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FILE - U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C. answers questions from the media near an exhibition of dama...
By SEUNG MIN KIM, MARY CLARE JALONICK and MEG KINNARD Associated Press

Sen. Lindsey Graham dies after a brief illness

Sen. Lindsey Graham, a close ally of President Donald Trump, has died after a brief illness, according to his office. The South Carolina Republican was 71.
18 days ago
A group of people stands in shallow water as a cargo ship appears anchored in the Strait of Hormuz ...
Jon Gambrell and Seung Min Kim, Associated Press

US carries out another round of strikes on Iran after Trump says ceasefire is over

President Donald Trump warned Iran that the U.S. was preparing for another night of strikes, just hours after he said the ceasefire was over following Iranian attacks on American military sites in the Gulf.
22 days ago
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson holds the MVP trophy after the Knicks defeated the San Antonio ...
Brian Mahoney, AP Basketball Writer

The Knicks made a championship run that will be remembered in New York and in NBA history

The Knicks will be remembered long after the confetti is picked up off the streets of Broadway.
1 month ago
A plane carrying passengers planning to spend a sunny afternoon skydiving crashed Sunday in Missour...
Associated Press

12 dead in crash of plane on skydiving outing in Missouri, authorities say

Authorities say 12 people were killed when a plane crashed in Missouri. The Missouri State Highway Patrol said in a statement that troopers were on the scene, assisting the Butler Police Department & Bates County Sheriff’s Office.
2 months ago
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DAVID A. LIEB, Associated Press

Some people are making guns with 3D printers. A new law seeks to cancel their print jobs

Legislation in two of the nation's most populous states could force 3D printers to come equipped with technology blocking them from making guns.
2 months ago
Women take a selfie as the wall of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is covered in...
Steven Sloan, Associated Press

Trump’s name is gone from the Kennedy Center’s facade, according to a top official at the arts venue

The letters spelling out President Donald Trump's name on the facade of Kennedy Center are now gone.
2 months ago
Residents swim and play in the waters of the Strait of Hormuz while cargo ships and commercial vess...
Munir Ahmed, Samy Magdy and Aamer Madhani, Associated Press

Trump to discuss Strait of Hormuz demining efforts at G7 as confidence grows for Iran war deal

Momentum for a deal to end the Iran war is growing.
2 months ago
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Associated Press

Trump calls off latest threats to strike Iran, citing progress in negotiations

U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday he has called off new military strikes on Iran, hours after threatening to escalate the war.
2 months ago
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MATTHEW PERRONE, Associated Press

FDA’s e-cigarette authorization: Fruity vapes not significantly better than tobacco ones

A new memo from U.S. health regulators is raising questions about the FDA's recent decision to authorize the first fruit-flavored e-cigarettes for adult smokers.
2 months ago
FILE - Canadian and American flags are shown on the Gordie Howe Bridge under construction between W...
Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press

Opening of Canada-US bridge that Trump threatened to block is delayed over unresolved ‘issues’

The opening of a Canadian-U.S. bridge across the Detroit River was delayed on Thursday due to "outstanding issues."
2 months ago
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Adithi Ramakrishnan, Associated Press

Scientists discover a deep whale graveyard that is teeming with life

Scientists have unearthed communities of marine life — including jellyfish, tubeworms and brittle stars — thriving on a millions-year-old whale graveyard.
2 months ago
FILE - A cosmic detector is housed underground at the Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory in ...
Adithi Ramakrishnan, Associated Press

An underground detector in China unveils its first major findings about mysterious ghost particles

A massive underground detector aimed at understanding the mysterious ghost particles in our universe released its first major results on Wednesday.
2 months ago
Honda is recalling more than 800,000 vehicles because rear suspension components may fail and cause...
Associated Press

Honda recalls more than 880,000 cars due to a problem with rear suspension components

Honda is recalling more than 800,000 vehicles because rear suspension components may fail and cause drivers to lose control, increasing the chances of a crash or injury.
2 months ago
A woman walks past a mural depicting a U.S. aircraft carrier under missile attack in downtown Tehra...
Jon Gambrell and Michelle L. Price, Associated Press

US military says it’s striking ‘multiple targets’ in Iran in latest escalation of tensions

The U.S. military says it’s begun another round of strikes against Iran. U.S. Central Command said in a social media post that the military is striking “multiple targets in Iran” and that it’s being done “in response to Iran’s unwarranted and continued aggression.”
2 months ago
Rows of desks fill the FBI's Joint Operations Center in New York, Thursday, June 4, 2026, ahead of ...
Josh Funk, AP Transportation Writer

At World Cup stadiums, there will be zero tolerance for drones because of the threat they pose

With the World Cup about to kick off, security is heightened and there's a zero-tolerance policy for drones over or near stadiums during the 78 matches in 11 U.S. cities.
2 months ago
Water is sprayed on a damaged tank at GKN Aerospace in Garden Grove, Calif., on Sunday, May 24, 202...
Christopher Weber, Associated Press

FBI seizing evidence at California plant where chemical tank overheated and forced evacuations

Federal authorities served a search warrant on at a Southern California aerospace facility where a chemical tank overheated.
2 months ago
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JAMIE STENGLE, Associated Press

Texas teen who fatally stabbed track athlete at school meet found guilty and sentenced to prison

A Texas teenager who fatally stabbed a 17-year-old athlete from a rival track team has been found guilty of murder.
2 months ago
A projectile streaks through the sky over central Israel during an Iranian missile attack, Sunday, ...
Jon Gambrell, Darlene Superville and Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press

US says it has begun strikes against Iran following crash of Army Apache helicopter off Oman coast

The U.S. military announced that it has begun strikes against Iran following the crash of a U.S. Army Apache helicopter off the coast of Oman.
2 months ago
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Adithi Ramakrishnan, Associated Press

NASA unveils Artemis III astronauts to test technology for a future moon landing

NASA has revealed the crew for its Artemis III mission, the next step in eventually landing astronauts on the moon.
2 months ago
FILE - Nick Reiner pleads not guilty to two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of his pare...
Andrew Dalton, AP Entertainment Writer

Rob Reiner’s son Nick seeks money from trust parents left him for his defense in their killings

Nick Reiner, son of Rob Reiner, is seeking funds from a trust his parents established.
2 months ago
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ADITHI RAMAKRISHNAN and AYA DIAB, Associated Press

How to stay safe while traveling during extreme heat

As travelers prepare to set off on summer trips, scorching temperatures lie in wait. These temperatures can bring on heat-related illnesses, requiring advanced preparation to avoid them.
2 months ago
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GARY FIELDS, LINLEY SANDERS and NICHOLAS RICCARDI, Associated Press

Fewer Americans say democracy is central to country’s identity, AP-NORC poll finds

A new AP-NORC poll finds that as the U.S. prepares for an extravagant celebration of its founding principles, fewer Americans see their country or its system of government as exceptional.
2 months ago
A man looks at the wreckage of an Iranian missile that landed near the West Bank city of Jericho Mo...
Sam Metz, Associated Press

War in the Middle East is flaring again. Here’s how each side sees the stakes

The tenuous ceasefire in the Middle East has held up, sometimes barely, despite being shaken by repeated flare-ups over the past two months. But it is now coming the closest yet to blowing apart and sending the region back into full-scale war — and the detonator is Lebanon.
2 months ago
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine testifies at a Senate Appropriations subcommit...
Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press

Navy officers say they fear a career cap after Hegseth cuts women from promotions list

After Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth cut nine Navy officers, including all the women, from a promotion list, several female officers say they see the unusual intervention as a sign that their careers now have a ceiling and worry for the future generation of female military leaders.
2 months ago