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
Biden is spending his final full day in office in South Carolina. It helped him become president
President Joe Biden is spending his final full day in office in South Carolina
Clothes in the closets and favorite foods in the fridge: Moving day comes to the White House
President-elect Donald Trump is moving into the White House for the second time, with Melania stating it's easier now. The residence staff faces a tight five-hour window on Inauguration Day to transition from one first family to the next, involving meticulous planning and coordination. The White House is thoroughly cleaned and prepared in advance.
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
Winning numbers drawn in Fridays Mega Millions
The winning numbers in Friday evenings drawing of the Mega Millions game were: 08-10-37-54-69, Mega Ball: 22, Megaplier: 3
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
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
Tens of thousands are expected to converge on Washington for a march days before Trump takes office
Nearly eight years since its historic first march, the Womens March is returning to the nation's capital just before President-elect Donald Trumps inauguration
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
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
Ex-49er Dana Stubblefield to remain in prison for now after judge denies bail ruling
Ex-San Francisco 49er Dana Stubblefield will remain in California state prison for now after a judge declined to make a bail ruling
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 utility executives are indicted in an Ohio bribery scheme
Former utility executives are indicted in an Ohio bribery scheme
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
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.
Fires scorched campuses across Los Angeles. Many schools are seeking places to hold classes
The Los Angeles wildfires have forced thousands of students to relocate to other schools
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
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
Trump picks a former air crewman and space expert to head the Air Force
President-elect Donald Trump has named Troy Meink, a former Air Force KC-135 tanker navigator and former deputy of the National Reconnaissance Office, as his choice to serve as the top civilian leader for the Air Force
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
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
California's Newsom will join GOP governors in raising flag for Trump inauguration
California Gov. Gavin Newsom will join Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson and some GOP governors in directing U.S. flags be raised to full height on Inauguration Day
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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Search launched in Houston after sheriff's deputy fatally shot, authorities say
Authorities say a man fatally shot a Texas sheriffs deputy in southwest Houston, prompting a massive search involving multiple law enforcement agencies
Montana House endorses transgender bathroom ban affecting fellow lawmakers
Montanas House is has endorsed a ban on transgender people using bathrooms in public buildings that dont align with their sex assigned at birth
New York City shutters sprawling migrant tent camp on remote former airfield
New York City has shuttered a sprawling tent complex erected on a remote former airport and announced the closure of other major shelters housing asylum seekers in its latest efforts to shrink an emergency housing built up in response to a surge of mig...
Virginia man pleads not guilty to stockpiling largest number of homemade bombs in FBI history
A Virginia man has pleaded not guilty in a federal case that accuses him of stockpiling the largest number of finished explosives in FBI history
Man gets 2 years in US prison for aiding pushy effort to get ex-official to return to China
A man convicted in the first trial highlighting U.S. claims that China harasses its critics overseas has been sentenced to two years in prison
Alabama inmate asks court to block nitrogen gas execution
Attorneys for an Alabama inmate facing execution by nitrogen gas are asking a federal judge to block the upcoming execution
No cupcakes, no cosmos: 'Sex and the City' brownstone in NYC will get a gate to deter tourists
The front staircase of the Manhattan brownstone where Carrie Bradshaw lived in Sex and the City is getting a metal gate to keep away tourists who endlessly trespass and pose for pictures
Bo Jackson gives up $21 million judgment in extortion suit against niece and nephew
Former professional football and baseball player Bo Jackson is giving up a $21 million judgment against his niece and nephew, whom he said harassed and tried to extort him
North Carolina court says mother of student killed in ride-along can sue trooper for negligence
A North Carolina appeals court says the mother of a student killed while on a ride-along in a Highway Patrol cruiser can continue suing for gross negligence against the trooper who was driving
'Fabulous' 95-year-old grandmother with ties to old Hollywood among California fire victims
Dalyce Curry, or Momma Dee to her family, had a large personality and her granddaughter says there's no other way to describe her other than fabulous
Kentucky students challenging whether the state is meeting its constitutional duty on education
A student-led lawsuit in Kentucky claims the state's education system has been backsliding for years since lawmakers enacted nationally renowned reforms
South Carolina jail plagued by rapes, assaults and security shortfalls, a federal report says
Federal investigators have found in a report that a large South Carolina jail vastly underreports the violence behind its walls, lets dozens of inmates go unsupervised for long periods and lets crimes against prisoners go unpunished
Head of US cybersecurity agency says she hopes it keeps up election work under Trump
Outgoing U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Director Jen Easterly says she hopes her agency will be able to keep up its election-related work
Key takeaways from Trump's energy secretary pick's confirmation hearing
Chris Wright, President-elect Donald Trumps pick for energy secretary, told senators during his confirmation hearing Wednesday that he would promote all sources of American energy, while also acknowledging the burning of fossil fuels causes climate ch...
Kid Rock, Jason Aldean to perform during Trump's Inauguration weekend
A host of big-name performers including Kid Rock and country singer Jason Aldean will be making their way to Washington to perform at various presidential inauguration events over the weekend
Plea deal talks in works for accused New York-to-Paris flight stowaway
Prosecutors and a lawyer for a woman charged with sneaking aboard a New York-to-Paris flight say theyll try to work out a plea deal for her
Son of man who was beaten and died in New York prison sues guards, officials
The son of an inmate who died after a prolonged beating by New York prison guards has filed a federal lawsuit
US appeals court hears oral arguments on Florida ban on transgender care for minors
Attorneys for the state of Florida argued before a federal appeals court Wednesday that a lower-court judge was wrong to block a law last year that bans gender-affirming care for minors and restricts similar care for adults, though a pending U.S. Supre...
North Carolina man tried to board flight to join Islamic State group, authorities say
A North Carolina man was arrested after federal prosecutors say he tried to fly to Morocco to join the Islamic State group last month
New Jersey school custodian pleads guilty to contaminating food with bodily fluids and cleaner
A New Jersey officials say a man working as a school custodian pleaded guilty to charges he put bodily fluids and cleaning products in food meant for children and staff to eat as well as putting cooking utensils on his genitals
US recovers $31 million in Social Security payments to dead people
Ever since the U.S. Social Security Administration opened its books to the Department of the Treasurys Bureau of Fiscal Service, it has been able to stop and recover more than $31 million in improper Social Security payments to dead people
NYPD changes policy on high-speed chases after injuries, damage and death
New York Citys police department is cracking down on high-speed chases after finding that about one-quarter of more than 2,200 initiated last year led to a collision, property damage, physical harm or death
Biden administration withdraws rules to save endangered whales from collisions
The federal government is withdrawing proposed rules that would have required more ships to slow down in East Coast waters to try to save a vanishing species of whale
US in plea talks with Mexican cartel kingpin Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada
U.S. prosecutors said Wednesday theyre discussing a potential plea deal with Ismael El Mayo Zambada, the long-elusive Mexican drug lord arrested last summer
Pro-Stacey Abrams groups fined $300,000 after admitting they broke Georgia campaign finance law
Two Georgia voter advocacy groups founded by Democrat Stacey Abrams and led by Raphael Warnock before he was elected to the U.S. Senate have admitted to campaign finance violations and will pay a $300,000 fine
The pomp, pageantry and circumstance of presidential inaugurations in the words of AP reporters
Presidential inaugurations are deeply rooted in American history
US population projections shrink because of declining birth rates, less immigration
The Congressional Budget Office has shrunk its projections for the U.S. population in 30 years to 372 million residents
Austin failed to tell Congress or the White House about his health problems as required, report says
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin didn't inform Congress or the White House as required when he was incapacitated due to treatment for prostate cancer or when complications worsened his condition last year
