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.

How a debate over vaping might derail the war on tobacco

Anti-smoking groups aren’t just fighting the tobacco companies these days

1:38PM ( 3 months ago )

The battle to change Native American logos weighs on, but some communities are reinstating them

A passionate student letter prompted a southern Pennsylvania school district to change its Native American logo years ago

1:24PM ( 3 months ago )

The debate over Native American mascots persists as some schools reinstate the logos

A passionate student letter prompted a southern Pennsylvania school district to change its Native American logo years ago

1:24PM ( 3 months ago )

The failed political operation to make DeSantis the GOP presidential nominee cost $168 million

The failed campaign and expansive political operation to make Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis the Republican nominee for the White House cost $168 million

1:13PM ( 3 months ago )

Newest COVID shots are 54% effective in preventing symptoms, CDC finds

The latest COVID-19 vaccines are 54% effective at preventing symptomatic infection in adults

1:01PM ( 3 months ago )

Senate approves Biden pick to lead EPA air office as final rules near on power plants, vehicles

The Senate has approved President Joe Biden’s nominee to lead the Environmental Protection Agency’s air pollution office just as the agency is set to finalize rules over climate-changing emissions from power plants and cars and trucks

12:59PM ( 3 months ago )

OxyContin marketer agrees to pay $350M rather than face lawsuits

A company that helped develop marketing campaigns for OxyContin and other opioids has agreed to a $350 million settlement with U.S. states over the toll of the powerful prescription painkillers

12:59PM ( 3 months ago )

OxyContin marketer, opioid maker announce settlements totaling $500 million

A company that helped develop marketing campaigns for OxyContin and other opioids has agreed to a $350 million settlement with U.S. states over the toll of the powerful prescription painkillers

12:59PM ( 3 months ago )

Georgia Senate passes sports betting bill, but odds dim with as constitutional amendment required

Georgia senators are passing a bill to allow sports gambling

12:57PM ( 3 months ago )

Georgia Senate passes sports betting bill, but odds dim as constitutional amendment required

Georgia senators are passing a bill to allow sports gambling

12:57PM ( 3 months ago )