Asian shares are mostly higher in quiet holiday trading, while Japan’s benchmark rose to new records on hope for more government spending and lower taxes under Japan’s first woman prime minister. …
Wisconsin's Democratic Attorney General Josh Kaul has decided not to run for governor and will instead seek reelection to a third term. With Democratic Gov. Tony Evers planning not to run again next …
Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: ___ Oct. 5 The Washington Post on militarization of Portland being blocked by a Trump-appointed judge The 10th …
Gold futures rose above $4,000 per ounce for the first time as investors continue to seek a safe haven for their money with the U.S. government essentially shut down. As of 9:10 a.m. ET, gold futures …
Gold futures rise above $4,000 per ounce for the first time on soaring demand for the safe-haven metal.
Buildings in the U.S. are turning to ice batteries for air conditioning — a technology that freezes water into ice at night when electricity is cheap and lets it thaw during the day to cool indoor …
Attorney General Pam Bondi goes before the Senate Judiciary Committee Tuesday morning as federal agents surge into cities across the U.S. She's facing growing questions about political influence over …
Two years after Hamas’ attack ignited the war in the Gaza Strip, the militant group is weakened but not defeated. Israel has clobbered its enemies across the region but failed to achieve its main …
J.D. Stevens feels his late father's presence when he enters a shed near his South Carolina home. It's the home of the Button Museum, filled with creations by Dalton Stevens, known as the Button …
Being advised to max out your 401(k)is Personal Finance 101. But is that universally solid guidance? Investment quality and expenses, as well as tax costs, are big swing factors.
River otters, manatees, seat turtles, penguins and sharks are among the marine animals getting a new home in Florida. Crews used large nets, water-filled containers and box trucks to relocate …
Hurricane Priscilla strengthens to a Category 2 storm and is expected to strengthen further later in the day.
Today is Tuesday, Oct. 7, the 280th day of 2025. There are 85 days left in the year. Today in history: On Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas-led militants launched air and ground attacks on Israel, …
Hurricane Priscilla is lashing western Mexico with heavy rain, strong winds, and rough surf. The National Hurricane Center says a tropical storm watch has been issued for Baja California Sur from …
One child was sitting on her mother’s lap. Another had just stepped outside his home. Another was picking almonds. The United Nations reports that at least 18 children under the age of 15 have …
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says the government shutdown is putting more stress on air traffic controllers who already have an extremely stressful job, as well as threatening a program that …
From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today’s top photos chosen by Associated Press photo editors. ____ Follow AP visual journalism: AP …
A former member of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’ senior staff has been sentenced to a year of probation for reporting a fake bomb threat to City Hall while attending a virtual meeting in 2024. …
Illinois and Chicago have filed a lawsuit aiming to stop President Donald Trump's administration from sending hundreds of National Guard troops to Chicago. Trump moved to deploy National Guard troops …
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ lawyers want the hip-hop mogul sent to a low-security federal prison in New Jersey to serve his four-year, two-month prison sentence. They told a judge Monday that the …