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.

Seal marks her 50th birthday at a sanctuary. Sheba may be the oldest in captivity

As gray seals go, Sheba is grayer than most

4:09AM ( 5 months ago )

Seal pup once rescued on a British beach hits the big 5-0. Sheba may be the oldest seal in captivity

As gray seals go, Sheba is grayer than most

4:09AM ( 5 months ago )

Marlins play the Braves with 1-0 series lead

The Miami Marlins lead 1-0 in a three-game series with the Atlanta Braves

3:55AM ( 5 months ago )

Heavy rain pounds northcentral Japan leaving 1 person dead and several others missing

Officials say heavy rain has pounded Japan’s northcentral region of Noto which triggered landslides and floods and left one person dead and several missing

2:13AM ( 5 months ago )

Atlanta Dream to take on the New York Liberty Sunday

Tina Charles and the Atlanta Dream play the New York Liberty

2:00AM ( 5 months ago )

Oktoberfest is open. The world’s largest folk festival begins after ceremonial keg-tapping

Oktoberfest has opened in Munich after the ceremonial beer keg-tapping

1:59AM ( 5 months ago )

Sri Lanka has more women voters than men but no female presidential candidates

Women make up more than half of the voters in Sri Lanka, but in Saturday’s presidential election, not even one will be on the ballot

12:42AM ( 5 months ago )

Separatist rebels release New Zealand pilot after 19 months of captivity in Indonesia's Papua region

Indonesian authorities said Saturday the New Zealand pilot who’s been held hostage for more than a year in the restive Papua region has been freed by separatist rebels

12:18AM ( 5 months ago )

A New Zealand pilot is freed after 19 months in rebel captivity in Indonesia's Papua region

A New Zealand pilot held hostage for more than a year in the restive Papua region of Indonesia has been freed by separatist rebels

12:18AM ( 5 months ago )

Shocking rape trial highlights the systematic struggles French sexual abuse victims face

The trial of dozens of men accused of raping an unconscious woman whose husband repeatedly drugged her has highlighted the difficulties that sexual violence victims can face in France

12:07AM ( 5 months ago )