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Hundreds of historic tall ships sail into Amsterdam for a maritime festival
AMSTERDAM (AP) — Crowds packed vantage points along a major canal and took to the…
Black Cowboy joy is spread by ‘Boots on the Ground’ viral line dance
NEW YORK (AP) — When Tre Little two-stepped in his cowboy boots at the BET…
Hurricane Erin picking up steam as it edges along the East Coast
RODANTHE, N.C. (AP) — Hurricane Erin began strengthening again Wednesday as it crept closer to…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
Texas House approves redrawn maps sought by Trump ahead of 2026 elections AUSTIN, Texas (AP)…
Reporter says former aide to New York City Mayor Eric Adams gave her a chip bag filled with cash
A longtime adviser to New York City Mayor Eric Adams who resigned from his administration…
Pope calls for fasting and prayer for peace in Middle East and Ukraine as he returns to Vatican
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV asked people to fast Friday to pray for…
Bus crash in Afghanistan kills 79 people returning from Iran
A bus crash in northwestern Afghanistan killed at least 79 people returning from Iran, including…
Israel’s war conduct is condemned during Italian funeral for Palestinian woman evacuated from Gaza
PONTASSERCHIO, Italy (AP) — Funeral services were held Wednesday for a young Palestinian woman who…
Mexico City mayor says police have arrested 13 in connection with killings of her staffers
MEXICO CITY (AP) — At least 13 people allegedly involved in the killing of two…
Brazilian police say ex-President Bolsonaro had planned to flee to Argentina seeking asylum
BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — Brazil’s federal police said messages found on the telephone of former…
Israel approves settlement project that could divide the West Bank
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel gave final approval Wednesday for a controversial settlement project…
State Department employee fired after questioning talking points on Israel and Gaza
WASHINGTON (AP) — The State Department has fired a press officer who was responsible for…
The Latest: Texas House approves new congressional maps that favor GOP in 2026 midterms
The Republican-controlled Texas House of Representatives passed Wednesday a redrawn congressional map that creates up…
Top White House officials turn to public appearances with troops as a tense Washington watches
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s law-enforcement crackdown on Washington expanded Wednesday and top administration…
A look at those Trump has targeted in tactic of revoking security clearances
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration’s announcement this week that it would rescind the security…
Appeals court allows Trump to end temporary protections for migrants from Central America and Nepal
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal appeals court on Wednesday sided with the Trump administration…
The top photos of the day by AP’s photojournalists
From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today’s top…
Work begins in Finland on a new Canadian icebreaker for Arctic defense
HELSINKI, Finland (AP) — Dignitaries at a steel-cutting ceremony Wednesday in Finland marked the start…
Jury deliberations begin in trial of man accused of organizing rapper Young Dolph’s killing
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A jury began deliberating Wednesday in the trial of a man…
Islamic State extremists exploit instability in Africa and Syria, UN experts say
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Islamic State extremists are exploiting instability in Africa and Syria and…
Near-term chances of an eruption at Alaska’s Mount Spurr volcano now considered ‘extremely low’
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Officials lowered the alert level for a volcano near Alaska’s largest…
Oregon man pleads guilty following fatal crash with community college softball team bus
An Oregon man has pleaded guilty to two counts of second-degree manslaughter following a fatal…
9/11 victims’ fund architect slams changes to New Hampshire abuse settlement program
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — An attorney who helped design and implement the 9/11 victims’ compensation…
Gabbard slashing intelligence office workforce and cutting budget by over $700 million
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Office of the Director of National Intelligence will dramatically reduce its…