The American Library Association says book bans and attempted bans remain at record highs. Efforts to remove titles have become more coordinated and politicized. The ALA on Monday released its annual …
Authorities say a mother and six children ranging in age from 3 to 11 were killed in an explosion and fire at a central Pennsylvania home. Pennsylvania State Police say firefighters responding to a …
Thousands of survivors of the 2025 Eaton Fire in California are accepting settlements from the utility accused of causing it. They're choosing faster payments over litigation to rebuild their lives. …
A growing number of women are taking leading roles in the traditionally male-dominated U.S. whiskey industry. Meghan Ireland leaned into her chemical engineering expertise to become the chief blender …
Today is Monday, April 20, the 110th day of 2026. There are 255 days left in the year. Today in history: On April 20, 1999, two students shot and killed 12 classmates and one teacher and …
Iran has reversed its decision to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and has warned that it would continue to block transit through the strait as long as the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports remained in …
Authorities in Louisiana say eight children were killed in a “domestic disturbance,” with the victims ranging in age from 1 to 14 years old. The shooting occurred around 6 a.m. on Sunday. …
The historic midnight ride of Paul Revere is set to be reenacted Monday but with some modern-day tweaks: It will be run in the middle of the day, and the horse and rider will have a police escort. …
Authorities in Shreveport, Louisiana, say a gunman killed eight children in domestic-related shootings at different two homes. The children killed range in age from 1 to about 14 years old. …
Tennessee plans to nearly double its universal school voucher program, directing about $260 million in public funds to private schools. The Tennessee Senate voted Thursday to fund 35,000 vouchers for …
People displaced by fighting between Hezbollah and Israel return to their villages in Lebanon following a ceasefire that went into effect Friday. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo …
Running the Boston Marathon is tough enough without having to jostle your way from Hopkinton to Copley Square. So race organizers this year turned to an expert in crowd science to help them manage …
Oil prices are rising in early trading as a standoff between Iran and the U.S. prevented tankers from using the Strait of Hormuz. The price of U.S. crude oil increased 6.4% to $87.90 per barrel an …
A refund system for businesses that paid tariffs which the U.S. Supreme Court eventually struck down is scheduled to launch on Monday. U.S. Customs and Border Protection says importers and their …
Oil prices rise anew as a standoff between Iran and the U.S. keeps tankers from using the Strait of Hormuz.
Federal prosecutors say a 44-year-old Los Angeles woman was arrested Saturday night at Los Angeles International Airport on suspicion of helping Iran traffic weapons to Sudan, which is in its fourth …
Authorities say around 25 protesters were arrested as about 1,000 animal welfare activists tried to enter a beagle breeding and research facility in Wisconsin. The protest on Saturday was the second …
Doug Fiefia once worked at Google. Now he's a Utah state representative running to be a state senator. And like some other tech employees who've gone into politics, he's made regulating the …
“The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” and “Project Hail Mary” continue to lead the North American box office. The Mario sequel has topped the charts for three weekends, adding $35 million and …
Defending champion Sharon Lokedi is back at the Boston Marathon, and a course record could be in play. Cool weather and a tailwind could lead to fast times again after Lokedi beat the previous mark …