12 dead in crash of plane on skydiving outing in Missouri, authorities say
BUTLER, Mo. — A plane carrying a pilot and 11 passengers on a skydiving outing in Missouri crashed in a…
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Mayhem mars euphoria as New York City celebrates the Knicks’ first championship in 53 years
NEW YORK — It was bedlam on Broadway as the New York Knicks won their first NBA championship in 53…
Trump turns 80 with a showstopping spectacle of cage fights at the White House. But big issues loom
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump celebrates turning 80 on Sunday with a showstopping birthday spectacle that once would have seemed…
Tuberville faces renewed residency challenge in run for Alabama governor
HOOVER, Ala. — U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama has long faced accusations of living in Florida rather than the…
Lawsuit by the Yosemite ranger fired after hanging a giant transgender flag is dismissed
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by a former Yosemite National Park ranger who was fired after flying…
Georgia’s vote-counting method will soon be banned. Lawmakers will try to find a fix this week
ATLANTA — When Georgia lawmakers return to the Capitol this week for a special session, they are expected to try…
Trump endorses Collins in Georgia Senate runoff. It’s his latest ‘MAGA’ pick in Republican primaries
ATLANTA — Days before the U.S. Senate runoff in Georgia, President Donald Trump has endorsed U.S. Rep. Mike Collins over…
Qatari mediators travel to Tehran for final touches on a possible deal to end war
ISLAMABAD — Iran and the U.S. inched closer to a deal to end the Iran war, as Qatari mediators traveled…
Trump tried to block state AI regulations, but some states are forging ahead
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Six months after President Donald Trump warned states not to regulate artificial intelligence, they are increasingly doing…
Taiwan’s opposition leader touts talks with China as necessary for peace
WASHINGTON — Taiwan’s Beijing-friendly opposition leader said Friday that her party is committed to the defense of the self-ruled island…