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The top photos of the week by AP photojournalists
Jan. 30 – Feb. 1, 2026 This photo gallery, curated by photo editor Jon Orbach,…
Lawsuit challenges DeSantis’ authority to call special session for redistricting
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis doesn’t have the authority to call a…
BYU athletic director confident Big 12 schools serious about stopping fan chants targeting Mormons
A BYU team was the target of a derogatory chant in an opponent’s venue for…
Civil War scholar and retired Gettysburg College professor Gabor Boritt dies at 86
GETTYSBURG, Pa. (AP) — History professor Gabor S. Boritt, a Hungarian immigrant to the United…
California county and foster care agency reach $13.5M settlement with six abused siblings
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — A Southern California county and a foster care agency have agreed…
Finland women’s Olympic hockey game against Canada postponed after stomach virus depletes roster
MILAN (AP) — Finland’s national women’s hockey team is getting support and sympathy from its…
Arizona Department of Public Safety helicopter crash kills 2 while responding to shootout
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — An Arizona Department of Public Safety helicopter crashed in an accident…
Nearly 70 people rescued from New York ski mountain gondolas after malfunction
NORTH CREEK, N.Y. (AP) — Nearly 70 people were rescued from gondola cabins at an…
US announces $6M in aid for Cuba as island’s leader accuses it of imposing an ‘energy blockade’
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The U.S. government on Thursday announced an additional $6…
The top photos of the day by AP’s photojournalists
From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today’s top…
New York’s incoming archbishop will focus on evangelizing and reengagement
The incoming archbishop of New York said Thursday that he plans to emphasize the importance…
Bad Bunny says he will bring his culture to 2026 Super Bowl halftime performance
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Bad Bunny says he’s approaching his highly anticipated Super Bowl halftime…
Russia says it regrets expiration of last nuclear arms treaty, but Trump says he wants a new pact
MOSCOW (AP) — The Kremlin said Thursday it regretted the expiration of the last remaining…
Fire at a Pennsylvania hospital forces the evacuation of dozens of patients
A fire tore through a northeastern Pennsylvania hospital, sending smoke billowing into the air as…
Jury awards $8.3 million to foster teen’s family after his death at juvenile intake center
Jurors have awarded $8.3 million to the family of a Kansas foster teen who died…
Some GOP-led states seek to bring back death penalty for child rape convictions
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The state of Alabama has joined a growing number of Republican-led…
Freight train derails in Connecticut, sending cars carrying liquid propane into river
MANSFIELD, Conn. (AP) — A freight train derailed Thursday in Connecticut, sending cars carrying hazardous…
Tennessee appeals court says school shooter’s writings can be made public
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The writings of the person who killed three 9-year-olds and three…
Can apes play pretend? Scientists use an imaginary tea party to find out
NEW YORK (AP) — By age 2, most kids know how to play pretend. They…
Chairman of prominent law firm Paul Weiss resigns after release of emails linking him to Epstein
Brad Karp, chairman of one of the country’s most prestigious law firms, has resigned from…
Renée Fleming, Béla Fleck to perform together at Carnegie Hall after dropping out of Kennedy Center
NEW YORK (AP) — Renée Fleming and Béla Fleck, who both dropped out of Kennedy…
Vance says the Olympics are ‘one of the few things’ that unite Americans
MILAN (AP) — U.S. Vice President JD Vance arrived in Milan with his family Thursday,…
Nigeria sets up new military operation after deadly attack, while abducted Christians return home
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — The Nigerian government has announced a military operation to tackle Islamic…
What to know after scores were killed in Nigeria while abducted Christians came home
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria is battling militants and it’s causing a terrible security situation.…