US looking at how to weed out extremists in law enforcement
Attorney General Merrick Garland says the Justice Department is looking into how it can weed out any extremists from within federal law enforcement following the arrest of current and former law enforcement officers involved in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Report on campus doctor raises flags about iconic coach
A report about a doctor accused of sexually assaulting hundreds of young men at the University of Michigan is pointing an unflattering light at one of the school’s iconic figures.
Times Square shooting suspect arrested in Florida
A man suspected of shooting three people in New York’s Times Square, including a 4-year-old girl, was arrested Wednesday in Florida.
Phylicia Rashad to lead Howard College of Fine Arts
Famed actor Phylicia Rashad is returning to her alma mater as the new dean of the Howard University College of Fine Arts.
New details emerge in fatal shootings of California police
As two police departments in California mourn the loss of officers who were shot and killed, new details have emerged about the violence that occurred during a week meant to honor law enforcement nationwide.
Schools ditch student mask requirements in growing numbers
Dozens of school districts around the country have eliminated requirements for students to wear masks, and many more are likely to ditch them before the next academic year.
GOP's Faulconer pitches tax cut plan for California
Republican Kevin Faulconer wants to eliminate state income taxes for households making up to $100,000 as part of a proposal to make California more affordable for the middle class.
Low-income Michiganders can receive $50 off monthly internet bills amid pandemic
A new federal program will help low-income Michigan residents pay their internet bill amid the coronavirus pandemic.
EXPLAINER: How will judge's ruling affect Chauvin sentence?
Derek Chauvin could face a much harsher prison sentence after a judge found several aggravating factors in George Floyd’s death.
Taming the virus: US deaths hit lowest level in 10 months
COVID-19 deaths in the United States have tumbled to an average of about 600 per day, the lowest level in 10 months.
As chip shortage goes on, cars are scarce and prices are up
Automakers are cutting production as they grapple with a global shortage of computer chips, and that's making dealers nervous.
CDC advisers endorse Pfizer COVID-19 shots in kids 12 and up
Federal health advisers have endorsed use of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine in kids as young as 12.
Ruling paves way for longer sentence in George Floyd's death
A Minnesota judge has found aggravating factors in the death of George Floyd.
Official: Repairs to interstate bridge could take months
A transportation official says repairs to the Interstate 40 bridge linking Arkansas and Tennessee could take months after a crack was found in the span.
88-year-old artist finishes year of pandemic 'daily doodles'
An 88-year-old artist looking to fill time during the pandemic has completed an entire year of elaborate “daily doodles.”.
NASA rocket launch could be visible in Michigan sky Wednesday night
A mission to explore energy transport in space using a NASA suborbital sounding rocket launching from NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia may provide a brief light show for residents of the eastern United States and Bermuda.
Number of children traveling alone at border eases in April
The number of unaccompanied children encountered on the U.S. border with Mexico in April eased from an all-time high a month earlier, while more adults are coming without families.
COVID-19 pet boom has veterinarians backlogged, burned out
Veterinarians nationwide are dealing with a COVID-19 pet boom.
Analysis: Violence upends Biden's Israel-Palestinian outlook
The surge in Israeli-Palestinian violence has flummoxed the Biden administration in its first four months as it attempts to craft a Middle East policy it believes will be more durable and fairer than that of its predecessor.
Emergency program to give people $50 off internet bill
Americans can begin applying for $50 off their internet bill on Wednesday as part of an emergency government program to keep people connected during the pandemic.
US doctors group issues anti-racism plan for itself, field
The nation’s largest doctors group has released a comprehensive anti-racism plan.
Leigh Perkins, who took Orvis beyond fly fishing, dies at 93
The man who transformed the Vermont-based Orvis company from a niche fly-fishing supply company into a global retailer of outdoor supplies, apparel and protector of the environment has died.
Younger adolescents get ready to receive COVID-19 vaccine
Parents, schools and vaccine clinics are rushing to get younger adolescents inoculated after U.S. regulators endorsed Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children as young as 12.
Judge dismisses NRA bankruptcy case in blow to gun group
A federal judge has dismissed the National Rifle Association’s bankruptcy case.
Report: University of Michigan missed chances to stop doctor’s abuse
A report says staff at the University of Michigan missed many opportunities to stop a doctor who committed sexual misconduct against hundreds of patients over decades at the school.
Suit: Workers lured from India paid $1.20 per hour for years
A lawsuit says workers from marginalized communities in India were lured to New Jersey and forced to work more than 12 hours per day at ultra-low wages to help build a Hindu temple.
Prosecutor plans to seek death penalty in spa shootings
A man accused of killing eight people in shootings at three Atlanta-area massage businesses has been indicted on murder charges in two counties.
Parnell announces candidacy for Pennsylvania Senate seat
Sean Parnell announced his candidacy Tuesday for the Republican nomination for Pennsylvania’s open U.S. Senate seat.
California governor proposes $12B to house state's homeless
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is proposing $12 billion in new funding to get more people experiencing homelessness into housing.
US casinos match best quarter ever; post-COVID hopes rise
America’s commercial casinos matched their best quarter ever in the first three months of this year, as customers continued returning amid the COVID-19 pandemic and internet and sports betting money helped boost revenue numbers.
'Monster': 7 life sentences for ex-hospital worker in deaths
A former nursing assistant has been sentenced to seven consecutive terms of life in prison for injecting seven elderly veterans with fatal doses of insulin.
Decision on Minuteman to shape US nuclear policy for decades
For 50 years the Minuteman missile has been armed and ready, day and night, for nuclear war on a moment’s notice.
Verizon hiring for 1,000 new retail positions across US
Verizon, an American wireless network company, is hiring 1,000 new retail employees across the U.S. as demand surges.
Offshore wind project seen as key to clean energy gets OK
An offshore wind project off Massachusetts that would create 800 megawatts of electricity, enough to power 400,000 homes, was approved by the federal government.
Idaho governor signs bill to halt Biden moves on gun laws
Idaho Gov. Brad Little has signed legislation aimed at thwarting a half-dozen executive actions taken by President Joe Biden to combat gun violence.
2 Texas deputies killed, city worker wounded in attack
Authorities say a man shot two West Texas sheriff’s deputies dead and critically wounded a city employee while answering a dog complaint.
AP's Sally Buzbee named exec editor of The Washington Post
Sally Buzbee, senior vice president and executive editor of The Associated Press, has been named executive editor of The Washington Post.
World Food Prize goes to nutrition expert for fish research
A nutrition expert who pioneered innovative ways of raising fish rich in micronutrients and fatty acids and incorporating them into diets in developing countries has won the World Food Prize.
NIH vaccine designer takes coronavirus research to Harvard
The U.S. government scientist who helped design one of the first COVID-19 vaccines and then tackled skepticism of the shots in communities of color is getting a new research home.
Poll: Most in US who remain unvaccinated need convincing
Fewer Americans are reluctant to get a COVID-19 vaccine than just a few months ago, but questions about side effects and how the shots were tested still hold some people back.
Signs of optimism as NYC sees rise in tourism, bit by bit
In recent weeks, tourism indicators for New York City like hotel occupancy and museum attendance that had fallen off a pandemic cliff have ticked up slightly.
US schools fight to keep students amid fear of dropout surge
U.S. educators are doing everything they can to track down high school students who stopped showing up to classes and to help them get the credits needed to graduate.
Iran rejects US claim that speedboats sparked encounter
Iran’s powerful Revolutionary Guard has rejected the United States Navy’s claim that Iranian speedboats maneuvered too close in the Strait of Hormuz and sparked a tense encounter in the already sensitive region.
AIDS virus used in gene therapy to fix 'bubble baby' disease
Doctors say a gene therapy that makes use of the AIDS virus has given a working immune system to 48 babies and toddlers who were born without one.
Men plead not guilty to hate crimes in Ahmaud Arbery death
Three Georgia men say they are not guilty of federal hate crimes in the slaying of Ahmaud Arbery.
Lawyers: Black man didn't drive into deputies who shot him
Lawyers for relatives of a Black man fatally shot by North Carolina deputies say body camera videos show that he didn’t strike them with his car before they opened fire, contradicting a local prosecutor.
Police: Man killed 6, self after he wasn't invited to party
Police say a man who fatally shot six people at a Colorado birthday party before killing himself was upset after not being invited to the weekend gathering thrown by his girlfriend’s family.
Across faiths, US volunteers mobilize for India crisis
Volunteers at Hindu temples, Muslim groups and Sikh relief organizations across the U.S. are mobilizing to support India as the world’s second most populous country struggles under a devastating surge of the coronavirus.
2 California police officers fatally shot within 24 hours
Authorities say two California police officers were shot and killed and a third was wounded within 24 hours this week in two separate incidents.