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Education secretary says Columbia University’s changes put it on track to recover funding
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon said Columbia University is “on the right track” toward recovering federal funding after the elite New York City university agreed to implement a host of policy changes demanded by the…
Segway recalls 220,000 of its scooters due to a fall hazard that has resulted in 20 injuries
Segway is recalling about 220,000 of its scooters sold across the U.S. due to a fall hazard that has resulted in user injuries ranging from bruises to broken bones. According to a notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety…
Schumer says he won’t step down as Senate Democratic leader despite government funding uproar
Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer says he won’t resign his post, despite pressure from some in the party after he voted to move forward with Republican spending legislation that avoided a government shutdown. “Look, I’m not stepping…
2 months into Trump’s second administration, the news industry faces challenges from all directions
During the first Trump administration, many journalists worried most about being called “fake news.” They now face a more assertive President Donald Trump in his second term as a blitz of action by his new administration has journalists on…
Conan O’Brien is set to receive the Mark Twain Prize for humor as politics roils the Kennedy Center
Conan O’Brien is set to receive the Mark Twain Prize at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, where the backstage drama of the host institution may hang over the celebration. O’Brien was named the latest recipient of the award…
AOC tries to broaden her appeal within a Democratic base spoiling for a fight
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is working to broaden her appeal beyond her progressive, anti-establishment roots. The Democratic congresswoman from New York has been on the road with Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders for his “Fighting Oligarchy”…
America’s European allies are trying to pry their unspent money back from USAID
Three European allies have been pressing the Trump administration to get back money they sent to the United States to help low-income countries. Government officials from Sweden, Norway and the Netherlands tell The Associated Press that a…
China’s premier says US relations at ‘an important juncture’ during meeting with pro-Trump senator
BEIJING (AP) — China's Premier Li Qiang said Sunday that Beijing and Washington should choose dialogue instead of confrontation, as the two countries are locked in rising friction over trade tariffs and efforts to combat illegal fentanyl…
‘Give me liberty or give me death’ turns 250. Here’s what it meant in 1775
The phrase “Give me liberty or give me death!” was reportedly first used 250 years ago. Patrick Henry said it in a crowded Virginia church to persuade colonists to prepare for war against an increasingly punitive Great Britain. The American…
One of the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen remembers struggle for recognition amid Trump’s DEI purge
James H. Harvey III is 101 years old and one of the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen. The Black U.S. Air Force pilots and crew based at the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama fought in North Africa and Europe in World War II. One of their last…
A 16th-century Spanish explorer claimed this Florida beach town. Now it’s a remote work hotspot
Thousands of white-collar, remote workers have moved to the St. Augustine, Florida, area in the 2020s. It has transformed the beach town that calls itself “the nation's oldest city” into one of the top remote work hubs in the United States.…
Auburn coach Bruce Pearl makes plea for return of American hostage Edan Alexander from Gaza
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Auburn basketball coach Bruce Pearl began his postgame NCAA Tournament news conference on Saturday night by advocating for the release of Edan Alexander, the last living American being held hostage in Gaza by Hamas.…
Fatal shooting in New Mexico park casts pall over Legislature and its ability to contain crime
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Efforts by New Mexico lawmakers to contain violent crime took center stage Saturday at the conclusion of an annual legislative session — just hours after three people were killed and 15 injured in an outburst of…
Georgia Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff vows defiance to Trump ahead of 2026 election
ATLANTA (AP) — U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff came home to Atlanta Saturday to rally core Democrats desperate for effective action now against President Donald Trump’s administration.
“Georgia will bow to no king!” Ossoff proclaimed at the end of a…
Murphy, a beloved bald eagle who became a foster dad, dies following violent storms in Missouri
A beloved bald eagle who gained popularity for incubating a rock in 2023 is being mourned Saturday after the 33-year-old avian died following intense storms that recently moved through Missouri.
Murphy, who surpassed the average life span…
Venezuela to resume repatriation of migrants after deal with US, official says
A Venezuelan official says Venezuela will once again accept repatriation flights from the United States carrying its deported nationals, after reaching an agreement. Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro suspended flights on March 8, after…
The Pentagon’s DEI purge: Officials describe a scramble to remove and then restore online content
The Pentagon has faced questions from lawmakers, local leaders and citizens over the removal of military heroes and historic mentions from Defense Department websites and social media pages. Complaints have come in after the department…
New Hampshire settles youth center abuse case for $10 million
The New Hampshire attorney general’s office has agreed to a $10 million settlement in the case of a man who alleged that he was gang-raped in a stairwell at the state’s youth detention center in the 1990s. Michael Gilpatrick’s lawsuit…
Kitty Dukakis, wife of former governor and presidential candidate, dies at 88
Kitty Dukakis, the wife of former Massachusetts governor and Democratic presidential candidate Michael Dukakis, has died. She was 88. Her son, John Dukakis, says she died Friday night surrounded by her family. Dukakis' family says she…
A passenger says a United pilot forcibly removed him from an airplane bathroom. Now he is suing
An Orthodox Jewish passenger says a United Airlines pilot forcibly removed him from an airplane bathroom while he was experiencing constipation. Yisroel Liebb says the act caused his genitalia to be exposed to other flyers during the flight…
Pentagon is the latest agency to announce a leak investigation that could include polygraphs
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon’s intelligence and law enforcement arms are investigating what it says are leaks of national security information. Defense Department personnel could face polygraphs in the latest such inquiry by the Trump…
3 killed and 15 hurt in a shooting at a park in New Mexico’s Las Cruces
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Three people were fatally shot, and 15 others were hurt, after an altercation broke out at a park in the desert city of Las Cruces, police said Saturday.
Police and fire crews arrived at just after 10 p.m. Friday to a…
Finding health advice on social media is easier than knowing which claims to trust
In the corners of social media dominated by wellness content, influencers recommend an assortment of treatments and products to support weight loss, fight exhaustion or promote other desired health outcomes. Some of the endorsed approaches…
Experts say US weather forecasts will worsen as DOGE cuts mean fewer balloon launches
With massive job cuts, the National Weather Service is reducing vital weather balloon launches in eight northern locations. Meteorologists and former agency leaders say it will degrade the accuracy of forecasts just as severe weather season…
New Social Security requirements pose barriers to rural communities without internet, transportation
WELCH, W.Va. (AP) — Veronica Taylor doesn't know how to turn on a computer, let alone use the internet.
The 73-year-old can't drive and is mostly housebound in her mountainous and remote West Virginia community, where a simple trip to the…
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker tries to chart a path for national Democrats to counter Trump
Gov. JB Pritzker of Illinois is trying to chart a path for national Democrats to counter President Donald Trump. The billionaire heir to the Hyatt hotel empire is highlighting the effects of Trump’s early actions in Illinois and is…
Abortion once more plays a key role in a state political fight, this time in Wisconsin’s court race
Abortion has been top of mind for many voters casting early ballots in the race for a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court. The winner of the April 1 election could hold the power to determine the fate of future litigation in Wisconsin over…
More states requiring paid medical or sick leave
Hannah Jones credits paid medical leave with helping her survive an aggressive form of breast cancer.
Her employer provided time off for chemotherapy treatments and to recover from surgery. Most importantly: Jones didn’t have to delay care…
New Hampshire town elections offer a preview of citizenship voting rules being considered nationwide
New Hampshire has tested out its new law requiring people to show proof of citizenship before registering to vote. The New Hampshire Campaign for Voting Rights says at least 56 people who tried to register at the polls during last week's…
James Monroe’s Oak Hill estate has historic roots. Some hope to preserve it as a Virginia park
ALDIE, Va. (AP) — The room where President James Monroe crafted part of his famed doctrine exudes a quiet, stately atmosphere.
Inside the enclosed west porch a few footsteps away, a quarried-stone floor marked by fossilized dinosaur tracks…
Denmark advises transgender people to contact US Embassy before traveling to the United States
COPENHAGEN (AP) — The Danish foreign ministry has changed its U.S. travel advisory for transgender people, following other European countries such as Germany and Finland who suggest they may face difficulties when trying to enter the United…
US senator and Trump supporter Daines meets China’s vice premier in Beijing
BEIJING (AP) — U.S. Senator Steve Daines, a strong supporter of President Donald Trump, met Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng with warm exchanges in front of journalists on Saturday even as tensions between their countries spiked over trade…
After breaking fast, volunteers use Ramadan as an opportunity to give in Detroit
In what has become a Ramadan tradition, a group of volunteers in Dearborn, Michigan, gathers excess food prepared for the nightly fast-breaking iftar meal and distributes it to those in need in neighboring Detroit. The Helping Handzzz…
States push to shift road funds to transit and bike projects as Trump threatens cuts
As President Donald Trump's administration seeks to roll back funding for transit, walking and biking projects, some states are trying to advance them on their own. A seven-state group known as the Clean Rides Network gained momentum this…
A new museum in Texas tells the life stories of Medal of Honor recipients
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — A new museum devoted to telling the stories of those who have received the nation's highest military honor is opening this coming week in Texas.
The National Medal of Honor Museum is set to open Tuesday in Arlington,…
US decision to limit Canadian access to border-straddling library prompts outpouring of emotion
STANSTEAD, Quebec (AP) — For more than 100 years, people in Stanstead, Quebec have been able to walk into Derby Line, Vermont to enter the border-straddling Haskell Free Library and Opera House – no passport required.
But municipal and…
Trump backs Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate in hotly contested race
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday called on his supporters to vote for a candidate for the Wisconsin Supreme Court who already had the full-throated backing of Trump's billionaire adviser Elon Musk.
“All Voters who…
New Canadian leader says Trump will want trade talks as Americans suffer from trade war
TORONTO (AP) — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday U.S. President Donald Trump will ultimately respect Canada’s sovereignty and be ready for comprehensive trade talks because Americans are going to suffer from Trump's trade war.…
A federal lawsuit says the Trump administration has unlawfully shuttered the Voice of America
A lawsuit filed by Voice of America reporters, some unions and a press freedom group charged the Trump administration with unlawfully shutting down the news outlet. They said the demise of the agency, which has beamed news into countries…
Homeland Security makes cuts to offices overseeing civil rights protections
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Department of Homeland Security is making cuts to three key offices that oversee civil rights protections across its broad mission, suggesting that they were impeding immigration enforcement efforts.
A spokeswoman for…
Homeland Security revokes temporary status for 532,000 Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans
MIAMI (AP) — The Department of Homeland Security said Friday that it will revoke legal protections for hundreds of thousands of Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans, setting them up for potential deportation in about a month.
The…
Fort Myers City Council does an about-face, now unanimously agrees to allow ICE to train its police
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — City officials in Fort Myers, Florida, unanimously agreed to pass a memorandum on Friday allowing local authorities to receive training from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and assist with deportations.…
A dump of JFK-related records reveals past CIA secrets but also some personal data
History buffs dove into thousands of pages of government records released online this week, hoping for new nuggets about President John F. Kennedy's assassination. They instead found revelations about U.S. espionage in the massive document…
