Terry Tang, Associated Press
The current US political climate is spurring a ‘reclaim’ and rallying on the MLK holiday
As communities across the country prepare Monday to host parades, panels and service projects for the 40th anniversary of when the federal government officially began observing Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the current political climate has left some feeling more fraught than festive when it comes to how to honor the slain civil rights icon.6 months ago
Lorne Cook, Associated Press
As faith in the US fades a year into Trump 2.0, Europe tries to end a reliance on American security
European Union leaders are using strong language like “intimidation” and “blackmail” to describe U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat of new tariffs over Greenland.6 months ago
Jonel Aleccia, Associated Press Health Writer
Oregon baby is still battling infant botulism after ByHeart formula exposure
A Portland, Oregon, boy is struggling to recover from infant botulism after drinking contaminated ByHeart baby formula donated through a program that aims to help poor and homeless families.6 months ago
Nicole Winfield and Giovanna Dell'Orto, Associated Press
US Catholic cardinals urge Trump administration to embrace a moral compass in foreign policy
Three U.S. Catholic cardinals have urged the Trump administration to use a moral compass in foreign policy.6 months ago
Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press
Army puts 1,500 soldiers on standby for possible Minnesota deployment, AP sources say
The Pentagon has ordered about 1,500 active-duty soldiers to be ready in case of a possible deployment to Minnesota, where federal authorities have been conducting a massive immigration enforcement operation. Two defense officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive military plans, said Sunday that two infantry battalions of the Army’s 11th Airborne Division have been given prepare-to-deploy orders if President Donald Trump invokes the 19th century Insurrection Act. The president suggested he might use it but then later walked back the threat.6 months ago
Associated Press
Sending soldiers to Minneapolis for immigration crackdown would be unconstitutional, mayor says
The mayor of Minneapolis said Sunday that sending active duty soldiers into Minnesota to help with an immigration crackdown is a ridiculous and unconstitutional idea as he urged protesters to remain peaceful so the president won't see a need to send in the U.S. military.6 months ago
Marcia Dunn, Associated Press
NASA’s new moon rocket heads to the pad ahead of astronaut launch as early as February
NASA's giant new moon rocket was transported to the launch pad on Saturday in preparation for astronaut's first lunar fly-around in more than 50 years.6 months ago
Matt O'Brien, Associated Press
ChatGPT’s free ride is ending: Here’s what OpenAI plans for advertising on the chatbot
OpenAI plans to introduce ads for ChatGPT users who aren’t paying for the premium version. The company announced Friday that it will start testing ads in the coming weeks.6 months ago
Dave Collins, Associated Press
Mother of Elon Musk’s child sues his AI company over sexual deepfake images created by Grok
The mother of one of Elon Musk’s children is suing his AI company over deepfake images of her on the internet. Ashley St. Clair filed her lawsuit Thursday in New York.6 months ago
Michael R. Sisak and Larry Neumeister, Associated Press
Justice Department says members of Congress can’t intervene in release of Epstein files
Manhattan’s top federal prosecutor said Friday that a judge lacks the authority to appoint a neutral expert to oversee the public release of documents in the sex trafficking probe of financier Jeffrey Epstein and British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell.6 months ago
Manuel Valdes, Associated Press
Orcas put on a show off Seattle
With breaches and tail slapping, a pod of orca whales put on a show near Seattle on Friday.6 months ago
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News
FBI raids home of Washington Post reporter as part of investigation into leaked information
The FBI conducted a raid at the home of a Washington Post reporter as part of a broader investigation into the leak of classified government information, Attorney General Pam Bondi confirmed on Wednesday.6 months ago
Safiyah Riddle, Rebecca Santana and Graham Lee Brewer, Associated Press
Oglala Sioux president walks back claims of DHS pressure, member arrests
The president of the Oglala Sioux Tribe has walked back claims he made earlier this week that ICE arrested four tribal members6 months ago
Jake Coyle, Associated Press
Kathleen Kennedy, steward of ‘Star Wars,’ steps down from Lucasfilm
After more than 13 years at the helm of Lucasfilm, Kathleen Kennedy is stepping down from the “Star Wars” factory founded by George Lucas.6 months ago
Emma Burrows, Claudia Ciobanu and Daniel Niemann, Associated Press
European troops arrive in Greenland as talks with US highlight ‘disagreement’ over island’s future
Before the talks began Wednesday, Denmark announced it would increase its military presence in Greenland.6 months ago
Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press
House GOP’s new Jan. 6 committee questions what happened that day
The House GOP’s new Select Committee on the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack has held its first hearing, but it’s clear the trauma of that day still lingers.6 months ago
Fatima Hussein and Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press
Renaming the Department of Defense the ‘Department of War’ could cost up to $125 million
A new Congressional Budget Office analysis says renaming the Department of Defense the Department of War could cost taxpayers up to $125 million.6 months ago
Will Weissert, Associated Press
Milk gets a perch on Trump’s desk but takes a back seat at bill signing
An Oval Office ceremony meant to celebrate milk was overshadowed by President Donald Trump making news on other fronts.6 months ago
Graham Lee Brewer, Associated Press
Oglala Sioux Tribe says three tribal members arrested in Minneapolis are in ICE detention
The president of Oglala Sioux Tribe in South Dakota on Tuesday called for the immediate release of tribal members who were detained by ICE agents in Minnesota last week.6 months ago
Jamie Ding and Andrew Dalton, Associated Press
Actor Kiefer Sutherland arrested for allegedly assaulting a ride-hail driver, police say
Actor Kiefer Sutherland was arrested early after Los Angeles police responded to a call reporting an assault involving a ride-hail driver, authorities said.6 months ago
Devi Shastri, Associated Press
South Carolina confirms 124 new measles cases as outbreak on the Arizona-Utah line grows
Health officials in South Carolina have confirmed 124 new cases of measles since Friday. Hundreds of children have been quarantined because of school exposures, some more than once.6 months ago
Mark Sherman, Associated Press
Supreme Court seems likely to uphold state bans on transgender athletes in girls and women’s sports
The Supreme Court seems likely to uphold state laws barring transgender girls and women from playing on school athletic teams.6 months ago
Dan Rascon, KSL
‘We weren’t alone’: Family shares miraculous story of survival in Michigan church attack
A family who escaped an attack on a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints congregation said they believe divine intervention saved their lives.6 months ago
