Democratic presidential prospects flock to New York to court activists at Al Sharpton's conference
Protesters rally against planned Maryland immigration detention facility that's now paused
States are struggling to meet their clean energy goals. Data centers are to blame
Chart shows Iran may have put sea mines in Strait of Hormuz
Republican fears grow as Democrats keep notching election victories ahead of midterms
Connor McDavid's hat trick leads the Oilers to a 5-2 win over the Sharks
Sean 'Diddy' Combs' lawyers appeal his conviction with First Amendment argument
NCAA committee to discuss streamlined, age-based eligibility rules, AP sources say
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Jellybeanville celebrates 65 years of Easter displays
Jellybeanville celebrates 65 years of Easter displays
April 06, 2026Education
Arts|Education|Health
Kansas schools creates choir class for special needs students
Kansas schools creates choir class for special needs students
April 06, 2026
Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Political
Shield of Sisters aids military sexual trauma survivors at Fort Hood and beyond
Shield of Sisters aids military sexual trauma survivors at Fort Hood and beyond
April 06, 2026
Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle
From book bans to basement makeovers: 10 win I Love My Librarian Award for making a difference
The I Love My Librarian Award celebrates librarians making a difference
April 06, 2026
Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle
Friends find kidney donors after years of searching
Friends find kidney donors after years of searching
April 06, 2026
Business|Education|Environment|Science|Technology
Iowa State develops AI tool to help farmers identify and remove pests
Iowa State develops AI tool to help farmers identify and remove pests
April 06, 2026
Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports
9-year-old equestrian qualifies for national dressage competition
9-year-old equestrian qualifies for national dressage competition
April 06, 2026
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Health
Students receive free prom attire from nonprofit
Students receive free prom attire from nonprofit
April 06, 2026
Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Travel
Shark attack survivor returns to beach as recovery continues
Shark attack survivor returns to beach as recovery continues
April 06, 2026
Arts|Education
Philadelphia’s founding years were rife with conspiracy fears about ‘godless’ Freemasons and the Illuminati
In the early days of the United States, Philly was a hotbed of conspiracy theories as fears grew that secret societies sought to dismantle religion’s influence on society.
April 06, 2026
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology
Teenagers and younger kids are learning coded predator phrases like ‘MAP’ online, long before their parents have even heard of it
MAP, NOMAP and 764 are among the coded terms that all speak to pedophilia. Here’s how families can stay ahead of the risk.
April 06, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Science
What I learned from analyzing 789 ‘Shark Tank’ pitches: Narcissists get funding if they’re not arrogant or defensive
The ‘flavor’ of narcissism driving an entrepreneur’s behavior can affect whether a startup wins funding from investors.
April 06, 2026
Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle
Helicopter drops thousands of Easter eggs for egg hunt at Colorado church
Helicopter drops thousands of Easter eggs for egg hunt at Colorado church
April 06, 2026
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Technology
How a blind man made it possible for others with low vision to build Lego sets
Matthew Shifrin loved building Lego sets as a child
April 06, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Finance|Health
The job market is so tough, young people are struggling just to land internships
The job market is so tough, young people are struggling just to land internships
April 06, 2026
Education|Entertainment|Sports
Lauren Betts used lessons learned to lead UCLA to its 1st NCAA national championship
UCLA women's basketball has won its first NCAA national championship with a 79-51 blowout of South Carolina
April 06, 2026
Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports
UCLA great Ann Meyers Drysdale filled with pride watching Bruins win NCAA title
Ann Meyers Drysdale will always be a Bruin
April 06, 2026
Education|Entertainment|Sports
Mullins family shifts longtime allegiance from Michigan to UConn for national championship game
Even though he hails from a state where Peyton Manning ruled the sports world, the Fab Five and Tom Brady turned Indiana native Josh Mullins into a dedicated Michigan fan
April 06, 2026
Arts|Business|Education|Entertainment|Sports
UCLA storms past South Carolina to claim its 1st NCAA women's basketball title
Gabriela Jaquez scored 21 points, Lauren Betts added 16 and UCLA routed South Carolina 79-51 Sunday to win its first NCAA championship in women’s basketball
April 05, 2026
Arts|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle
Boy uses art to carry on dad's legacy, after losing him to gun violence
Boy uses art to carry on dad's legacy, after losing him to gun violence
April 06, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Food|Health
Goya Foods marks 90th birthday by donating 1 million pounds of food to families in need
Goya Foods marks 90th birthday by donating 1 million pounds of food to families in need
April 06, 2026
Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|US
Illini fans react to heartbreaking loss to UConn in Final Four game
Illini fans react to heartbreaking loss to UConn in Final Four game
April 06, 2026
Education|Entertainment|Sports
AP national player of the year Cameron Boozer is recovering physically, emotionally from UConn loss
Duke star and Associated Press men's national player of the year Cameron Boozer is still healing physically and emotionally after the Blue Devils’ devastating March Madness loss to UConn
April 06, 2026
Business|Education|Sports|US|World
UConn's Solo Ball, Michigan's Yaxel Lendeborg both dealing with injuries heading into title game
UConn starting guard Solo Ball was skipping practice because of a sprained foot but said he expects to play when the Huskies face Michigan in the NCAA championship game Monday night
April 05, 2026
Arts|Business|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle
6-year-old girl holding art auctions to raise money childhood cancer patients
6-year-old girl holding art auctions to raise money childhood cancer patients
April 06, 2026
Education|Science|Technology
NASA's next Artemis missions being planned with help of N.Y. professor
NASA's next Artemis missions being planned with help of N.Y. professor
April 06, 2026
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Travel
Annual Easter celebration brings families to Maryland Zoo
Annual Easter celebration brings families to Maryland Zoo
April 06, 2026
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology
Mourning for dinosaurs, 65 million years too late
Mourning for dinosaurs, 65 million years too late
April 05, 2026
Education|Entertainment|Sports|World
UConn keeps proving it just knows how to win in big games. A shot at a third title in four years comes on Monday
UConn keeps proving it just knows how to win in big games. A shot at a third title in four years comes on Monday
April 05, 2026
Education|Technology|World
Eulogy for the CIA Factbook: The free standard for world facts, long an educational staple, is gone
The Trump administration has shut down the CIA World Factbook, and there's much lamenting about the demise of a free source that many people used to check basic facts about countries
April 05, 2026
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How Graham Platner is using trivia games and happy hours to help power his Maine Senate campaign
Democrat Graham Platner is attracting support for his Maine Senate campaign from voters willing to forgive his past transgressions and embrace his populist message
April 05, 2026
Education|Entertainment|Sports
Michigan rolls to national title game with its latest double-digit March win, 91-73 over Arizona
Michigan overpowered Arizona early and humbled the ’Cats all night long, turning the Final Four meeting billed as the game of the year into a 91-73 Wolverines highlight reel
April 05, 2026
Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports
Michigan installed as early favorite over UConn in national title game despite Lendeborg injury
UConn knows what it will take to become the first team in more than half a century to win three national championships in four seasons
April 05, 2026
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|World
English choirs seek to protect a musical tradition little changed since Queen Elizabeth I
A campaign is underway to protect England's choral music tradition, which has thrived for nearly 500 years
April 05, 2026
Business|Crime|Education|Health|World
3-year-old immigrant suffered alleged sexual abuse during months in federal custody, family says
An immigrant family is grappling with the ordeal suffered by a 3-year-old girl who endured alleged sexual abuse while her father fought for five months for her release from federal custody
April 05, 2026
Business|Education|Lifestyle|Sports
Cheryl Miller and other women's hoops greats discuss state of the game at AP Top 25 Poll Experience
Cheryl Miller and other women’s basketball trailblazers, including Big East Commissioner Val Ackerman and former UCLA standout Ann Meyers Drysdale, spoke about the state of college sports at “The AP Top 25 Fan Poll Experience."
April 05, 2026
Education|Entertainment|Sports
Geno Auriemma apologizes for tense exchange with Dawn Staley after UConn loss
UConn coach Geno Auriemma has apologized for his actions during a heated exchange with Dawn Staley at the end of the Huskies’ loss to South Carolina in the women’s Final Four
April 05, 2026
Education|Entertainment|Health|Sports
10-year-old Northeast Philadelphia plane crash survivor rings bell before Sixers-Timberwolves game
10-year-old Northeast Philadelphia plane crash survivor rings bell before Sixers-Timberwolves game
April 05, 2026
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle
Art programs in Harlem help alleviate stress for dementia patients, caregivers
Art programs in Harlem help alleviate stress for dementia patients, caregivers
April 05, 2026
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle
VSU senior showcases jazz portraits in first solo exhibition: 'Art has given me an outlet'
VSU senior showcases jazz portraits in first solo exhibition: 'Art has given me an outlet'
April 05, 2026
Education|Entertainment|Sports
Auriemma rips officials and beefs with Staley, but bad night for Strong and Fudd is why UConn fell
UConn’s Geno Auriemma was not a happy man
April 04, 2026
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports
9-year-old Virginia equestrian qualifies for national dressage competition
9-year-old Virginia equestrian qualifies for national dressage competition
April 04, 2026
Education
Judge halts Trump effort requiring colleges to show they aren’t considering race in admissions
A federal judge has halted efforts by the Trump administration to collect data that proves higher education institutions aren’t considering race in admissions
April 04, 2026
Business|Education|Entertainment|Sports
Parker, Delle Donne and 1996 US Olympic women's basketball team set for Hall of Fame enshrinement
Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, Chamique Holdsclaw and the 1996 U.S. Olympic women’s basketball team will be enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame later this year
April 04, 2026
Education|Environment|Science
Fossils from China show complex life evolved millions of years earlier than once thought
Fossils from China show complex life evolved millions of years earlier than once thought
April 04, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|US
Crews battle fast-growing wildfire in windy Southern California that's forced some to evacuate
Crews are battling a smoky and fast-growing wildfire in windy Southern California that has forced some residents to evacuate and a community college to temporarily close its doors
April 04, 2026
Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports
South Carolina returns to the NCAA championship game in a showdown with newcomer UCLA
Dawn Staley and South Carolina are back in a familiar place, reaching the NCAA championship game for the fourth time in five years
April 04, 2026
Education
Moms for Liberty wanted a seat on the school board. Trump gave them a voice in the White House
Moms for Liberty made a name for itself at the local level, fighting to win control of school boards as it battled “woke indoctrination” in the classroom
April 04, 2026
Business|Education|Political|Sports
President Trump signs order intended to stabilize college sports, threatens lost federal funding
President Trump has signed an executive order aimed at fixing college sports that would give federal agencies authority to cut funding at schools that don’t comply with mandates covering transfers, eligibility and pay-for-play in the rapidly changing industry
April 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Lifestyle|Political|World
As Taiwan steels its defenses against China, some are hatching escape plans
As Taiwan steels its defenses against China, some are hatching escape plans
April 04, 2026
Business|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports
UConn has remained women's college basketball's gold standard amid rapid growth of the game
When Jennifer Rizzotti arrived at UConn as a player in 1992, the expectations around the school, as well as the women’s basketball landscape, were much different than they are today
April 04, 2026
Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle|World
12-year-old was arrested in death of a classmate who was hit in the head by a metal water bottle
Authorities have arrested a 12-year-old on suspicion of murder in the death of a Los Angeles middle school student
April 04, 2026
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|World
“I Was a Coward”: Former Idaho pastor sentenced to 17 Years on child pornography charges
“I Was a Coward”: Former Idaho pastor sentenced to 17 Years on child pornography charges
April 04, 2026
Education|Entertainment|Travel
Historic Gettysburg flag goes on public display for first time
Historic Gettysburg flag goes on public display for first time
April 04, 2026
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Glassblowing business working to create a twist on the traditional Easter egg hunt
Glassblowing business working to create a twist on the traditional Easter egg hunt
April 04, 2026
Americas|Arts|Business|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|Political
Mother accused of forcing unneeded medical treatments on son, warrant says
Mother accused of forcing unneeded medical treatments on son, warrant says
April 04, 2026
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Interview|Lifestyle|Travel|World
Last known living squadron member shares WWII story
Last known living squadron member shares WWII story
April 04, 2026
Education|World
Descendants of Choctaw code talkers gather in Fort Worth for historical marker unveiling
Nuchi Nashoba has worked for decades to honor the legacy of the Choctaw code talkers, a group of 19 Native American soldiers, including her great-grandfather, who used their language to transmit encrypted messages during World War I
April 03, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Food|Health|Lifestyle|Science
Raw dairy farm recalls some cheese products as FDA investigates E. coli outbreak
A California producer of raw milk and cheese products is recalling some of its products under pressure from federal officials
April 03, 2026
Education|Entertainment|Sports
Nebraska’s Fred Hoiberg named Associated Press Coach of the Year after breakthrough season
Fred Hoiberg of Nebraska has been named The Associated Press men's basketball coach of the year
April 03, 2026
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle
Baby found safe after man steals car with infant inside from day care parking lot
Baby found safe after man steals car with infant inside from day care parking lot
April 03, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Finance|Opinion|Science|Sports|Technology|Travel|World
Why one Las Vegas newspaper just stopped printing its rival
The Las Vegas Review-Journal will no longer print its rival the Las Vegas Sun for the first time in decades, sharpening a longtime legal dispute between the southern Nevada newspapers
April 03, 2026
Education|Environment
Schools awarded $1.5M FEMA grant for safe room
Schools awarded $1.5M FEMA grant for safe room
April 03, 2026
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle
At 90, this piano teacher shows no signs of slowing down
At 90, this piano teacher shows no signs of slowing down
April 03, 2026
Arts|Education|Sports
Dusty May might be the master of college basketball’s new landscape after engineering Michigan’s rapid rise
Dusty May might be the master of college basketball’s new landscape after engineering Michigan’s rapid rise
April 03, 2026
Business|Education|Entertainment|Sports
Duke freshman forward Cameron Boozer named The Associated Press men's national player of the year
Duke freshman forward Cameron Boozer is The Associated Press men's college basketball national player of the year
April 03, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Political|Science
What a US attorney general actually does – a law professor spells it out
The combined political and legal roles and responsibilities of the US attorney general can create conflicts. Some attorneys general yielded to political pressure from the president – many did not.
April 03, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Sports
What makes you a pro? At the Final Four, that question is bubbling up once again
The NCAA is grappling with the blurred lines between amateur and professional sports
April 03, 2026
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science
Toxic dust from California’s shrinking Salton Sea is harming children’s lung growth – our study tracked the impact in 700 kids
A new study reveals how the lake bed’s toxic dust impairs lung development in children living nearby.
April 03, 2026
Business|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Technology
Police investigate possible AI-generated pornographic images of high school students
Police investigate possible AI-generated pornographic images of high school students
April 03, 2026
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Science
Why Americans give: New research finds 5 distinct profiles for generosity
Different kinds of Americans are generous in different ways.
April 03, 2026
Business|Education|Entertainment|Health|Opinion|Political
Supreme Court ruling on Colorado conversion therapy case is not a clear win for conservatives
The court decided Colorado’s ban on conversion therapy violated the free speech of a talk therapist.
April 03, 2026
Business|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle
Massachusetts heart transplant recipient's foundation offers underserved communities improved access to health care
Massachusetts heart transplant recipient's foundation offers underserved communities improved access to health care
April 03, 2026
Business|Education|Health|Sports|World
Far from the Final Four, a protest in track spells out NCAA's drug-fighting issues across all sports
NCAA anti-doping policies are under criticism after a protest at the Division III 5,000-meter championship race
April 03, 2026
Arts|Business|Education|Entertainment|Finance|Lifestyle|Sports|US
Women's Final Four teams reflect on the transfer portal's impact
The impact of the transfer portal can be felt all around the basketball landscape, and that includes the women's Final Four
April 03, 2026
Education|Food|Health|Lifestyle|Science
Easter eggs can be dyed and still eaten. Just follow these tips to make sure it's safe
With Easter around the corner, food safety experts say you can still dye Easter eggs and eat them safely if you handle them right
April 03, 2026
Education|Health|Sports
Virginia QB Chandler Morris denied a preliminary injunction as he bids for 7th season
Virginia quarterback Chandler Morris was denied in his bid for a preliminary injunction as he seeks a seventh season of eligibility
April 03, 2026
Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports
Shea Ralph named AP women’s basketball Coach of the Year after Vanderbilt’s 29-5 season
Shea Ralph of Vanderbilt has been named The Associated Press women's basketball Coach of the Year
April 03, 2026
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Health|Sports
Attorneys say Oklahoma basketball player who died after game wasn't given proper medical care
Attorneys for an Oklahoma college basketball player who died after being injured during a game last year say wasn't given proper medical care after his injury
April 03, 2026
Education|Lifestyle|Sports
Big men, bigger lineups: how length, size got Illinois, UConn, Arizona, Michigan to the Final Four
Big men and bigger lineups have been standout factors for the teams that have reached the Final Four
April 03, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Health|Lifestyle
Why 'unretired' seniors are picking up gig work to pay the bills
A growing number of Americans have “unretired” in recent years
April 02, 2026
Business|Education|Political
What to know about attempts to force out the Universities of Wisconsin president
The president of the 165,000-student University of Wisconsin system is fighting attempts by the board of regents to force him to retire or face being fired
April 03, 2026
Education|Entertainment|Sports
Cheryl Miller and Breanna Stewart celebrated as the greatest players of the women's poll era
Cheryl Miller’s impact on women’s basketball spans generations, from dominating on the court at Southern California in the 1980s to making her mark in the broadcast booth
April 03, 2026
Crime|Education|Health|Political|Sports
3 state troopers plead not guilty to charges connected to death of recruit after boxing match
A supervisor and two instructors with a Massachusetts State Police tactical unit have plead not guilty in connection with the 2024 death of a recruit following a boxing match during training
April 03, 2026
Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|Travel
Keaton Wagler leads deep group of talented freshmen still putting their imprint on March Madness
Keaton Wagler’s high school basketball transcript contained everything a college coach could want in a recruit
April 03, 2026
Education
Parents blindsided after college savings program closure leaves funds in question
Parents blindsided after college savings program closure leaves funds in question
April 03, 2026
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle
'Little Free Library' operator grateful for community response after books stolen
'Little Free Library' operator grateful for community response after books stolen
April 03, 2026
Business|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports
A New England furniture store will refund customers if both UConn teams make the NCAA title games
Some college basketball fans are hoping for more than national titles at the NCAA Final Four
April 03, 2026
Business|Economy|Education
Exclusive: Universities of Wisconsin leaders looking to oust system president who refuses to quit
The president of the multicampus Universities of Wisconsin has said in letters obtained by The Associated Press that he has been told to resign or he will be fired
April 02, 2026
Arts|Business|Education|Opinion|Sports
The nonprofit status of NCAA athletic departments is starting to raise questions
In an era of billion-dollar TV deals and million-dollar payments to players, the tax code continues to treat university athletic departments as organizations that promote education and amateur sports.
April 03, 2026
Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports
Toddler goes viral for chanting 'U of A' in his crib after Wildcats advance to the Final Four
Toddler goes viral for chanting 'U of A' in his crib after Wildcats advance to the Final Four
April 03, 2026
Education|Science|Technology
Student's zero-g indicator mascot design takes off with Artemis II
Student's zero-g indicator mascot design takes off with Artemis II
April 03, 2026
Africa|Crime|Education|World
Machete-wielding man attacks Ugandan nursery school, killing 4 children
A man has killed four children in a machete attack at a nursery school in Kampala, Uganda
April 02, 2026
Crime|Education|Political|US|World
Federal judge says Arkansas Capitol Ten Commandments Monument is religious, not secular
Federal judge says Arkansas Capitol Ten Commandments Monument is religious, not secular
April 03, 2026
Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle
Weber State students host exhibit for sexual assault awareness month
Weber State students host exhibit for sexual assault awareness month
April 03, 2026
Crime|Education|Environment|Health
School leader using new wastewater testing results to warn about drugs
School leader using new wastewater testing results to warn about drugs
April 03, 2026
Education|Environment|Science
How we came to be: Scientists get first look at the evolution of early complex animals
Scientists have discovered fossils in China that reveal a crucial transition from simple to complex life on Earth
April 02, 2026
Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology
Meet the weather observer helping NWS for almost 50 years
Meet the weather observer helping NWS for almost 50 years
April 03, 2026
Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle
Elementary schools introduce book vending machines
Elementary schools introduce book vending machines
April 03, 2026