A Customs and Border Protection officer in fired his gun during a confrontation with another motorist on an access road for New York's Kennedy Airport. Police say the CBP officer said another driver …
The Justice Department and California are going to court over the state's new congressional map that favor Democrats. The court battle begins Monday. A three-judge panel will consider whether to …
North Carolina officials say 11 firefighters and two people were injured in a house fire explosion in the Piedmont region of North Carolina. The Salisbury Fire Department responded to a single-family …
Russian authorities have named German public broadcaster Deutsche Welle as an “undesirable organization,” effectively outlawing its operation in the country. Under Russian law, involvement with …
Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: ___ Dec. 12 The Wall Street Journal on Pete Hegseth's “Zombie Reaganism” You almost have to admire Defense …
The Chronicle of Philanthropy’s annual list of the biggest charitable donations from individuals or their foundations totals $5 billion in 2025. Topping the list is $2 billion from Nike co-founder …
China says it will begin imposing anti-dumping duties of up to 19.8% on imports of pork products from the European Union, after a review that could have resulted in tariffs of up to 62.4%. The EU is …
Today is Tuesday, Dec. 16, the 350th day of 2025. There are 15 days left in the year. Today in history: On Dec. 16, 1773, the Boston Tea Party took place as American colonists boarded British …
In 2025, ordinary lives intertwined with extraordinary shifts across Africa's bustling cities and vast rural heartlands. The world’s youngest population found moments of joy, triumph and positive …
Leading Jewish groups in the United States are urging all Jewish organizations to ratchet up security at public events following the weekend's mass shooting attack on a Hanukkah celebration on a …
A trade association says new U.S. tariffs increased artificial Christmas tree prices by 10% to 15% this year as tree companies reduced their orders and raised prices to cover the higher import taxes. …
The U.S. Capitol will soon display a statue of a teenaged Barbara Rose Johns as she protested poor conditions at her segregated Virginia high school. It's a pointed replacement for a statue of …
Two dozen Kemp's ridley sea turtles are rehabilitating in Florida after cold waters off Cape Cod left them with frostbite and pneumonia. They arrived at the Loggerhead Marinelife Center on Dec. 9, …
Tulane quarterback Jake Retzlaff recalls being “devastated” when it became clear last spring that he would be unable to play his final season of college football at BYU. The proudly Jewish …
President Donald Trump’s contentious relationship with news organizations over his time in office has led to a host of legal battles and disputes. Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the …
More than a dozen people have been hurt after a San Francisco cable car suddenly stopped. The San Francisco Fire Department said in a social media post that 15 people suffered injuries ranging from …
From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today’s top photos chosen by Associated Press photo editors.
CARACAS (AP) — The Rinconada racetrack in Caracas, Venezuela, hosted the 56th Jockey Challenge on Sunday. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.
Closing arguments began Monday in a civil trial over whether the Los Angeles Angels should be held responsible for the fatal drug overdose of pitcher Tyler Skaggs. The long-running trial in Southern …
A federal judge is ordering the release of an Iranian migrant and bodybuilder held by U.S. immigration authorities for over five months. Attorneys for Hamid Ziaei said Monday he was detained without …