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Sen. Lindsey Graham, a close Trump ally and foreign policy hawk, dies after a brief illness
Sen. Lindsey Graham, one of President Donald Trump’s closest allies in Congress who traveled the globe to advocate for a more aggressive U.S. foreign policy, has died after a “brief and sudden illness,” his office said. He was 71.
Meta’s new AI image generation tool raises alarm in Hollywood and on Instagram
The launch fits a familiar Silicon Valley pattern — ship products first, ask for forgiveness...
How to stay safe and still enjoy produce this summer with the outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite
The parasite spreads through feces-contaminated produce.
Detainees tell their lawyer an ICE officer shot a Houston driver through a passenger window
Witnesses dispute official ICE claims regarding the fatal shooting of a Houston man.
Today in History: July 10, Greenpeace ship Rainbow Warrior blown up by French agents
The Greenpeace protest ship Rainbow Warrior was sunk with explosives in Auckland, New Zealand, by...
Independent candidate hoping to take on Democrat Melat Kiros turns in signatures for Denver congressional seat
Melat Kiros, who last month earned the Democratic nomination to run for the seat long...
Mexico investigates possible FBI role in drug lord’s arrest as its president questions Ken Salazar’s past comments
Authorities in Mexico said Wednesday that they were investigating whether the U.S. government had lied...
Second person in 4 days is fatally shot in Memphis by federal task force member
Data shows at least four people have died in encounters with the federal task force.
US home prices hit an all-time high as sales slow and mortgage rates rise
Home sales have been mostly hovering close to a 4-million annual pace going back to...
Former Olympian pleads not guilty in Reflecting Pool damage case after Trump alleged vandalism
His attorneys have said the charges against him are based on a “concocted narrative.”
Today in History: July 9, Pan Am Flight 759 crashes in Louisiana, killing 153
Pan Am Flight 759, a Boeing 727, crashed in Kenner, Louisiana, shortly after takeoff from...
Outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite grows to more than 1,000 cases
Michigan reports nearly 1,000 cases of cyclospora in largest state outbreak ever.
Houston shooting marks at least the 8th fatality in US immigration sweeps
No immigration officers have been charged in the fatal encounters.
Oil prices rise, and stocks drop worldwide after Trump says ceasefire with Iran is ‘over’
The worry is that a continuation of the war will block the Strait of Hormuz.
Today in History: July 8, Venus Williams wins her first Grand Slam title
Venus Williams beat Lindsay Davenport for her first Grand Slam title, becoming the first Black...
Investigator says video shows defendant going onto roof to kill Charlie Kirk
Robinson has not yet entered a plea.
Today in History: July 7, ‘Three Tenors’ perform before FIFA World Cup final
The first “Three Tenors” concert took place as opera stars Luciano Pavarotti, Placido Domingo and...
Obamacare rolls shrank dramatically in many states over the past year, new federal data shows
Ohio and Oklahoma each lost nearly one-third of their enrollees over the past year.
In Colorado’s battleground race, Rep. Gabe Evans and Manny Rutinel make their case to voters now that match is set
"Where the race is going is strictly to people's pocketbooks," Democratic strategist David Boian said...
Today in History: July 6, Philando Castile fatally shot during traffic stop
Philando Castile, a Black elementary school cafeteria worker, was fatally shot during a traffic stop...
Prosecutors to lay out their case against the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk
Charlie Kirk's widow and parents are expected this week in a Utah court where prosecutors...
Unbearable heat suspected in 19 New Jersey deaths as high temperatures give way to thunderstorms
Several days of scorching temperatures are suspected to have caused at least 19 deaths in...
Today in History: July 5, Hormel introduces the world to Spam
Hormel introduced a canned meat product called Spam; more than 9 billion cans have been...
Today in History: July 4, Declaration of Independence adopted by Second Continental Congress
The Declaration of Independence was adopted by delegates to the Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia.
Trump hails US exceptionalism before veering into darkly political speech to usher in America 250
By STEVEN SLOAN and STEVE PEOPLES WASHINGTON (AP) — Festivities commemorating the 250th anniversary of...
Today in History: July 3, beloved TV sheriff Andy Griffith dies
Andy Griffith, who made homespun American Southern wisdom his trademark as the wise sheriff in...
Former Olympian indicted on felony charge over alleged Reflecting Pool vandalism
Hearn had said he reached into the pool to examine the newly peeled coating.
Couple charged with felonies for Empire State Building climb-turned-proposal
Court complaint noted danger to officers who climbed to intercept them.
Fire shelters are a key defense for firefighters. But they don’t guarantee survival
Three wildland firefighters died on Saturday despite deploying the equipment.
Today in History: July 2, President Garfield shot by disappointed supporter
President James A. Garfield was shot by office seeker Charles J. Guiteau (gee-TOH’) at the...
Today in History: July 1, British rule of Hong Kong ends
Hong Kong reverted to Chinese rule after 156 years as a British colony.
Egg producers will pay $3.3M and donate 53 million eggs to settle price fixing claims
Three major egg producers reach a $3.3 million settlement over price collusion claims.
Melat Kiros defeats 15-term incumbent Diana DeGette in Democratic primary to represent Denver in Congress
The election may prove to be a bellwether for deep-blue districts with a new generation...
New Mexico governor says state could seek billions after DEA let fentanyl hit streets
Overdoses have surged in New Mexico, even as fentanyl deaths declined in other states.
Today in History: June 30, criticism of US involvement in World War I leads to sedition charge
Labor activist and socialist Eugene V. Debs was arrested in Cleveland, charged under the Sedition...
Comcast plans to split into two public companies by spinning off NBCUniversal and Sky
The separation is expected to be completed in about a year.
Today in History: June 29, space shuttle Atlantis docks with Russian space station
The U.S. space shuttle Atlantis docked with Russia’s Mir space station as they orbited the...
Today in History: June 28, police raid at Stonewall Inn sparks gay rights movement
Riots broke out following a police raid at the Stonewall Inn, an LGBTQ+ bar in...
Today in History: June 27, first ATM unveiled near London
Barclays Bank unveiled the first automated teller machine (ATM) in the town of Enfield, north...
Today in History: June 26, first Harry Potter novel published
The first Harry Potter novel, “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” by J.K. Rowling, was...
Rep. Diana DeGette’s allies drop $1.2 million more on ads to help her fend off primary challenge by Melat Kiros
Outside groups have now spent a combined $3 million, all in the past month, in...
A large, harmless asteroid will zip past Earth this weekend
It'll make its closest approach Saturday morning, coming within 1.6 million miles.
Ex-national security adviser John Bolton pleads guilty to illegally retaining classified information
The critic of Trump faced 18 counts related to classified information.
Apple increases prices for Macs and iPads, blaming a shortage of memory chips
Analysts expect iPhone prices to rise later this year.
Supreme Court ruling blocks thousands of lawsuits against maker of Roundup weedkiller
The decision is a victory for the Trump administration.
Americans are inundated with suspected scams. New polling shows why few victims report them
More than half, 58%, of U.S. adults said they receive daily scam attempts.
Today in History: June 25, Canada swears in its first woman prime minister
Kim Campbell was sworn in as Canada’s 19th prime minister, the first woman to hold...
Dozens of states could face new costs because of high error rates in SNAP food aid
Advocates are urging Congress to delay these cost-sharing requirements.
Pentagon restores mandatory flu shots for all recruits as boot camp outbreak sickens nearly 300
The development comes amid a growing, weekslong, flu outbreak at the U.S. Air Force’s boot...
Today in History: June 24, American wins longest pro tennis match in history
American John Isner won the longest professional tennis match in history, defeating Nicolas Mahut of...
US workers lose buying power after war drives up prices
Americans have seen their paycheck eaten up by a surge in everyday costs recently.
Troubled Reflecting Pool faces fresh scrutiny over vandalism claims and duck deaths
One man was arrested after touching peeling paint as workers deal with an algae bloom.
Today in History: June 23, Thai soccer team gets trapped in flooded cave
12 young soccer players and their coach became trapped in a flooded cave in northern...
Today in History: June 22, soccer great scores ‘Hand of God’ goal
Argentine soccer great Diego Maradona scored the infamous “Hand of God” goal in the quarterfinals...
Today in History: June 21, first privately funded space vehicle takes flight
The aircraft SpaceShipOne made the first privately funded human spaceflight.
Trump tries to blame Reflecting Pool woes on vandalism, without offering substantiation
WASHINGTON (AP) — The paint is peeling from Washington’s Reflecting Pool after the renovation ordered...
Today in History: June 20, race-related rioting erupts in Detroit
Race-related rioting erupted in Detroit; federal troops were sent in by President Franklin D. Roosevelt...
Sunday is the longest day of the year for half the planet. A guide to the summer solstice
Sunday is the summer solstice, bringing the year's longest day and astronomical summer.
Today in History: June 19, Chicago mob boss shot to death
Former Chicago organized crime boss Sam Giancana was shot to death in the basement of...
More Americans are hungry in the face of federal cuts, rising grocery prices
Families are facing rising grocery prices just as many are losing access to SNAP.
Gov. Jared Polis overruled his own clemency board to release Tina Peters
Two Denver lawyers who serve on the board said they decided to speak out now,...
US student loan defaults rise to 9.2 million amid crackdown
Many borrowers are prioritizing other loans like mortgages and car payments amid escalating affordability concerns.
Native Americans mark the US 250th with pride, pain and patriotism
Native Americans reflect on U.S. 250th anniversary, sovereignty and complex history.
Supreme Court sides with a Texas man who says itap not a crime for marijuana users to have guns
He argued a law barring guns from anyone who uses illegal drugs violates the Second...
US gas prices below $4 for 1st time since March, but remain 25% higher than last year
Gas prices are $3.999 on average in the U.S., but fluctuations remain across the country.
Today in History: June 18, Napoleon Bonaparte defeated in the Battle of Waterloo
Napoleon Bonaparte was defeated in the Battle of Waterloo as British and Prussian troops defeated...
Lake Mead’s slow demise just sped up in latest federal study
Lake Mead could plummet to 1,015.77 feet above sea level in July 2027.
Luigi Mangione will assert psychiatric defense in murder case in UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killing
He is set to go to trial on Sept. 8.
Today in History: June 17, the British suffer heavy losses in the Battle of Bunker Hill
The Revolutionary War Battle of Bunker Hill resulted in a costly victory for the British,...
High-potency cannabis fuels state debates over psychosis and addiction risks
Lawmakers in some states this year have moved to impose stricter potency caps.
Pizza Hut, overtaken by the arrival of delivery culture, will be sold for $2.7 billion
Last year, Yum Brands' global sales rose 5% but Pizza Hut's sales fell 2%.
Higher prices for gas, groceries and flights will likely outlast the Iran war
Businesses expect higher costs to linger, so customers may need to prepare for that too.
Today in History: June 16, Donald Trump launches presidential campaign
Real estate mogul Donald Trump launched his successful campaign for the presidency of the United...
Nara Organics recalls baby formula sold at Target after multistate infant botulism outbreak
Three babies became ill in California, Pennsylvania and Washington after consuming the formula.
8 people died in B-52 bomber crash at US Air Force base in Southern California, officials say
Those on the B-52 included government contractors and uniformed military.
OpenAI hit with multistate probe into possible user harm as its IPO looms
OpenAI has drawn criticism for ChatGPT for a variety of reasons.
Fox to buy streaming pioneer Roku in a $22 billion deal
The deal is expected to close in the first half of next year.
Today In History: June 15, over 1,000 killed in New York steamboat accident
More than 1,000 people died when fire erupted aboard the steamboat PS General Slocum in...
12 dead in crash of plane on skydiving outing in Missouri, authorities say
A plane carrying a pilot and 11 passengers on a skydiving outing in Missouri crashed...
Helicopter with singer Oliver Tree on passenger list collides with another in Brazil, killing 6
Two helicopters collided over Rio de Janeiro on Sunday morning and crashed in the city’s...
UFC brings its trademark mayhem to the White House as President Trump celebrates 80th birthday
President Donald Trump turned 80 on Sunday and was set to celebrate with one of...
Today in History: June 14, aviators take first non-stop flight across the Atlantic Ocean
British aviators John Alcock and Arthur Whitten Brown embarked on the first non-stop flight across...
Mystery potato hovering over Colorado is reported in latest UFO files
“The witnesses describe the object as roughly the size of a large jet and resembling...
Today in History: June 13, American college student in a coma released by North Korea
Otto Warmbier, a 22-year-old American college student, was released by North Korea in a coma...
New UFO files describe spinning discs, glowing orbs and one object shaped like a potato
Most of the cases detailed in the latest release remain unsolved.
Patagonia is suing Pattie Gonia, a drag queen performer with an environmental message
The apparel company is suing her for $1 for alleged trademark infringement.
SpaceX stock soars in debut and makes Elon Musk the first trillionaire
Ahead of the first trade in SpaceX, Forbes put Musk's net worth at $982.6 billion.
Today in History: June 12, Reagan urges Gorbachev to ‘tear down this wall’
President Ronald Reagan, during a visit to the divided German city of Berlin, exhorted Soviet...
Man pleads guilty to killing a top Minnesota Democrat and her husband while posing as an officer
Federal prosecutors said they would not seek the death penalty against him.
El Nino is here and scientists fear it’ll be big, bad and costly with heat, floods, droughts, fires
Meteorologists forecast it will rival — or exceed — a record El Nino that began...
Today in History: June 11, Margaret Thatcher wins third term as British prime minister
Margaret Thatcher became the first British prime minister in over 160 years to win a...
Honda recalls more than 880,000 cars due to a problem with rear suspension components
Honda has had no reports of an injury or death related to the problem.
US households, businesses stung by higher energy prices that have pushed inflation above 4%
Prices have now risen faster than wages for several months.
Today in History: June 10, Benito Mussolini enters Italy into World War II
Italian dictator Benito Mussolini declared war on France and Great Britain, formally entering Italy into...
FDA OKs first new sunscreen ingredient in more than 25 years
Move will give Americans access to a skin-protecting chemical long used in Europe.
Southern Baptist Convention weighs stricter ban on churches with women pastors
This is the fourth consecutive year they're voting on this issue.
US home sales surge to the fastest pace this year despite rising mortgage rates and prices
Sales also rose 3.2% compared with May last year.
Rob Reiner’s son Nick seeks money from trust parents left him for his defense in their killings
He is scheduled to return to court for a pretrial hearing in September.