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Cuban diplomat denies that releasing political prisoners is part of US negotiations
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Havana will not abide by any American “ultimatums” to release political…
Michigan schools get creative, competitive, to curb high absenteeism
In Muskegon County, two neighboring school districts are competing for a sparkling trophy. But it’s…
What a combined Paramount-Warner would mean
NEW YORK (AP) — HBO Max, “Harry Potter” and CNN may soon find themselves under…
The top photos of the week by AP photojournalists
April 17 – 23, 2026 This photo gallery, curated by photo editor Anne Marie Belgrave,…
Bill would stop California DMV from making millions off auctioned cars without telling the owners
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State lawmakers have pushed forward legislation that would change a decades-old state law allowing the…
Republican proposes giving Democratic-leaning part of Virginia back to DC after redistricting vote
Virginia’s redistricting referendum, which could net Democrats a 10-1 House seat advantage, is spurring Republican…
Vermont prosecutor declines to charge six protesters arrested at South Burlington ICE raid
The Chittenden County state’s attorney said Wednesday she will not charge six protesters arrested during…
Federal authorities arrest 2 dozen Mexican Mafia members and associates in California
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — More than two dozen members and associates of the Mexican…
6 plead guilty and 1 found not guilty in Mississippi drug trafficking bribery scheme
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Six current or former Mississippi law enforcement officers have pleaded guilty…
Pennsylvania treasurer says ‘no’ to taxpayers footing $1M in security upgrades at Shapiro’s home
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania’s treasurer refused Thursday to approve payments for more than $1…
Retiring Kentucky AD Mitch Barnhart won’t take new high-paying role at school
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Retiring Kentucky athletic director Mitch Barnhart won’t take on a new…
What to know about a kidnapping case involving a child flown back to the US from Cuba
A couple from Utah face parental kidnapping charges after federal authorities said they took a…
Michigan utility OKs 12-month ban on supplying water for data centers
Ypsilanti’s water system is turning off the tap for data centers. The Ypsilanti Community Utilities…
FACT FOCUS: RFK Jr. misleads on Medicaid cuts
In a spate of recent appearances in Congress, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recoiled…
US charges 2 Chinese nationals with managing cyberscam compound in Myanmar
WASHINGTON (AP) — Two Chinese nationals face charges in the U.S. that they managed a…
Royals will build a $1.9B downtown KC ballpark as part of a $3B project with Hallmark Cards
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals are moving from their longtime home…
Civil rights groups condemn Southern Poverty Law Center’s indictment and prepare for legal fights
WASHINGTON (AP) — The criminal indictment of the Southern Poverty Law Center this week was…
Why a bitter political feud has left a former Zambian president unburied 10 months after his death
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A feud over his funeral has meant the body of former Zambian…
Evidence against singer D4vd in killing of 14-year-old girl will be revealed in court within days
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lawyers for singer D4vd insisted Thursday on forcing prosecutors to show…
Murder retrial begins in deputy’s killing of a Black man entering his grandmother’s Ohio home
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Opening statements began Thursday in the retrial of a former Ohio…
Michigan’s latest dam safety crisis revives calls for reforms, funding
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As waters recede from Michigan’s latest dam failure crisis, Michigan leaders are once again vowing…
What Hispanic adults, men and young Americans think of Trump, according to an AP-NORC poll
WASHINGTON (AP) — Many of the groups that helped elect Donald Trump as president again…
Falcons’ James Pearce Jr. agrees to enter pretrial intervention program to resolve 3 felony charges
ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Falcons edge rusher James Pearce Jr. has agreed to enter a…
Maine tried zoning reform to fix its housing crisis. It’s unclear if it’s working.
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In 2022, the Maine Legislature took a rare step and required municipalities to adjust local…