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3-way talks with the US and Iran begin in Pakistan after earlier indirect discussions

AP correspondent Julie Walker reports 3-way talks with the US and Iran begin in Pakistan.

Apr 11, 20260 min

Allies yank support for Swalwell's California governor run after sexual assault allegations

AP correspondent Julie Walker reports allies yank support for Democrat Swalwell's California governor run after sexual assault allegations.

Apr 11, 20260 min

Artemis II astronauts return from moon with a splashdown to close out a record-breaking lunar voyage

The four Artemis II astronauts have safely returned from their historic lunar fly-by. The AP's Jennifer King reports.

Apr 11, 20260 min

Trump's Washington arch plan includes golden-winged figure, eagles, lions and 'One Nation Under God'

We now know what President Donald Trump's proposed monumental arch in the capital would look like. AP correspondent Jennifer King reports.

Apr 11, 20260 min

FAA says proper use of anti-drone lasers that prompted Texas airspace closures is safe for flights

The FAA has sanctioned the military use of lasers to shoot down drones over US airspace. The AP's Jennifer King reports.

Apr 10, 20260 min

Texas’ highest criminal court overturns sentence of inmate who has been on death row for 47 years

An inmate on death row for nearly a half-century has his sentence overturned. AP correspondent Mike Hempen reports.

Apr 10, 20260 min

Stocks drift lower and oil prices ease ahead of planned US-Iran talks

A down day on Wall Street with negotiations to end the Iran war looming.

Apr 10, 20260 min

Vance warns Iran not to 'play' the US as he departs for negotiations aimed at ending the war

AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports Vice President Vance is warning Iran not to 'play' the U.S. during talks in Pakistan this weekend on ending the war.

Apr 10, 20260 min

Five people charged with murder in deadly Northern California fireworks warehouse explosion

Five people are charged with murder following a grand jury indictment in the 2025 fireworks explosion in California . AP's Jennifer King reports.

Apr 10, 20260 min

Vance warns Iran not to 'play' the US as he departs for negotiations aimed at ending the war

AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on the latest from President Trump ahead of this weekend's Iran negotiations, as the war's economic impacts become more clear.

Apr 10, 20260 min

'I am thinking about it,' Kamala Harris says of 2028 presidential bid

AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports former Vice President Kamala Harris says she's actively considering another run for president.

Apr 10, 20260 min

Artemis II's grand moon finale is almost here with a Pacific splashdown to cap NASA's lunar comeback

The Artemis II astronauts are on track to close out humanity's first voyage to the moon in more than half a century. The AP's Jennifer King reports.

Apr 10, 20260 min

Flyers fans have faith as run at playoff spot follows family's jersey gift to Pope Leo XIV

AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports some Philadelphia hockey fans are hoping a special gift to Pope Leo XIV helps propels their Flyers to the NHL playoffs.

Apr 10, 20260 min

Stocks waver and oil prices hold steady ahead of planned US-Iran talks

U.S. stocks are wavering in early trading ahead of weekend ceasefire talks in Pakistan.

Apr 10, 20260 min

Abusive husband gets 8 years in prison in Scotland for wife's suicide in landmark case

AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports, an abusive husband in Scotland is sentenced to prison for his wife's suicide.

Apr 10, 20260 min

Picture this: A raffle offers a Picasso for 100 euros to fund Alzheimer’s research

AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports, there's excitement in Paris as a Picasso raffle will be held to help fund Alzheimer's research.

Apr 10, 20260 min

Gas price spike pushes up inflation by most in four years in March

AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports a sharp rise in gas prices last month sent inflation soaring.

Apr 10, 20260 min

Man who killed a deputy serving an eviction notice was run over, California sheriff says

AP correspondent Donna Warder reports on how the serving of an eviction notice in California turned deadly.

Apr 10, 20260 min

The latest international news headlines

AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports on preparations for Iran-Israel-US ceasefire talks on Saturday; bomb strikes continue in the Middle East; and Japan's leader meets one of her foremost influences - a heavy rock band from the UK.

Apr 10, 20260 min

FIFA adds new even more expensive World Cup ticket categories

Prices are continuing to swell for World Cup matches, especially the United States men’s team’s opener. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

Apr 10, 20260 min

Trump administration proposes gutting rules targeting coal plant ash that threatens groundwater

AP correspondent Ben Thomas reports the Trump administration is proposing to weaken rules for handling coal ash. ((opens with actuality))

Apr 10, 20260 min

The Latest: Kuwait blames Iran for drone strikes as Trump casts doubt on ceasefire

AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports Kuwait blames Iran for drone attacks as the U.S. president questions the ceasefire.

Apr 10, 20260 min

McIlroy atop Masters leaderboard again, while DeChambeau and Rahm will have to fight to make the cut

The reigning green jacket winner is on top after one round at Augusta National. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

Apr 10, 20260 min

Zelenskyy says Ukrainian forces shot down Shahed drones in Middle Eastern countries during Iran war

AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports Ukraine's president says forces have been helping Middle Eastern countries against Iran.

Apr 10, 20260 min

AP study: MLB average salary hits a record $5.34M as the Mets lead spending again

Baseball salaries continue to rise in the latest Opening Day figures from the AP. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

Apr 10, 20260 min

The latest in sports

The reigning green jacket winner starts strong at Augusta National, a top three matchup in the East and two West postseason teams clash in the NBA, a scary collision leads to a major leaguer being hospitalized and a five-time Stanley Cup winner ends a playoff drought in hockey. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

Apr 10, 20260 min

Artemis II astronauts describe their lunar voyage as surreal and profound ahead of Earth return

The crew of Artemis II is speeding towards home after their historic trip around the moon. AP correspondent Jennifer King reports.

Apr 10, 20260 min

Appeals court judges raise questions about severity of Sean 'Diddy' Combs' four-year prison sentence

AP correspondent Ed Donahue reports Sean "Diddy" Combs' appeal is heard in New York.

Apr 9, 20260 min

Former NYPD officer gets 3 to 9 years in prison for throwing a cooler that caused fatal crash

AP correspondent Ed Donahue reports a former police officer is going to prison.

Apr 9, 20260 min

Justice Department is investigating the NFL for potential anticompetitive practices, AP source says

The government is looking into the NFL's broadcast deals and whether they're a problem for consumers' pocketbooks. The AP's Jennifer King has more.

Apr 9, 20260 min

US stocks rise and oil prices trim their gains on hopes for the ceasefire with Iran

Markets rebound with big gains.

Apr 9, 20260 min

Melania Trump delivers statement at White House denying ties to Epstein and knowledge of his crimes

AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports First lady Melania Trump has resurrected the Jeffrey Epstein controversy -- denying any links to him or his crimes.

Apr 9, 20260 min

Netanyahu authorizes direct talks with Lebanon in potential boost to ceasefire efforts

AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on a surprise move by Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu that could boost a faltering Iran war ceasefire.

Apr 9, 20260 min

Prediction markets are back the spotlight as the Iran war drags on

Some new accounts on the prediction market Polymarket made highly specific, well-timed bets on the U.S. and Iran ceasefire, as well as events tied to surprise actions by the U.S. military. AP correspondent Ken Sweet breaks it down.

Apr 9, 20261 min

Olympic hero Jack Hughes has new chiclets as NHL dentists get a moment in the spotlight

A moment in the spotlight for hockey dentists. AP correspondent Mike Hempen explains.

Apr 9, 20260 min

Average US long-term mortgage rate eases to 6.37% after rising five weeks in a row

AP correspondent Alex Veiga reports with the latest on mortgage rates.

Apr 9, 20260 min

What to know about the ongoing war between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon

Amid reports that negotiators are coming to Washington, AP correspondent Luke Garratt looks at Israel's escalated attacks in Lebanon, in the hours after the U.S. and Iran announced a tentative ceasefire.

Apr 9, 20260 min

US economy grew a sluggish 0.5% in fourth quarter, government says, downgrading previous estimate

A downgrade to fourth quarter GDP. AP correspondent Mike Hempen reports.

Apr 9, 20260 min

Key inflation gauge remains elevated in February before Iran war

AP correspondent Donna Warder reports that inflation is sapping the purchasing power of Americans.

Apr 9, 20260 min

US stocks climb to their best day since the Iran war began after oil prices ease

Oil prices rise as stocks show doubts about the U.S.-Iran ceasefire.

Apr 9, 20260 min

Ceasefire in the Iran war teeters with disagreements over Lebanon and the Strait of Hormuz

AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports the Iran war ceasefire deal is teetering before weekend negotiations.

Apr 9, 20260 min

UK and Norway led a military operation to deter Russian submarines in the North Atlantic

AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports the U.K. and Norway are trying to deter Russian submarines in the North Atlantic.

Apr 9, 20260 min

Protesters rally against planned Maryland immigration detention facility that's now paused

AP correspondent Donna Warder reports on how new ICE detention centers across the U.S. are not sitting well with residents.

Apr 9, 20260 min

The latest international news headlines

AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports on fears that the U.S.-Israel-Iran war ceasefire plan is in danger; a massive Israel bombardment on the Lebanese capital; British and Norwegian military teams patrol the North Atlantic over concerns about a Russian submarine; and a debate develops over the origins of the ancient octopus.

Apr 9, 20260 min

1 dead and 2 missing after parking garage collapses in Philadelphia

AP correspondent Donna Warder reports on the deadly collapse of a parking garage in Philadelphia.

Apr 9, 20260 min

Scientists say the world's oldest octopus fossil isn't an octopus after all

AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports a 300-million-year-old tentacled sea creature has lost its crown as the world's oldest octopus, after scientists found evidence it's not an octopus at all.

Apr 9, 20260 min

Police in the Bahamas arrest husband of US woman who vanished from boat

A man is under arrest for the disappearance of his wife in the Bahamas. AP correspondent Donna Warder reports.

Apr 9, 20260 min

The latest in sports

The defending NBA champs lock up the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference, the East leader gets its star back from injury, the NHL’s top star nets a hat trick to thrust his team into first place, the defending AL pennant winner avoids a World Series rematch sweep and MLB hands out suspensions for the Angels-Braves brawl. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

Apr 9, 20260 min

NCAA committee to discuss streamlined, age-based eligibility rules, AP sources say

College sports’ governing body is considering closing loopholes on athletes’ eligibility windows. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

Apr 9, 20260 min

Angels' Jorge Soler and Braves' Reynaldo López receive suspensions following brawl

Punishments have been handed out after a major early-season brawl in baseball. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

Apr 9, 20260 min