Friday August 15th, 2025 1:00AM

AP National News

How does the WNBA deal with sex-toy throwers? What to know about arrests and security
The WNBA is still struggling with a string of sex-toy disturbances
4:10PM ( 1 week ago )
Trump to nominate top economic aide Stephen Miran to Federal Reserve board
President Donald Trump has nominated a top economic adviser to the Federal Reserve’s board of governors for four months, temporarily filling a vacancy while continuing his search for a longer-term appointment
4:04PM ( 1 week ago )
Trump opens the door for private equity and crypto as 401(k) retirement plan options
Millions of Americans saving for retirement through 401(k) accounts could have the option of putting their money in higher-risk private equity and cryptocurrency investments
3:57PM ( 1 week ago )
US Air Force to deny retirement pay to transgender service members being separated from the service
The U.S. Air Force has decided to deny early retirement options for transgender service members with 15 to 18 years of service
3:31PM ( 1 week ago )
Judge orders temporary halt to construction at Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention center
A federal judge has ordered a two-week halt to construction at an immigrant detention center in the Florida Everglades dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz” as she considers whether it violates environmental laws
2:56PM ( 1 week ago )
EPA cancels $7 billion Biden-era grant program to boost solar energy
The Environmental Protection Agency has terminated $7 billion in funding for solar programs approved under the Biden administration, including projects for nearly 1 million households in low-income communities
2:54PM ( 1 week ago )
Ohio river's level raised to accommodate Vice President JD Vance's birthday kayaking trip
Vice President JD Vance’s security detail had an Ohio river’s water level raised last week to accommodate a kayaking trip he took with his family for his 41st birthday
2:39PM ( 1 week ago )
JD Vance went kayaking for his birthday. Secret Service had the river level raised
Vice President JD Vance’s security detail had an Ohio river’s water level raised last weekend to accommodate a kayaking trip he and his family took for his 41st birthday
2:39PM ( 1 week ago )
What US consumers can expect from new tariffs on imported goods
American businesses and consumers soon will have a better idea of how President Donald Trump’s foreign trade agenda might affect them
2:01PM ( 1 week ago )
Two die when helicopter crashes into a barge in the Mississippi River
A helicopter flying over the Mississippi River ran into a powerline then crashed into a barge and sparked a fire, killing two people
2:01PM ( 1 week ago )