Christopher Rugaber, AP Economics Writer
Lower-income Americans hit hardest by gas price spike, widening inequalities, study finds
Lower-income Americans sharply reduced their gas consumption in the month following the Iran war, yet spiking prices still forced them to spend more at the pump.4 months ago
Joshua Boak, E. Eduardo Castillo and Russ Bynum, Associated Press
US and Iran appear to move closer to ending their war as Trump threatens more bombing
The United States and Iran appear to be moving closer to an initial agreement to end the war.4 months ago
Susan Montoya Bryan, Associated Press
What to know about hantavirus, the illness linked to a cruise ship outbreak
A suspected outbreak aboard a cruise ship of a rare, rodent-borne illness called hantavirus has left three people dead and sickened others. Health authorities have confirmed hantavirus infections in two of the cases and suspect it in the others.4 months ago
AAMER MADHANI, Associated Press
Trump says he’s paused US effort to guide stranded vessels out of Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump says that he has paused the U.S. effort to guide stranded vessels out of the Strait of Hormuz to finalize an Iran deal.4 months ago
Adithi Ramakrishnan, Associated Press
A bright moon may dim the Eta Aquarid meteor shower made up of Halley’s comet debris
The Eta Aquarid meteor shower soon will light the sky with debris from Halley’s comet. But a bright moon will spoil the fun this year, making the display harder to glimpse.4 months ago
Marcia Dunn, Associated Press
Astronomers believe they’ve detected an atmosphere around a tiny, icy world beyond Pluto
A new study suggests that a tiny, icy world beyond Pluto harbors a thin, delicate atmosphere that may have been created by volcanic eruptions or a comet strike.4 months ago
Jamie Stengle and Kendria Lafleur, Associated Press
2 killed and 3 injured in shootings near a shopping mall north of Dallas, police say
A man shot five people in Texas on Tuesday, killing two, in a city north of Dallas, police said.4 months ago
Josh Boak, Associated Press
Trump’s drugmaker deals may save economy $529B over 10 years, White House says
President Donald Trump's deals with drugmakers requiring many of their U.S. prescription prices to drop could save the economy $529 billion over the next decade.4 months ago
Lindsey Bahr, Associated Press Film Writer
‘The Devil Wears Prada’ struts to first place with $77 million debut
Studio estimates on Sunday say "The Devil Wears Prada 2" has topped the box office with $77 million in the U.S. and Canada and $156.6 million internationally. Women drove the success, making up 76% of ticket buyers.4 months ago
STEPHEN WHYNO, Associated Press
Golden Tempo takes the Kentucky Derby as Cherie DeVaux becomes the 1st woman to train its winner
Golden Tempo won the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, making Cherie DeVaux the first woman to train the winner of the opening leg of the Triple Crown.4 months ago
Hannah Schoenbaum and Geoff Mulvihill, Associated Press
A federal court blocked a widely used abortion pill from distribution by mail. Here’s what to know
A federal appeals court has restricted access to one of the most common means of abortion in the U.S. by blocking the mailing of mifepristone.4 months ago
Stephen Whyno, AP Sports Writer
Kentucky Derby is down to 19 horses after The Puma gets scratched
The 152nd edition of the Kentucky Derby will be run with 19 horses instead of the maximum 20 after a late scratch less than 12 hours before the race.4 months ago
Sarah El Deeb and Adam Schreck, Associated Press
US warns shipping firms over paying Iran to transit the Strait of Hormuz
The United States is warning shipping companies about potential sanctions for paying Iran to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.4 months ago
Aamer Madhani and Rio Yamat, Associated Press
Spirit Airlines says it’s going out of business after 34 years and is ending operations immediately
Spirit Airlines has announced it is going out of business after 34 years.4 months ago
Rebecca Boone, Associated Press
Six transgender residents sue Idaho over strict new bathroom ban
Six transgender Idaho residents are suing the state in federal court, asking a federal judge to declare a strict new bathroom ban unconstitutional.4 months ago
Michelle Chapman, AP Business Writer
Profit for the biggest US oil companies declined in the first quarter, but only on paper
Profit for the two largest oil companies in the U.S. tumbled during the first quarter4 months ago
Megan Janetsky, Associated Press
Mexico City is sinking so quickly, it can be seen from space
Mexico City is sinking nearly 10 inches every year, making it one of the world's fastest-sinking metropolitan areas.4 months ago
Gerald Imray, Associated Press
China has now dropped tariffs on imports from every African country except 1
A China policy giving Africa's biggest economies tariff-free access to its market for the next two years came into effect Friday.4 months ago
Stan Choe, Associated Press
Oil prices whipsaw while US stocks hover above their record heights
The U.S. stock market is hovering above its record heights following more whipsaw moves for oil prices.4 months ago
LISA MASCARO, Associated Press
Trump signs bill funding the Department of Homeland Security, ending record shutdown
The U.S. House of Representatives approves a bill to fund Homeland Security Department and end record shutdown, sending it to Trump to sign.4 months ago
Jon Gambrell, Associated Press
Iran’s supreme leader vows to protect nuclear and missile capabilities
Iran's supreme leader says the Islamic Republic will protect its nuclear and missile capabilities as a national asset.4 months ago
Associated Press
Hegseth faces withering questions about Iran in first congressional appearance since war began
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced withering questioning in his first appearance before Congress since the Trump administration went to war against Iran.4 months ago
MEGAN JANETSKY, MICHAEL R. SISAK and LARRY NEUMEISTER, Associated Press
10 current and former Mexican officials accused in US indictment of aiding drug trafficking
The U.S. government has charged the governor of Mexico's Sinaloa state and nine other current and former Mexican officials with drug trafficking and weapons offenses in a federal indictment.4 months ago
