Senegal’s president says election will be as soon as possible, after court overturns delay
By SAM MEDNICK and BABACAR DIONE Associated Press DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Senegal’s government says it will hold a presidential election as…
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Shooting deaths of 2 people in Colorado college dorm being investigated as homicides, police say
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Police say the deaths of two people who were shot in a dorm room at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs will…
Continue ReadingTech companies sign accord to combat AI-generated election trickery
By MATT O’BRIEN and ALI SWENSON Associated Press Major technology companies signed a pact Friday to voluntarily adopt “reasonable…
Continue ReadingNorth Carolina removes children from a nature therapy program’s care amid a probe of a boy’s death
LAKE TOXAWAY, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina health officials say they are removing all children from the care of a nature-based therapy program nearly…
Continue ReadingFord awaiting Red Bull investigation into Horner but stresses high moral values company holds
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Red Bull future engine supplier Ford Motor Co. says it is awaiting the results of…
Continue ReadingSeven of 9 Los Angeles firefighters injured in truck blast have been released from a hospital
By JOHN ANTCZAK Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Seven of nine Los Angeles firefighters injured when a truck’s fuel tank exploded have been…
Continue ReadingFDA expands use of asthma drug Xolair to treat severe food allergies
By JONEL ALECCIA AP Health Writer A medication used to treat asthma can now be used to help people with food allergies avoid severe reactions. The…
Continue ReadingPennsylvania magistrate judge is charged with shooting her ex-boyfriend as he slept
By MARK SCOLFORO Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A suspended magistrate judge in Pennsylvania shot her estranged boyfriend in the head as…
Continue ReadingWest Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin announces he won’t run for president in 2024
By STEVE PEOPLES and MICHELLE L. PRICE Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin says he is not running for president.…
Continue ReadingJudge rejects Texas AG Ken Paxton’s request to throw out nearly decade-old criminal charges
By JUAN A. LOZANO Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — A judge has rejected Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s attempts to throw out felony…
Continue ReadingWTO chief insists trade body remains relevant as tariff-wielding Trump makes a run at White House
By JAMEY KEATEN Associated Press GENEVA (AP) — The head of the World Trade Organization says the body remains relevant and its leaders focus on…
Continue ReadingGot back! Paul McCartney’s stolen bass is found and returned to the Beatle after more than 50 years
By BRIAN MELLEY Associated Press LONDON (AP) — A bass stolen from Paul McCartney more than 50 years ago has been found and returned to the Beatle.…
Continue ReadingA small business in war-time Gaza sews padded cloth diapers, creating jobs and helping weary parents
By WAFAA SHURAFA Associated Press RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — A small sewing workshop making cloth diapers with cotton padding in Gaza’s crowded…
Continue ReadingNASA’s final tally shows spacecraft returned double the amount of asteroid rubble
By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA finally has counted up all the asteroid samples returned by a spacecraft last…
Continue ReadingBrian Wilson needs to be put in conservatorship after death of wife, court petition says
By ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The management team of Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson has filed papers to put him…
Continue ReadingNikki Haley’s request for Secret Service protection one step away from final approval
By MEG KINNARD and MICHAEL BALSAMO Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Top congressional leaders have recommended that Nikki Haley receive…
Continue ReadingNerve agents, poison and window falls. Kremlin foes have been attacked or killed over the years
By DASHA LITVINOVA and EMMA BURROWS Associated Press TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — The attacks range from the exotic — poisoned by drinking…
Continue ReadingA man is charged in a car accident that killed 2 Chicago women in St. Louis for a Drake concert
ST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis prosecutors have charged a 22-year-old man in the deaths of a mother and daughter from Chicago who were fatally struck…
Continue ReadingHyundai recalls more than 90,000 Genesis vehicles due to fire risk
Hyundai is recalling more than 90,000 Genesis vehicles due to a fire risk and owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until a…
Continue ReadingConsumer sentiment edges higher as economic growth accelerates and inflation fades
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — A measure of consumer sentiment ticked higher this month, after soaring in December…
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