Car-obsessed California seeks to follow New York's lead and save public transit
California's transit agencies are asking Democrats who control the state's government to rescue them like Democrats in New York recently did
2023-06-09 13:20
How US stocks rose 20% from their lows, and where they might be going
By Saqib Iqbal Ahmed NEW YORK U.S. stocks have defied fears of a recession, a banking crisis and
2023-06-09 13:15
Judge weighs challenge to gag order in University of Idaho killings
A judge overseeing the case against a man charged with killing four University of Idaho students is set to hear arguments over a gag order that largely bars attorneys and other parties in the case from speaking with news reporters
2023-06-09 12:57
Speaker McCarthy eyes new commission to tackle nation's debt, but many Democrats are wary
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is studying history and considering the appointment of a mix of lawmakers and business leaders to a new commission to tackle the nation’s soaring debt
2023-06-09 12:53
Supreme Court voting rights ruling stuns minority voters, who hope it expands their representation
This week’s Supreme Court decision ordering Alabama to redraw its congressional maps was seen by many minority lawmakers and voting rights activists as a stunning victory with the potential to become a major stepping stone for undoing gerrymandered political maps that dilute the political strength of communities of color
2023-06-09 12:50
AP Week in Pictures: North America
JUNE 2 - 8, 2023
2023-06-09 12:27
The twice-impeached Trump now faces his second criminal indictment as he looks to recapture White House
Donald Trump, who has often lied, unquestionably told the truth when he said Thursday was a "dark day" for America.
2023-06-09 12:23
Honduran president arrives in Shanghai
BEIJING Honduran President Xiomara Castro arrived in China's financial hub of Shanghai on Friday, state broadcaster CGTN said,
2023-06-09 12:23
In this youth baseball league, fans who mistreat umpires are sentenced to do the job themselves
Baseball is steeped in the tradition of fans wanting to jeer the umpire
2023-06-09 12:22
Joran van der Sloot, who is accused of extorting and defrauding Natalee Holloway's mom, faces Friday arraignment in federal court
Joran van der Sloot will be asked Friday to enter a plea in US federal court where he is accused of extorting tens of thousands of dollars from the mother of Natalee Holloway, whose disappearance while on a trip celebrating her high school graduation in 2005 became an international mystery.
2023-06-09 12:15
US Senate panel approves measure to strip China of 'developing' status
By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON Legislation to strip China of its status as a "developing nation" at some international
2023-06-09 11:59
Mexico still has 'differences' with U.S. on air safety rating, president says
By Kylie Madry and David Shepardson MEXICO CITY/WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. and Mexico still have "differences" of opinion regarding Mexico's
2023-06-09 11:55