Mexico is embracing its ancient ballgame, ulama, as it prepares to co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This 3,400-year-old sport, nearly erased during the Spanish conquest, is gaining attention …
A new congressional map in Tennessee splits the majority-Black city of Memphis into three districts. The move by the Republican-controlled legislature follows a recent Supreme Court ruling that …
Public health experts are questioning the U.S. government's response to the hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship that involves Americans. But President Donald Trump says “we seem to have things …
The congressional map appears to be tilting more red amid the latest flurry of redistricting developments across the U.S. Virginia's supreme court this week rejected a new districting plan on …
The hantavirus-stricken cruise ship, MV Hondius, has more than 140 passengers and crewmembers on board. ___ This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.
President Donald Trump's Religious Liberty Commission is preparing to make recommendations after more than a year of hearings. Commissioners have spoken about their wish lists for what they want to …
A new digital textbook from UCLA aims to change stereotypes about Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders by teaching their history. Launching Saturday, the $12 million project called “Foundations …
A new survey finds about half of U.S. adults under 50 get health information from social media influencers or podcasts. The analysis by the Pew Research Center of nearly 7,000 influencers also found …
Despite the dire situation in Gaza, a few surfers find joy riding the waves. Tahseen Abu Assi, a surfer in Gaza City, says only a few people still surf due to a shortage of boards and repair …
Thousands of runners participated in a marathon in the occupied West Bank on Friday, including Mohamad Al-Assi. The 27-year-old from Dheisheh refugee camp finished second, after restarting his …
Today is Saturday, May 9, the 129th day of 2026. There are 236 days left in the year. Today in history: On May 9, 1960, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration conditionally approved Enovid …
Alabama lawmakers are set to vote on a measure that could change the state's congressional primaries as part of a bid to switch its U.S. House districts. This comes after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling …
The town council in a small north Georgia community has called a special meeting for Friday evening to discuss reinstating their police department, and to consider a request for the mayor's …
A note that a former cellmate says he discovered after Jeffrey Epstein’s first suspected jail suicide attempt was liked penned by the same person as a note that authorities found in the millionaire …
In his first year as pontiff, Pope Leo XIV has sought a pastoral role focused on unity, community and calm leadership in a polarized church and world. Guided by his Augustinian spirituality, Leo has …
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said he told U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio that Europe needs the United States, and vice versa, as America’s top diplomat wrapped up two days of …
ABC is accusing the Trump administration of trying to chill free speech and hinder open political discussion. The dispute involves the morning talk show “The View” and equal time rules. ABC’s …
A federal judge has dismissed a defamation lawsuit against Fox News. Raymond Epps, a former Trump supporter, claimed he received death threats after Fox aired false conspiracy theories about his …
A South Dakota mining company has canceled a drilling project in the Black Hills after opposition from Native American tribes and local groups. Rapid City-based Pete Lien & Sons informed the United …
Officials say there were no injuries reported after an explosion and a fire at a refinery in the New Orleans area. Residents near Chalmette Refining say they heard an explosion at around 1 p.m. on …