Republicans feature 9/11 conspiracy theorist in South Texas ads
The small business owner featured in the ad previously shared memes calling 9/11 and the COVID-19 pandemic inside jobs and mocking U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw.
Stock market today: Wall Street closes its record-setting week mixed as FedEx slumps and Nike jumps
U.S. stocks drifted around their all-time highs, as a record-setting week for Wall Street closed on a quieter note.
Strike looming at Port Houston, 35 other ports that could have lasting impacts U.S. economy
A strike that is potentially just weeks away has the potential to have a weeks if not months-long impact on the U.S. economy.
US troops finish deployment to remote Alaska island amid spike in Russian military activity
About 130 U.S. soldiers are returning to their bases after being deployed to a remote Alaska island amid a spike in Russian military activity off the western reaches of the U.S. The deployment of the 11th Airborne Division and two task forces included mobile rocket launchers and lasted about a week.
Nearly 138,000 beds are being recalled after reports of them breaking or collapsing during use
Nearly 138,000 platform beds sold at major retailers including Amazon and Walmart are being recalled across the U.S. and Canada.
Los Angeles area sees more dengue fever in people bitten by local mosquitoes
The Los Angeles area is seeing more cases of people with dengue fever without traveling outside the United States, a year after the first such case was reported in California.
Bernie Sanders preparing resolutions to block $20B in US arms sales to Israel
U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders is preparing a series of Senate resolutions that would stop more than $20 billion in U.S. arms sales to Israel.
Biden administration to host international AI safety meeting in San Francisco after election
Government scientists and artificial intelligence experts from at least nine countries and the European Union will meet in San Francisco after the U.S. elections to coordinate on safely developing AI technology and averting its dangers.
Stock market today: Most of Wall Street edges lower after Fed delivers a big cut to rates
Most of the U.S. stock market edged lower after the Federal Reserve kicked off its efforts to prevent a recession with a bigger-than-usual cut to interest rates.
US court upholds British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell's sex trafficking conviction
A U.S. court on Tuesday upheld disgraced British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell's conviction on sex trafficking charges for helping the late financier Jeffrey Epstein abuse underage girls.
Stock market today: Wall Street stays stuck in place as it counts down to a rate cut
U.S. stock indexes remained stuck in place as Wall Street made few big moves ahead of whatโs expected to be the first cut to interest rates in more than four years.
Venezuelan opposition calls on US to cancel oil company licenses to pressure Maduro
Venezuelaโs main opposition coalition has urged the U.S. to cancel licenses for Chevron and other energy companies.
Betting on elections threatens confidence in voting and should be banned, US agency says
The federal government is warning that allowing people to bet on the outcome of U.S. elections poses too much of a risk to be allowed in the United States.
Wind, rain but no name as tropical disturbance approaches Carolinas coast
Heavy winds and rains from a storm in the Atlantic that wasnโt quite organized enough to get a name hit a stretch of the southeastern U.S. coast.
Hispanic Heritage Month puts diversity and culture at the forefront
Huge celebrations across the U.S. are expected to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, an annual tradition that showcases the awe-inspiring diversity and culture of Hispanic people.
The Biden administration is taking steps to eliminate protections for gray wolves
The Biden administration has asked an appeals court to revive a Trump-era rule that lifted remaining Endangered Species Act protections for gray wolves in the U.S. If successful, the move would put the predators under statesโ oversight and would allow hunting in the Great Lakes region, which had been suspended by a court order.
Report says former University of Florida president Ben Sasse spent $1.3 million on social events
A new report says former University of Florida president Ben Sasse spent over $1.3 million on private catering for lavish dinners, football tailgates and extravagant social functions.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in New Jersey's special congressional election
Voters in New Jerseyโs 10th Congressional District will choose a successor on Wednesday to the late Democratic U.S. Rep. Donald Payne Jr. In the race, Democratic Newark City Council President LaMonica McIver, Republican small business owner Carmen Bucco and two minor-party candidates are running to serve out the remaining 15 weeks of Payneโs unexpired term.
Nearly $6 billion in funding for Ukraine will expire if Congress doesn't act by the end of the month
U.S. officials say nearly $6 billion in funding for aid to Ukraine will expire at the end of the month unless Congress acts to extend the Pentagonโs authority to send weapons from its stockpile to Kyiv.
AP sources: Justice Department, FBI preparing criminal charges in Iran hack targeting Trump campaign
The Justice Department is preparing criminal charges in connection with an Iranian hack that targeted Donald Trumpโs presidential campaign.
Congressional Democrats push resolution that says hospitals must provide emergency abortions
A resolution introduced by Congressional Democrats would make clear that U.S. emergency rooms need to provide emergency abortions when a womanโs health or life is at risk, despite strict state abortion bans.
Wholesale inflation mostly cooled last month in latest sign that price pressures are slowing
U.S. wholesale price increases mostly slowed last month, the latest evidence that inflation pressures are cooling enough for the Federal Reserve to begin cutting interest rates next week.
Treasury proposes rule to prevent large corporations from evading income taxes
The Biden administration has proposed a new rule that would require the largest U.S. companies to pay at least 15% of their profits in taxes.
Election officials warn that widespread problems with the US mail system could disrupt voting
Election officials across the U.S. are warning that problems with the nationโs mail delivery system threaten to disenfranchise voters in the upcoming presidential election.
Explosion reported at US military facility near Baghdad airport ahead of Iranian president's visit
Iraqi security officials have said an explosion targeted a site used by the U.S. military next to the Baghdad airport, one day before an expected visit by the Iranian president.
Mauricio Pochettino hired to succeed Gregg Berhalter as US men's national team coach
Former Tottenham and Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has been hired to succeed Gregg Berhalter as U.S. menโs national team coach, 21 months before the Americans host the 2026 World Cup.
Jon Stewart presses for a breakthrough to get the first 9/11 troops full care
The first U.S. troops to deploy after the 9/11 attacks are suffering from radiation exposure that the government has yet to officially recognize 23 years later.
US halts plan to remove iconic stray cats from a historic area in Puerto Rico's capital
The U.S. government has temporarily halted a plan to remove iconic stray cats that live in a historic district in Puerto Ricoโs capital until a lawsuit opposing the project is resolved.
US seeks new pedestrian safety rules aimed at increasingly massive SUVs and pickup trucks
The U.S. governmentโs road safety agency wants the auto industry to design new vehicles including SUVs and pickup trucks so they reduce pedestrian deaths and injuries.
Japan's economy is growing, but political uncertainty is among the risks
Japanโs economy grew at an annual rate of 2.9%, slower than the earlier report for 3.1% growth, in the April-June period, boosted by better wages and spending.
Colin Allred responds to comparisons with Beto OโRourkeโs campaign, defends his strategy
Allred has run a more traditional campaign in his bid to unseat U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, focusing on targeted ads and moderate policy.
Environment solution: New metals refinery for nickel and cobalt opens in Ohio
Mining raw materials, like nickel, for batteries harms the environment, and new mines are very difficult to get approved, so the search is on to recycle metals that have already come out of the earth.
Mayorkas: Texasโ immigration policies have wreaked havoc and disorder
The U.S. Homeland Security Secretary specifically called out the stateโs policy of busing migrants to cities in other parts of the country.
Missouri patient tests positive for bird flu despite no known exposure to animals
Health officials say a hospitalized patient in Missouri was infected with bird flu, despite having no known contact with dairy cows or other animals.
Mexican drug cartel leader will be transferred from Texas to New York
A federal judge says that a powerful Mexican drug cartel leader who was arrested over the summer in the U.S. can be transferred from Texas to New York to face charges there.
Japanese 7-Eleven convenience store chain operator turns down Couche-Tard takeover offer
The parent company of the Japanese 7-Eleven convenience store chain is turning down a takeover offer from Alimentation Couche-Tard of Canada.
Zelenskyy presses US military leaders to let Ukraine strike deeper in Russia
Ukraine's president has told U.S. and allied military leaders meeting in Germany that his country needs the ability to strike deep within Russia now.
Mexican drug cartel leader agrees to be transferred from Texas to New York
Court documents show that Mexican drug cartel leader Ismael โEl Mayoโ Zambada has agreed to be transferred from El Paso, Texas, to New York, to face charges there.
JD Vance says he laments that school shootings are a 'fact of life' and calls for better security
Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance says he laments that school shootings are a โfact of life" and the U.S. needs to harden security to prevent more carnage like the shooting this week that left four dead in Georgia.
Netanyahu gives a starkly different take on Biden administration's hopes for a Gaza deal
The Biden administration and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are sharply at odds over prospects of reaching a deal for a Gaza cease-fire and hostage release.
Blinken arrives in Haiti to show US support for fighting gang violence
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has arrived in Haiti to reaffirm the governmentโs commitment to a multinational mission deployed to fight gangs in the Caribbean country and push for the organization of long-awaited general elections.
Why is Beijing interested in a mid-level government aide in New York State?
The decision by New York prosecutors to charge a former aide to the New York governor this week with acting as an illegal agent for the Chinese government has raised concerns about Chinaโs efforts to influence U.S. politics.
Stock market today: Most of Wall Street slips as S&P 500 stays on track for worst week since April
Most U.S. stocks fell following a mixed round of data on the economy, keeping them on track for their worst week since April.
Ex-Green Beret behind failed Venezuela raid released pending trial on weapons charges
A federal judge ordered the release Wednesday of a former U.S. Green Beret indicted in connection with a failed 2020 coup attempt against Venezuelan President Nicolรกs Maduro.
Watch a conversation about progressive America at the 2024 Texas Tribune Festival
MSNBC host Katie Phang will moderate a conversation with three leading progressives: U.S. Rep. Greg Casar, U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison. The conversation starts at 1:15 p.m. Saturday.
The US mulls a peacekeeping operation for Haiti to secure money and equipment to fight gangs
The U.S. assistant secretary for Western Hemisphere affairs says the U.S. is mulling a U.N. peacekeeping operation in Haiti as one way to secure funding and staffing for a current mission led by Kenya to quell gang violence in the Caribbean country.
Hyundai unveils 2025 electric SUVs aiming for broader appeal with improved range, charging options
Hyundai is aiming to broaden the appeal of its Ioniq 5 electric SUVs with 2025 models boasting improved battery range and additional charging options.
Stock market today: Wall Street tumbles on worries about the economy, and Dow drops more than 600
U.S. stocks tumbled to their worst day since an early August sell-off after another report raised worries about the economy's health.
Labor Day hotel strikes reflect the frustrations of a workforce largely made up of women of color
More than 10,000 workers at 25 U.S. hotels are on strike after choosing Labor Day weekend to amplify their demands for higher pay, fairer workloads and the reversal of COVID-era cuts.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the Massachusetts state primaries
Massachusetts Republicans will choose candidates to challenge U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren and U.S. Rep. Stephen Lynch in state primaries on Tuesday.
Challenges of the Gaza humanitarian aid pier offer lessons for the US Army
The Army commander in charge of the U.S. military's Gaza pier project says the mission was the biggest โorganizational leadership challengeโ he has ever experienced.
Sheldon ISD teacher among 17 arrested in FBI bust related to drug and gang activity in Houston area
U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani will join leaders from federal, state and local law enforcement agencies to announce Thursday several arrests related to drug and gang activity in the Houston area.
Consumers should immediately stop using this magnetic game due to ingestion risks, agency warns
The Consumer Product and Safety Commission says people should immediately throw out a magnetic game because it poses serious ingestion for children.
Teenage Paralympians aiming for Team USAโs first badminton medal
Miles Krajweski and Jayci Simon are trying to win Team USAโs first para badminton medal in the SH6 mixed doubles event for players of short stature.
Jaguar tells owners of older I-Pace electric SUVs to park them outdoors due to battery fire risk
Jaguar is telling owners of about 3,000 electric SUVs to park them outdoors and away from structures due to the risk of battery fires.
Fewer Americans file for jobless claims as US labor market continues to defy elevated interest rates
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell slightly last week as the U.S. labor market remains healthy in the face of high interest rates.
US economic growth for last quarter is revised up to a solid 3% annual rate
The U.S. economy grew last quarter at a healthy 3% annual pace, fueled by strong consumer spending and business investment, the government said in an upgrade of its initial assessment.
2 men from Europe charged with 'swatting' plot targeting former US president and members of Congress
A former U.S. president and several members of Congress were targets of a plot carried out by two European men to intimidate and threaten dozens of people by calling in bogus reports of police emergencies at their homes.
Congresswomen press FDA on why a proposal to ban hair-straightening chemicals is delayed
Two U.S. House members who first pushed the Food and Drug Administration in 2023 to investigate the health risks of hair straighteners used primarily by Black women are asking the agency why it has twice delayed its target date to propose a ban on products containing formaldehyde.
China and the US will plan a Biden-Xi call in the coming weeks, the White House says
The White House says Beijing and Washington will plan for a phone call in the coming weeks between Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Joe Biden.
PARENTS, some of your favorite baby products may be harmful for your little one๐ถโ Hereโs what brands to lookout for
Most parents think that products made specifically for babies would be gentle and free from anything harsh or potentially dangerous. But, thatโs not always the case.
US military open to escorting Philippine ships in the South China Sea, senior admiral says
Indo-Pacific commander Adm. Samuel Paparo says the U.S. military is open to the possibility of escorting Philippine ships in the disputed South China Sea, depending on consultations under the alliesโ 1951 Mutual Defense Treaty.
Travelers are getting a head start on the long Labor Day weekend
Airports, highways, beaches and theme parks are expected to be packed across the U.S. this Labor Day weekend as a lot Americans mark the unofficial end of summer the same way they celebrated the seasonโs unofficial start: by traveling.
Stock market today: Dow closes at a record even as losses for Big Tech pull S&P 500 and Nasdaq lower
The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at a record high on Wall Street, even as losses for Big Tech companies pulled the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq composite lower.
Israel-Hamas war latest: Israel launches more strikes on Lebanon, state media and witnesses say
After a short-lived calm following a heavy exchange of strikes between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, fighting resumed Monday.
China opposes US sanctions on firms over alleged ties to Russia's war efforts
China has expressed its opposition to the latest U.S. sanctions on Chinese companies over their alleged ties to Russiaโs war in Ukraine, saying it would adopt necessary measures to safeguard the rights and interests of the countryโs businesses.
Sensors can read your sweat and predict overheating. Here's why privacy advocates care
As global temperatures rise and summer months bring record high temperatures, employers are exploring wearable technologies to keep workers safe.
Government announces more COVID-19 tests can be ordered through mail for no cost
Americans will be able to order up to four COVID-19 nasal swab tests delivered to their home free of charge starting in late September.
White House insists it is making progress on Gaza cease-fire as talks continue over the weekend
The White House says that ongoing cease-fire talks in Cairo have been constructive and will continue over the weekend as the U.S. and Mideast allies continue to press Israel and Hamas to forge an agreement.
US sanctions hundreds of firms accused of supplying Russia's war machine
The U.S. has imposed sweeping sanctions against hundreds of firms across Russia, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, accusing them of providing products and services that enable Russiaโs war effort and aiding its ability to evade sanctions.
Man accused of faking death and fleeing U.S. to avoid rape charges will stand trial, Utah judge rules
Nicholas Rossi, whose legal name is Nicholas Alahverdian, has used several aliases and has said he was an Irish orphan named Arthur Knight.
US expands area in Mexico to apply for border asylum appointments, hoping to slow push north
The CBP One app has been around, but as of Friday migrants in Mexicoโs southernmost states bordering Guatemala will be able to apply for appointments to seek U.S. asylum.
Stock market today: Wall Street weakens ahead of a highly anticipated speech
U.S. stocks closed lower as Wall Street counted down to its main event for the week, a speech by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell coming up on Friday.