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.

Young women in a Rio favela hope to overcome slum violence to play in the Women's World Cup in 2027

Young Brazilian female footballers are hopeful that their country playing host to the 2027 Women's World Cup will boost the sport in the South American nation

3:38AM ( 4 months ago )

Scheffler looks to the weekend after a long, strange day at the PGA Championship

The only quibble about Scottie Scheffler’s recent domination on the golf scene was that perhaps he was too normal and maybe not quite exciting enough to capture the attention of millions on a week-in, week-out basis

2:35AM ( 4 months ago )

Duchene scores winner in 2nd OT, Stars advance to Western Conference final with 2-1 win over Avs

Matt Duchene scored at 11:42 of the second overtime after being involved in a play that led to a goal disallowed for goaltender interference in the first OT and the Dallas Stars advanced to the Western Conference final with a 2-1 victory over the Colorado Avalanche in Game 6

2:15AM ( 4 months ago )

Panthers reach Eastern Conference final for second straight year, eliminating Bruins in 6 games

The Florida Panthers will play the New York Rangers for a spot in the Stanley Cup Final

1:19AM ( 4 months ago )

Grand champion crowned the best in pork at barbecue world championship in Memphis

The World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest has crowned a grand prize winner after hundreds of dedicated pitmasters sweated through smoke to be named the best in pork

1:02AM ( 4 months ago )

At Memphis BBQ contest, pitmasters sweat through the smoke to be best in pork

Competition is fierce at the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest, where pitmasters are sweating and smoking to see who will be crowned best in pork

1:02AM ( 4 months ago )

Ohtani hits 2-run homer and scores go-ahead run on his special day in LA as Dodgers beat Reds 7-3

Shohei Ohtani slugged a two-run homer and scored the go-ahead run in the seventh inning when the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied after blowing a 3-0 lead to beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-3

12:41AM ( 4 months ago )

Even with school choice, some Black families find options lacking decades after Brown v. Board

The 1954 Brown v

12:19AM ( 4 months ago )

For decades, states have taken foster children's federal benefits. That's starting to change

States have for decades been using foster children's federal Social Security benefits to help cover the costs of state services

12:16AM ( 4 months ago )

Widespread power outages from deadly Houston storm raise new risk: hot weather

As the Houston area works to clean up and restore power to thousands after deadly storms that left at least seven dead, it will do so under a smog warning and as southern Texas starts to feel the heat

12:12AM ( 4 months ago )