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House Republicans vote to lift 20-year ban on mining near pristine Boundary Waters Canoe Area
Congressional Republicans moved closer Wednesday to lifting a 20-year ban on mining near Minnesota’s Boundary…
Conservative group says Los Angeles school policy hurts white students in federal lawsuit
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A conservative group filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday challenging a Los…
Republicans and some Democrats back contempt for the Clintons in House Epstein probe
WASHINGTON (AP) — A House committee advanced resolutions Wednesday to hold former President Bill Clinton…
Brazilians affected by US visa suspension evoke frustration but try to remain hopeful
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazilians nursing the dream of moving to the United States…
Former Iowa superintendent expected to plead guilty to falsely claiming US citizenship
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The former superintendent of Iowa’s largest school district is expected…
Bruce Lee play and Vocal Arts DC join growing list of Kennedy Center cancellations
NEW YORK (AP) — The producers of a stage play inspired by the life of…
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…
Snapchats to informant central at trial for man accused in murder plot of Border Patrol leader
CHICAGO (AP) — Snapchat messages a Chicago man accused of soliciting the murder of a…
Israeli fire strikes journalists and children on one of Gaza’s deadliest days since ceasefire
CAIRO (AP) — Israeli forces on Wednesday killed at least 11 Palestinians in Gaza, including…
An emotional Prince Harry tells court how publisher made Meghan’s life ‘a misery’
LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry struck a defensive tone at the start of his testimony…
Washington Post seeks court order for government to return electronics seized from reporter’s home
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Post asked a federal court on Wednesday for an order…
Russia watches US-European tensions over Greenland with glee, gloating and wariness
As tensions simmered between the United States and Europe this week over President Donald Trump’s…
Minneapolis turmoil has Democrats scrambling to figure out political strategy on immigration
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats had planned to campaign in the midterm elections on affordability and…
Trump to meet with Zelenskyy as Ukraine endures a bitter winter after Russian attacks
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — About 4,000 buildings in Kyiv lacked heat Wednesday and nearly 60%…
A US shift marked Kurdish-led forces’ fall from power in Syria
BEIRUT (AP) — Two tumultuous weeks saw the fall from power in Syria of the…
Peru’s interim president faces calls for removal over unregistered meetings with Chinese businessmen
PERU, Lima (AP) — Peru’s interim President José Jerí appeared Wednesday before a congressional oversight…
Trump’s Board of Peace is dividing countries in Europe and the Middle East
JERUSALEM (AP) — Divisions emerged Wednesday over U.S. President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace as…
Foster youth organization sues Alaska children’s services for alleged lack of food and necessities
An Alaska foster youth advocacy organization is suing the state Office of Children’s Services for…
US military transfers first 150 Islamic State detainees from Syria to Iraq
AL-HOL, Syria (AP) — The U.S. military said Wednesday it has started transferring detainees from…
Lawmakers can sue to ensure release of Epstein files, but not as part of Maxwell case, judge says
NEW YORK (AP) — Congressional cosponsors of a law forcing the Justice Department to release…
Car bomb in Yemen kills 3 and is said to target a leader with Saudi-backed group
ADEN, Yemen (AP) — Three people were killed on Wednesday when a car bomb exploded…
Why Islamic State group prisoners in northeast Syria are being transferred to Iraq
BEIRUT (AP) — Recent fighting between Syrian government forces and Kurdish fighters in northeast Syria…
FACT FOCUS: Trump highlights familiar false claims as he reviews his first year back in office
President Donald Trump marked his first year back in office highlighting his accomplishments before world…
Trump’s threats challenge Europe’s security and prosperity, EU chief says ahead of summit
BRUSSELS (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to annex Greenland and impose tariffs on…