Today is Tuesday, April 28, the 118th day of 2026. There are 247 days left in the year. Today in history: On April 28, 2004, the world first viewed images of prisoner abuse and torture by …
Nathan Chasing Horse has been sentenced to life in prison for sexual assault. A judge gave the “Dances With Wolves” actor his sentence on Monday in Las Vegas. He was found guilty in January of 13 …
Displaced people in a South Sudan village have been denied lifesaving aid by the government, according to eyewitnesses and aid groups. People who fled fighting to Nyatim describe having little food …
Ron DeSantis is back in the national spotlight as he pushes for a new congressional map in Florida. His proposal aims to give Republicans four more seats, equivalent to the expected Democratic gains …
Both President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania, are calling on ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel after the late-night comic joked last week that the first lady had “the glow of an expectant widow.” …
Many people applying for Medicaid in Nebraska will soon have to prove that they're working, volunteering or in school. On Friday, the state is launching the requirement. That's eight months before …
Fast-moving storms have pummeled parts of the Midwest with hail, strong wind and heavy rain. Official say the storms flooded streets, stranded commuters and downed trees, including one in western …
From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today’s top photos chosen by Associated Press photo editors.
President Donald Trump is withdrawing his nomination of a hospitality company executive to lead the National Park Service. The withdrawal of nominee Scott Socha was announced Monday by the White …
Heavy rain slowed the progress of two sprawling southern Georgia wildfires over the weekend, allowing crews to make some progress in containing the blazes that have destroyed more than 100 homes. The …
The Virginia Supreme Court is considering whether to block new U.S. House districts narrowly approved by voters. The court is to hear arguments Monday in a case contending that the Democratic-led …
Melanie C, also know as Mel C or Sporty Spice from the game-changing ‘90s girl group the Spice Girls, will release a new album on Friday. Her ninth solo album is called “Sweat.” The title track …
A former defensive tackle at the University of Alabama has pleaded guilty to defrauding investors of millions of dollars by putting on makeup and wigs to impersonate NFL players. …
Oil prices are gaining Monday after negotiations between the U.S. and Iran stalled over the weekend and a standoff in the Strait of Hormuz remained despite a ceasefire. Iran’s foreign minister is …
A Manhattan judge has vacated the murder conviction of Henry Ruiz, who spent 25 years in prison for a 1993 murder. Ruiz was convicted in the slaying of Emmanuel Felix in Harlem. The case was reopened …
California continues to fight the Trump administration after it defied state officials to restart oil drilling off the Santa Barbara coast in the name of national security. State officials call it …
Technology tycoons Elon Musk and Sam Altman are poised to face off in a high-stakes trial revolving around the alleged betrayal, deceit and unbridled ambition that blurred the bickering …
A woman who accused Harvey Weinstein of raping her in 2013 is testifying for the third time against the former movie magnate. Jessica Mann took the witness stand Monday at Weinstein's latest retrial. …
Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby has taken an indefinite leave of absenceto enter a residential treatment program for a gambling addiction. Texas Tech says it is “committed to supporting …
Supporters of a controversial California proposal to implement a one-time tax on billionaires say they have enough signatures to qualify it for the November ballot. The goal of the proposal is to …