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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.
The Associated Press
Georgia's governor proposes a one-time $50 million boost for school security
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp wants to give public schools a one-time boost of $50 million for school safety and security
5:24PM ( 5 months ago )
New Brazil law restricts use of smartphones in elementary and high schools
Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has signed a bill restricting the use of smartphones at school, following a global trend for such limitations
5:09PM ( 5 months ago )
Pink flame retardants are being used to slow California fires. What do we know about them?
Aircraft battling fires raging through the Los Angeles area are dropping more than water: Hundreds of thousands of gallons of hot-pink fire suppressant have been dumped ahead of the flames in a desperate effort to stop them before they destroy more neighborhoods
4:53PM ( 5 months ago )
LiAngelo Ball signs music deal with Def Jam following popularity of hit song 'Tweaker'
LiAngelo is expanding his life playbook, taking a pivot from his hoop dreams to a fresh focus on music with a new record deal
4:48PM ( 5 months ago )
Sierra Leone declares emergency after confirming 2nd mpox case in 4 days
Sierra Leone has declared a state of emergency after reporting its second case of mpox in less than four days
4:47PM ( 5 months ago )
Hanging out at Starbucks will cost you as company reverses its open-door policy
If you want to hang out or use the restroom at Starbucks, you’re going to have to buy something
4:44PM ( 5 months ago )
High winds have worsened Cal wildfires. What makes them?
High winds have been a key ingredient in the devastating fires in Los Angeles -- and they’re picking up again
4:26PM ( 5 months ago )
After disasters, people are especially vulnerable to scams. Here's how to protect yourself
During natural disasters like wildfires and floods, scammers often emerge to prey on victims
4:21PM ( 5 months ago )
Colorado apartment complex where armed gang members were seen on video will be closed
Officials say a Colorado apartment complex where armed members of a Venezuelan gang were caught on video entering a unit last summer is expected to close in about a month under an emergency court order
4:18PM ( 5 months ago )