The Associated Press

The Associated Press is an American multinational nonprofit news agency headquartered in New York City. The AP is owned by its contributing newspapers, radio, and television stations in the United States, all of which contribute stories to the AP and use material written by its staff journalists.

Freight train derailment, fire forces Interstate 40 closure near Arizona-New Mexico line

Authorities say a freight train derailment and fire has forced the closure of a key east-west interstate trucking route near the Arizona-New Mexico state line

6:43PM ( 5 months ago )

Golden Knights have limited Stars' scoring chances to take 2-0 series lead

The problems for Dallas are two-fold

6:34PM ( 5 months ago )

Harvey Weinstein due back in court, while a key witness weighs whether to testify at a retrial

Harvey Weinstein will appear in a New York City court next week, the first step in potentially retrying the film mogul after his 2020 rape conviction was overturned

6:06PM ( 5 months ago )

Police in Washington city issue alarm after 3 babies overdosed on fentanyl in less than a week

Officials are sounding alarms after three babies overdosed — one fatally — on fentanyl left unsecured inside three Washington state homes in less than one week

5:58PM ( 5 months ago )

QB Penix hears from Cousins, Vick after landing with Falcons as NFL draft first-round surprise pick

Michael Penix Jr., the biggest surprise of the NFL draft’s first round, received a congratulatory call from Kirk Cousins even as Cousins’ agent was second-guessing the Atlanta Falcons adding depth to their quarterback spot

5:53PM ( 5 months ago )

UN investigators probe 14 Gaza aid staffers Israel had tied to Hamas' Oct. 7 attack

U.N. investigators are looking into allegations against 14 of the 19 staffers from the U.N. relief agency for Palestinians who Israel claims were involved in the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas militants that spurred the latest war in Gaza

5:46PM ( 5 months ago )

South Dakota governor, a potential Trump running mate, writes in new book about killing her dog

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem — a potential running mate for presumptive Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump — is getting attention again

5:29PM ( 5 months ago )

NFL to allow players to wear protective soft-shell helmet covers during games

The NFL says it will allow players to wear protective soft-shell helmet covers known as Guardian caps during games next season if they choose

5:22PM ( 5 months ago )

Mississippi legislative leaders swap proposals on possible Medicaid expansion

Mississippi Senate leaders are saying for the first time that they are willing to expand Medicaid to the full level allowed under a federal law signed 14 years ago by then-President Barack Obama

4:41PM ( 5 months ago )

PEN America cancels World Voices Festival amid criticism of its response to Israel-Hamas war

PEN America has canceled its annual World Voices Festival, as the literary and free expression organization continues to face widespread unhappiness with its response to the Israel-Hamas War

4:30PM ( 5 months ago )