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Murder charge dropped for Arkansas sheriff nominee who killed daughter’s alleged abuser
A judge on Thursday dismissed a murder charge against an Arkansas man who won the…
California’s slow ballot count makes it a target for critics. It doesn’t mean elections are rigged
Days after the state’s primary, California voters are in a familiar position — waiting to…
UN nuclear watchdog says it’s been unable to inspect Iranian facilities
VIENNA (AP) — The U.N. nuclear watchdog has been unable to inspect nuclear facilities in…
At least 10 people killed in strikes on Gaza, hospitals say
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli strikes in Gaza killed at least 10 Palestinians…
Clashes erupt in Somalia’s capital ahead of a planned anti-government rally
MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Somalia’s opposition supporters and security forces clashed in the capital, Mogadishu,…
Prosecutor tells jury that teen’s killing at a Texas track meet was murder, not self-defense
MCKINNEY, Texas (AP) — Prosecutors told jurors Thursday that a Texas teenager competing at a…
Marjane Satrapi, Iranian French cartoonist and filmmaker known for ‘Persepolis,’ dies at 56
PARIS (AP) — Acclaimed Iranian French cartoonist and filmmaker Marjane Satrapi, a prominent advocate for…
House passes bill to aid Ukraine and impose new sanctions on Russia
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House passed legislation Thursday that would aid Ukraine and sanction key…
Viral New Zealand soccer star meets Argentine social media influencer who boosted following to 5M
Tim Payne couldn’t wait to give Valen Scarsini a big hug and tell him thanks…
Graham Platner denies an ex-girlfriend’s report that he once twisted her arm, held her in a room
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — An ex-girlfriend alleges that U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner repeatedly grabbed…
US journalist pleads guilty to acting as an illegal agent for China
WASHINGTON (AP) — An American journalist who has lived in China since 2010 and worked…
Police warn families of Tiananmen crackdown dead not to visit graves on 37th anniversary
BEIJING (AP) — Chinese authorities snuffed out efforts to mark Thursday’s anniversary of the deadly…
The Latest: Scott Bessent testifies before the House on Treasury Department priorities
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is back on Capitol Hill to testify before the House Ways…
What to know about the deal between Israel and Lebanon extending their shaky ceasefire
BEIRUT (AP) — Israel and Lebanon have agreed to renew their shaky ceasefire, with an…
Water begins refilling Reflecting Pool after Trump’s renovation to repaint it ‘American flag blue’
WASHINGTON (AP) — Water began refilling the recently renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Thursday,…
New York City is in a Knicks frenzy for its beloved team’s 1st NBA Finals in 27 years
NEW YORK (AP) — Jalen Brunson was wowed upon hearing how high the price had…
Karen Read sues the police agencies that investigated her Boston police boyfriend’s death
BOSTON (AP) — Karen Read has filed a lawsuit against the Massachusetts State Police and…
Ex-national security adviser John Bolton will plead guilty in classified information case: AP source
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Trump administration national security adviser John Bolton has agreed to plead…
Homicide convictions reversed for Colorado paramedics who injected ketamine into Elijah McClain
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — A Colorado court reversed homicide convictions against two paramedics on…
Minnesotans whose loved ones were killed by police condemn state GOP for praying for Derek Chauvin
Minnesota residents with loved ones who died at the hands of police spoke out Thursday…
The top photos of the week by AP photojournalists
May 29 – June 4, 2026 This photo gallery, curated by photo editor Anita Baca,…
Trump says he will attend NBA Finals game in New York to root for his hometown Knicks
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump, a longtime New York Knicks fan, said he plans…
Trump says Pulte won’t be his nominee for director of national intelligence
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Thursday that federal housing finance regulator Bill Pulte,…
Kennedy Center moves to erase Trump references after judge said they were illegally added
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Kennedy Center is beginning the process of removing references to President…