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.

Trump administration freezes $108M at Duke amid inquiry into alleged racial preferences

The Trump administration is freezing $108 million in research funding to Duke University as the federal government accuses the institution of racial discrimination in the form of affirmative action, according to a person familiar with the matter

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What makes a meme stock? Online enthusiasm for a beaten down company with doubtful prospects

Investors sometimes buy shares in companies with bleak financial prospects, known as "meme stocks."

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Millions are flocking to grow virtual gardens in viral Roblox game created by teenager

A 16-year-old’s Roblox game, Grow a Garden, has shattered records for the most concurrent players in history

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Yankees bolster outfield, acquire veteran Austin Slater from the White Sox

Austin Slater is heading to the New York Yankees, giving them another right-handed bat they can plug into a part-time role down the stretch

12:03PM ( 4 days ago )

Russian soprano's case alleging national original discrimination against the Met Opera to proceed

A federal judge says Russian soprano Anna Netrebko can move forward with her case claiming national original discrimination by the Metropolitan Opera

11:39AM ( 4 days ago )

Russian soprano's case alleging national origin discrimination against the Met Opera to proceed

A federal judge says Russian soprano Anna Netrebko can move forward with her case claiming national origin discrimination by the Metropolitan Opera

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Braves place 5-time All-Star Ronald Acuña Jr. on the injured list with Achilles tendon inflammation

The Atlanta Braves have placed Ronald Acuña Jr. on the 10-day injured list because of right Achilles tendon inflammation

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Russia's Far East 'land of fire and ice' avoids major damage from earthquake and tsunami

One of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded hit Russia’s Far East, flooding a fishing port with waves from a tsunami, cutting power to a few areas and sending some panicked residents to flee buildings but causing only a few injuries

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A submersible finds sea creatures thriving in the deepest parts of the ocean

An underwater voyage has revealed a network of creatures thriving at the bottom of deep-sea ocean trenches

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Texas Republicans propose new US House map with more winnable GOP seats

Texas Republicans have proposed a new congressional map that creates five additional GOP-leaning districts as they brace for a challenging midterm election in 2026

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