MORGAN CITY, La. — Francine weakened Thursday after striking Louisiana as a Category 2 hurricane that knocked out power to hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses, sent storm surge […]
Georgia Republican leader seeks changes after school shooting, but Democrats want more
ATLANTA — Georgia’s state House speaker says lawmakers in 2025 will consider new policies to foster student mental health, detect guns and encourage people to safely store guns after a […]
Dealers’ paradise? How social media became a storefront for deadly fake pills as families struggle
Coco loved being the life of the party — cracking jokes, doing pranks and making people laugh, her mom, Julianna Arnold, recalled recently. “Her favorite pastime was fashion,” Arnold said. […]
Pac-12 set to begin rebuild, targeting Boise State, Fresno State, Colorado State and San Diego State, AP sources say
Pac-12 set to begin rebuild, targeting Boise State, Fresno State, Colorado State and San Diego State, AP sources say SAN FRANCISCO — Pac-12 set to begin rebuild, targeting Boise State, […]
Two Black women could make US Senate history this election. But they strive to make a difference
WASHINGTON — The Senate has the potential for history-making this fall, with not one, but two, Black women possibly elected to the chamber, a situation never seen in America since […]
Michigan leaders join national bipartisan effort to push back against attacks on the election system
LANSING, Mich. — Former Michigan governors and elected officials from both parties are joining a wider effort to combat misinformation and attacks on voting and ballot-counting in several swing states […]
US companies see record-low profits in China amid geopolitical tensions and slow growth, report says
HONG KONG — American companies in China are seeing record-low profits, with business confidence at an all-time low amid U.S.-China tensions and a slowing Chinese economy, according to a report […]
Pair of rare Amur tiger cubs debuting at Minnesota Zoo are raising hopes for the endangered species
APPLE VALLEY, Minn. — A pair of rare Amur tiger cubs are making their public debut at the Minnesota Zoo, raising hopes for preserving an endangered species that’s native to […]
Stock market today: Asian shares rally, encouraged by Wall Street’s gains
TOKYO — Asian shares mostly rose on Thursday, encouraged by gains on Wall Street led by a handful of influential Big Tech companies. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 soared 3.4% to […]
From Chinese to Italians and beyond, maligning a culture via its foods is a longtime American habit
NEW YORK — It’s a practice that’s about as American as apple pie — accusing immigrant and minority communities of engaging in bizarre or disgusting behaviors when it comes to […]