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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

White Sox will pay tribute to loyal fan Pope Leo by giving away pope-themed hats

Chicago’s most famous South Side baseball fan is getting his own commemorative holy hat. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

Apr 9, 20260 min

The Latest: Ceasefire at risk over Israel's attacks in Lebanon, possible mines in Strait of Hormuz

AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports the ceasefire is at risk over Israel's continued attacks on Lebanon and what Iran sources say are possible mines in the Strait of Hormuz.

Apr 9, 20260 min

Guatemalan man pleads guilty in federal court after truck crash in Mexico killed over 50 migrants

AP correspondent Ben Thomas reports a Guatemalan man has pleaded guilty to federal charges over a deadly truck crash in Mexico.

Apr 9, 20260 min

Trump complains NATO 'wasn't there when we needed them' after talks with alliance leader Rutte

AP correspondent Ben Thomas reports President Trump remains unhappy with NATO allies even after meeting with the alliance's leader. ((opens with actuality))

Apr 9, 20260 min

An Army veteran is charged with sharing classified details of an elite commando unit

A defense contractor has been charged with sharing classified information. The AP's Jennifer King has more.

Apr 8, 20260 min

Ceasefire is threatened as Israel expands Lebanon strikes and Iran closes strait again

AP correspondent Ed Donahue reports on the fragile Iran ceasefire.

Apr 8, 20260 min

Legendary mountaineer Jim Whittaker, the first American to summit Mount Everest, dies at 97

AP correspondent Ed Donahue reports on the death of a legendary American climber.

Apr 8, 20260 min

Rex Heuermann pleads guilty to murder charges and admits he killed 8 women in the Gilgo Beach case

AP correspondent Julie Walker reports on a guilty plea from a Long Island man in the Gilgo Beach serial killing case.

Apr 8, 20260 min

Prosecutors move to subpoena Tiger Woods' prescription drug records after Florida DUI arrest

AP's Lisa Dwyer reports that prosecutors want prescription information for Tiger Woods.

Apr 8, 20260 min

Oil plunges below $95 as the Dow surges 1,300 in a worldwide rally following a ceasefire with Iran

The Iran cease fire gives markets a big boost.

Apr 8, 20260 min

March smashes record as most abnormally hot month for continental US, federal meteorologists say

If you thought this March was unusually warm, AP's Lisa Dwyer reports, you are right.

Apr 8, 20260 min

Here's where things stand after a tentative, 2-week Iran ceasefire took effect

The ceasefire reached Wednesday has raised hopes of halting hostilities between Iran, Israel and the United States, but many issues remain unresolved. The AP's Jon Gambrell reports.

Apr 8, 20261 min

'Ketamine Queen' gets 15 years in prison for selling Matthew Perry the drugs that killed him

AP's Lisa Dwyer reports on the sentencing of a woman accused of providing Matthew Perry with the drugs that killed him.

Apr 8, 20260 min

Fired Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman tells AP he was 'blindsided' by his ouster

Fired Universities of Wisconsin president says he's not sure if politics played a roll in his termination. AP's Lisa Dwyer reports.

Apr 8, 20260 min

Long Island architect pleads guilty to serial killings

AP correspondent Julie Walker reports on a guilty plea in a serial killer case that baffled police for years.

Apr 8, 20260 min

Rex Heuermann pleads guilty in the Gilgo Beach killings

AP correspondent Julie Walker reports on a guilty plea in a serial killer case that baffled police for years.

Apr 8, 20260 min

GM recalling more than 270,000 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles in US due to rearview camera screen issue

General Motors is recalling thousands of its vehicles. AP correspondent Marcela Sanchez explains which models are affected.

Apr 8, 20260 min

Oil plunges toward $90 as the Dow surges 1,300 in a worldwide rally following a ceasefire with Iran

Wall Street is reacting to the two-week ceasefire in the Iran war.

Apr 8, 20260 min

ICE officers shoot and wound a man during an immigration arrest in California

AP correspondent Donna Warder reports on an ICE shooting in California.

Apr 8, 20260 min

Men charged with bringing bombs to NYC protest were recorded discussing terror plot, indictment says

AP correspondent Julie Walker reports a dashcam recorded two men's plot to use bombs at a New York City protest.

Apr 8, 20260 min

US, Israel and Iran agree to a 2-week ceasefire but much remains unclear and some attacks continue

AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports much remains unclear about the Iran war ceasefire.

Apr 8, 20260 min

Turkey detains 9 over attack outside the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul

AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports Turkish authorities are holding a number of individuals over this weekend's attack outside the Israeli Consulate.

Apr 8, 20260 min

The latest international news headlines

AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports on a ceasefire in the U.S.-Israel-Iran war, and examples of it being contravened; while Pope Leo hails the development as a 'sign of true hope'.

Apr 8, 20260 min

Trump-endorsed Republican Clay Fuller wins Marjorie Taylor Greene’s former House seat in Georgia

AP correspondent Donna Warder reports on who’ll replace former Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene.

Apr 8, 20260 min

Pope Leo welcomes 2-week ceasefire in Iran

AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports Pope Leo sees the announced ceasefire in the U.S-Israeli war on Iran as a sign of hope and calls for diplomacy to prevail.

Apr 8, 20260 min

Israel's military says it 'continues fighting and ground operations' in its war against the Lebanese militia Hezbollah

AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports for displaced Lebanese, joy at the news of the two-week ceasefire is short-lived.

Apr 8, 20261 min

Asian markets jump and oil prices decline as Iran ceasefire agreement reached

AP correspondent Donna Warder reports on surging financial markets Wednesday.

Apr 8, 20260 min

The latest in sports

OKC dominates the Lakers in a top NBA showdown, a pair of aces shine in an MLB pitchers’ duel, two players are ejected in a big league brawl, an NL ace is sidelined for the year by injury, an NHL contender secures the West’s top seed and the expected top NFL pick won’t attend the draft. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

Apr 8, 20260 min

South Carolina's Staley says it is time to move past her Final Four skirmish with UConn's Auriemma

Two prominent women’s basketball coaches are hoping to change the narrative after a public disagreement. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

Apr 8, 20260 min