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.

Florida sheriff's office fires deputy who fatally shot airman at home

A Florida sheriff on Friday fired a deputy who fatally shot an airman at his home while holding a handgun pointed to the ground, saying the deputy’s life was never in danger and he should not have fired his weapon

5:32PM ( 4 months ago )

Mexico's drug cartels and gangs appear to be playing a wider role in Sunday's elections than before

Mexico’s drug cartels and gangs appear to be playing a wider role in Sunday’s elections that will determine the presidency, nine governorships and about 19,000 mayorships and other local posts

5:28PM ( 4 months ago )

Fernando Gonzalez's sacrifice fly in 8th rallies Georgia to 8-7 win over Army at Athens Regional

Fernando Gonzalez’s bases-loaded, sacrifice fly to deep left field drove in the decisive run in the bottom of the eighth, and the Georgia Bulldogs overcame a three-run deficit to defeat Army 8-7 in their NCAA Division I baseball tournament opening game

5:27PM ( 4 months ago )

Pentagon chief extends deployment of aircraft carrier, ships in the Red Sea as Houthi attacks go on

U.S. officials say the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier strike group that for months has launched crucial strikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen to protect military and commercial ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden will remain in the region for at least another month

5:15PM ( 4 months ago )

Steven Kwan returns to Guardians' lineup after being out with hamstring injury

The AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians are getting one of their key players back with two-time Gold Glove-winning left fielder Steven Kwan being activated from the 10-day injured list

5:15PM ( 4 months ago )

Lexi Thompson makes a tearful exit from US Women's Open

This is not the way Lexi Thompson wanted to end her 18 years in the U.S. Women's Open

5:03PM ( 4 months ago )

Charlotte police investigation of deaths of 4 officers finds suspect acted alone; no friendly fire

An investigation in North Carolina has determined that a man who fatally shot four law enforcement officers and wounded four others with an assault rifle a month ago acted alone and there was no friendly fire

4:54PM ( 4 months ago )

Big 12 will distribute record $470 million, though 10 full-share members getting little less

Big 12 schools will share in a record $470 million in revenue distribution

4:53PM ( 4 months ago )

FDA warns parents to avoid infant formula distributed by Texas company due to contamination

U.S. health officials are warning parents to avoid a brand of powdered infant formula sold by a Texas dairy producer that may contain a dangerous bacteria

4:53PM ( 4 months ago )

Retired Navy admiral arrested in bribery case linked to government contract

A retired four-star admiral who was once the Navy’s second highest ranking officer has been charged with helping a company secure a government contract in exchange for a lucrative job with the firm

4:46PM ( 4 months ago )