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Bird flu outbreak in California elephant seals prompts officials to cancel popular tours
Researchers say seven seal pups have tested positive for an avian flu virus at California’s…
UN sanctions 4 commanders in Sudan’s paramilitary force accused of atrocities in Darfur
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council imposed sanctions on four commanders of Sudan’s…
Man gets 15 years in prison in Texas crash that killed a founding member of The Chicks
EL PASO, Texas (AP) — A man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison…
Prosecutors charge Wisconsin legislator with misdemeanor after blowup over Hispanic resolution
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Prosecutors charged a Wisconsin legislator with disorderly conduct Wednesday in connection…
Online disinformation fueled panic after the killing of Mexico’s most powerful drug lord
GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) — When roadblocks, explosions and gunshots broke out after the killing of…
US military plane hits road barrier during Philippine training, injuring American personnel
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A United States military plane hit a concrete barrier while attempting…
The Latest: Iran pushes back against Trump ahead of Geneva talks over Tehran’s nuclear program
Iran pushed back Wednesday against U.S. President Donald Trump’s pressure tactics ahead of critical talks…
To sit or stand: Trump’s challenge to Democrats a key moment in State of the Union address
About halfway through his State of the Union address, President Donald Trump sprung the moment…
She sang her national anthem during karaoke. Now she’s under arrest
SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica (AP) — Police in the Dominican Republic have arrested a 64-year-old…
Larry Summers will resign from teaching at Harvard during review of Epstein ties, university says
Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Larry Summers will resign from teaching at Harvard University as the…
A former Pennsylvania officer accused of child rape fatally shot in a gunfire exchange with police
A former Pennsylvania police officer charged with sexually assaulting two young girls more than two…
Bill and Hillary Clinton, battle-tested, gear up for another Washington fight
WASHINGTON (AP) — For some of their conservative critics, this is the scandal that could…
NASA moves its Artemis II moon rocket off the launch pad for more repairs
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA moved its grounded Artemis moon rocket from the launch…
Read the complete transcript of Trump’s 2026 State of the Union
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address, delivered on Tuesday, Feb.…
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…
American is freed after 11 years for Bali ‘suitcase murder,’ but a US case awaits
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia freed and deported an American man Tuesday after he spent…
What to know about the risks of carbon monoxide poisoning after college student’s death
A Rhode Island college football player died from carbon monoxide poisoning after he tried to…
Daniela Petroff, AP’s longtime fashion and Vatican reporter, dies at 80
ROME (AP) — Daniela Petroff, who helped shape The Associated Press’ fashion and Vatican coverage…
Trump administration’s ‘third country’ deportation policy is unlawful, judge rules
The Trump administration’s latest policy of deporting immigrants to “third countries” to which they have…
3 scientists were charged in worm smuggling scheme. Lawyers say China helped get the case dismissed
DETROIT (AP) — China’s government intervened and helped get charges dropped against three Chinese scientists…
What to know about the risks of carbon monoxide poisoning after college student’s death
A Rhode Island college football player died from carbon monoxide poisoning after he tried to…
Judge says he will order Greenpeace to pay an expected $345 million in oil pipeline protest case
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A North Dakota judge has said he will order Greenpeace to…
Brazil’s Supreme Court convicts 5 in Rio councilwoman Franco’s killing
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — A five-judge panel of Brazil’s Supreme Court on Wednesday unanimously…
Antonio Tejero, former Spanish lieutenant colonel who led failed military coup, dies at 93
MADRID (AP) — Antonio Tejero, a former Spanish lieutenant colonel who led a failed military…