The Associated Press

Rwanda-backed rebels advance into eastern Congo's 2nd major city of Bukavu, residents say

Residents and community leaders say that Rwanda-backed M23 rebels in eastern Congo have entered the region’s second-largest city of Bukavu, the latest ground gained since a major escalation of their yearslong fighting with government forces

8:21AM ( 1 month ago )

Judge sets a 5-day deadline for the Trump administration to start lifting its USAID funding freeze

A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to temporarily lift a funding freeze shutting down U.S. humanitarian aid and development worldwide

8:01AM ( 1 month ago )

Middle East latest: 3 Israeli men named as latest to be freed in hostage release

The families of Israeli hostages still held by the Hamas militant group have welcomed the “joyous news” that three men, all taken from the same kibbutz on Oct. 7, 2023, are expected to be freed on Saturday

7:41AM ( 1 month ago )

Middle East latest: Palestinian militants name 3 Israeli men to be freed in next hostage release

The families of Israeli hostages still held by the Hamas militant group have welcomed the “joyous news” that three men, all taken from the same kibbutz on Oct. 7, 2023, are expected to be freed on Saturday

7:41AM ( 1 month ago )

McConnell tests the strengths and limits of his power opposing a trio of Trump's Cabinet nominees

No longer in charge, Sen. Mitch McConnell has been speaking his mind

7:34AM ( 1 month ago )

Where US adults think the government is spending too much, according to AP-NORC polling

Many U.S. adults believe the federal government is overspending

7:03AM ( 1 month ago )

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Wisconsin's spring primary

Wisconsin Superintendent of Public Instruction Jill Underly seeks a second four-year term in Tuesday’s spring primary

7:02AM ( 1 month ago )

Guarded optimism in India as Trump and Modi outline plans to deepen defense partnership

There is a guarded optimism among military experts in India as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump have outlined plans to ramp up sales of defense systems to New Delhi to deepen the U.S.-India strategic relationship

6:33AM ( 1 month ago )

What is bronchitis? A look at Pope Francis' previous hospitalizations and health problems

Pope Francis was hospitalized Friday for the fourth time since he was elected in 2013

6:14AM ( 1 month ago )

A look at Pope Francis' previous hospitalizations and health problems

Pope Francis was hospitalized Friday for the fourth time since he was elected in 2013

6:14AM ( 1 month ago )