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.

Activists: Syrian government steps up offensive in southwest

Syrian activists: Government forces keep up pressure on strategic southwest, drop barrel bombs on rebel-held areas

3:21PM ( 1 month ago )

The Latest: Switzerland even with Serbia on long Xhaka drive

Midfielder Granit Xhaka's powerful left-footed shot through a crowded penalty area has brought Switzerland level with Serbia at 1-1 in their World Cup match.

3:19PM ( 1 month ago )

The Latest: US condemns truce violations in southern Syria

The U.S. envoy to the U.N. has condemned the reported cease-fire violations in southern Syria

3:16PM ( 1 month ago )

Ex-priest accused of abuse allowed access to Chicago schools

Chicago Public Schools letters obtained by The Associated Press show the district permitted a former Roman Catholic priest access to its schools for months despite knowing he resigned from the priesthood in a sexual abuse case

3:14PM ( 1 month ago )

Trump pushes back against border separation furor

President Donald Trump is highlighting the plight of Americans whose loved ones were killed by people who entered the country illegally

3:12PM ( 1 month ago )

The Latest: US seeks 15K beds to detain immigrant families

Immigration and Customs Enforcement has issued a notice that it may seek up to 15,000 beds to detain immigrant families

3:09PM ( 1 month ago )

UN puts together a 'Youth World Cup' in New York

While the World Cup plays out in Russia, dozens of New York City children are set to play in a U.N.-sponsored youth version of the global soccer tournament

3:03PM ( 1 month ago )

Hamilton tops charts on first day of French GP practice

Lewis Hamilton was fastest in the first two practice sessions for the French Grand Prix while Sebastian Vettel struggled to figure out the unfamiliar track as Formula One returned to the country for the first time in a decade

3:01PM ( 1 month ago )

OPEC agrees to pump more oil but crude prices jump anyway

The OPEC oil countries have agreed to increase their production by almost 1 million barrels a day. Analysts say the move should help contain the recent rise in global energy prices.

2:57PM ( 1 month ago )

The Latest: Serbia leads 1-0 at halftime vs Switzerland

Aleksandar Mitrociv's 13th goal in his last 15 internationals has given Serbia a 1-0 lead at half time of its World Cup match against Switzerland

2:56PM ( 1 month ago )