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Killing of Georgia nursing student now at center of U.S. immigration debate
ATHENS, Ga. - Laken Riley was a 22-year-old nursing student out on her morning run at the University of Georgia when authorities say a stranger dragged her into a secluded area and killed her, sending shockwaves through campus as police searched for … more
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Facebook, Instagram, Messenger and Threads logins restored after widespread outage
Meta's Facebook, Instagram, Threads and Messenger platforms Tuesday. Andy Stone, Meta's head communications, acknowledged the issues on X, formerly known as Twitter, and said the company "resolved … more
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Kate, Princess of Wales, says she has cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy
LONDON (AP) — Kate, the Princess of Wales, has cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy, she said Friday in a stunning announcement that follows weeks of speculation about her health and … more
A sand hole collapse in Florida killed a child. Such deaths occur several times a year
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - The collapse of a sand hole that killed a 5-year-old Indiana girl who was digging with her brother on a Florida beach is an underrecognized danger that kills and injures several children a year across the country. Sloan … more
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Woman firing rifle killed by 2 off-duty officers at Joel Osteen's church, 2 others hurt, police say
HOUSTON (AP) — A woman in a trenchoat entered the Houston megachurch of celebrity pastor Joel Osteen and started shooting Sunday afternoon and was killed by two off-duty officers working … more
Israel is quiet on next steps against Iran — and on which partners helped shoot down missiles
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israeli leaders on Sunday credited an international military coalition with helping thwart a direct Iranian attack involving hundreds of drones and missiles, calling the … more
Defense Secretary Austin hospitalized with bladder issue, transfers powers to his deputy
WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was hospitalized again Sunday to address a bladder issue as he continues to recover from prostate cancer and has transferred authorities to his … more
U.S. Army is slashing thousands of posts in major revamp to prepare for future wars
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Army is slashing the size of its force by about 24,000, or almost 5%, and restructuring to be better able to fight the next major war, as the service struggles with … more
News organizations urge Biden and Trump to commit to presidential debates during the 2024 campaign
NEW YORK (AP) — Twelve news organizations on Sunday urged presumptive presidential nominees Joe Biden and Donald Trump to agree to debates, saying they were a "rich tradition" that have been … more
A deal between Israel and Hamas appears to be taking shape. What would it look like?
CAIRO (AP) — Israel and Hamas are inching toward a new deal that would free some of the roughly 130 hostages held in the Gaza Strip in exchange for a weekslong pause in the war, now in its … more
Why are so many voters frustrated by the US economy? It's home prices
WASHINGTON (AP) — Lori Shelton can't fathom ever having the money to buy a home — and that's a major reason why so many voters feel down on the economy ahead of this year's presidential … more
Rich cocoa prices hit shoppers with high chocolate costs as Easter approaches
NEW YORK - Sweet Easter baskets will likely come at a bitter cost this year for consumers as the price of cocoa climbs to record highs. Cocoa futures have surged this year, roughly doubling since the start of 2024. Rising temperatures and weather … more
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AI-aided virtual conversations with WWII vets are latest feature at New Orleans museum
NEW ORLEANS - Olin Pickens sat in his wheelchair facing a life-sized image of himself on a screen, asking it questions about being taken prisoner by German soldiers during World War II. After a pause, his video-recorded twin recalled being given … more
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Israel says Iran launched more than 300 drones and missiles, 99% of which were intercepted
JERUSALEM (AP) — Booms and air raid sirens sounded across Israel early Sunday after Iran launched hundreds of drones, ballistic missiles and cruise missiles in an unprecedented revenge mission … more
Prosecutors will make history with opening statements in Trump's hush money criminal case
NEW YORK (AP) — For the first time in history, prosecutors will present a criminal case against a former American president to a jury Monday as they accuse Donald Trump of a hush money scheme … more
Biden to host Iraqi leader as Mideast tensions soar, raising more questions about U.S. troop presence
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is set to host Iraq's leader this week for talks that come as tensions across the Middle East have soared over the war in Gaza and Iran's unprecedented … more
With homelessness on the rise, the Supreme Court will weigh bans on sleeping outdoors
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court will consider Monday whether banning homeless people from sleeping outside when shelter space is lacking amounts to cruel and unusual punishment. The case is … more
What to expect in the S.C. Republican presidential primary
WASHINGTON - Donald Trump and Nikki Haley will face off Saturday in South Carolina's first-in-the-South Republican presidential primary, the first head-to-head matchup for the last two remaining major candidates since the New Hampshire primary a … more
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Biden is marking Earth Day by announcing $7 billion in federal solar power grants
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is marking Earth Day by announcing $7 billion in federal grants for residential solar projects serving 900,000-plus households in low- and middle-income … more
DOJ opens criminal investigation into the Alaska Airlines 737 plane blowout, report says
SEATTLE (AP) — The Department of Justice has launched a criminal investigation into the Boeing jetliner blowout that left a gaping hole on an Alaska Airlines plane this January, the Wall Street … more
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