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Trump and Biden won Michigan. But 'uncommitted' votes demanded attention
DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump won the Michigan primaries on Tuesday, further solidifying the all-but-certain rematch between the two men — … more
Kia recalls over 427,000 Telluride SUVs because they might roll away while parked
NEW YORK (AP) — Kia is recalling more than 427,000 of its Telluride SUVs due to a defect that may cause the cars to roll away while they're parked. According to documents published by the … more
Consumer debt, financial stress reach record highs for many Americans
Consumer credit card debt stands at record highs, and 66% of Americans worry about how to cover one month of expenses if they lose their job. Stubbornly high prices combined with stagnant wages result in more debt and stress for many … more
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A town in western Canada prepares for a possible 'last stand' as wildfires rage in British Columbia
FORT NELSON, British Columbia (AP) — An intense wildfire could reach a town in western Canada this week, fire experts and officials warned, based on forecasts of winds that have fueled the … more
Court agrees to block collection of Trump's $454 million civil fraud judgment if he puts up $175M
NEW YORK (AP) — A New York appeals court on Monday agreed to hold off collection of former President Donald Trump's $454 million civil fraud judgment — if he puts up $175 million within … more
Roku will stream weekly MLB game on Sundays. Viewers won't need one of the service's devices
Roku will carry Major League Baseball games on Sundays beginning this week, and viewers will be able to watch for free and not be required to use a Roku device, the streaming service announced … more
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Supreme Court again confronts the issue of abortion, this time over access to widely used medication
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court will again wade into the fractious issue of abortion this week when it hears arguments over a medication used in the most common way to end a pregnancy, a … more
Retail sales surge 0.7% in March as Americans seem unfazed by higher prices with jobs plentiful
NEW YORK - Americans boosted spending at a hotter-than-expected pace in March, underscoring how shoppers remain resilient despite inflationary pressures and other economic challenges. Retail sales rose 0.7% last month - almost double what … more
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Florida Supreme Court upholds state's 15-week ban on most abortions, but voters will soon have a say
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.  — The Florida Supreme Court on Monday paved the way for a ban on abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, before many women know they are pregnant, while also giving … more
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Biden's budget proposal for a second term offers tax breaks for families and lower health care costs
MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — President Joe Biden on Monday released a budget proposal aimed at getting voters' attention: It would offer tax breaks for families, lower health care costs, smaller … more
Nearly $2 billion up for grabs as Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots soar
The stars have aligned in the lottery universe like never before, with two jackpots totaling nearly $2 billion. With an estimated $1.1 billion Mega Millions prize and an estimated $800 million … more
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Study says since 1979 climate change has made heat waves last longer, spike hotter, hurt more people
Climate change is making giant heat waves crawl more slowly across the globe, and they are baking more people for a longer time with higher temperatures over larger areas, a new study finds. … more
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Micro-apartments are back after nearly a century, as need for affordable housing soars
SEATTLE - Every part of Barbara Peraza-Garcia and her family's single-room apartment in Seattle has a double or even triple purpose. The 180-square-foot room is filled with an air mattress where she, her partner and their children, ages 2 and 4, … more
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Trucks are rolling across a new U.S. pier into Gaza. But challenges remain to getting enough aid in
WASHINGTON (AP) — Trucks carrying badly needed aid for the Gaza Strip rolled across a newly built U.S. pier and into the besieged enclave for the first time Friday as Israeli restrictions on … more
Blinken in Kyiv says U.S. arms will make a difference in Ukraine as new Russian offensive pushes on
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Tuesday that American military aid on its way to Ukraine will make a "real difference" on the battlefield, as the top diplomat … more
Bird flu is spreading. Are milk and eggs safe?
A bird flu outbreak in U.S. dairy cows has grown to affect more than two dozen herds in eight states, just weeks after the nation's largest egg producer found the virus in its chickens. Health officials stress that the risk to the public is low … more
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Bernie Sanders says Gaza may be Joe Biden's Vietnam. But he's ready to battle for Biden over Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — In April, Bernie Sanders repeatedly stood shoulder to shoulder with President Joe Biden, promoting their joint accomplishments on health care and climate at formal White House … more
Russian president Putin to make a state visit to China this week
BEIJING (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin will make a two-day state visit to China this week, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said Tuesday, in the latest show of unity between the two … more
UN demands cease-fire in Gaza during Muslim holy month of Ramadan, its 1st demand to halt fighting
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations Security Council on Monday issued its first demand to halt the fighting in Gaza, calling for a cease-fire during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan after … more
How the search for origins of COVID-19 turned politically toxic
BEIJING - The hunt for the origins of COVID-19 has gone dark in China, the victim of political infighting after a series of stalled and thwarted attempts to find the source of the virus that killed millions and paralyzed the world for months. The … more
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