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Arctic air sweeping south over Plains shatters record temperatures in North Dakota
Arctic air gripping the Plains has broken cold-weather records in North Dakota. The capital city of Bismarck dropped to minus 39 on Tuesday, breaking the record of minus 37 set in 1910 for the same date. And late on Monday, Bismarck sank to…
Judge permanently blocks Ohio law on disposal of aborted fetal remains
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio law requiring fetal or embryonic remains from surgical abortions to be cremated or buried violates the constitutional amendment protecting reproductive rights that the state's voters approved in 2023, a judge…
Poland’s president says US assures him it won’t reduce troops in that part of Europe
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland's President Andrzej Duda said Tuesday that he has received U.S. assurances that Washington will not reduce its troop presence in Poland and elsewhere along NATO's eastern flank.
The administration of U.S.…
Trump will sign new executive orders while his first joint TV interview with Musk airs in prime time
President Donald Trump is signing new executive orders while his first joint television interview with adviser Elon Musk airs in prime time. Trump's private club and home in Palm Beach, Florida, is also the setting Tuesday night for an…
Brazil to join OPEC+, group of major oil-exporting nations
BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — Brazil’s government on Tuesday approved joining OPEC+, a group of major oil-exporting nations, signaling the country's evolution into a major oil state just nine months ahead of hosting the United Nations' annual…
The USAID shutdown is upending livelihoods for nonprofit workers, farmers and other Americans
WASHINGTON (AP) — There's the executive in a U.S. supply-chain company whose voice breaks while facing the next round of calls telling employees they no longer have jobs.
And a farmer in Missouri who grew up knowing that a world with more…
From farms to bakeries, egg shortages and price hikes are challenging small businesses
Small business owners that rely on eggs for their products are facing sticker shock as the avian flu sparks shortages and high prices for the usually reliable staple. Avian flu is forcing farmers to slaughter millions of chickens, causing…
What to know about the airplane that crashed and flipped while landing at Toronto’s airport
A passenger jet flipped onto its roof while landing in Toronto, Canada, the fourth major aviation accident in North America in the past three weeks.
While at least 18 people were injured, all 80 people on board the Delta Air Lines flight…
Congratulations, March 2 is your day: A free book giveaway honors Dr. Seuss’ birthday
Dr. Seuss has a present for you, as long as you were born on his birthday. Dr. Seuss Enterprises is offering a free copy of “The Cat in the Hat” this year to anyone with a March 2 birthday. This is an expansion of last year's giveaway of…
A timeline of activities of a cultlike group tied to the killing of a Border Patrol agent
Here’s a look at the timeline of events in a series of killings that culminated in a Jan. 20 highways shootout that killed a Border Patrol officer in Vermont. It is based on Associated Press interviews and a review of police reports, court…
Trump administration gives schools a deadline to end DEI programs or risk losing federal money
The Trump administration is giving America’s schools and universities two weeks to eliminate diversity initiatives or risk losing federal money, raising the stakes in the president’s fight against “wokeness” and sowing confusion as schools…
Leader of cultlike Zizians linked to 6 killings faces bail hearing in Maryland
CUMBERLAND, Md. (AP) — The leader of a cultlike group known as the Zizians that is linked to six killings in three states faces a bail hearing Tuesday along with two others who were arrested with her in Maryland.
Jack LaSota, 34, of…
Wisconsin Supreme Court rules Republican had no right to bring lawsuit challenging mobile voting
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A divided Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that a Republican Party official lacked the standing to bring a lawsuit challenging the use of a mobile voting van in 2022.
The lawsuit sought to ban the use of mobile…
New York City Mayor Eric Adams will face judge who will decide whether to dismiss his criminal case
A federal judge has scheduled a Wednesday hearing in the prosecution of New York City Mayor Eric Adams, ordering lawyers to address the reasons why the Justice Department asked to dismiss corruption charges and the “scope and effect” of the…
Massive fire breaks out at Pennsylvania aerospace manufacturer, prompting shelter-in-place order
JENKINTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Schools were closed and residents were ordered to shelter-in-place Tuesday after a large fire broke out at an aerospace manufacturer’s facility in a town north of Philadelphia, officials said.
The fire broke out at…
‘History Matters,’ a posthumous essay collection by David McCullough, will be published this fall
NEW YORK (AP) — A collection of essays by the late David McCullough, including some never published before, will be released this fall.
“History Matters” is scheduled for Sept. 16, Simon & Schuster announced Tuesday. McCullough's…
Republicans consider cuts and work requirements for Medicaid, jeopardizing care for millions
Republicans are weighing billions of dollars in cuts to Medicaid, jeopardizing health care coverage for some of the 80 million U.S. adults and children enrolled in the safety net program. The increasing number of Americans who signed up for…
Judge approves emergency plan to keep Britain’s largest water company afloat
LONDON (AP) — A judge approved an emergency plan Tuesday to keep Britain’s largest water company afloat, averting the possibility of a temporary government takeover.
Thames Water, which serves 16 million customers in and around London, was…
Huawei’s tri-foldable phone hits global markets in a show of defiance amid US curbs
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Huawei on Tuesday held a global launch for the industry’s first tri-foldable phone, which analysts said marked a symbolic victory for the Chinese tech giant amid U.S. technology curbs. But challenges over…
Dying to serve: Dozens of recruits have died nationwide while training to become police officers
At least 29 recruits have died during basic training at law enforcement academies nationwide in the last decade. That's according to an AP investigation based on an extensive review of lists of law enforcement deaths in every state,…
Leonard Peltier leaves prison after Biden commuted his sentence in the killing of two FBI agents
Native American activist Leonard Peltier has been released from a Florida prison, weeks after then-President Joe Biden angered law enforcement officials by commuting his life sentence to home confinement in the 1975 killings of two FBI…
Wisconsin voters to narrow the field of candidates for top education job
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Voters on Tuesday were casting ballots to narrow the field in a three-way race for battleground Wisconsin's top education job, a post at the forefront in the state of the national fight over school funding during…
Sweden tops U.S. 2-1 in 4 Nations round robin. The Americans had already clinched a spot in final
BOSTON (AP) — The first matchup between the United States and Canada in the 4 Nations Face-Off left both sides — and most hockey fans, too — wanting more.
And that's just what they'll get.
The North Americans played their way into a…
Australian central bank cuts benchmark interest rate for the first time since October 2020
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia’s central bank on Tuesday reduced its benchmark interest rate for the first time since October 2020 as the nation’s inflation cools.
The Reserve Bank of Australia reduced the cash rate by a quarter…
Social Security head steps down over DOGE access of recipient information: AP sources
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Social Security Administration 's acting commissioner has stepped down from her role at the agency over Department of Government Efficiency requests to access Social Security recipient information, according to two…
Ex-Watergate prosecutor urges judge to reject request to drop charges against NYC mayor
NEW YORK (AP) — A former Watergate prosecutor on Monday urged a federal judge presiding over the prosecution of New York City Mayor Eric Adams to assign a special counsel to help decide how to handle the Justice Department’s request to drop…
A look at recent aviation disasters in North America
The crash of a Delta Air Lines plane in Toronto is the fourth major aviation disaster in North America in the last month.
Here's a look at each of the crashes.
Passenger plane flips during landing in Toronto
A Delta plane arriving Monday…
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ former chief of staff James Uthmeier sworn in as Florida’s attorney general
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday named his former chief of staff, James Uthmeier as Florida’s attorney general, handing the state’s top law enforcement role to a trusted aide who has helped orchestrate and defend some of his most divisive…
Judge to rule swiftly on effort to block DOGE from assessing data and firing federal employees
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Monday questioned the authority of billionaire Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency but was skeptical of a request to block DOGE from accessing sensitive data and firing employees at…
Governor weighs removing NYC Mayor Adams after his top deputies quit amid criminal case turmoil
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said Monday she is weighing removing New York City Mayor Eric Adams from office after four of top his deputies announced their resignations in the latest fallout from the Justice Department’s push to end his…
Elon Musk’s DOGE seeks access to taxpayer data at IRS: AP sources
Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency is seeking access to troves of sensitive taxpayer data at the IRS. That's according to two people familiar with the inner workings of the plan who were not authorized to discuss the matter…
Police arrest apparent leader of cultlike ‘Zizian’ group linked to multiple killings in the US
BOSTON (AP) — The apparent leader of a cultlike group known as the Zizians has been arrested in Maryland along with another member of the group, Maryland State Police said Monday.
Jack Lasota, 34, was arrested Sunday along with Michelle…
‘No kings on Presidents Day’ rings out from protests against Trump and Musk
BOSTON (AP) — Protesters against President Donald Trump and his policies braved frigid temperatures in parts of the U.S. Monday, shouting “No kings on Presidents Day” in East Coast cities and attempting to enter the Arizona Statehouse to…
What is a polar vortex? US gets a taste of the Arctic this week
he term “polar vortex” usually refers to the gigantic circular upper air weather pattern in the Arctic region, enveloping the North Pole. It is a normal pattern that is stronger in the winter and keeps some of the coldest weather bottled up…
Mexico awaits new response from Google on dispute over Gulf of Mexico name before filing lawsuit
Mexico says it’s awaiting a new response from Google to its request that the tech company fully restore the name Gulf of Mexico to its Google Maps service before filing a lawsuit. President Claudia Sheinbaum shared a letter addressed to her…
Former Vice President Kamala Harris to be honored by NAACP with its Chairman’s Award
Former Vice President Kamala Harris is to receive the NAACP’s Chairman’s Award during the civil rights organization’s Image Awards ceremony this weekend. Harris, defeated by Donald Trump in last year’s presidential election, was the first…
Trump nominates Ed Martin, an ally who defended Jan. 6 rioters, to stay as top DC federal prosecutor
WASHINGTON (AP) — Conservative activist Ed Martin, who echoed Donald Trump's baseless claims of a stolen 2020 election and defended Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol rioters, was nominated by the president on Monday to be the top federal…
The anti-Musk protest movement is expected to ramp up with Congress on recess
NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump is the president, but billionaire Elon Musk is the focus for thousands of Democratic activists launching a protest campaign this week to fight the Trump administration's push to gut federal health, education and…
Trump begins firings of FAA staff just weeks after fatal DC plane crash
The Trump administration has begun firing several hundred Federal Aviation Administration employees, upending staff on a busy air travel weekend and just weeks after a fatal midair collision near Washington. Probationary workers were…
Coins, watches and more: A look at Trump’s crypto-related ventures, by the numbers
Donald Trump has leaned into his unofficial role as the “ crypto president ” in ways that can both help the crypto industry and enrich himself and his family.
Once a skeptic of cryptocurrencies, Trump has made a complete reversal and…
Emboldened crypto industry seeks to cement political influence and mainstream acceptance
When the Trump administration’s crypto czar, David Sacks, recently held a news conference to announce a new congressional working group to advance cryptocurrency regulation, many digital asset enthusiasts were unimpressed and underwhelmed.…
To these Black retirees, the federal civil service now under attack was a path to the middle class
The federal civil service that President Donald Trump and Elon Musk are dismantling has been a way for people of color, in particular Black Americans, to get a toehold into the middle class for decades, as other occupations were closed off…
Mike Pence emerges as one of the few Republicans willing to challenge Trump 2.0
WASHINGTON (AP) — His group spent nearly $1 million on ads opposing Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Donald Trump's pick to lead the nation's health agencies. He's delivering speeches urging the president to stand with longstanding foreign allies and…
