Dr. Erica Schwartz has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The 54-year-old Schwartz becomes the 22nd leader of the Atlanta-based CDC, …
A California man who was arrested at President Donald Trump’s Los Angeles-area golf course was pretending to be part of the security detail preparing for Trump’s visit and had a stash of illegal …
It’s a hallmark of our increasingly connected world — there’s seemingly always something to say, an opinion or feeling or critique to express. But just because we can say anything, does that …
Longtime college basketball announcer Dick Vitale says he is making positive strides after announcing in April that he had been diagnosed with cancer for the fifth time. Vitale says on social media …
LIV Golf says it has a lead investor that will allow the league to plan ahead for 2027 and beyond. The rival league has been in survival mode since March when the Public Investment Fund of Saudi …
From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today's top photos chosen by Associated Press photo editors.
Israel's military for the first time in weeks has told residents in southern Lebanon to evacuate, citing a “blatant violation of the ceasefire” by the Iranian-backed Hezbollah. The military on …
Asian shares have surged and oil prices slipped after the U.S. stock market rallied to records. Benchmarks jumped more than 3% in Tokyo and Seoul as shares in computer chipmakers and other AI-related …
Michigan’s marquee Democratic Senate primary, testing whether the party wants a progressive standard-bearer or an establishment-backed pick with government experience, tops Tuesday’s list of …
The Connecticut Department of Correction has agreed to end its practice of in-cell restraints for incarcerated people with mental illness. This decision is part of a settlement reached last week with …
Scientists at a biotech company have used gene editing to create two hypoallergenic beagles that don't trigger allergies. Using a Nobel Prize-winning editing tool called CRISPR, they switched off a …
House Democrats are adding a dozen Republican-held seats to their list of targets for the November midterms. The move expands the national campaign map to districts Donald Trump won by as much as 21 …
These are harrowing days for the Word of Life Center, a church that has long been a vibrant hub of the Haitian community in Maryland’s Eastern Shore region. A bridal shower and barbeque were …
The immediate family members of U.S. troops have generally not been targets of immigration enforcement. But an Associated Press investigation found they’re now routinely being detained for months …
Clear blue skies don’t always mean smooth flying. Extreme heat also can disrupt flights and travel plans. American Airlines recently offered compensation to customers who voluntarily gave up their …
The childhood home of Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong is up for sale, and its future is uncertain. Owned by a retired history teacher for nearly 40 years, the house in Wapakoneta, Ohio, has been …
Michigan voters head to the polls Tuesday for primary elections including a closely watched Democratic U.S. Senate contest between U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens and progressive Abdul El-Sayed. The race …
A 73-year-old retired nurse spoke her native Tibetan all her life but never learned to write it — until now. Her decision offers a glimpse into how some embrace their language and cultural identity …
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Authorities say they have arrested a man who was walking the grounds and appeared to be monitoring security planning at President Donald Trump’s California golf course two days ahead of the …