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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Video shows fox attacking woman
Video shows fox attacking woman
April 06, 2026Environment
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Annual Easter celebration brings families to Maryland Zoo
Annual Easter celebration brings families to Maryland Zoo
April 06, 2026
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Mourning for dinosaurs, 65 million years too late
Mourning for dinosaurs, 65 million years too late
April 05, 2026
Environment|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Pope Leo urges those who ‘unleash wars’ to choose peace in his first Easter message
Pope Leo urges those who ‘unleash wars’ to choose peace in his first Easter message
April 05, 2026
Economy|Environment|Health|World
Aid groups warn Iran war is hindering food and medicine from reaching millions
Aid groups are warning that the war in the Middle East has upended their ability to get food and medicine to millions in need and that more people will suffer if the violence continues
April 05, 2026
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Workers plan to halt strike at major US meatpacking plant and resume negotiations
Workers at one of the nation’s largest meatpacking plants plan to return to work next week and halt a three-week strike in order to resume negotiations with the plant's owner
April 05, 2026
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Southern California wildfire mostly contained as officials lift many evacuation orders
A smoky wildfire in Southern California that broke out Friday morning was mostly under control Saturday afternoon
April 04, 2026
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The global oil crisis is turning into an everything crisis
The global oil crisis is turning into an everything crisis
April 04, 2026
Business|Environment|Science|World
Floods, landslides triggered by heavy rain in Afghanistan leave 77 dead in 10 days, authorities say
The Afghanistan Disaster Management Authority says widespread flooding, landslides and lightning strikes triggered by heavy rain and storms across the country have left 77 people dead and 137 injured over the past 10 days
April 04, 2026
Environment|Health|Political|Science|World
Death toll from Afghan quake rises, including 8 members of refugee family returned from Iran
A 5.8 magnitude earthquake has struck northern Afghanistan, killing at least eight members of a refugee family near Kabul
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|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|World
European ministers call for profit caps on energy companies as Iran war drives price surge
Finance ministers from five European Union member states are urging the bloc to introduce a windfall tax on energy companies as surging oil and gas prices raise inflation fears
April 04, 2026
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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
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The Latest: US A-10 attack aircraft was hit by Iranian air defense forces, says Iran’s state media
One crew member has been recued after an American aircraft was shot down in Iran
April 03, 2026
Business|Environment
Trump administration to rejoin offshore drilling agencies separated after 2010 Gulf oil spill
The Trump administration said Friday it is rejoining two agencies that were split up in the aftermath of the 2010 Gulf oil spill
April 04, 2026
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‘I’m not dying here’: Father of 3 describes rescue from flash flooding
‘I’m not dying here’: Father of 3 describes rescue from flash flooding
April 04, 2026
Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle
Dog survives bear attack while guarding family's chickens
Dog survives bear attack while guarding family's chickens
April 04, 2026
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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
Crime|Environment|US
New Jersey state troopers rescue bear cub from highway ditch
State police troopers came to the rescue of a bear cub found in a ditch along the side of a major interstate highway in northern New Jersey
April 04, 2026
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United Airlines raises bag fees amid rising fuel costs and introduces tiered premium fares
United Airlines is raising checked bag fees starting Friday
April 03, 2026
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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
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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
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
Environment|Science|Technology|World
NASA releases stunning first images of Earth taken by the Artemis II astronauts
NASA releases stunning first images of Earth taken by the Artemis II astronauts
April 03, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Technology
What a surprisingly strong March jobs report means in the face of war
What a surprisingly strong March jobs report means in the face of war
April 03, 2026
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Why Americans give: New research finds 5 distinct profiles for generosity
Different kinds of Americans are generous in different ways.
April 03, 2026
Arts|Economy|Environment|Europe|Food|Interview
Fast food consumption is soaring in the cradle of haute cuisine. Quelle horreur!
Fast food consumption is soaring in the cradle of haute cuisine. Quelle horreur!
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
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Despite soaring jet fuel prices, air fares aren’t up that much. But they will be
Despite soaring jet fuel prices, air fares aren’t up that much. But they will be
April 03, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
The Latest: Hegseth asks US Army’s top uniformed officer to step down during Iran war
The U.S. Army’s top uniformed officer has been asked to step down by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
April 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|MidEast|Political|World
No sign of war winding down in Mideast as Friday dawns with attacks across region
There has been little sign Friday of the war in the Mideast winding down as Israel says it faced incoming fire from Iran, and Kuwait and Bahrain also reported being under attack
April 02, 2026
Environment|Health|Science|US
EPA moves to designate microplastics and pharmaceuticals as contaminants in drinking water
The Environmental Protection Agency proposed Thursday to include microplastics and pharmaceuticals on a list of contaminants in drinking water for the first time, a step that could eventually lead to new limits on those substances for water utilities
April 03, 2026
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EPA claims ‘major win’ on drinking water safety, but regulations may be years away
EPA claims ‘major win’ on drinking water safety, but regulations may be years away
April 03, 2026
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Tesla sales rise after brutal year of Musk boycotts but still fall short of expectations
Sales of Tesla vehicles rose in the last three months after a brutal year of boycotts over Elon Musk’s politics but still fell short of expectations
April 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment
Skyrocketing diesel costs impact fishing industry on the Central Coast
Skyrocketing diesel costs impact fishing industry on the Central Coast
April 03, 2026
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Train carrying more than 100 passengers slams into garbage truck in South Carolina, officials say
Train carrying more than 100 passengers slams into garbage truck in South Carolina, officials say
April 03, 2026
Crime|Economy|Environment|Finance|US
Property owner fined $50K for 'illegally pruning trees' cited by insurer
Property owner fined $50K for 'illegally pruning trees' cited by insurer
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
Crime|Environment|Health|Political
Inspection finds dozens of violations of detention standards at a major immigration camp in Texas
An inspection at the nation’s largest immigration detention facility found dozens of violations of national standards that potentially exposed detainees to excessive force, disease, and other unsafe conditions
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
Environment|Science
Eagles in Omaha: How the raptors are adapting to suburban environments
Eagles in Omaha: How the raptors are adapting to suburban environments
April 03, 2026
Arts|Crime|Environment|Lifestyle|US
'Burning sage to cleanse the house': Family escapes to safety after home catches fire
'Burning sage to cleanse the house': Family escapes to safety after home catches fire
April 03, 2026
Environment|Europe|World
Saharan dust storm turns Greek sky red as winds and flooding leave 1 person dead
A late winter rainstorm that lashed southern Greece over the last 24 hours turned the sky a surreal red, felled trees and resulted in the death of one man
April 02, 2026
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Gas station shocks drivers with prices near $10 a gallon
Gas station shocks drivers with prices near $10 a gallon
April 02, 2026
Environment|Science|World
World's oldest known tortoise still very much alive despite rumor to the contrary
Reports of the death of Jonathan, the world’s oldest living land animal, have been greatly exaggerated
April 02, 2026
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Residents blast city response after home explosion leaves woman critically injured
Residents blast city response after home explosion leaves woman critically injured
April 02, 2026
Business|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science
Magic mushroom-infused products appear in Colorado gas stations – what public health officials want consumers to know
Hallucinogenic chocolate bars were removed from six Denver-area gas stations.
March 17, 2026
Economy|Education|Environment|Health
Doctors prescribing books to help children traumatized by Minnesota ICE surge
Doctors prescribing books to help children traumatized by Minnesota ICE surge
April 02, 2026
Economy|Education|Environment|Opinion|Science|Technology
From Artemis II to ‘Project Hail Mary’, spaceflight captures audiences when it centers on people because human space travel is hazardous
Space is extremely dangerous, but people can still do more than robotic explorers can – in terms of technical achievements and inspiring public interest.
March 27, 2026
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Irresponsible parental gun ownership could become a factor in custody disputes
Evolving views about parental gun ownership and liability will likely have ramifications in custody battles.
April 02, 2026
Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|US
Residents say postal workers won't deliver mail on their street due to turkey takeover
Residents say postal workers won't deliver mail on their street due to turkey takeover
April 02, 2026
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Sunken warship found off Danish coast after 225 years in ‘remarkable’ discovery
Sunken warship found off Danish coast after 225 years in ‘remarkable’ discovery
April 02, 2026
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A scenic escape along Louisiana’s Creole Nature Trail
A scenic escape along Louisiana’s Creole Nature Trail
April 02, 2026
Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology
Better urban design could help save Florida’s threatened Big Cypress fox squirrel
The Big Cypress fox squirrel is losing its habitat to urban and suburban development. But a few design changes could help to save this and other species.
April 02, 2026
Environment|Science|Technology|World
Bypass the Strait of Hormuz with nuclear explosives? The US studied that in Panama and Colombia in the 1960s
For decades, the US seriously pursued the idea of ‘peaceful nuclear explosions.’
April 02, 2026
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Europe didn’t want an Iran war, yet Trump is saddling it with the consequences
Europe didn’t want an Iran war, yet Trump is saddling it with the consequences
April 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment
Dizzying US fuel prices are determined by factors largely outside of a gas station's control
U.S. gas prices are climbing fast, and drivers are paying the highest pump prices since 2022 as the Iran war shakes oil markets
April 02, 2026
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‘Like relying on a drug dealer:’ The world’s dependence on oil and gas has exposed a dangerous vulnerability
‘Like relying on a drug dealer:’ The world’s dependence on oil and gas has exposed a dangerous vulnerability
April 02, 2026
Environment|Science|Travel|World
How a seabird native to Hawaii has adapted to life in Honolulu's concrete jungle
A seabird native to Hawaii is flourishing in the middle of Honolulu's concrete towers, traffic-clogged roads and Waikiki hotels
April 02, 2026
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$200 oil isn’t as crazy as it sounds
$200 oil isn’t as crazy as it sounds
April 02, 2026
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New Zealand and Cook Islands sign a defense pact, easing tensions over a China deal
New Zealand and Cook Islands have signed a defense and security pact, easing over a year of tension between them
April 02, 2026
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New funding transforms lives by expanding electricity access across Africa
Expanding electricity access is transforming lives across Africa, from Nairobi’s informal settlements to rural fishing communities in western Kenya
April 02, 2026
Asia|Environment|Science|World
Earthquake off Indonesia topples buildings, kills 1 person and sets off small tsunami
An undersea magnitude 7.4 earthquake toppled buildings in parts of northern Indonesia, sent people fleeing from their homes, killed at least one person and generated a small tsunami
April 02, 2026
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Trump says US forces will 'finish the job' soon in first prime-time speech since starting Iran war
President Donald Trump says U_S_ forces will “finish the job” in Iran soon as “core strategic objectives are nearing completion.”
April 01, 2026
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The Latest: Trump addresses the nation on the US war effort in Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump’s prime-time address at 9 p.m. EDT offers an update on the progress made toward achieving his goals in the war with Iran, which are to destroy the country’s missile production and Navy, ensure its proxies can no longer destabilize the region and guarantee Iran does not obtain a nuclear weapon
April 01, 2026
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Activist's group accused of 'terrorist attack' in collision with Antarctic krill trawler
An activist ship operated by the Captain Paul Watson Foundation struck a Norwegian krill trawler in Antarctic waters, raising accusations by its owner that it amounted to a “terroristic attack” against legal fishing activities
April 01, 2026
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Artemis launch, flipping voters, fed-up drivers: Catch up on the day’s stories
Artemis launch, flipping voters, fed-up drivers: Catch up on the day’s stories
April 02, 2026
Education|Environment|Lifestyle
Watch D.O.G.S. program brings mentorship and safety to school
Watch D.O.G.S. program brings mentorship and safety to school
April 02, 2026
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Technology
Brief fire causes evacuation but no injuries at historic Detroit college building
Fire caused the evacuation of a historic building owned by Wayne State University in Detroit
April 02, 2026
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Garbage truck driver punched, kicked teen after mother tried to pass his vehicle, lawsuit says
Garbage truck driver punched, kicked teen after mother tried to pass his vehicle, lawsuit says
April 02, 2026
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science
Louisiana residents should look out for stinging caterpillars falling from trees
Louisiana residents should look out for stinging caterpillars falling from trees
April 02, 2026
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle
Foster parent specializes in being "bonus mom" to teens
Foster parent specializes in being "bonus mom" to teens
April 02, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle
Aluminum spool falls from crane onto worker, killing him at warehouse
Aluminum spool falls from crane onto worker, killing him at warehouse
April 02, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Sports|Technology|World
Porsche SUV splits entirely in half after slamming into tree in wild Dunwoody crash
Porsche SUV splits entirely in half after slamming into tree in wild Dunwoody crash
April 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|US|World
Record low Colorado mountain snow won't bode well for water in the drought-stricken US West
Hydrologists working high in the Rocky Mountains have measured what they say is Colorado’s driest winter of snow moisture on record
April 01, 2026
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Business owner sentenced after returning false ashes to grieving pet owners
Business owner sentenced after returning false ashes to grieving pet owners
April 02, 2026
Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Sports|Travel
More than 3,000 adult trout stocked in Huron River & Spring Mill Pond in Southeast Michigan
More than 3,000 adult trout stocked in Huron River & Spring Mill Pond in Southeast Michigan
April 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Lifestyle
Small-town Iowa newspapers on the chopping block
Small-town Iowa newspapers on the chopping block
April 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Opinion|Science
Trump’s ‘God Squad’ pits energy vs. endangered species, but it’s a false choice – protecting wildlife can be good for business
The committee voted to exempt some oil and gas operations from the Endangered Species Act in the name of national security.
March 28, 2026
Arts|Crime|Environment|Political|Science
Judge tosses lawsuit filed by parents of 'Cop City' protester who was killed by troopers
A federal judge has dismissed a civil rights lawsuit filed by the parents of an environmental activist who was killed while protesting the construction of an Atlanta-area police and firefighter training center that critics dubbed “Cop City.”
April 01, 2026
Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|US
Metro Transit driver being praised as hero after rescuing man from burning car in Minneapolis
Metro Transit driver being praised as hero after rescuing man from burning car in Minneapolis
April 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology
General Motors temporarily laying off 1,300 workers at Factory Zero plant in Metro Detroit
General Motors temporarily laying off 1,300 workers at Factory Zero plant in Metro Detroit
April 01, 2026
Americas|Business|Crime|Education|Environment|Europe
Family seeks closure as Kenosha PD makes arrest in decades-old cold case
Family seeks closure as Kenosha PD makes arrest in decades-old cold case
April 01, 2026
Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology
Winter’s alarmingly low snowpack offers a glimpse of the changing rhythm of water in the western US
Streamflows the West relies on for drinking water and farms used to follow a fairly predictable arc as winter snow melted. Rising temperatures are changing that.
April 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
DHS pauses new immigrant warehouse purchases amid review of Noem-era contracts
Homeland Security is pausing plans to buy new warehouses for immigrant detention as it reviews contracts signed under former secretary Kristi Noem
April 01, 2026
Arts|Education|Environment|Opinion|Science|Travel
You’re not going to be alone in national parks this summer – enjoy the company
Being in public parks and natural environments with other visitors is a powerful opportunity to enhance enjoyment rather than detract from it.
April 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science
Warming winters lead to more nitrate pollution in the drinking water near farms
Pollution levels in Iowa's water have been abnormally high this winter
April 01, 2026
Business|Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle
20-year sentence for Baltimore pet crematorium owner who gave sand instead of ashes
20-year sentence for Baltimore pet crematorium owner who gave sand instead of ashes
April 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World
‘I’m done’: Rideshare drivers on the brink of quitting over higher gas prices
‘I’m done’: Rideshare drivers on the brink of quitting over higher gas prices
April 01, 2026
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Five of the best used EVs you can get for dirt cheap, according to Edmunds
Used electric vehicles can still be found at a bargain price, regardless of the federal tax credit
April 01, 2026
Crime|Environment|MidEast|Political|World
Trump’s threats of targeting water plants in Iran, a potential war crime, alarm Gulf allies
Trump’s threats of targeting water plants in Iran, a potential war crime, alarm Gulf allies
April 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
US consumer confidence inches up despite soaring gas prices brought on by war in Iran
U.S. consumer confidence inched higher in March despite soaring energy prices brought on by the war in Iran
March 31, 2026
Economy|Education|Election|Environment|Finance|Political
A messy California governor's race raises Democratic fears of potential loss
Democrats have run California for years
April 01, 2026
Environment|Health|World
This small city has the world’s worst air
This small city has the world’s worst air
April 01, 2026
Economy|Environment|Europe|World
Oil and gas prices won't immediately return to normal even if the Iran war ends, the EU warns
The European Union's energy commissioner says skyrocketing oil and gas prices in Europe as a result of the ongoing Iran war won’t return to normal levels any time soon, even if peace is declared tomorrow
April 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
Environmental groups accuse Mexico of lying about origins of oil spill in the Gulf
Environmentalist groups say Mexico’s government lied about the origins of a massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, accusations authorities promptly denied
April 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology
Nevada lithium mine clears major hurdle despite conservationists' worries for rare wildflower
A federal judge ruled against conservation groups in their efforts to block a proposed lithium-boron mining project in Nevada
April 01, 2026