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Prosecutor says it will take days to decide whether to charge homeowner in house cleaner’s death
LEBANON, Ind. (AP) — A decision on whether to file charges against an Indiana homeowner…
Watchdog group Public Citizen demands OpenAI withdraw AI video app Sora over deepfake dangers
The tech industry is moving fast and breaking things again — and this time it…
‘Mellon Blue’ diamond sells for $25.6 million at Swiss auction
GENEVA (AP) — A blue diamond weighing nearly 10 carats has sold at auction in…
Trump’s $1B lawsuit threat casts shadow over the BBC, but it could also be a bluff
LONDON (AP) — President Donald Trump ’s threat to bring a billion-dollar lawsuit against the…
Missouri governor floats potential for a retractable roof if Chiefs renovate Arrowhead Stadium
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — As the Kansas City Chiefs weigh whether to play future…
Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley died from injuries suffered in fall
MORRISTOWN, N.J. (AP) — Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist and founding member of the…
British Muslim commentator Sami Hamdi agrees to leave US after immigration detention
WASHINGTON (AP) — British political commentator Sami Hamdi is going to voluntarily leave the U.S.…
Photos from the US to Europe of nations honoring their veterans
The U.S. celebrates Veterans Day on Nov. 11 while Canada, Great Britain and some European…
UN rights chief calls for a probe into killings in Tanzania and allegations of concealing evidence
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The United Nations called Tuesday for an investigation into what is…
US Catholic bishops select conservative culture warrior to lead them during Trump’s second term
BALTIMORE (AP) — U.S. Catholic bishops elected Oklahoma City Archbishop Paul Coakley as their new…
Death toll from Hurricane Melissa rises to 45 in Jamaica, with 15 others still missing
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The number of confirmed deaths from Hurricane Melissa in…
Judge adopts Utah congressional map creating a Democratic-leaning district for 2026
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A Utah judge on Monday rejected a new congressional map…
Nancy Pelosi’s exit opens way for tough fight to replace her in San Francisco district
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi ’s decision to step aside after…
Iraq holds parliamentary election boycotted by a major political group
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraqis voted Tuesday in a parliamentary election marked by tight security and…
Strong winds can bring gale warnings to communities near water. Here’s what that means
Winter weather in the U.S. frequently includes storms and steeply declining temperatures. Those drastic weather…
New Trump directive could deny more visas based on applicants’ health and finances
WASHINGTON (AP) — A new directive by President Donald Trump’s administration could make it more…
Speaker Johnson faces an unruly House as lawmakers return for shutdown vote
WASHINGTON (AP) — After refusing to convene the U.S. House during the government shutdown, Speaker…
14 current or ex-Mississippi law enforcement officers plead not guilty in drug-trafficking scheme
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Twenty people, including 14 current or former Mississippi law enforcement officers,…
White House says naming new Washington Commanders stadium after Trump would be ‘beautiful’
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The White House said Saturday it would be “beautiful”…
A mysterious meow from her car introduces Baylor coach Nicki Collen to a new family member
Baylor coach Nicki Collen has a new furry family member — Sailor the cat. She…
What to know about the 4 hostages whose remains are still in Gaza
JERUSALEM (AP) — Since the U.S.-brokered ceasefire in Gaza began on Oct. 10, Palestinian militants…
MLB pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz charged with taking bribes to rig pitches for bettors
NEW YORK (AP) — Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz have been indicted…
Nigeria will work with US and UK to investigate cocaine cartel, anti-narcotics agency says
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria’s anti-narcotics enforcement agency said on Tuesday it is working with…
Trump pardons the husband of Republican supporter Rep. Diana Harshbarger of Tennessee
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has pardoned Tennessee Republican Rep. Diana Harshbarger’s husband, who…