Biden is adjusting to a new reality, coming to terms with his departure from 2024 race
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — It was President Joe Biden’s first public appearance since he dropped out of the race, and the applause…
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Judge approves settlement in long-running lawsuit over US detention of Iraqi nationals
Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — A judge in Detroit has approved a settlement in a 2017 lawsuit that challenged the detention of Iraqi nationals who…
Continue Reading MrBeast, YouTube’s biggest star, acknowledges past ‘inappropriate language’ as controversies swirl
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — MrBeast, YouTube’s biggest star and a philanthropic force with nearly unrivaled influence among young…
Continue Reading Alabama, civic groups spar over law restricting assistance with absentee ballot applications
Associated Press BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Opposing lawyers are battling in court over a new Alabama law that makes it illegal for outside parties to…
Continue Reading Nursing home inspections across New Mexico find at least one violation in 88% of facilities
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Recent unannounced inspections of nursing homes across New Mexico found at least one violation in 88% of them, authorities…
Continue Reading What’s next for Katie Ledecky? Another race and a relay as she goes for more records
NANTERRE, France (AP) — Katie Ledecky has tied one of swimming’s most impressive records. Chances are, she’ll have it all to herself by…
Continue Reading Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, accused as the main plotter of 9/11 attacks, agrees to plead guilty
Associcated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, accused as the mastermind of al-Qaida’s Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the United States,…
Continue Reading Trump’s appearance before Black journalists leads to memorable confrontation with ABC’s Rachel Scott
AP Media Writer Primarily due to sharp questioning by ABC News correspondent Rachel Scott, former President Donald Trump’s appearance before a…
Continue Reading Georgia prosecutors committed ‘gross negligence’ with emails in ‘Cop City’ case, judge says
Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia judge has chastised state prosecutors for mishandling confidential emails between a defense attorney and…
Continue Reading Detroit man convicted in mass shooting that followed argument over vehicle blocking driveway
DETROIT (AP) — A Detroit man has been convicted of fatally shooting two people and wounding six others during an argument that started over a…
Continue Reading Lawyers for Saudi Arabia seek dismissal of claims it supported the Sept. 11 hijackers
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A judge heard arguments but won’t immediately decide if Saudi Arabia should remain a defendant in lawsuits…
Continue Reading 911 calls before Sonya Massey’s shooting include 1 from her mother asking officers not to ‘hurt her’
Associated Press SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Records released by Illinois authorities show that two emergency response calls were made from the home…
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Léon Marchand pulls off one of the most audacious doubles in swimming history at the Paris Olympics
AP National Writer NANTERRE, France (AP) — Turns out, those comparisons to Michael Phelps weren’t farfetched at all when it comes to Léon…
Continue Reading Hawaii Gov. Josh Green tells AP a $4 billion settlement for 2023 Maui wildfire could come next week
Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) — The parties involved in Lahaina wildfire lawsuits against the state of Hawaii, Maui County and utilities are close…
Continue Reading Ex-leaders of Penn State frat where pledge died after night of drinking plead guilty to misdemeanors
Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Former leaders of the now-defunct Penn State fraternity where pledge Timothy Piazza fell and later died…
Continue Reading Pennsylvania Supreme Court agrees to decide whether a coroner’s death ruling can be changed
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal from the family of a Philadelphia woman whose 2011 stabbing…
Continue Reading Paris Olympics sweetheart: Rugby player Ilona Maher promotes body positivity through social media
AP National Writer PARIS (AP) — Ilona Maher, America’s rugby-playing social media sweetheart, walked onto the terrace of Team USA House carrying…
Continue Reading Houston Police trying to contact victims after 4,017 sexual assault cases were shelved, chief says
Associated Press The interim police chief of Houston said Wednesday that poor communication by department leaders is to blame for the continuation of…
Continue Reading One Extraordinary (Olympic) Photo: David Goldman captures rare look at triathlon swimming
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — AP photographer David Goldman has photographed the triathlon at the last three Olympics. Goldman explains how the…
Continue Reading Families face food insecurity in Republican-led states that turned down federal aid this summer
Associated Press/Report for America TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Crystal Ripolio had tears in her eyes as she walked the produce line at the Good News…
Continue Reading In ‘COUP!’ find a sharp ‘comedy of menace,’ with Peter Sarsgaard and Billy Magnussen
AP Film Writer It’s the early days of the 1918 pandemic when a mysterious new chef descends on a wealthy family’s estate in the new film…
Continue Reading Donald Trump falsely suggests Kamala Harris misled voters about her race
Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Donald Trump falsely suggested Kamala Harris had misled voters about her race as the former president appeared…
Continue Reading Minnesota man gets 20 years for fatally stabbing teen, wounding others on Wisconsin river
HUDSON, Wis. (AP) — A Minnesota man convicted in the slaying of a high school student and stabbings of four other people who were tubing on a…
Continue Reading German president asks Poles for forgiveness on eve of 80th anniversary of Warsaw Uprising
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Germany’s president has asked the Polish people for forgiveness during observances marking the 80th anniversary of the…
Continue Reading Killing of Hamas political leader points to diverging paths for Israel, US on cease-fire
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Israel’s suspected killing of Hamas’ political leader in the heart of Tehran points to an Israeli government…
Continue Reading By the dozen, accusers tell of rampant sexual abuse at Pennsylvania juvenile detention facilities
Associated Press A group of nearly 70 people allege they were sexually abused as children while housed in detention centers in Pennsylvania. The…
Continue Reading Daughter of Hall of Fame pitcher Dennis Eckersley says she thought baby died after she gave birth
Associated Press CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — The daughter of baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Dennis Eckersley has testified at her trial that she didn’t…
Continue Reading Sheriff: Man charged with murder after 4 people and 3 dogs die in a house fire near Tampa
PLANT CITY, Fla. (AP) — Authorities say a Florida man is facing murder and other charges for allegedly setting fire to a home in which four people…
Continue Reading Massachusetts man gets consecutive life terms in killing of police officer and bystander
Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — A Massachusetts man has been sentenced to two life terms for the killing of a police officer and a bystander six…
Continue Reading Rudy Giuliani agrees to deal to end his bankruptcy case, pay creditors’ financial adviser $400k
Associated Press Rudy Giuliani has agreed to a last-minute deal to end his personal bankruptcy case and pay about $400,000 to a financial adviser…
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