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.

Willem Dafoe is named artistic director of Venice Biennale's theater department

Actor Willem Dafoe, a frequent red-carpet star at the Venice Film Festival, was named artistic director Monday of the Venice Biennale’s theater department

2:15PM ( 3 months ago )

In first comments, the Kenyan force in Haiti says 'no room for failure' against powerful gangs

The head of the Kenya-led multinational force tasked with curbing gang violence in Haiti says “there’s no room for failure” and is committing to ensuring democratic elections

2:13PM ( 3 months ago )

Brera Modern art museum will open in Milan this fall after 52 years of delays and 39 governments

The Brera Modern will be inaugurated in the fall 52 years and 39 Italian governments after it was first envisioned

1:54PM ( 3 months ago )

Far-right groups from France and Hungary to lead a new political force in the European Parliament

Far-right parties from 12 countries, including France’s National Rally and Hungary’s ruling Fidesz, have joined forces to form a new bloc in the European Parliament

1:43PM ( 3 months ago )

Deforestation in Colombia fell to historic lows in 2023, environment minister says

Deforestation in Colombia fell 36% in 2023, the government said

1:36PM ( 3 months ago )

UConn, coach Dan Hurley agree to 6-year, $50 million deal a month after he spurned offer from Lakers

UConn and men’s basketball coach Dan Hurley have agreed to a six-year, $50 million contract through the 2029-30 season, nearly a month after he turned down a lucrative offer to coach the Los Angeles Lakers

1:32PM ( 3 months ago )

Hatch recalls nearly 1 million power adapters sold with baby sound machines due to shock hazard

Due to a shock hazard, a California company is recalling nearly 1 million power adapters sold with sound machines marketed to help infants and young children sleep

1:30PM ( 3 months ago )

U.S. to expand control of land sales to foreigners near 56 additional military sites

New Treasury rulemaking would expand the U.S. Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States’ jurisdiction to review land sales near 56 additional military sites, bringing the overall number to 227

1:30PM ( 3 months ago )

Karen Read’s defense team says jurors were unanimous on acquitting her of murder

Defense lawyers for Karen Read say jurors unanimously concluded she was not guilty of murder or leaving the scene of a deadly accident, and were deadlocked on the remaining manslaughter charge before a mistrial was declared

1:27PM ( 3 months ago )

Chief prosecutor defends Vatican's legal system after recent criticism of pope's absolute power

The Vatican’s chief prosecutor has strongly defended the integrity and fairness of the city state’s justice system

1:11PM ( 3 months ago )