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AI song generator startups Suno and Udio angered the music industry. Now they’re hoping to join it
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — Suno CEO Mikey Shulman pulls up a chair to the recording…
Crowds of Chicago mourners pay respects to Jesse Jackson at start of cross-country memorial services
CHICAGO (AP) — A line of mourners streamed through a Chicago auditorium Thursday to pay…
Jays pitcher Gausman strikes out three in spring debut, but Jays fall 8-7 to Marlins
DUNEDIN — Kevin Gausman had three strikeouts in his first inning of work at spring…
Melania Trump will preside over a UN Security Council meeting in a first for a first lady
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — U.S. first lady Melania Trump will preside over a U.N. Security…
A Pakistani man is on trial over a plot to kill a US politician, possibly Trump
NEW YORK (AP) — A Pakistani man went on trial this week on charges of…
Family of UN human rights investigator sues Trump administration over sanctions for Israel criticism
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The family of independent U.N. investigator Francesca Albanese has sued the…
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…
Chief justice says institutions are strong after Smith targets court appointments
OTTAWA — Chief Justice Richard Wagner called on Canadian lawyers and judges to step up…
A capsule look at the 2026 Canadian men’s curling championship field
A capsule look at the field for the 2026 Canadian men’s curling championship, Feb. 27…
Decorated curler Brad Gushue braces for big Brier feelings in his hometown
Curling drama didn’t end with the Olympic Games. The Montana’s Brier, starting Friday in his…
Dressed to the kilt: Scotland fans get FIFA approval to don traditional sporrans at World Cup games
GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — Scotland supporters can wear their kilts in all their customary glory…
India crushes Zimbabwe to revive T20 World Cup hopes. Unbeaten South Africa advances to semifinals
CHENNAI, India (AP) — India posted the second-highest total in the history of the men’s…
Shrinking North American bird population is getting worse faster. Experts blame agriculture, warming
WASHINGTON (AP) — Billions fewer birds are flying through North American skies than decades ago…
Premier League to launch its own streaming platform in Singapore next season
LONDON (AP) — The Premier League is launching a Netflix-style direct-to-customer streaming platform from next…
Spanish soccer league wants to try again in the US and resurrect overseas game
LONDON (AP) — The Spanish soccer league wants to resurrect plans to stage a regular-season…
Iran would be outgunned in any war with the US but could still inflict considerable pain
JERUSALEM (AP) — As U.S. forces mass in the Middle East, Iran faces the threat…
Ukraine says Russia launched a major aerial attack before Kyiv’s talks with US
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia launched a barrage of 420 drones and 39 missiles at…
Max Scherzer and Toronto Blue Jays agree to $3 million, 1-year deal, AP source says
NEW YORK (AP) — Max Scherzer is returning to the Toronto Blue Jays. Two weeks…
Mexico’s Diving World Cup canceled after violence surge in Jalisco
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The Diving World Cup scheduled in Mexico next week was canceled…
Quite a dinger for Giants newcomer Harrison Bader, leaving an dent on a food truck
PHOENIX (AP) — That was quite a dinger for Harrison Bader, who left a mark…
Deadly attacks by Sudanese paramilitary forces on a Darfur town displace over 3,000, group says
CAIRO (AP) — Deadly attacks by Sudanese paramilitary forces on a town in Sudan’s western…
US military builds up the largest force of warships and aircraft in the Middle East in decades
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon is building up the largest force of American warships and…
Hilary Knight wants focus on the US women’s Olympic success, not Trump’s ‘distasteful’ joke
SEATTLE (AP) — Hilary Knight doesn’t want to let what she called a “distasteful” joke…
Ethiopian runner Welteji banned over missed drug test which overshadowed world champs
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — One of the world’s top middle-distance runners has been banned for…