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Residents of rural community in southern Texas ordered to evacuate as firefighters battle blaze
GREGORY, TX (AP) — Thick smoke blanketed a rural community in southern Texas and many…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
Hurricane Melissa leaves trail of destruction across Cuba, Haiti and Jamaica SANTIAGO DE CUBA, Cuba…
Toronto Blue Jays one win from World Series title after Trey Yesavage pitches them past Dodgers 6-1 in Game 5
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Toronto Blue Jays one win from World Series title after Trey…
US will share tech to let South Korea build a nuclear-powered submarine, Trump says
GYEONGJU, South Korea (AP) — The United States will share closely held technology to allow…
Jurors convict Illinois deputy of killing Sonya Massey but can’t agree on first-degree murder charge
PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — A jury on Wednesday convicted an Illinois sheriff’s deputy of second-degree…
JD Vance calls for reduction in legal immigration at Turning Point event
Vice President JD Vance advocated a slowdown in legal immigration Wednesday, saying, “We have to…
US strikes another alleged drug-carrying boat in the Pacific and kills all 4 aboard, Hegseth says
WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Wednesday that the U.S. military carried out…
Sudan’s paramilitary forces killed hundreds at a hospital in Darfur, residents and aid workers say
CAIRO (AP) — Sudan’s paramilitary forces killed hundreds of people at a hospital, including patients,…
Alaska Supreme Court is weighing a case that could decide who can provide abortion care in the state
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska Supreme Court is weighing a case that is expected…
Jury convicts California activist who took chickens from Perdue Farms plant
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A California animal rights activist who took four chickens from a…
GOP congressman urges ‘no’ vote on California measure to redraw US House maps
CHICO, Calif. (AP) — California Rep. Doug LaMalfa made a last-ditch plea Wednesday for Republicans…
Paris prosecutor says 2 suspects in the Louvre jewel heist acknowledge their involvement
PARIS (AP) — Two suspects in the Louvre jewel heist on Wednesday were handed preliminary…
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…
Putin claims Russian troops have surrounded 2 Ukrainian cities but Ukraine says that’s not true
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed Wednesday that Russian troops have surrounded…
Morocco charges more than 2,400 people over Gen Z protests
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Morocco has charged more than 2,400 people over recent youth-led protests…
Israel’s military says ceasefire is back on as death toll from Gaza strikes reaches 104
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel’s military said Wednesday that the ceasefire was back…
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry says LSU athletic director won’t pick the Tigers’ next coach
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry intends to prevent LSU Athletic Director Scott Woodward from hiring the…
A Confederate statue is restored as part of Trump’s efforts to reshape how history is told
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has restored a memorial to a Confederate general in…
Protests erupt after police raid in Brazil leaves 119 dead and draws accusations of excessive force
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — A massive police raid on a drug gang embedded in…
The Latest: Hurricane Melissa impacting southeastern Bahamas after dozens killed across Caribbean
SANTIAGO DE CUBA, Cuba (AP) — Melissa began affecting the southeastern Bahamas on Wednesday, according…
Judge’s order blocking removal of man from US wasn’t received until after he was deported, DHS says
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Immigration authorities did not receive word of a court order blocking…
Colorado says relocation of Space Command to Alabama is ‘punishment’ for mail-in voting
DENVER (AP) — Colorado officials filed a lawsuit Wednesday claiming the relocation of U.S. Space…
Texas city removes anti-border wall mural after loss of funding threat from governor
HOUSTON (AP) — A South Texas city has removed a mural protesting the border wall…
Appeals court blocks order requiring Bovino to brief judge on Chicago immigration sweeps
CHICAGO (AP) — An appeals court intervened Wednesday and suddenly blocked an order that required…