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Nicole Kidman files for divorce from Keith Urban after 19 years of marriage
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Nicole Kidman has filed for divorce from Keith Urban after 19…
California woman violently arrested by sheriff’s deputies secures $17 million settlement with county
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A woman who was knocked unconscious and arrested by two sheriff’s…
Pete Hegseth had a lot to say when he summoned military leaders. Here are some facts and context
NEW YORK (AP) — Armed with a 10-point plan and pacing a stage in Quantico,…
Trump administration blames Democrats for shutdown in official government warnings as deadline nears
HOUSTON (AP) — With the first U.S. government shutdown in almost seven years looming, the…
Security fears shut down classes at Mexico’s top university after student killing
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Classes were canceled or moved online this week in more than…
Trump pulls nomination of E.J. Antoni to lead Bureau of Labor Statistics, AP source says
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is withdrawing the nomination of E.J. Antoni to lead…
Louisiana’s governor asks for National Guard deployment to New Orleans and other cities
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Louisiana’s Republican governor asked for National Guard deployments to New Orleans…
Judge rejects claims of racial gerrymandering in North Carolina state Senate districts
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A pair of northeastern North Carolina legislative districts can remain intact,…
Democrats wary support may be sliding among typically loyal voters in New Jersey governor’s race
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — With weeks to go in New Jersey’s high-stakes governor’s race,…
Trump says his administration is close to reaching a deal with Harvard University
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Tuesday that his administration is close to reaching…
Trump administration says Minnesota violates Title IX by allowing trans athletes in girls sports
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — President Donald Trump’s administration said Tuesday that the state of Minnesota and…
The Latest: Hamas says it will study Trump’s peace plan before responding
Hamas said Tuesday it will discuss U.S. President Donald Trump’s peace plan for Gaza within…
Here are some effects of a government shutdown if Congress, Trump don’t reach a deal
The federal government is nearing a partial shutdown, with a range of effects on public…
Hundreds of feet of coastal bluff in California fell toward the ocean in landslide-stricken town
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A wealthy enclave in Southern California that has been threatened for…
Hegseth’s decision on Wounded Knee medals sparks outrage in Native American communities
Native American communities that had long wanted the removal of military honors for the soldiers…
University of South Florida names sole finalist for president amid closed-door selection process
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The University of South Florida in Tampa on Tuesday named longtime…
How ‘woke’ went from an expression in Black culture to a conservative criticism
The expression “stay woke” started out as an affirmation for African Americans. In the past…
UN authorizes a much larger force to fight gangs in Haiti with new power to arrest gang members
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council voted Tuesday to authorize a much larger,…
Rep. David Schweikert joins Trump-backed candidates in GOP primary for Arizona governor
PHOENIX (AP) — Rep. David Schweikert jumped into the Republican primary for Arizona governor Tuesday,…
Ernie Stevens Jr., chair of the Indian Gaming Association and Oneida Nation leader, has died
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Ernie “Big Cat” Stevens Jr., a driving force behind the expansion…
Patrick Zalupski’s group finalizes purchase of Rays, ending Sternberg’s 18-year tenure
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — A group led by Florida-based real estate developer Patrick Zalupski…
Trump administration targets Minnesota in latest sanctuary policy lawsuit
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The U.S. Department of Justice is suing Minnesota, its two largest cities…
Tropical Storm Octave to remain at sea in the Pacific Ocean, forecasters say
MIAMI (AP) — A tropical storm that formed Tuesday in the Pacific Ocean far from…
Congo military court sentences former President Kabila to death for treason
A high military court in Congo convicted former President Joseph Kabila of treason and war…