A look at everyday moments across countries, cultures and communities worldwide. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.
Today is Friday, April 24, the 114th day of 2026. There are 251 days left in the year. Today in history: On April 24, 1916, Irish republicans launched the Easter Rising, a rebellion against …
A small Indigenous village in Alaska wants to reclaim its status as a top spot for polar bear tourism. Before the pandemic, visitors flocked to Kaktovik to see polar bears waiting for sea ice to …
Put aside the mock drafts because it’s time for the real deal. The NFL draft is here in the Steel City. A total of 257 players will live out a dream and hear their name called over the course of …
Airlines around the world are canceling flights as the war in the Middle East squeezes global jet fuel supplies and pushes up prices. But experts say the real challenge for travelers goes beyond the …
President Donald Trump’s decision to reclassify state-licensed medical marijuana as a less dangerous drug is a boon for the industry. The order signed Thursday does not legalize marijuana for …
April 17–23, 2026 Alleged gang members were put on mass trial at the Terrorist Confinement Center, or CECOT, in Tecoluca, El Salvador. A gunman fired at tourists from atop one of Mexico's …
Josh Shapiro may be heavily favored to win reelection as Pennsylvania governor, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t a lot on the line for him this year. He’s urging Democrats in the battleground …
Israel and Lebanon are meeting in Washington Thursday in the hope of extending a fragile 10-day ceasefire that began last week. The prospects of talks between Iran and the U.S. to end the war in the …
Kansas City Chiefs assistant coach Dave Merritt faces a misdemeanor domestic battery charge. A complaint filed by the district attorney in Johnson County, Kansas, accuses him of causing bodily harm …
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 governor of Louisiana says there’s an “active shooter scene” Thursday at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge. Gov. Jeff Landry says he and his wife are grateful for a quick response by …
Raiders select quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the first pick in the NFL draft.
A federal judge has ordered the release from immigration custody of the family of a man charged in a fatal firebomb attack in Boulder, Colorado, last year. U.S. District Judge Fred Biery in San …
Federal investigators have released a preliminary report on last month's deadly airplane crash at a New York City airport. The crash involved a regional jet from Montreal and a fire truck responding …
Wildfires tearing through the South this week have forced hundreds of residents in Georgia to flee in minutes. Many have no idea what happened to the homes and animals they left behind. The fires …
Authorities have arrested two young people in an alleged plot to attack a Texas synagogue. One court document says it appeared they planned to drive through the congregation to "kill as many Jews as …
President Donald Trump's “gold card” visa program, which allows foreigners to live and work in the U.S. for at least $1 million, has approved just one person since December, Commerce Secretary …
Lebanon and Israel are set to begin a second session of direct talks in Washington. The discussions scheduled for Thursday are focused on extending a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah and …
The National Transportation Safety Board said Thursday that all new school buses should be equipped with alcohol detection systems to ensure drivers are not intoxicated. That new recommendation comes …