Florida grand jury involved in Trump documents probe by Justice Dept., AP source says
By ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal prosecutors are using a grand jury in Florida as part of their investigation into the…
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Millions breathing hazardous air as smoke from Canadian wildfires streams south over US
By JENNIFER PELTZ and ROB GILLIES Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Smoke from Canadian wildfires poured into the U.S. East Coast and Midwest on…
Continue Reading Fiji reconsiders security ties with China amid Pacific tensions
By NICK PERRY Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Fiji’s leader indicated his nation is reconsidering its security ties with China at…
Continue Reading Rapidly growing Denver picks Mike Johnston as new mayor amid mounting big-city problems
DENVER (AP) — Mike Johnston is on his way to becoming Denver’s new mayor. The former state senator had nearly 11,000 more votes than opponent…
Continue Reading Ukrainians make desperate escape from floods after dam collapse as shelling echoes overhead
By MSTYSLAV CHERNOV Associated Press KHERSON, Ukraine (AP) — As shelling from Russia’s war on Ukraine echoed overhead, dozens of evacuees on an…
Continue Reading Racist message, dead raccoon left for Oregon mayor, Black city council member
REDMOND, Ore. (AP) — Someone left a dead raccoon and a sign with “intimidating language” that mentioned a Black city councilor outside the law…
Continue Reading Mexico’s foreign minister plans to step down to pursue presidential bid
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican Foreign Affairs Secretary Marcelo Ebrard will resign his position next week to dedicate himself to seeking the…
Continue Reading Artist Françoise Gilot, acclaimed painter who loved and later left Picasso, is dead at 101
By JOCELYN NOVECK AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Françoise Gilot, a prolific and acclaimed painter who produced art for well more than a…
Continue Reading Apple’s Vision Pro goggles unleash a mixed reality that could lead to more innovation and isolation
By MICHAEL LIEDTKE AP Technology Writer CUPERTINO, Calif. (AP) — Reporters are a skeptical bunch, so it was unusual to hear so many of them raving…
Continue Reading Democratic governor in Kentucky pushes back against GOP opponent’s criticism on crime issues
By BRUCE SCHREINER Associated Press FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear says he’s been steadfast in leaning into the fight…
Continue Reading 2 dead in shooting after high school graduation ceremony in Virginia capital
By SARAH RANKIN and DENISE LAVOIE Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Seven people were shot, two fatally, when gunfire rang out Tuesday outside…
Continue Reading Drug treatment, wildfire response and new jobs: Oregon Democrats cite bills at risk amid GOP walkout
By ANDREW SELSKY Associated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon Democratic lawmakers stood at state Capitol and implored boycotting Republican senators…
Continue Reading House conservatives block GOP bills, voice frustration in response to last week’s debt ceiling vote
By KEVIN FREKING Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — House conservatives staged a mini-revolt Tuesday in retaliation for Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s…
Continue Reading Man accused of supporting foiled plot to kidnap Michigan governor set to change not-guilty plea
By JOHN FLESHER Associated Press TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — A man accused of supporting a foiled plot to kidnap Michigan’s governor plans to…
Continue Reading Mystery client who hired detective to spy on Reno’s mayor asks Nevada high court to keep name secret
By SCOTT SONNER Associated Press RENO, Nev. (AP) — The mystery client who hired a detective to secretly track Reno’s mayor with a GPS device…
Continue Reading Just keep swimming: SoCal study shows sharks, humans can share ocean peacefully
By STEFANIE DAZIO Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — You’re gonna need a bigger … drone. That’s right, “Jaws” fans.…
Continue Reading Gun rights supporters sue Connecticut after governor signs bill with open carry ban
By DAVE COLLINS Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont has signed the most wide-ranging state gun control bill since a…
Continue Reading Recalled pillows linked to 10 infant deaths still being sold on Facebook Marketplace, US agency says
By WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS AP Business Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal safety regulators are urging consumers to stop using baby pillows that have…
Continue Reading Peruvian judge affirms extradition to US of chief suspect in Natalee Holloway disappearance
LIMA, Peru (AP) — A Peruvian judge has affirmed this week’s planned extradition to the U.S. of the main suspect in the unsolved 2005…
Continue Reading Activist pleads guilty to federal charge in 2020 Philadelphia protest
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A well-known west Philadelphia activist has pleaded guilty to a felony over his actions during 2020 protests following the…
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