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The informant earned millions working for the DEA. He paid no taxes
MIAMI (AP) — A longtime informant who traveled the world partying with rogue U.S. Drug…
Trump nominates Erica Schwartz, former deputy surgeon general, to serve as CDC director
President Donald Trump on Thursday nominated Erica Schwartz, a former deputy surgeon general, to be…
Brazilian ex-intelligence chief Ramagem released after immigration arrest, thanks Trump
SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil’s former intelligence agency chief Alexandre Ramagem celebrated on Thursday his…
US military will target Iran-linked ships worldwide, broadening scope beyond blockade
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military has widened its efforts beyond the blockade of Iran’s…
Man with AR-style pistol arrested at Aetna’s Connecticut headquarters without incident
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A man carrying a backpack with an AR-style pistol inside was…
Severe storms continue to produce heavy rain, lightning and flooding across parts of US
Storms barreling across the heart of the United States continued to threaten rain and pose…
County prosecutor charges ICE agent with assault for pointing gun at people on Minneapolis highway
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A federal immigration agent accused of pointing his gun at occupants of…
Justin Fairfax was once a rising Democratic star before scandal sank his career
In the days after Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam became engulfed in a scandal over a…
Kaua‘i Community Beetle-Mapping Project May Be A Model For Hawai‘i
It only took a few seconds and a tug on a monofilament net for Kaua‘i…
In address on media ethics, former Washington Post editor worries about fading moral compass
NEW YORK (AP) — In a speech about the importance of ethics in the news…
Artemis II astronauts praise their moonship’s performance, especially the heat shield
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The Artemis II astronauts who ignited a lunar renaissance gave…
The top photos of the week by AP photojournalists
April 10 – 16, 2026 This photo gallery, curated by photo editor Anne Marie Belgrave…
Democrats crow about fundraising in competitive Senate races
Democrats are boasting of eye-popping fundraising hauls in some of this year’s top Senate contests,…
French government seeking release of 85-year-old French widow detained by ICE
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The French government is pressing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security…
China urges travelers to avoid Seattle airport after 20 scholars were denied entry to the US
SEATTLE (AP) — Chinese government officials are encouraging travelers to be wary and avoid entering…
Starmer faces calls to resign as UK government admits ambassador to US failed vetting process
LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer faced calls Thursday to resign after it…
Zohran Mamdani’s wife Rama Duwaji apologizes for the ‘harmful’ social media posts she made as a teen
NEW YORK (AP) — Rama Duwaji, the wife of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani,…
Wahiawā Dam Takeover: Hawaii Agency Signs Off On Acquisition
Directors of the Hawaiʻi Agribusiness Development Corp. have approved the $4.9 million purchase of the…
Denis Sassou N’Guesso sworn in for another term in Republic of Congo, extending 42-year rule
BRAZZAVILLE, Republic of Congo (AP) — Denis Sassou N’Guesso was sworn in Thursday to a…
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…
Hungary’s Orbán says ‘complete renewal’ needed within his party after election loss
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said Thursday that his populist-nationalist Fidesz…
Massachusetts legal aid program helps immigrants in immigration court
Alma Cothias came to the Massa Viana Law office around 8:45 a.m., just as she…
Benin court confirms Finance Minister Romauld Wadagni’s election as next president
COTONOU, Benin (AP) — Benin ‘s Constitutional Court on Thursday confirmed the presidential election victory…
US completes withdrawal from key base in Syria as part of a larger drawdown
QASRAK AIR BASE, Syria (AP) — U.S. forces completed their withdrawal from Qasrak air base…