Ellen DeGeneres and wife Portia de Rossi to move to UK because of Trump?
Duct-taped banana sells for $6.2 million at art auction
A piece of conceptual art consisting of a banana duct-taped to a wall has sold for $6.2 million at an auction in New York
Class action lawsuit on AI-related discrimination reaches final settlement
A federal judge has signed off on a settlement agreement Wednesday in a class action lawsuit alleging that an algorithm designed to score rental applicants discriminated on the basis of race and income
Comcast to spin off cable networks that were once the entertainment giant's star performers
Comcast is spinning off into a new company many of its cable television networks that were once at the heart of the entertainment giant, as consumers increasingly swap out their cable TV subscriptions for streaming platforms
A Florida man has been charged with plotting to bomb the New York Stock Exchange this week, FBI says
A Florida man has been charged with plotting to bomb the New York Stock Exchange this week, FBI says
Sig Sauer ordered to pay $11 million to Philadelphia man wounded by pistol that went off by itself
A Philadelphia jury has awarded $11 million to a man whose holstered Sig Sauer pistol went off by itself while he was going down the stairs
Trial of youth center worker accused of holding down boy while he was raped turns acrimonious
The cross-examination of a man who says he was raped as a teenager by New Hampshire youth center workers turned acrimonious, with the witness at one point calling an opposing lawyer a sick man.
Faulty fentanyl tests spurred NYCs push to ban mail on Rikers Island
A push by New York City jail officials to block people detained at Rikers Island from receiving physical mail was based on faulty fentanyl test strips that overstated the influx of contraband sent through the mail
Canada's provincial leaders want a free trade deal with the US that excludes Mexico
The leader of Canadas most populous province says all of the countrys provincial and territorial premiers want Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's federal government to negotiate a bilateral trade deal with the United States that excludes Mexico
Tennessee to count provisional ballots by people convicted of felonies who had rights in limbo
Tennessee will count the provisional ballots cast by six people convicted of felonies who had their voting rights recently restored under judges rulings
Fugitive arrested after a standoff in Chicago is being returned to Mississippi
A man arrested in August after a 15-hour police standoff in Chicago is being returned to Mississippi
Workers at Kentucky electric vehicle battery production complex start drive to unionize
Workers hired for an electric vehicle battery production complex in Kentucky have launched a campaign to join the United Auto Workers
Judge halts governor's effort to remove Virginia from greenhouse gas initiative
A judge has ruled that Virginia cant withdraw from a multistate initiative designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions unless the Legislature agrees to it
Philadelphia's mass transit system averts strike by reaching deal with workers union
Philadelphias mass transit system has reached a tentative contract deal with its largest workers union
Rare coin issued after the California Gold Rush sold at auction for $1.4 million
Avid coin collectors jumped at the chance to get their hands on a rare double eagle gold coin at a Southern California auction house
Trump chooses Matt Whitaker, a former acting attorney general, as NATO ambassador
Trump chooses Matt Whitaker, a former acting attorney general, as NATO ambassador
Comcast will spin off its cable networks, once star performers at the entertainment giant
Comcast will spin off its cable networks, once star performers at the entertainment giant
Biden administration will allow Ukraine to use antipersonnel land mines in war with Russia, US defense secretary says
'Bomb cyclone' knocks out power to over 600,000 across northwest US, killing 1
A major storm was sweeping across the northwest U.S., battering the region with strong winds and rain and causing widespread power outages and downed trees that killed at least one person
Winning numbers drawn in Tuesdays Mega Millions
The winning numbers in Tuesday evenings drawing of the Mega Millions game were: 05-35-50-51-59, Mega Ball: 8, Megaplier: 4
Susan Smith to ask parole board for her freedom after serving 30 years for drowning her children
Susan Smith will ask a parole board in South Carolina for her freedom for the first time on Wednesday
Stock market today: Asian markets mostly lower as worries over Russia-Ukraine war loom
Asian stocks are mostly lower, despite gains on Wall Street, as worries mount over escalations in the Russia-Ukraine war
ICC prosecutor urges nations to help arrest 6 Libyans allegedly linked to a brutal militia
The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court is urging Libya and other nations to help arrest six men allegedly linked to a brutal militia blamed for multiple killings and other crimes in a strategically important western town where mass graves w...
California voters reject ballot measure that would have raised state's minimum wage to a national high of $18 per hour
San Francisco Mayor London Breed loses reelection to Levi Strauss heir Daniel Lurie
San Francisco Mayor London Breed has lost her reelection race to Levi Strauss heir Daniel Lurie
Federal wildlife officials review the removal of a bald eagle nest in Alabama
Federal wildlife officials say they're reviewing the removal of a bald eagle nest at the site of a planned subdivision in the east Alabama city of Auburn, following an outcry
Woman, baby are killed in shooting in Connecticut
Police say a woman and a baby were shot to death while inside a car in Hartford, Connecticut, after another vehicle pulled up alongside them and began firing
California governor will not make clemency decision for Menendez brothers until new DA reviews case
California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he wont make a clemency decision on the murder convictions of Erik and Lyle Menendez until newly elected Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman reviews the case
A recount will happen in the extremely close race for a North Carolina court seat
The narrowly trailing Republican candidate in the race for a North Carolina Supreme Court seat has formally requested a statewide recount
LA enacts sanctuary city ordinance to prepare for potential mass deportations under Trump
The Los Angeles City Council has voted to enact an ordinance to prohibit city resources from being used for immigration enforcement in anticipation of potential mass deportations under President-elect Donald Trump
House Republicans signal support for proposal to ban bathroom access for 1st transgender member
House Speaker Mike Johnson signaled support for a Republican effort to ban Democrat Sarah McBride the first transgender person to be elected to Congress from using womens restrooms in the Capitol once shes sworn into office next year
Texas board advances plan to allow Bible material in elementary school lessons
The Texas State Board of Education has given initial approval to a Bible-infused curriculum that would be optional for public schools to adopt for lessons from kindergarten through fifth grade
Kansas agrees to increase hospital beds for mentally ill defendants
Kansas has promised to provide more hospital beds for mentally ill criminal defendants
Multiple election offices report receiving mailed ballots misdirected from other states
The Associated Press has found numerous instances of completed mail ballots from around the country being sent to election offices in the wrong state
Washed-up carcass of endangered fin whale near Alaska's largest city attracts crowds
An endangered fin whale that washed up near a coastal trail in Alaskas largest city has attracted curious onlookers while biologists seek answers as to what caused the animals death
Microsoft pitches AI 'agents' that can perform tasks on their own at Ignite 2024
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is opening a company conference in Chicago with remarks that could set the stage for where its taking its artificial intelligence business
Fugitive fatally shot after exchanging gunfire with officers at Ohio motel
A man wanted in West Virginia on a federal weapons charge was shot and killed at an Ohio motel during a standoff with police that also left one officer wounded
'AI has no seat at creative table:' Coco-cola Christmas ad faces criticism
Riders stuck in midair for over 2 hours on Knott's Berry Farm ride
A Knott's Berry Farm spokesperson says more than 20 riders were suspended in midair for hours after a Southern California theme park ride malfunctioned
45 activists sentenced in Hong Kong national security case. The longest term is 10 years
45 activists sentenced in Hong Kong national security case. The longest term is 10 years
Numerous children have been injured by a vehicle at a school gate in central China, state media say
Numerous children have been injured by a vehicle at a school gate in central China, state media say
Judge strikes down Wyoming's abortion bans, including an explicit prohibition on pills to end pregnancy
Georgia appeals court cancels hearing in election interference case against Trump
A Georgia appeals court has canceled oral arguments that were scheduled for next month on the appeal of a lower court ruling allowing Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to continue to prosecute the election interference case she brought agains...
New York Yankees pitcher Luis Gil has been voted the American League Rookie of the Year
New York Yankees pitcher Luis Gil has been voted the American League Rookie of the Year
Rapper NBA YoungBoy pleads guilty in Utah prescription drug fraud ring
A Louisiana-based rapper pleaded guilty Monday to his role in a large-scale prescription drug fraud ring that operated out of his multimillion-dollar Utah home
California city to pay nearly $1M to a woman after police dog bit into her scalp
A Northern California city has agreed to pay nearly $1 million to settle an excessive force lawsuit brought on behalf of a woman after a K-9 police dog bit into her scalp during an arrest
Photo-shoot fail: Biden, Trudeau miss traditional photo with world leaders at G20
President Joe Biden inadvertently was a missing man in the traditional photo of world leaders at the final Group of 20 summit of his presidency
Herlda Senhouse, the second-oldest U.S. resident, dies at age 113
The second-oldest person in the United States has died at age 113
Biden seeks nearly $100 billion in emergency disaster aid after Hurricanes Helene and Milton
President Joe Biden is requesting nearly $100 billion in emergency disaster aid after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, and other natural disasters
Company affiliated with Alex Jones seeks to disqualify The Onion's auction bid on Infowars
A federal bankruptcy judge in Texas is being asked to disqualify a winning bid made by the satirical news outlet The Onion to buy conspiracy theorist Alex Jones' Infowars
New Jersey internet gambling sets another revenue record at $213 million
New Jerseys internet gambling market set another record in October, the latest proof that people are betting more of their money online rather than coming to Atlantic City to gamble it in person
Boeing layoffs so far total nearly 2,200 workers in Washington state
Boeing has so far laid off 2,199 workers in Washington, among job cuts that will eventually total about 17,000 across the company
20 years after opening, Bill Clinton's presidential library prepares for a 'refresh'
Bill Clinton's presidential library and museum is planning a major update and expansion as it celebrates 20 years of being open
Western North Carolinas water system is finally back online after Helene
More than 100,000 residents in western North Carolina are now allowed to drink and bathe with water from their home faucets
About 20% of Americans regularly get their news from influencers on social media, report says
A report released Monday by Pew Research Center says about one in five Americans regularly get their news from so-called news influencers on social media
Georgia moves forward in creating voucher program for private and home schools
A new Georgia program that will give up to $6,500 a year to some families to pay for private school tuition or home-schooling expenses will begin accepting applications in early 2025
US regulators open 2 investigations into Ford recalls just days after penalizing the company
Just days after announcing a civil fine against Ford for moving too slowly on a recall, the U.S. government unveiled two investigations into recalls that may not have worked or covered enough vehicles
Supreme Court leaves in place Alaska campaign disclosure rules voters approved in 2020
The Supreme Court has left in place disclosure rules for campaign contributions that Alaska voters approved in a 2020 ballot measure
Police in Massachusetts arrest man on charge of intentionally setting brush fires
Police in a Massachusetts city say a man was arrested on suspicion of intentionally setting brush fires during a time of dry conditions that have led to blazes throughout the Northeast
Abuse survivors urge the Vatican to globalize the zero-tolerance policy it approved in the U.S.
Survivors of clergy sexual abuse are urging the Vatican to adopt the same zero-tolerance policy that it approved for the U.S. Catholic Church in 2002
Testimony resumes in the trial of the man accused of killing Georgia student Laken Riley
Testimony is resuming in the trial of the man accused of killing Georgia nursing student Laken Riley
Democratic US Rep. Mikie Sherrill announces run for New Jersey governor
New Jersey Democratic U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill is running for governor, saying its time to fix the states economy and make it more affordable
Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed after Wall Street suffers worst loss since Election Day
Shares are mixed in Asia after U.S. stocks fell to their worst loss since Election Day
Trial to begin in human smuggling case after freezing deaths of Indian family at Canada-US border
Federal prosecutors plan to argue at a Minnesota trial that two men were part of a criminal network stretching from India to Canada that smuggled families seeking better lives in the United States
Trump names Brendan Carr, senior GOP leader at FCC, to lead the agency
President-elect Donald Trump has named the senior Republican on the Federal Communications Commission as the new chairman of the agency tasked with regulating broadcasting, telecommunications and broadband
Union workers picket for 3rd day at Las Vegas casino with no talks slated
Picketing is continuing outside a hotel-casino near the Las Vegas Strip with no talks scheduled between management and union members
Poultry infected with bird flu found on commercial farm in England
Poultry on a commercial farm in England have been infected with the bird flu virus
More logging is proposed to help curb wildfires in the US Pacific Northwest
U.S. officials are proposing increased logging on federal lands across the Pacific Northwest under changes to a sweeping forest management plan thats been in place for three decades
Russian strike on building in northern Ukraine kills 8 people and wounds dozens, official says.
Russian strike on building in northern Ukraine kills 8 people and wounds dozens, official says.
The Dallas Wings win the WNBA draft lottery and earns the No. 1 pick
The Dallas Wings win the WNBA draft lottery and earns the No. 1 pick
Veteran news executive Reg Murphy, who survived abduction decades ago, has died at 90
Reg Murphy, whose newsgathering career included stints as an editor and top executive at newspapers in Atlanta, San Francisco and Baltimore, has died
Dozens are sickened and 1 person died after eating carrots contaminated with E. coli
An outbreak of E
AP sources: Biden for the first time OKs Ukraine's use of US-supplied long-range missiles in Russia
President Joe Biden has for the first time authorized the use of U.S.-supplied long-range missiles by Ukraine to strike inside Russia
'The Voice' winner Sundance Head recovers at home after being accidentally shot on his Texas ranch
The agent for Sundance Head, a winner on The Voice, says the country singer is recovering at home after he was accidentally shot in the stomach while handling a firearm
North Carolina Democrats find electoral success further down the ballot and hope to build on it
Democrats fell short again in wresting away swing-state prize North Carolina from Republicans in the presidential election
Renewed wildfire escapes containment and prompts evacuation near New York-New Jersey border
Windy conditions have renewed a wildfire that escaped a containtment line and prompted a voluntary evacation for a small number of houses in a community near the New York-New Jersey border
Winning numbers drawn in Saturdays Powerball
The winning numbers in Saturday evenings drawing of the Powerball game were: 21-22-25-32-38, Powerball: 16
Salmon return to lay eggs in historic habitat after largest dam removal project in US history
Less than a month after four towering dams on the Klamath River were demolished, hundreds of salmon made it into waters they have been cut off from for decades to spawn in cool creeks
Gymnastics coach Bela Karolyi, who trained multiple Olympic gold medalists and world champions, has died at 82
'The Bear' has a mirror image: Chicago crowns lookalike winner for show's star Jeremy Allen White
More than 50 contestants turned out in a Chicago park to compete in a lookalike contest to portray actor Jeremy Allen White star of the Chicago-based television series, The Bear.
Boeing issues layoff notices to 400-plus workers as it begins drastic cuts
Boeing has delivered layoff notices to more than 400 members of its professional aerospace labor union, part of thousands of cuts planned as the company struggles to recover from financial and regulatory trouble as well as an eight-week strike by its m...
In their final meeting, Xi Jinping tells Biden that 'China is ready to work with a new U.S. administration'
Minnesota election judge charged with 2 felonies for allegedly letting 11 unregistered people vote
A man who served as a head election judge in a Minnesota township has been charged with two felony counts for allegedly letting 11 people vote even though they werent registered
Strike by workers at a casino near the Las Vegas Strip enters 2nd day
A walkout by hundreds of hospitality workers at a casino near the Las Vegas Strip entered its second day with union members willing to undergo the financial hardships of being out of work as they wait for a new contract
What to know about the congressional push to expand some Social Security benefits
The House has passed legislation that would provide full Social Security benefits to millions of people
An environmental group files intent to sue a salmon farmer for pollution off Maine's coast
An environmental organization has served a notice of intent to sue one of the worlds largest aquaculture companies for violations of the Clean Water Act in Maine
An Indian family froze to death crossing the Canada-US border, a perilous trip becoming more common
Two men are accused of helping illegally smuggle Indian nationals across the U.S.-Canada border and into Minnesota, including four members of an Indian family who froze to death in 2022
More states are ditching exams as high school graduation requirements
When Massachusetts voters decided to ditch the states high school graduation exams on Election Day, they joined a growing trend that has steadily chipped away at the use of high-stakes tests for the past two decades
Oregon school board chair resigns, superintendent and principal on leave over sex abuse arrests
A school district in northwest Oregon has put its superintendent and high school principal on leave and accepted the school board chair's resignation
All 17 counties in the battleground state of Nevada certify election results
Election certification meetings in Nevadas two most populous counties have been roiled by voting conspiracies
