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.

US to pay nearly $116M to settle lawsuits over rampant sexual abuse at California women's prison

The U.S. government will pay nearly $116 million to resolve lawsuits brought by more than 100 women who say they were abused or mistreated at a now-shuttered federal prison in California that was known as the “rape club” because of rampant staff-on-inmate sexual misconduct

2:51PM ( 4 months ago )

NBA announces All-Star tournament plan for this season: 4 teams, 3 games, 1 night

The NBA’s All-Star Game is going to be an All-Star tournament this season, with the league announcing that it has finalized plans to use a different format for the upcoming midseason showcase in San Francisco

2:31PM ( 4 months ago )

US defender Becky Sauerbrunn retires from professional soccer after a 16-year international career

Becky Sauerbrunn, a former captain of the U.S. women’s team who played in three Olympics and three Women’s World Cups, announced her retirement Tuesday from professional soccer after a 16-year international career

2:25PM ( 4 months ago )

Family of 'Cop City' activist who was killed by troopers files lawsuit

The family of an environmental activist shot and killed by state troopers near the site of a planned Atlanta-area police and firefighter training center activists call “Cop City" has filed a lawsuit against three law enforcement officers

2:23PM ( 4 months ago )

What does Big Tech hope to gain from warming up to Trump?

In a string of visits, dinners, calls, monetary pledges and social media overtures, big tech chiefs have joined a parade of business and world leaders in trying to improve their standing with President-elect Donald Trump before he takes office in January

2:14PM ( 4 months ago )

Canada's prime minister faces calls to resign. Here's what could happen next

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faces growing pressure to resign from his own Liberal Party after his top minister abruptly quit and criticized his handling of the budget

2:13PM ( 4 months ago )

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes plans to play against Texans on Saturday despite his high-ankle sprain

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is preparing to play against Houston on Saturday

1:48PM ( 4 months ago )

Iran pauses the process to implement a new, stricter headscarf law for women, official says

An Iranian official says authorities have paused the process of implementing a new, stricter law on women’s mandatory headscarf, or hijab

1:41PM ( 4 months ago )

Stellantis pledges invest $2.1 million in Italian production in 2025 during talks with government

The Stellantis automaker has pledged to invest 2 billion euros or $2.1 billion in Italian production next year and spend another 6 billion euros or $6.3 billion in the supply chain

1:33PM ( 4 months ago )

Falcons stay close in NFC South, but QB remains a question after Cousins' meager 112 passing yards

The Falcons will face more questions about their quarterback situation following their shaky win over the Las Vegas Raiders

1:27PM ( 4 months ago )