Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan's Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate, defeating U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens in a victory for the party's progressive wing in a battleground state. bit.ly/4wHDgbm
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Chicago Bears right tackle Darnell Wright has agreed to a lucrative contract extension, answering a major question for the team going into the season.
Chicago Bears right tackle Darnell Wright lands 4-year, $116 million contract, AP source says
Chicago Bears right tackle Darnell Wright has agreed to a lucrative contract extension, answering a major question for the team going into the season.
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The targets hit included a brewing company, a warehouse for construction material, and a mail sorting office that had nothing to do with the war, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.
Russian barrage in Ukraine's capital region kills 17 as air defenses fall short
The targets hit included a brewing company, a warehouse for construction material, and a mail sorting office that had nothing to do with the war, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. But the Russian Defense Ministry said the businesses masked ties to the military.
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A small organ in eastern Germany is the headliner of the world's slowest concert.
This organ will play one composition until 2640. It's redefining how slowly music can be played
A small organ in eastern Germany is the headliner of the world’s slowest concert. It has been playing the same piece of music by composer John Cage at a glacial pace for nearly 25 years.
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The director of a Russian drone factory in the Urals was badly wounded when his car exploded, the state Tass news agency reported. It didn’t immediately give details of the explosion or say who could be responsible.
Russian drone factory director badly injured in car explosion
The director of a drone factory in the Urals was badly wounded when his car exploded. The state Tass news agency reported Wednesday that Vladimir Tkachuk is hospitalized in grave condition following the explosion.
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President Donald Trump’s administration has detained more than 50 spouses and parents of U.S. troops as it rolls back immigration protections for military families, an AP investigation has found.
AP Exclusive: Trump's immigration crackdown has detained more than 50 military spouses and parents
An Associated Press investigation reveals that President Donald Trump’s administration has detained dozens of parents and spouses of active-duty U.S. troops.
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'Toy Story 5' powers strong quarter at Disney with a $1 billion box office haul.
Disney's 3Q bolstered by 'Toy Story 5,' ongoing strength at US theme parks
Disney managed a solid showing in its third quarter, bolstered by movies like “Toy Story 5” and ongoing strength from its U.S. theme parks that made up for continued weakness from international tourism.
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Duane "Keffe D" Davis is the last living suspect in one of hip-hop's most enduring mysteries — the 1996 death of rapper Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas.
Tupac Shakur was killed in Las Vegas in 1996. Here's who was there that night
Duane “Keffe D” Davis is the last living suspect in one of hip-hop’s most enduring mysteries — the 1996 death of rapper Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas.
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Brian Fleury has shown an ability to command a room early in his first stint as an NFL coordinator. Fleury was hired in February as offensive coordinator of the Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks.
Seahawks offensive coordinator Brian Fleury is earning players' respect early in his tenure
Brian Fleury has shown an ability to command a room early in his first stint as an NFL coordinator. Fleury was hired in February as offensive coordinator of the Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks.
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The Pac-12 and Mountain West conferences have finalized a settlement over "poaching" and exit fees.
Pac-12, Mountain West conferences finalize settlement over `poaching' and exit fees
The Pac-12 and Mountain West conferences have finalized a settlement over “poaching” and exit fees. The two conferences announced that all sides have reached final agreements to settle all pending litigation.
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George Lombard Jr. homered in a memorable big league debut and the New York Yankees beat the St. Louis Cardinals 2-0 on Tuesday night.
George Lombard Jr. homers in memorable big league debut as Yankees blank Cardinals 2-0
George Lombard Jr. homered in a memorable big league debut and the New York Yankees beat the St. Louis Cardinals 2-0.
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A fast-moving wildfire has destroyed about 230 homes in an Indigenous community in western Canada.
Wildfire destroys about 230 homes in western Canadian Indigenous community, officials say
A fast-moving wildfire has destroyed about 230 homes in an Indigenous community in western Canada. The chief of the Okanagan Indian Band says the Bradley Creek wildfire devastated much of the reserve near Vernon, about 440 kilometers northeast of Vancouver.
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A former attorney says Israeli authorities coerced the leader of Wisconsin's largest mosque into confessing to crimes and that the U.S. is wrongfully relying on those convictions to deport him.
US efforts to deport Palestinian mosque leader rely on coerced confessions, witness testifies
A former attorney says Israeli authorities coerced the leader of Wisconsin’s largest mosque into confessing to crimes and that the U.S. is wrongfully relying on those convictions to deport him.
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Conservative talk radio host Chris Stigall has won a Missouri Republican primary to replace retiring longtime U.S. Rep. Sam Graves.
Missouri voters reject measure making it harder to pass constitutional amendments
U.S. Rep. Wesley Bell has won a rematch in a Democratic primary against former U.S. Rep. Cori Bush. Bell’s primary victory Tuesday is likely to propel him to reelection in November in the heavily Democratic 1st Congressional District in St.
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Missouri state Sen. Rick Brattin has won a Republican primary for a congressional district that was redrawn to the GOP's advantage as part of President Trump's plan to try to hold onto a slim House majority in the midterm elections.
Missouri voters reject measure making it harder to pass constitutional amendments
U.S. Rep. Wesley Bell has won a rematch in a Democratic primary against former U.S. Rep. Cori Bush. Bell’s primary victory Tuesday is likely to propel him to reelection in November in the heavily Democratic 1st Congressional District in St.
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Missouri voters have rejected a ballot measure to eliminate the state’s individual income tax and authorize more state sales taxes.
Missouri voters reject measure making it harder to pass constitutional amendments
U.S. Rep. Wesley Bell has won a rematch in a Democratic primary against former U.S. Rep. Cori Bush. Bell’s primary victory Tuesday is likely to propel him to reelection in November in the heavily Democratic 1st Congressional District in St.
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Four professors and a national faculty group asked a federal judge Monday to block the Texas A&M University System's restrictions on teaching about race, gender and sexuality and to reinstate courses canceled under the policy.
Professors sue Texas A&M System over limits on teaching race, gender
Four professors and a national faculty group asked a federal judge Monday to block the Texas A&M University System’s restrictions on teaching about race, gender and sexuality and to reinstate courses canceled under the policy.
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Missouri voters have defeated a ballot measure that would have created the nation’s most difficult standard for citizen initiatives to amend the state constitution.
Missouri voters reject measure making it harder to pass constitutional amendments
U.S. Rep. Wesley Bell has won a rematch in a Democratic primary against former U.S. Rep. Cori Bush. Bell’s primary victory Tuesday is likely to propel him to reelection in November in the heavily Democratic 1st Congressional District in St.
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U.S. Rep. Wesley Bell has won a rematch in a Democratic primary against former U.S. Rep. Cori Bush. bit.ly/3TWR6b8
Chipotle Mexican Grill says it has removed jalapenos from some of its restaurants after determining the peppers could potentially be tied to a salmonella outbreak public health officials are investigating.
Chipotle pulls jalapeños from some restaurants as health officials investigate salmonella outbreak
Chipotle Mexican Grill says it has removed jalapeños from some of its restaurants after determining the peppers could potentially be tied to a salmonella outbreak public health officials are investigating.
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Prosecutor Shannon Taylor advanced Tuesday from a crowded primary contest, securing the Democratic nomination in Virginia’s 1st Congressional District.
Former Rep. Elaine Luria wins Democratic nomination for battleground U.S. House seat in Virginia
Virginia voters are set to pick their nominees for this year’s congressional midterm elections, capping a primary season marked by upheaval thanks to Democrats’ failed redistricting initiative.
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President Trump-backed U.S. Rep. John McGuire won his party’s nomination Tuesday in Virginia’s 5th Congressional District.
Former Rep. Elaine Luria wins Democratic nomination for battleground U.S. House seat in Virginia
Virginia voters are set to pick their nominees for this year’s congressional midterm elections, capping a primary season marked by upheaval thanks to Democrats’ failed redistricting initiative.
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Longtime incumbent U.S. Rep. Don Beyer, a Democrat seeking his seventh term in Congress, defeated four challengers to win his party's nomination in northern Virginia's 8th District Tuesday.
Former Rep. Elaine Luria wins Democratic nomination for battleground U.S. House seat in Virginia
Virginia voters are set to pick their nominees for this year’s congressional midterm elections, capping a primary season marked by upheaval thanks to Democrats’ failed redistricting initiative.
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Former two-term congresswoman Elaine Luria won the Democratic nomination Tuesday in Virginia’s battleground 2nd District, setting up what will be a closely watched general election rematch with incumbent Republican Jen Kiggans.
Former Rep. Elaine Luria wins Democratic nomination for battleground U.S. House seat in Virginia
Virginia voters are set to pick their nominees for this year’s congressional midterm elections, capping a primary season marked by upheaval thanks to Democrats’ failed redistricting initiative.
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With parts of the globe aflame in wildfires, deadly heat waves parking over cities, record hot oceans and a strengthening super El Nino, it seems like we're baking through the hottest year on record.
This summer isn't breaking heat records — yet. Wait until El Nino kicks in, scientists say
With parts of the globe aflame in wildfires, deadly heat waves parking over cities, record hot oceans and a strengthening super El Nino, it seems like we’re baking through the hottest year on record.
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Irish musicians and entertainers were among mourners who packed into a Dublin cathedral for the funeral of Glen Hansard, the Academy Award-winning singer-songwriter killed last week in a motorcycle crash, aged 56.
Bono, Eddie Vedder among mourners at the funeral of Oscar-winning songwriter Glen Hansard
Irish musicians and entertainers were among mourners who packed into a Dublin cathedral for the funeral of Glen Hansard, the Academy Award-winning singer-songwriter killed last week in a motorcycle crash, aged 56.
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An oil spill from a sanctioned tanker off Oman is expanding dramatically, reaching shorelines and spreading far out to sea.
Oil spill from grounded tanker off Oman expands sharply, satellite images show
An oil spill from a sanctioned tanker off Oman is expanding dramatically, reaching shorelines and spreading far out to sea.
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Sheldon Shepherd and Gugu Mbatha-Raw say reparations are part of a "huge healing process." Their film "Possession," blends supernatural mystery and horror to explore the impacts of colonialism and slavery. #SheldonShepherd #GuguMbathaRaw #Possession