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Nurse arrested in fiery crash that killed family going to prenatal checkup, CA cops say
A fiery crash at a Windsor Hills gas station that killed six people, including a family…
Torrential rains trap more than 1,000 people at Death Valley as park closes all roads
A torrential downpour stranded 1,000 visitors and workers at Death Valley as rain washed out hundreds…
Rescuers find body while searching for another person who fell from cliff in Texas
Rescue crews stumbled onto a body while searching for an injured visitor at a park in…
Biden steps out of the room and finds legacy-defining wins
Over five decades in Washington, Joe Biden knew that the way to influence was to be…
A year of chocolate truffles recalled for a possibly ‘serious or life-threatening’ error
Five flavors of That’s It. Dark Chocolate Truffles with expiration dates from March 23, 2023 through…
Another body found at Lake Mead as vital reservoir continues to shrink, rangers say
Rangers discovered human skeletal remains on a beach at Lake Mead as the reservoir continues to…
Meta (Facebook) Looks to Take on TikTok Next
Facebook and Instagram’s parent company has a plan to take over a new segment. Social media…
Disney World Has a New Dinner and a Show Offering
Looking for something new to do on your next trip to Walt Disney World? Orlando is…
Airplane Seats Could Get Even Smaller Soon
Airline passenger group is pushing the Federal Aviation Administration to act. Traveling by airplane is worse…
Transit woes mount for Boston’s beleaguered subway riders
For Boston subway riders, it seems every week brings a new tale of transit woe. Runaway…
More Tarrant residents are dying of overdoses. How responders are trying to slow the tide
Amy Yang sits down at her computer and begins to scrolls through a list, searching for…
McDonald’s has an Answer for Wendy’s, Burger King
Fast-food restaurants are taking a hit with inflation, but still work to offer value for customers.…
Shift in war’s front seen as ships cleared to leave Ukraine
Four more ships carrying agricultural cargo held up by the war in Ukraine received authorization Sunday…
House GOP immigration framework would be a promising start
The Biden administration has created an unprecedented border crisis affecting our entire nation. This has galvanized…
Israeli airstrike kills 2nd top Islamic Jihad commander
Israel said Sunday that it killed a senior Islamic Jihad commander in a crowded Gaza refugee…
How North Texas schools plan to keep your kids safe. ‘We don’t get a second chance’
Safety audits, security cameras and lockdown drills are among the steps North Texas school districts are…
El Paso lawmaker aids Uvalde shooting investigation three years after massacre in his city
State Rep. Joe Moody rushed to the site of a mass shooting in his city in…
Dems push Biden climate, health priorities toward Senate OK
Democrats drove their election-year economic package toward Senate approval early Sunday, debating a measure that is…
Vulnerable Democrats seek cover on Title 42
Vulnerable Democrats in the early hours of Sunday sought cover on preserving Title 42, the Trump-era…
Alex Jones’ $49.3M verdict and the future of misinformation
Alex Jones is facing a hefty price tag for his lies about the Sandy Hook Elementary…
Black farmers feel left out of medical marijuana system
Nearly six years ago, the Florida Legislature set aside a medical marijuana license for a Black…
Vergil Ortiz Jr. stays perfect with 19th knockout but Michael McKinson made him work
Vergil Ortiz Jr. wasn’t pleased. The Grand Prairie boxer was back in the ring for the…
GOP targets vulnerable Democrats with tough votes in vote-a-rama
Senate Republicans are targeting vulnerable Democrats on hot-button campaign issues like taxes, gas prices and the…
Senate begins vote-a-rama, expected to last all night
The Senate shortly before midnight Saturday started an around-the-clock series of votes known as a vote-a-rama…
Senators fuel up on junk food for marathon debate
Senators are noshing on chocolate, nuts and beef jerky ahead of Saturday night’s marathon debate, stocking…
AP News in Brief at 12:04 a.m. EDT
Dems’ climate, energy, tax bill clears initial Senate hurdle WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats started pushing their…
Trump outlines preferred policies if GOP retakes Congress in CPAC speech
Former President Trump outlined steps for the GOP to take if they win back control of…
Sanders rips Inflation Reduction Act, says it will have ‘minimal impact on inflation’
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) ripped the Inflation Reduction Act Saturday for doing little to fight inflation…
A first: African American Marine promoted to 4-star general
The first African American four-star general in Marine Corps history, Gen. Michael E. Langley, credited his…
Policing, abortion at forefront of primary race between Rep. Ilhan Omar and Don Samuels
MINNEAPOLIS — Don Samuels is waging his Democratic congressional primary battle against nationally known U.S. Rep.…
Donald Trump uses his CPAC remarks in Dallas to refute claims made in Jan. 6 hearings
Former President Donald Trump took an opportunity during his speech at CPAC on Saturday night to…
Destructive rain in Death Valley and flooded Vegas casinos mark a summer of extreme weather
Photographer John Sirlin was in a canyon in the northeast part of Death Valley National Park…
Paul’s wife says senator wants to subpoena Fauci records
U.S. Sen. Rand Paul wants to subpoena the records of the country’s top infectious disease expert,…
Alabama town disbands police department over racist text
A racist text message sent by a police officer has prompted officials in a small Alabama…
In wake of floods, typical barbs at Kentucky political event
Republicans running for governor in 2023 took the stage at Kentucky’s biggest political event Saturday, bashing…
Trump once again dominates CPAC 2024 presidential straw poll
DALLAS — Former President Donald Trump, who has teased he plans to run again in 2024,…
Chicago police to beef up CTA patrols after 4 homicides overnight, including man slain on Red Line
A 29-year-old man was shot and killed while riding on a Red Line train early Saturday…
Who’s the real loser in Pelosi’s Taiwan visit?
Defying China’s stark warnings and condemnation – and even the Pentagon’s opposition – House Speaker Nancy…
Read full text: Senate climate, tax bill grows to 755 pages, passes key CBO test
Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Saturday unveiled the updated text of the Inflation Reduction…
2 dead as search continues for 5 missing after boat capsizes near Sugarloaf Key, US Coast Guard says
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — U.S. Coast Guard crews searched the waters off the lower Florida Keys…
Senate Democrats form pact to protect climate, tax bill from changes
A group of Senate Democrats is planning to vote down all proposed amendments to their ambitious…
Americans support the Collins and Manchin election reform legislation
The bipartisan legislation announced last month by Sens. Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Joe Manchin (D–W.Va.), along…
Burger spot, Mexican restaurant among worst scorers in Tarrant County health inspections
A Tarrant County gas station had to close its beverage area for deep cleaning, and two…
Eli Lilly says Indiana abortion law forces hiring out-of-state
Eli Lilly & Co., one of Indiana’s largest employers, said the state’s freshly passed restrictions on…
Longtime AP correspondent, editor Marcus Eliason dies at 75
Marcus Eliason, an international journalist whose insightful reporting, sparkling prose and skillful editing graced Associated Press…
Dangerous winds could hamper fight against massive, lethal McKinney fire
Strong winds expected to sweep through the Shasta Valley could hinder the progress made in recent…
Trump wins CPAC straw poll with more than two-thirds of the vote
Former President Trump won a comfortable majority of the vote in the Conservative Political Action Conference’s…
Five signs progressives are in danger of losing influence
Progressives finally got some relief after moderate Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (D-Ariz.) agreed to back Democrats’ expansive…
US strategic advantage depends upon addressing cybersecurity vulnerabilities of weapon systems
Russia’s war with Ukraine is an act of ruthless ambition exemplifying the commitment of President Vladimir…
Frustrated grassroots leaders say they need even more from White House
Leaders of Democratic grassroots groups say they’re frustrated with the pace of action from the White…
Tourists find safety after floods close Death Valley roads
Hundreds of hotel guests trapped by flash flooding at Death Valley National Park were able to…
Abrams sees Kansas abortion vote as new hope for Georgia Democrats
ATLANTA — The decisive vote in Kansas to protect abortion rights was quickly embraced by Georgia…
Sunday shows preview: Democrats’ climate, tax and health package headed to vote
Democrats’ climate, health care and tax package, which the Senate is set to begin considering later…
More police promised for Chicago trains after fatal shooting
Chicago police and transit officials on Saturday pledged additional security for the city’s trains to stem…
Drug price bill pruned in Senate in partial industry win
Medicare was cleared to negotiate drug prices for the first time by the Senate’s top rules…
Buffett’s Berkshire: Investments Faced Loss, Operating Earnings Rose
Berkshire Hathaway, the conglomerate run by Warren Buffett, suffered investment losses due to the market volatility.…
Stoneman Douglas shooting site won’t come down until next year at the earliest
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The Parkland building where a teenage gunman shot and killed 17 people…
Disrupting Palestinian Islamic Jihad a smart play by Israel
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched a military campaign Friday against Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ), a…
In red California, a deadly fire ignites political rage at liberal government
YREKA, Calif. — In this conservative corner of California, a monster fire that killed four people…
SeaWorld’s 20-year-old killer whale Nakai has died following an infection
SAN DIEGO — A 20-year-old killer whale that has been at SeaWorld San Diego since his…
‘Quasi-preneurs’ see opportunity, challenges in franchising
In 2020, Kelly Jackson and Davina Arceneaux wanted to leave their company jobs and become business…
A pregnant mother and her 1-year-old son on a routine trip are cut down by a speeding car
LOS ANGELES — A speeding car, a sickening crunch, a ball of fire. Before anyone had…
Democrats plan to challenge parliamentarian on insulin cap
Senate Democrats say they plan to challenge a ruling by the parliamentarian striking a proposal sponsored…
Frustration alone won’t change the two-party system
With considerable fanfare, former Democratic presidential hopeful Andrew Yang joined with moderate Republicans, including former New…
Top Ukraine Amnesty International official resigns after report finds military operated in residential areas
The top official at Amnesty International’s office in Ukraine announced on Friday she would step down…
North Carolina school principals could face pay cuts
Some North Carolina principals are worried they could lose pay in the upcoming school year instead…
Allegation of inappropriate witness contact by R. Kelly prosecutor raises temperature as trial nears
CHICAGO — With little more than a week to go until jury selection, R. Kelly’s federal…
Biden tests negative after COVID-19 rebound case
President Biden tested negative for COVID-19 on Saturday, one week after he first tested positive with…
Senate parliamentarian gives OK for climate, tax, health bill to proceed
The Senate parliamentarian has given the green light to a $740 billion budget reconciliation bill that…
Tribe: California wildfire near Oregon causes fish deaths
A dangerous wildfire burning in a remote area just south of the Oregon border appears to…
Musk suggests deal could go through if Twitter provides info on verifying users
Tesla CEO Elon Musk suggested early Saturday that his acquisition deal with Twitter could still go…
Biden tests negative for COVID, isolating until 2nd negative
President Joe Biden tested negative for COVID-19 on Saturday but will continue to isolate at the…
Rain tamed Colorado’s summer wildfire season but how long will luck hold?
DENVER — Months into what state officials warned could be the worst wildfire year in Colorado’s…
Bill Gates promotes climate measures in Democrats’ economic package
Microsoft founder Bill Gates touted climate measures included in a major reconciliation package Democrats are seeking…
Tucker Carlson is correct – again
Thirteen months ago in this space, I speculated that with Donald Trump out of the White…
60 curators, 1 show: Native Americans pick favorite pottery
Native American voices and artistry are at the core of a new traveling exhibition of clay…
Justice subpoenas of Trump counsel mark turning point
The Justice Department’s grand jury subpoenas to former White House Counsel Pat Cipollone and others in…
Boy at heart of UK court battle dies after life support ends
A 12-year-old boy who had been in a coma for four months died Saturday at a…
Coast Guard: 2 dead, 5 missing after migrant boat capsizes
Two people died and five were missing after a boat believed to be carrying migrants attempting…
White House calls Indiana abortion ban post-Roe ‘devastating’
The White House on Saturday slammed an abortion ban in Indiana signed into law on Friday.…
Carnival Makes a Key Addition to Its Beverage Menu
The cruise line’s bars have tried to focus on an area that rivals Royal Caribbean and…
Gasoline At (or Under) $2.99 a Gallon: Here’s Where
Several states have seen gasoline prices drop to three bucks or lower as crude oil prices…
America’s mayors are tackling health equity, but they need Washington’s support
I firmly believe that your zip code should not determine your health outcomes. Growing up, my…
1 injured in west Fort Worth shooting Saturday morning
Fort Worth police believe a fight led to a shooting that injured one person early Saturday…
Man who destroyed vast forest wins demise of park
In a move that shocked environmentalists, the government of Brazil’s third-largest state has given up a…
Russian forces begin assault on two eastern Ukraine cities
Russian forces began an assault Saturday on two key cities in the eastern Donetsk region and…
Senate parliamentarian OKs most of Dems’ drug price controls
The Senate parliamentarian narrowed Democrats’ plan for curbing drug prices but left it largely unscathed Saturday,…
Antitrust trial puts book publishing industry in the dock
The Justice Department’s effort to block the merger of Penguin Random House and Simon & Schuster…
Some South Carolina Republicans pause at abortion ban brink
For the past three decades, South Carolina lawmakers have chipped away at abortion access, requiring ultrasounds,…