Author: Associated Press

FACT FOCUS: A look at false and misleading claims made by Trump during his address to Congress

March 5, 2025

By The Associated Press President Donald Trump ‘s Tuesday night address to a joint session of Congress highlighted several of the initiatives he’s started in…
Key Oscar moments, from Zoe Saldaña’s emotional win and ‘Oz’ opening to Kieran Culkin’s baby wish

March 3, 2025

By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer There were a lot of smiling faces at the Oscars but one had to stand out — Sean Baker…
Pope Francis in critical condition with early kidney failure but remains alert as prayers pour in

February 24, 2025

By NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press ROME (AP) — Pope Francis remained in critical condition Sunday and blood tests showed early kidney failure but he remains…
Sen. Mitch McConnell won’t seek reelection in 2026, ending long tenure as Republican power broker

February 20, 2025

Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell announced on Thursday that he won’t seek reelection next year.
2 people are dead after a small plane collision in Arizona, authorities say

February 19, 2025

By MORGAN LEE and SEJAL GOVINDARAO Associated Press A midair collision involving two small planes in southern Arizona killed at least two people Wednesday morning,…
Delta Airlines flight flips over on landing at Toronto’s Pearson Airport and 8 people are hurt

February 17, 2025

Delta Airlines plane flips on landing in Toronto and a badly hurt child is among 19 casualties
Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith won’t run in 2026. Fellow Democrat Gov. Tim Walz and others eye the seat

February 13, 2025

Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith announced that she won’t run for reelection in 2026.
What are tariffs and how do they work?

February 2, 2025

Tariffs are in the news at the moment. Here’s what they are and what you need to know about them.
Seven dead, 19 injured in ‘high-impact’ air ambulance crash in Philadelphia

February 2, 2025

Seven dead, 19 injured in ‘high-impact’ air ambulance crash in Philadelphia
Passenger jet collides with Army helicopter while landing at Reagan Washington National Airport

January 29, 2025

Passenger jet collides with Army helicopter while landing at Reagan Washington National Airport