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.

Paula Abdul settles lawsuit that alleged sexual assault by 'American Idol' producer Nigel Lythgoe

Paula Abdul and former “American Idol” producer Nigel Lythgoe have agreed to settle a lawsuit in which she alleged he sexually assaulted her in the early 2000s when she was a judge on the show

2:44PM ( 4 months ago )

Paula Abdul settles lawsuit alleging sexual assault by 'American Idol' producer Nigel Lythgoe

Paula Abdul and former “American Idol” producer Nigel Lythgoe have agreed to settle a lawsuit in which she alleged he sexually assaulted her in the early 2000s when she was a judge on the show

2:44PM ( 4 months ago )

Small businesses say cautious shoppers are seeking 'cozy' and 'festive' this holiday season

With a late Thanksgiving, the holiday shopping season is five days shorter than last year, and owners of small retail shops say that people have been quick to snap up holiday décor early, along with gifts for others and themselves

2:39PM ( 4 months ago )

Supreme Court will hear Catholic charitable group's plea to be free from Wisconsin unemployment tax

The Supreme Court has agreed to take up a new religious rights case over whether a Catholic charitable organization must pay Wisconsin’s employment tax

2:39PM ( 4 months ago )

Texas sues New York doctor for prescribing abortion pills by telemedicine

Texas has sued a New York doctor for prescribing abortion pills to a Texas woman via telemedicine

2:30PM ( 4 months ago )

Texas' abortion pill lawsuit against New York doctor marks new challenge to interstate telemedicine

Texas has sued a New York doctor for prescribing abortion pills to a Texas woman via telemedicine

2:30PM ( 4 months ago )

'Malcolm in the Middle' to offer new episodes with Frankie Muniz, Bryan Cranston and Jane Kaczmarek

Frankie Muniz, Bryan Cranston and Jane Kaczmarek are reuniting for a new four-episode run of “Malcolm in the Middle” for Disney+ — 25 years after the beloved sitcom first launched

2:15PM ( 4 months ago )

African Union chairperson candidates advocate for permanent UN Security Council seats

Three African leaders seeking to head the African Union have detailed their plans for regional security amid conflicts and political coups while strongly advocating for inter-Africa trade

2:03PM ( 4 months ago )

New Jersey governor wants more federal resources for probe into drone sightings

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has asked the Biden administration to put more resources into the ongoing investigation of mysterious drone sightings being reported in the state and other parts of the region

1:58PM ( 4 months ago )

American released from Syrian prison is flown out of the country, a US official says

The U.S. military has transported an American who was imprisoned in Syria for seven months out of the country

1:57PM ( 4 months ago )