the year. Today in history: On Sept. 21, 2013, an attack by armed militants in the Westgate shopping mall in …
Local authorities say a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer has shot and wounded a man in Austin, Texas, where anti-ICE protesters gathered at the scene. The Austin police chief said …
A man serving 130 years in prison for killing two teens in Indiana is appealing his convictions. Richard Allen says his confessions came during a psychological crisis and wants to present evidence …
From front page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today's top photos, chosen by Associated Press photo editors.
The U.S. is proposing a new notification system with China for artificial intelligence incidents that could threaten national security. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the plan on Sunday …
Tropical Storm Polo has formed off southwestern Mexico. U.S. forecasters said Polo had maximum sustained winds near 40 mph and was expected to strengthen rapidly over the next few days. Polo was …
Tropical Storm Polo has formed off southwestern Mexico.
An Israeli man has been critically wounded in a shooting attack in the West Bank. The incident occurred Sunday morning, just hours before Yom Kippur. The Israeli military reports the attacker opened …
Patrick Clancy will give his first televised interview on "60 Minutes" on CBS News. The interview to be broadcast Sunday follows a mistrial in the Massachusetts murder case against his ex-wife, …
Russia's first wartime parliamentary election is ending, with little opposition to President Vladimir Putin's policies. The Kremlin aims to showcase support for the war and legitimize its actions. …
French President Emmanuel Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney are set to meet to deepen economic and security ties on the North Atlantic archipelago of Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon. Macron …
Many Venezuelan immigrants are shunning Florida and turning instead to communities in places like Utah. That's according to an Associated Press analysis of federal data on migrants crossing the …