Category Archives: World/National
The FBI is directing hundreds of analysts to its probe of Georgia's 2020 presidential election
By KATE BRUMBACK, ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and ERIC TUCKER Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) - The FBI has asked its field offices across the country to dedicate more than 200 staffers to its investigation of...
Jul 02, 2026
Iran warns oil tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz or face a 'forceful response'
By JON GAMBRELL and DAVID McHUGH Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Iran's joint military command warned Thursday that all oil tankers moving through the Strait of Hormuz must use its...
Jul 02, 2026
Former Olympian indicted on felony charge over alleged Reflecting Pool vandalism
By LINDSAY WHITEHURST and MEG KINNARD, The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - A former Olympian was indicted Thursday on a felony charge in what President Donald Trump has called vandalism of the Refl...
Jul 02, 2026
2 people arrested after hanging banner about 'the power of love' on Empire State Building antenna
NEW YORK (AP) - Two people got to the top of the Empire State Building's antenna and unfurled a banner about "the power of love" at midday Wednesday, before starting to descend, embracing, taking self...
Jul 01, 2026
Federal Reserve Chair Warsh emphasizes political independence, signals focus on inflation
By Christopher Rugaber WASHINGTON (AP) - New Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said Wednesday that the central bank would remain independent and seek to bring down inflation, likely foreclosing the ra...
Jul 01, 2026
LeBron James not returning to Lakers, plans to play 24th season elsewhere, AP source says
By Tim Reynolds LeBron James will not be back with the Los Angeles Lakers and plans to play a record-extending 24th NBA season elsewhere, a person with knowledge of those plans confirmed Tuesday. The ...
Jun 30, 2026
Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump's proposed limits
By Mark Sherman WASHINGTON (AP) - A divided Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a broad conception of birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump's executive order declaring that children bor...
Jun 30, 2026
US and Iran pause strikes but disagree over next steps on talks
By Jon Gambrell and Josh Boak DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - The United States and Iran on Monday separately announced they will send delegations to Qatar this week, though Tehran insisted it has ...
Jun 29, 2026
Alex Murdaugh's true crime saga continues as he's back in court for hearing on his murder retrial
By Jeffrey Collins LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) - Alex Murdaugh was back in court Monday on charges he killed his wife and son, appearing silently at a pretrial hearing that was mostly short on substance but ...
Jun 29, 2026
Dangerous weather hampers firefighters and leads to fireworks bans in western US
By Susan Montoya Bryan COTTONWOOD, UTAH (AP) - Hot, dry and windy conditions are fueling a fast-moving wildfire in Utah, forcing the governor to declare an emergency and restrict fireworks as critical...
Jun 27, 2026