The Venice Film Festival is showcasing an impressive lineup this year. The 82nd edition, starting Wednesday, features films by Guillermo del Toro, Kathryn Bigelow, and Sofia Coppola, among others. …
Ukraine's defense industry is gaining global attention for its innovative drone technology. Last September, a Ukrainian-made drone attacked a Russian ammunition depot more than 620 miles away. This …
When the court lights flicker on at the U.S. Open, tennis stars shine under illumination designed to cut light pollution. The light fixtures on the USTA courts in Flushing Meadows shine light onto …
As students start school this year, 17 states and the District of Columbia are imposing new cellphone restrictions. In total, 35 states have passed laws or rules to limit student phone use in …
US applications for jobless benefits rose to 235,000 last week but layoffs remain at historically healthy levels.
Walmart is reporting higher profits and sales as it pulls in shoppers seeking low prices for groceries and other essentials. The nation’s largest retailer also increased its annual profit and sales …
Nexstar Media Group is buying broadcast rival Tegna for $6.2 billion, bringing together two major players in U.S. television and the country’s local news landscape. If the transaction is …
Today is Thursday, Aug. 21, the 233rd day of 2025. There are 132 days left in the year. Today in history: On Aug. 21, 1831, Nat Turner launched a violent slave rebellion in Virginia, …
Federal prosecutors are urging a judge to quickly reject Sean “Diddy” Combs' request that he throw out a jury verdict or order a new trial after a jury convicted the music maven of two …
The team at “South Park” is continuing its comic assault on the Trump administration. The latest episode of the series will address the federal takeover of the Washington, D.C., police …
Belarus and Iran signed have new agreements to boost bilateral ties in areas including defense. Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed a package of 13 …
Retired Providence, Rhode Island, Municipal Court Judge Frank Caprio, who found online fame as a caring jurist and host of ”Caught in Providence″ died Tuesday. He was 88. His official social …
Play in the U.S. Open is scheduled to begin Sunday on the hard courts of the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. It is the first time the year's last Grand Slam tennis tournament …
The voting technology company suing Fox News for defamation is now entangled in a widening bribery investigation. Federal prosecutors in Miami last year charged Smartmatic's co-founder Roger Pinate …
The Menendez brothers are set to make their cases for parole this week. The California state parole board will determine whether they should be released nearly 30 years after they were convicted of …
Island communities off the coast of North Carolina are bracing for flooding ahead of Hurricane Erin, the year’s first Atlantic hurricane. The storm intensified to a Category 4 with 140 mph winds …
The “Boots on the Ground” line dance has quickly become an anticipated moment at African American gatherings, like family reunions, weddings, graduations, parties and cookouts. Released in …
A New York City reporter says a former aide to Mayor Eric Adams gave her a potato chip bag filled with cash following a campaign event. The City news outlet says Winnie Greco gave the bag of cash to …
From Florida to New England, people trying to enjoy some of the last hurrahs of summer along the East Coast have been met with rip-current warnings, closed beaches and in some cases already …
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 …