Wall Street’s hot start to the year cools as stocks drift
Wall Street’s hot start to the year is cooling a bit.
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Horror of school attack in Uvalde, Texas, brings tears as officer faces trial over police response
Families whose loved ones died sobbed in court Tuesday while listening to frantic 911 calls...
US seizes 2 sanctioned oil tankers linked to Venezuela in North Atlantic and Caribbean
U.S. forces boarded a Venezuela-linked sanctioned oil tanker in the North Atlantic after pursuing it...
CIA turncoat Aldrich Ames, who sold US secrets to the Soviets, dies in prison at 84
Ames admitted being paid $2.5 million by Moscow for U.S. secrets.
Pamela Smart seeks to overturn conviction for having teenager murder her husband
The petition for habeas corpus relief was filed Monday in New York.
Prediction markets could change sports betting nationwide, report says
The legal sports betting battle may not be resolved for months, even years.
Automakers face an ‘EV winter’ in 2026 as sales growth slows
While EV policy is deteriorating, the sector’s economics are improving.
A dead whale found on the bow of a ship in New Jersey sparks an investigation
The whale was found Sunday on a ship at the Gloucester Marine Terminal.
Shooter who killed Brown students and MIT professor planned attack for months, says DOJ
The former Brown student and Portuguese national left behind videos confessing to the murders.
Trump administration says it’s withholding social safety net money from 5 states over fraud concerns
Five states — California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota and New York — are targeted.
What’s next in deposed Venezuela leader Nicolás Maduro’s criminal case
The next court appearance is scheduled for March 17.
US nearly triples list of countries whose citizens must post bonds up to $15,000 to apply for visas
The bond requirement for the latest additions will take effect Jan. 21.
Alaska Airlines pilot who safely landed plane after panel blew out says Boeing unfairly blamed him
He believes the plane maker wrongly tried to blame him and the rest of the...
Texas cracked down on teachers for posts about Charlie Kirk, union lawsuit says
The lawsuit says free speech rights of teachers and other school staff were violated.
Homeless youth say they need more from schools, social services
Research suggests the U.S. is missing its biggest opportunity to prevent youth homelessness.
Ex-Arizona lawmaker who questioned election integrity gets probation for using forged signatures
Austin Smith was a leader for Turning Point Action.
Here’s what to know about the unprecedented changes to child vaccine recommendations
Here’s what is changing and what is not changing.
Wall Street rises on Big Tech gains and approaches records
Investors will be focused on the U.S. labor market this week.
Uvalde schools officer did nothing until it was too late during shooting, prosecutor says
Adrian Gonzales is one of two former law enforcement facing charges.
Fifth anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack brings fresh division to the Capitol
There's no official event to memorialize the attack.
New report shows a 25% drop in deaths of on-duty law enforcement officers
Officials say that while increased training, better medical resources and public awareness campaigns account for...
A rare whale is having an encouraging season for births. Scientists warn it might still go extinct
Scientists say the whales have gained more than 7% of their 2020 population.
Record $9.6 million fine for Third Coast after substantial oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico
Third Coast, which operates 1,900 miles of pipelines, recently secured a nearly $1 billion loan.
Big Tech’s fast-expanding plans for data centers are running into stiff community opposition
Once-sleepy municipal board meetings now feature crowded rooms of angry residents.
Edith Renfrow Smith, part of Northwestern’s ‘SuperAgers’ study, dies at 111
She was the first Black woman to graduate from Grinnell College in Iowa and a...
Hyundai and Boston Dynamics unveil humanoid robot Atlas at CES
The life-sized robot walked and waved to the crowd.
McDonald’s facing class action lawsuit over ‘deceptive’ McRib meat
McDonald's is facing a class action lawsuit from plaintiffs who allege the fast food chain...
FAA picks 2 firms to replace 612 outdated radar systems that air traffic controllers rely on
The administration set an ambitious goal of completing the overhaul by the end of 2028.
Corporation for Public Broadcasting votes itself out of existence
The agency steered federal funding to PBS, NPR and others.
US cuts the number of vaccines recommended for every child, a move slammed by physicians
Medical experts said the move increases confusion for parents and could increase preventable diseases.
After judge’s ruling, HHS authorized to resume sharing some Medicaid data with deportation officers
The decision marks a blow to states that sued the administration over privacy concerns.
US allies and adversaries use UN meeting to blast Venezuela intervention as America defends action
The meeting began with the top U.N. official warning America may have violated international law.
LA residents are still battling toxic hazards a year after historic wildfires
It’s been a year of heartbreak and chronic worry.
Are Americans’ household debt levels a major concern for the economy?
Nearly 203 million U.S. shoppers, the highest in nine years, went to retail stores and...
Flu season surged in the US over the holiday and already rivals last winter’s harsh epidemic
By some measures this season is already surpassing the flu epidemic of last winter.
Jury selection begins in trial for ex-officer accused in police response to Uvalde school shooting
The charges carry up to two years in prison if he is convicted.
Man who broke windows at Vance’s Ohio home is detained, the Secret Service says
Secret Service agents assigned to the home detained the man early Monday.
Wall Street gains ground as crude prices and oil company stocks rise after the US raid on Venezuela
Tech shares rose as the industry kicks off its annual CES trade show in Las...
Maduro says ‘I was captured’ as he pleads not guilty to drug trafficking charges
Maduro said: “I’m innocent. I am not guilty. I am a decent man."
Trump’s plan to seize and revitalize Venezuela’s oil industry faces major hurdles
American oil companies will want a stable regime in the country before they are willing...
Officers who defended the Capitol on Jan. 6 say their struggles linger, 5 years after the riot
Several officers who fought the rioters told The Associated Press that the hardest thing to...
Maduro’s case will revive a legal debate over immunity for foreign leaders tested in Noriega trial
Although Trump’s ordering of the operation in Venezuela raises constitutional concerns because it wasn’t authorized...
Capture of Maduro and US claim it will run Venezuela raise new legal questions
The stunning development caps months of aggressive U.S. military action in the region.
Ouster of Maduro government sparks celebrations among Venezuelans in South Florida
People gathered for a rally in Doral, Florida, as word spread that Venezuela’s president was...
How the US captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro
Trump described Maduro as being 'highly guarded' in a presidential palace.
US Coast Guard searches for survivors of boat strikes as odds diminish days later
The U.S. has not said how many people jumped into the water.
Fans mourn closure of cupcake vending machine company Sprinkles Cupcakes
The company was famous for selling sweet treats in vending machines known as 'cupcake ATMs.'
President Trump orders divestment in $2.9 million chips deal to protect US security interests
The order cast a spotlight on a deal that drew scant attention when it was...
Minnesota must provide documents to US government in child care fraud probe by next week
The Administration for Children and Families provides $185 million in child care funds annually to...
Diane Crump, the first female jockey to ride in the Kentucky Derby, dies at 77
After Crump made history in 1970, it would be 14 more years before another female...
Judge refuses to order release of man charged with planting pipe bombs on eve of Capitol riot
Prosecutors say Cole confessed to placing pipe bombs outside the party headquarters.
Federal judge dismisses Louisville police reform agreement spurred by Breonna Taylor’s death
The reform plans were brought by the DOJ during the Biden administration.
Rhode Island firefighters rescue a yellow Lab from an icy pond on New Year’s Day
The dog, named Phoenix, was safely brought back to shore.
FBI says it disrupted a potential New Year’s Eve attack inspired by Islamic State group
An 18-year-old faces a charge of attempting to provide support to a foreign terror organization.
Wall Street edges higher in a wobbly start to 2026
Foreign markets fared better and benchmarks in Britain and South Korea hit records.
Incarcerated women often don’t have enough period products
Access has also been a persistent issue in immigration detention centers.
Trump vilifies Kennedy family hours after Tatiana Schlossberg’s death
No sooner had John F. Kennedy’s granddaughter died of leukemia at age 35, than President...
Zohran Mamdani chose a Quran full of symbolism for his mayoral oath
Scholars hope the inauguration will encourage interest in the city's Islamic history.
Disney World worker is injured trying to stop runaway boulder at Indiana Jones show
Disney wouldn't disclose the worker's injuries, citing privacy reasons.
Betty Boop and ‘Blondie’ enter the public domain in 2026, accompanied by a trio of detectives
Betty Boop is joining Mickey Mouse and Winnie the Pooh in the public domain.
Some Warren Buffett wisdom on his last day leading Berkshire Hathaway
Buffett spent six decades building up the Berkshire conglomerate.
Appeals court says Medicaid funding cuts for Planned Parenthood can stand while lawsuit proceeds
A federal appeals court says the Trump administration can continue to withhold Medicaid funding from...
Mississippi man serving an illegal sentence granted clemency, weeks after his brother
Two brothers who both received illegal prison sentences that were years longer than the maximum...
Nasty weather on tap for New Year fetes at Rose Parade in California and revelers in New York City
Two iconic celebrations to ring in the New Year are in for some rough weather.
Department of Justice is reviewing more than 5.2 million documents related to Jeffrey Epstein
The DOJ has run over a week past a deadline set in law by Congress.
Georgia judge tosses landmark racketeering charges against ‘Cop City’ protesters
Experts call it the largest criminal racketeering case filed against protesters in U.S. history.
A rough year for journalists in 2025, with a little hope for things to turn around
It's likely to be the deadliest year on record for journalists across the world.
The nation’s 250th anniversary arrives with a call for year-round community service
The idea is to leverage nationwide reflections on the country’s direction to encourage community involvement.
Flu is rising rapidly, driven by a new variant. Here’s what to know
Health experts urge vaccination as it provides at least partial protection.
New Year’s Day: What’s open? Retailers. What’s closed? Government and banks
Here’s a rundown of what's open and closed on New Year's Day, 2026
Wall Street falls in light trading on the final day of 2025, another banner year for markets
2025 was a banner year for markets was driven by both optimism and uncertainty.
US applications for jobless benefits fell below 200,000 last week with layoffs historically low
Applications for unemployment aid are viewed as a proxy for layoffs.
Isiah Whitlock Jr., star of ‘The Wire’ and Spike Lee films, dies at 71
Whitlock appeared in five films directed by Spike Lee and as state senator Clay Davis...
Meta buys Singapore startup Manus in latest move to advance its artificial intelligence efforts
Meta reportedly closed the deal at more than $2 billion.
Unleash the hounds! And terriers and lapdogs. The American Kennel Club adds 3 breeds
They’re ready to embark on 2026.
Florida’s rare and controversial black bear hunt kills 52
The Florida black bear population is considered one of the state’s conservation success stories.
Oysters, crab and $400,000 worth of lobster meat stolen in New England
Imagine the buffet.
Nearly 25 Islamic State fighters killed or captured in Syria, US military says
U.S. Central Command said 11 missions were carried out over the past 10 days.
Tatiana Schlossberg, a grandchild of the late President John F. Kennedy, has died at 35
Schlossberg worked as a reporter for The New York Times’ Science section.
ICE doesn’t plan to detain Abrego Garcia again as long as judge’s order banning it stands
An order unsealed on Tuesday sheds new light on the case.
December interest rate cut was a close call for some Fed officials, minutes show
Minutes released Tuesday underscore the divisions and uncertainty permeating the central bank.
Nearly 3,000 pounds of ground beef recalled for E. coli risk
The recall involves 16-ounce packages labeled “Forward Farms Grass-Fed Ground Beef.”
AP sources: In ‘Nassar 2.0,’ Olympics watchdog failed to close abuse case against gymnastics coach
Sources said the case got tangled in office politics that included allegations of retaliation.
Save money, get organized, live better: Common New Year’s resolutions can also cut climate impact
A few choices that could make a difference for you and the climate.
Judge orders new trial for woman sentenced to 18 years in prison after stillbirth
She is one of at least several dozen who have been prosecuted following pregnancy loss.
The year’s first meteor shower and supermoon clash in January skies
The light from the supermoon may dim the meteor shower.
Surge in federal officers in Minnesota focuses on alleged fraud at day care centers
Trump labeled Minnesota Somalis as “garbage.”
Kennedy Center renaming prompts a new round of cancellations
Kennedy Center president Richard Grenell claimed the cancellations were politically motivated.
Stocks waver as 2025 winds down while gold and silver rise
The more notable action was again in the commodities markets.
Without pennies, should retailers round up or down? States offer their 2 cents
Businesses and states are grappling with the fallout of the federal government’s quick elimination of...
Arctic blast brings snow and wind to the Great Lakes and Northeast
A wild winter storm is bringing strong winds, heavy snow and frigid temperatures to the...
Where are the wackiest New Year’s Eve drops in the US?
Dozens of places across the U.S. will ring in 2026 by dropping a quirky assortment...
US removal of panels honoring Black soldiers at WWII cemetery in the Netherlands draws backlash
The American Cemetery in the Dutch village of Margraten has become a flashpoint over the...
US faith leaders supporting targeted immigrants brace for a tough year ahead
Faith communities are uniting to provide sanctuary and support, and religious leaders are speaking out...
Homeland Security says a fraud investigation is underway in Minneapolis
Secretary Kristi Noem said officers were 'conducting a massive investigation on childcare and other rampant...
Court releases transcript from closed hearing for man accused of killing Charlie Kirk
The judge said Monday the transcript must be posted by the end of the day.
How bomb cyclones form and create dangerous conditions
These rapidly strengthening storms can produce heavy rain and intense winds.
A power outage can turn dangerous fast. Here’s how to prepare
One of the biggest factors in getting through a blackout safely is being ready.
Ancient meditation practices find new life in modern religious communities across America
Christian, Jewish and other religious congregations have been incorporating meditation.
Two pilots killed after helicopters collided in New Jersey are identified
They were friends who would often have breakfast together near the crash site.