President Donald Trump began levying higher import taxes on goods from dozens of countries Thursday, just as the economic fallout of his monthslong tariff threats begins to create visible damage to …
Now in its eighth year, the Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival has become a seasonal staple for locals and tourists alike. This year's festival once again transforms historic Franklin Square into …
Surveillance systems in American schools increasingly monitor everything students write on school accounts and devices. Thousands of school districts across the country use software like Gaggle to …
Faith leaders in Southern California have been supporting immigrant communities during increased immigration arrests and raids. Many pastors and people of faith have been offering comfort, holding …
An increase in the tax on university endowments is creating financial challenges for the wealthiest U.S. colleges. Some, such as Yale and Stanford, have already laid off staff or implemented hiring …
A Michigan lawmaker running for U.S. Senate is dropping out of the race, leaving three Democratic front-runners to compete in the primary next year. State Rep. Joe Tate announced his decision Friday. …
HALSEY CANYON, Calif. (AP) — A brush fire in a mountainous area north of Los Angeles and close to popular recreation spot Lake Castaic ignited and quickly spread Thursday afternoon, forcing …
Today is Friday, Aug. 8, the 220th day of 2025. There are 145 days left in the year. Today in history: On Aug. 8, 2023, a series of wind-driven wildfires broke out on the Hawaiian island of …
California Democrats are rushing to schedule an election to remake U.S. House districts to counter plans to boost Republican seats in Texas. It has created a tricky dilemma as county officials are …
A brush fire north of Los Angeles is spreading quickly and forcing evacuations in the area. The Canyon Fire ignited Thursday at around 1:30 p.m. It grew to more than 1.6 square miles in less than …
Gov. Josh Shapiro says two Pennsylvania State Police troopers have been shot in Susquehanna County. The incident occurred Thursday along Route 171 near the village of Thompson, about 163 miles north …
The Trump administration is doubling to $50 million a reward for the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and accusing him of working with cartels to flood the U.S. with fentanyl-laced …
A federal judge has ordered a temporary halt to construction of an immigration detention center — built in the middle of the Florida Everglades and dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz” — as attorneys …
Asian shares are mostly higher after a rally for Apple led Wall Street gains. Markets appeared to have scant if any reaction to higher tariffs on exports to the United States that took effect early …
U.S. President Donald Trump’s new tariffs on U.S. imports from dozens of countries went into effect on Thursday as part of his administration’s efforts to reshape global trade. ____ This …
Vice President JD Vance’s security detail had an Ohio river’s water level raised last week to accommodate a kayaking trip he took with his family for his 41st birthday. The U.S. Secret Service …
Millions of Americans saving for retirement through 401(k) accounts could have the option of putting their money in higher-risk private equity and cryptocurrency investments. That's according to an …
Aug. 1-7, 2025 This photo gallery, curated by photo editor Anita Baca, highlights some of the most compelling images worldwide published by The Associated Press in the past week. ___ …
Woman killed by 61-year-old neighbor before responding Pennsylvania state troopers were ambushed by gunfire, police say.
President Donald Trump's plan for 100% tariffs on non-U.S. computer chips is causing confusion among businesses and trading partners. The announcement, made Wednesday, has boosted stocks for major …