Auto-followed Trump or Vance? Likely because you previously liked POTUS, VP accounts
Some Facebook and Instagram users were surprised to find themselves automatically following the accounts of President Donald Trump or Vice President JD Vance this week after the president was inaugurated
How to survive snow and bitter cold that's reached all the way to the Gulf Coast
Protecting homes, cars, people and pets from snow, ice and bitterly cold temperatures is a way of life in many northern states
Fire chief fatally shot while helping a couple whose car struck a deer in Alabama
A man fatally shot a fire battalion chief and wounded the driver of a car that hit a deer in rural Alabama
'Orchestrated attack' on Portland elections office shatters dozens of windows: Police
A group of hooded and masked people broke dozens of windows and spray painted anti-government graffiti on the Multnomah County Elections building in what Portland police called an orchestrated attack.
Supreme Court grants a new hearing for the only woman on Oklahoma's death row
The Supreme Court has ordered lower courts to review the case of the only woman on Oklahomas death row
Over 200 potential jurors summoned for trial of prosecutor in Ahmaud Arbery's death
Officials have summoned more than 200 potential jurors to a Georgia courthouse where a former prosecutor will stand trial on charges she meddled with police investigating the 2020 killing of Ahmaud Arbery
Authorities say a US border patrol agent was fatally shot in Vermont south of border
Authorities say a U.S. Border Patrol agent has been fatally shot in northern Vermont
15 wolves from Canada released into Colorado under voter-approved initiative
Officials say a second group of wolves has been released in Colorado as part of a controversial, voter-driven initiative to reintroduce the predators to the state
Trump vows to change name of tallest North America peak from Denali to Mount McKinley
President Donald Trump says he plans to rename North Americas tallest peak, Denali in Alaska, as Mount McKinley
Who is Lorenzo Sewell, the pastor who referenced King's 'dream' speech in inaugural prayer?
President Donald Trumps inaugural benediction on the federal holiday that celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. included an homage to the civil rights leaders legacy
Elon Musk's prominence during inauguration ceremonies stamps tech titan's place in Trump's orbit
The blossoming relationship between President Donald Trump and tech titan Elon Musk was on full display throughout Monday's inauguration ceremonies
Former Planned Parenthood president, activist Cecile Richards dies at 67
Cecile Richards, a national leader for womens rights who led Planned Parenthood for 12 tumultuous years, has died
A key to protecting apples from climate change might be hiding in Michigans forests
In the quest to make apple trees more resilient in a warming climate, some researchers in Michigan are looking for a late bloomer
Italian journalist detained in Iran says she expected to be held longer and praises Musk's role
An Italian journalist detained in Iran whose fate became intertwined with that of an Iranian engineer wanted by the United States says she assumed she would have been held much longer
Millions across the US brace for plummeting temperatures and winter storms
Residents across the country from the Northern Plains to the tip of Maine are bracing for dangerously low temperatures as residents along the East Coast contend with a thick blanket of snow and more snowfall in the forecast
Draft lyrics to 'Mr. Tambourine Man' sell for $508K at US auction
The draft lyrics to Bob Dylans song Mr. Tambourine Man went for over a half-million dollars at a weekend auction for dozens of items related to the iconic American singer-songwriter
Immigrants in Chicago and other US cities brace for expected Trump deportation arrests
Immigrants in Chicago and other U.S. cities have been preparing for immigration arrests since President-elect Donald Trump won the November election
Man accused of starting fire at Congressman's office motivated by TikTok ban, police say
A man accused of setting fire to a strip mall in Wisconsin where a Congressmans office is located told authorities he was motivated by the federal ban on the popular TikTok video-sharing platform
Heavy snow and frigid Arctic blast put 70 million across the U.S. under winter storm warnings
Heavy snow is expected to blanket large portions of the Eastern U.S. while much of the country will endure dangerously cold temperatures in the coming days
The suspected shooter in a North Carolina restaurant where 1 person was killed has also died
The suspect in a fatal shooting inside a restaurant in North Carolinas capital city has died
Then and now: What has changed as Trump returns to the White House
When Donald Trump arrived in Washington in 2017 on the eve of his first inauguration, he was a stranger to most in town
It's inauguration eve and Trump is ready to revel in his return to power
It's the day before Donald Trump's inauguration and he plans a series of Washington events that celebrate his return to power and his Make America Great Again movement
Vance will make his mark as the first millennial vice president and the potential MAGA torchbearer
As he prepares to become the nations first millennial vice president, JD Vance is already a budding kingmaker in Republican politics and the presumptive heir to the Make America Great Again movement
TikToks app was removed from prominent app stores on Saturday just before a federal law that would have banned the popular social media platform was scheduled to go into effect
Arrest made in beating death of pioneering Black rocker
Peter Forrest, under the stage name P. Fluid, had been a frontman for 24/7 Spyz.
Man's dramatic rescue of dog from freezing river in Vermont caught on video
A Vermont man waded into a river to rescue a dog that was struggling to escape the icy waters
Thousands of people enjoy art on a frozen Minneapolis lake despite bone-chilling temperatures
Saturday was cold even for Minneapolis, but that didnt stop thousands of people from tromping out onto a frozen lake to immerse themselves in art, make new friends and try their best to stay warm
Officers fatally shoot man accused of killing his wife and toddler in Louisiana home
A Louisiana sheriff says law enforcement fatally shot an armed man who killed his wife and toddler in his home
Guard troops will wear special patch at inauguration to make clear they're not police
The blur of camouflage and helmets made it nearly impossible to tell the difference between police and National Guard members four years ago when thousands of troops and law enforcement officers locked down nation's capital
Free upgrades and pardon requests: What it's like to share a name with a president
Theres not only one Donald Trump in the United States
Resettlement agencies race to help refugees ahead of Trump's second term
Resettlement agencies have raced to welcome refugees before President-elect Donald Trump takes office
Navajo Nation firefighters battle wildfires in Los Angeles
A quick-strike crew of Native American firefighters and journeymen utility workers from the Navajo Nation are helping Los Angeles residents cut through landslides, mangled trees and charred debris of the Eaton Fire that rampaged though the Los Angeles ...
Trump's influence spreads through state capitols in both substance and symbolism
President-elect Donald Trump has yet to take office, but his influence already is rippling through state capitols
What to know about abortion developments in the states and courts as Trump takes office
Abortion policy could see more changes across the U.S. as President-elect Donald Trump begins his second term and state legislative sessions get rolling
The rise - and potential fall - of TikTok in the US
TikTok arrived in the U.S. almost 6 1/2 years ago
Judges allow some Capitol riot defendants to return to DC for Trump's inauguration
Some of the same Donald Trump supporters who stormed the U.S. Capitol four years ago are allowed to return to Washington, D
Merrick Garland exits with his record under scrutiny and the Justice Department bracing for upheaval
Attorney General Merrick Garland came in with a mission to calm the waters at the Justice Department and restore its reputation for independence after four turbulent years during Donald Trump's presidency
Ahmaud Arbery's killers avoided arrest at first. Now an ex-prosecutor faces trial for misconduct
A former Georgia prosecutor is heading to court as a criminal defendant, charged with interfering with police investigating the 2020 killing of Ahmaud Arbery
Trump will arrive in Washington Saturday for inaugural celebrations to mark his return to power
Donald Trump is returning to Washington to kick off days of pageantry to herald his second inauguration as president
Paul Driscoll, an unflappable editor who led the AP's Chicago bureau for decades, has died at age 91
Former Associated Press journalist and newsroom leader Paul Driscoll has died at the age of 91
Retired Georgia minister found not guilty in 1975 killing of girl in Pennsylvania
A retired minister from Georgia has been found not guilty in the 1975 killing of an 8-year-old girl
First responders save moose that fell through lake ice in New York
A team of forest rangers in New York state have rescued a moose who became trapped in an icy lake
Teenager describes tumultuous life at trial of adoptive parents accused of neglect and forced labor
A teenager whose discovery in a locked shed at her West Virginia home led to the arrest of her adoptive parents has taken the stand in the couple's trial
Appeals court rules against Obama-era policy to shield immigrants who came to US as young children
A federal appeals court has ruled against an Obama-era policy shielding hundreds of thousands of immigrants who have long lived in the United States from deportation
Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows
Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows
Menendez brothers' resentencing hearing pushed to March because of Los Angeles-area wildfires
A new sentencing hearing for brothers Lyle and Erik Menendez in the killing of their parents has been delayed for nearly two months because of Southern Californias wildfires
US accuses Walgreens of filling millions of illegitimate prescriptions, including for opioids
The U.S. Justice Department has filed a lawsuit accusing Walgreens of filling millions of prescriptions for Americans over the last decade and more without a legitimate purpose, including for dangerous amounts of opioids
The Senate advances a migrant detention bill that could be Trump's first law to sign
The Senate is heading toward a final vote on legislation that would require federal authorities to detain migrants accused of theft and violent crimes
Former Kentucky sheriff accused of killing a judge appears remotely from jail during court hearing
A former Kentucky sheriff accused of gunning down a judge last year has appeared remotely from a jail for a court hearing
Jury convicts man in bold scheme to steal $700,000 from Michigan casino
A Chicago man has been convicted in the theft of $700,000 from a Michigan casino
Austin, the first Black defense secretary, ends his term marred by Afghanistan but buoyed by Ukraine
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is bidding farewell to the forces and personnel he's led through a tumultuous term
Ozempic, Wegovy and other new drugs are selected for Medicare's price negotiations
The Biden administration says popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy have been added to Medicares list of medications that will be negotiated directly between the government and drug manufacturers
Army expects to meet recruiting goals, in dramatic turnaround
The U.S. Army expects to meet its enlistment goals for 2025
The US food market running out of eggs? Heres what you need to know
The U.S. faces a severe egg shortage due to a significant outbreak of avian influenza, killing 17.2 million hens in late 2024, compounded by extreme weather and logistical challenges. The crisis has led to empty shelves and soaring egg prices, with no quick solution, highlighting vulnerabilities in food supply and public health concerns as the first U.S.
Justice Department says Alabama institutionalizes too many children with disabilities
The U.S. Justice Department says Alabama is unnecessarily institutionalizing children with physical disabilities in nursing homes and hospitals
Nazi flag-bearing man gets 8 years in prison for truck crashing near White House
A Missouri man who crashed a rental truck into barriers protecting the White House has been sentenced to eight years in prison
Supreme Court's decision on a looming TikTok ban could come Friday
The U.S. Supreme Courts decision could come Friday in the case about whether TikTok must shut down in a few days under a federal law that seeks to force its sale by the Chinese company that owns the social media platform
As Biden warns of an 'oligarchy,' Trump will be flanked by tech billionaires at his inauguration
The super-rich have long played a role in U.S. politics but have an unusually prominent spot in incoming President Donald Trump's new administration
He is credited with one of history's most indelible photos. A new documentary questions who took it
It's one of the most enduring images of the Vietnam War an Associated Press photograph of a young girl running naked down a street after being caught in a napalm attack
Speaker Johnson appoints new Intelligence chairman after surprise shakeup
House Speaker Mike Johnson has appointed Rep. Rick Crawford of Arkansas as the new chairman of the House Intelligence Committee
Turner tackles HUD program reforms at confirmation hearing for housing secretary
There were sports analogies galore but few policy specifics during Scott Turners confirmation hearing on Thursday to become housing secretary
FBI holds news conference on ballot box fires in Pacific Northwest during 2024 election
The FBI is holding a news conference on the three ballot drop box fires seen in the Pacific Northwest during the 2024 election
Looking for his father, a worried son went to fire evacuation zone but found death and devastation
An 84-year-old man who was killed in the California wildfires had immigrated to the U.S. from China in 1989, and loved his Altadena home and the California fresh air
New Tennessee House rules could ban hecklers, banish disorderly lawmakers to voting remotely
The Tennessee House is warning lawmakers and the crowds watching floor sessions that they could be booted from the room if their behavior is deemed out of line
Deputies criticized for handcuffing 11-year-old Black girl on upstate New York sidewalk
A widely seen video of an 11-year-old girl handcuffed and crying on a snowy sidewalk has prompted criticism of an upstate New York sheriffs office
Treasury nominee tells his confirmation hearing that Trump can unleash an 'economic golden age'
U_S_ Treasury nominee Scott Bessent has told his confirmation hearing that President-elect Donald Trump has an opportunity to unleash a new economic golden age.
Coyote strike on the runway forces United Airlines flight back to Chicago's O'Hare
A United Airlines passenger jet struck a coyote during takeoff in Chicago
Trumps tasks congressman with writing executive order he could issue to halt offshore wind
President-elect Donald Trump tasked a New Jersey congressman and vocal critic of offshore wind with writing an executive order he could issue to halt wind energy projects
American accused of assaulting a Pa. student being extradited to US, prosecutors say
French Appeal Court prosecutors say an American man accused of sexually assaulting a Pennsylvania college student in 2013 is being extradited to the United States
Governor forces out homeless people by New Orleans Superdome before Super Bowl
Louisiana authorities have begun clearing homeless encampments in New Orleans, removing people under threat of arrest and relocating many to a warehouse facility ahead of the Super Bowl hosted by the city next month
Hawaii lawmakers vow to stabilize property insurance market amid higher premiums
Hawaii lawmakers are beginning a new legislative session with a vow to try to stabilize the states property insurance market
College students charged in TikTok-inspired 'catch a predator' plot expected in court
Five Massachusetts college students are scheduled to make their first appearance in court on conspiracy and kidnapping charges on Thursday
Rudy Giuliani faces trial over whether he keeps Florida home and World Series rings
Rudy Giuliani is set to be the first witness at a trial over whether he can keep his Florida condominium and three World Series rings or must turn them over to satisfy a $148 million judgment awarded to two Georgia election workers
Many colleges settling antisemitism cases. Republicans blast 'toothless' agreements
Many colleges accused of tolerating antisemitism on their campuses have been settling with federal civil rights investigators in the weeks before the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, who urged a tougher response to campus protests against ...
The Kellogg Foundation CEO shares her own life story to foster more racial healing
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Some immigrants are already leaving the US in 'self-deportations' as Trump's threats loom
A Nicaraguan woman staying legally in the United States has chosen to leave because of concern over President-elect Donald Trumps campaign for mass deportations
