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.

Japan to maximize nuclear power in clean-energy push as electricity demand grows

A Japanese government panel has largely supported a draft energy policy calling for bolstering renewables up to half of Japanese electricity needs by 2040

11:21AM ( 4 months ago )

Arizona St. rides QB Sam Leavitt into the CFP

Sam Leavitt has led No. 10 Arizona State from a three-win season a year ago to spot in the College Football Playoff quarterfinals against No. 7 Texas in the New Year’s Day Peach Bowl.

11:21AM ( 4 months ago )

Jackpot for Mega Millions surges past $1B after no numbers match on Christmas Eve drawing

Hang onto those stocking-stuffer lottery tickets

10:25AM ( 4 months ago )

Israel and Hamas accuse each other of complicating ceasefire efforts as they inch closer to a deal

Israel and Hamas have accused each other of complicating ceasefire efforts, as they inch closer to a deal that could wind down the 14-month war in Gaza

9:47AM ( 4 months ago )

A baby froze to death overnight in Gaza as Israel and Hamas trade accusations of ceasefire delays

A baby girl froze to death overnight in Gaza, while Israel and Hamas accused each other of complicating ceasefire efforts that could wind down the 14-month war

9:47AM ( 4 months ago )

The organizer of a Christmas fair in southern Mexico is assassinated at his holiday event

The organizer of a Christmas fair in southern Mexico has been assassinated at his city's holiday event

9:06AM ( 4 months ago )

Desi Bouterse, a dictator convicted of murder who twice ruled Suriname, has died at 79

Former Surinamese dictator Desi Bouterse has died at 79

7:41AM ( 4 months ago )

Fate of Trump's Cabinet picks unclear as Republicans prepare to take power in Senate

The fate of President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet is still unclear after Republican senators spent much of December carefully dodging questions

7:18AM ( 4 months ago )

Taliban say Pakistani airstrikes killed 46 people in eastern Afghanistan, mostly women and children

A Taliban government official says Pakistan’s airstrikes on eastern Afghanistan killed 46 people, mostly women and children

4:36AM ( 4 months ago )

Pilgrims traverse Vatican Holy Door as Christmas marks the start of the 2025 Holy Year

Pilgrims are lining up to walk through the great Holy Door at the entrance of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome as Christmas marks the start of the 2025 Holy Year celebration

4:17AM ( 4 months ago )