U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed “efforts to achieve a durable peace in the Middle East” in talks at the Vatican aimed at easing tensions following U.S. President Donald Trump’s …
May 1 - 7, 2026 This photo gallery, curated by photo editor Anne Marie Belgrave highlights some of the most compelling images worldwide published by The Associated Press in the past week.
Republican lawmakers in Tennessee are poised to vote on a plan to reshape a majority-Black congressional district. The move is part of a broader strategy in Southern states following a U.S. Supreme …
President Donald Trump’s border czar has threatened to “flood the zone” with immigration agents if New York passes bills to limit local coordination with the federal government’s crackdown. …
Authorities are searching the home connected to the man convicted of killing 19-year-old college student Kristin Smart in 1996. The searched was entering its second day Thursday. The San Luis Obispo …
California's Homekey program aimed to convert motels into housing for the homeless. CalMatters filed more than 100 public records requests to get key details on 250 projects announced through the end …
Michigan Republicans once viewed 2026 as their best chance to reclaim power in the battleground state. Now, party officials and strategists see warning signs. A Democrat just won a key Michigan state …
Asian shares are sharply higher, with Tokyo's Nikkei 225 up 5.7%. The price of Brent crude was holding above $100 a barrel early Thursday, however, as investors waited to see if the U.S. and Iran …
Russia's Defense Ministry reports that air defenses shot down 347 Ukrainian drones overnight. This major attack comes after Moscow rejected Kyiv’s ceasefire earlier in the week. Drones were …
French prosecutors are seeking charges against Elon Musk and X for child sexual images on the platform, deepfakes, disinformation and complicity in denying crimes against humanity by Grok. The Paris …
The man who firebombed Colorado demonstrators in 2025, killing 1, is sentenced to life in prison.
NCAA to expand men's and women's March Madness college basketball tournaments from 68 to 76 teams each next season.
Connecticut lawmakers have passed Senate Bill 307, which changes the focus of a state minority business loan program to businesses in "historically underserved communities." The bill removes racial …
Hamas says the son of its lead negotiator has died after being wounded by an Israeli strike on Gaza. Officials say another Israeli strike killed three Hamas security forces on Thursday. Israel has …
Ted Turner was a sportsman and visionary media mogul who transformed the Atlanta Braves into a national sensation. He bought the struggling team in the 1970s, broadcast their games nationwide, and …
Man accused of firebombing Colorado demonstrators pleads guilty to murder.
Joel Embiid has urged 76ers fans not to sell their playoff tickets to Knicks supporters. The Sixers need Embiid, the 2023 NBA MVP, who missed Game 2 against the Knicks due to injuries. The Knicks …
History teachers across the U.S. are working to make the nation's founding documents relevant as the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence approaches. Teachers like Karalee Wong …
WEST POINT, N.Y. (AP) — Amid the Iran war, tensions with European allies in NATO and the Russia-Ukraine war, the United States Military Academy held its 59th Sandhurst Military Skills Competition. …
A renter-friendly pilot program in New York City is aiming to reduce strain on the power grid while helping customers with power bills. It uses plug-in batteries that can power air conditioners …