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High-kicking Radio City Rockettes mark 100 years with Christmas Spectacular
NEW YORK (AP) — A staple of the New York City holiday season is marking…
At White House meeting, Hungary’s Orbán to seek Trump’s blessing to keep buying Russian oil
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — When Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán visits President Donald Trump in…
A top New Zealand ex-police official pleads guilty to viewing child sexual abuse material at work
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Nearly six months after he quit his job, a disgraced…
South Africa investigates how 17 men were duped into joining mercenaries in the Russia-Ukraine war
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — The South African government said Thursday it will investigate…
Attackers board ship off the coast of Somalia after firing rocket-propelled grenades
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Attackers firing machine guns and rocket-propelled grenades boarded a…
6 Turkish journalists summoned over reports on imprisoned opposition mayor
ISTANBUL (AP) — Six leading Turkish journalists were summoned to testify to police Thursday in…
Australian coroner calls for more investigations into German backpacker’s death 20 years ago
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — An Australian coroner on Thursday recommended that police further investigate the…
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…
Indians vote in a state election in Bihar seen as key test for Prime Minister Modi
PATNA, India (AP) — India is holding a key local election in the eastern state…
Explosion at Mississippi chemical plant causes ammonia leak, evacuations
YAZOO CITY, Miss. (AP) — An explosion at a hydrogen and nitrogen product manufacturer in…
Native American boarding schools in the US, by the numbers
CARLISLE, Pa. (AP) — For much of the 19th and 20th centuries, the United States…
Families of missing Malaysian pastor and activist win landmark lawsuit against government
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — The wives of a missing Malaysian Christian pastor and a…
DC National Guard deployment in the nation’s capital ordered by Trump is extended to Feb. 28
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington D.C. National Guard will be deployed to the nation’s capital…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EST
Conservative Supreme Court justices appear skeptical of Trump’s sweeping unilateral tariffs WASHINGTON (AP) — A…
Former South Carolina House member indicted on federal charges of defrauding legal clients
A former South Carolina state lawmaker has been indicted on federal allegations that he schemed…
Judge in Comey case scolds prosecutors as he orders them to produce records from probe
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday ordered prosecutors in the criminal case…
Infantino says ‘you will see’ at World Cup draw if Trump receives new FIFA peace prize
MIAMI (AP) — FIFA has announced the creation of a peace prize, which it plans…
Japan deploys the military to counter a surge in bear attacks
TOKYO (AP) — Japan deployed troops Wednesday to help contain a surge of bear attacks…
Prince William spotlights environmental solutions in Rio de Janeiro with Earthshot Prize awards
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazilian and foreign celebrities joined Prince William for the Earthshot…
FBI names third man accused of planning Halloween terror attack in Michigan
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Investigators say a third Michigan man is now facing charges in…
Chicago day care worker detained by immigration agents at drop-off time for children
CHICAGO (AP) — An employee of a Chicago day care center and preschool was detained…
Judge orders improvements at a Chicago-area immigration facility after claims of inhumane conditions
CHICAGO (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday ordered authorities to improve a Chicago-area immigration…
Nevada ransomware attack started months before it was discovered, per report
LAS VEGAS (AP) — State workers were put on paid administrative leave. Nevada residents couldn’t…
Divided Jewish leaders react with warnings and hope as New York elects Zohran Mamdani as mayor
NEW YORK (AP) — Within hours of Zohran Mamdani’s election as New York’s first Muslim…