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Chris Megerian
Biden signs debt ceiling bill that pulls US back from brink of unprecedented default
With just two days to spare, President Joe Biden has signed legislation that lifts the nation’s debt ceiling.6 hours ago
Hannah Schoenbaum, Associated Press/Report for America
Fort Bragg drops Confederate namesake for Fort Liberty, part of US Army base rebranding
Fort Bragg shed its Confederate namesake Friday to become Fort Liberty in a ceremony some veterans view as a small but important step in making the U.S. Army more welcoming to Black service members.1 day ago
Jill Colvin and Eric Tucker
Justice Department says it won’t charge Pence over handling of classified documents
The Department of Justice has informed former Vice President Mike Pence’s legal team that it won't pursue criminal charges related to the discovery of classified documents at his Indiana home.1 day ago
Scott McFetridge, Hannah Fingerhut and Ryan J. Foley
Rescuers at site of Iowa building collapse complete search for survivors, move on to recovery
An Iowa task force has completed its search for survivors at the site of a partially collapsed Davenport apartment building without finding three missing people who are feared dead, authorities said Friday.1 day ago
Michael R. Sisak and Michael Balsamo
New details of Jeffrey Epstein’s death and the frantic aftermath revealed in records obtained by AP
The Associated Press obtained more than 4,000 pages of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein’s jail suicide from the federal Bureau of Prisons.1 day ago
Hillel Italie, AP National Writer
Cynthia Weil, Grammy winning lyricist who had hits with husband Barry Mann, dead at 82
Cynthia Weil, Grammy-winning lyricist who helped write 'You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling' and 'On Broadway,' dies at 82.1 day ago
Darlene Superville
Biden says he got ‘sandbagged’ after he tripped and fell onstage at Air Force graduation
President Joe Biden tripped over a sandbag and fell onstage at the U.S. Air Force Academy graduation on Thursday but was uninjured.1 day ago
Associated Press
Man pleads guilty to picking up Yellowstone bison calf that was rejected by herd, euthanized
A man from Hawaii pleaded guilty to a charge alleging he picked up a bison calf in Yellowstone National Park, causing the animal's herd to reject it.2 days ago
Associated Press
Reports: Prosecutors have tape of Trump discussing holding onto classified doc after leaving office
Prosecutors have reportedly obtained a recording of former President Trump in which he talks about holding onto a classified document.2 days ago
Associated Press
Store owner charged with murder in shooting has shot at suspected shoplifters before
A store owner in South Carolina charged with murder this week after shooting a teen he wrongly thought stole water has shot at suspected shoplifters two other times in the past eight years and not faced charges, authorities said.2 days ago
LISA MASCARO, KEVIN FREKING, STEPHEN GROVES and FARNOUSH AMIRI
House OKs debt ceiling bill to avoid default, sends Biden-McCarthy deal to Senate
Veering away from a default crisis, the House approved a debt ceiling and budget cuts package late Wednesday.3 days ago
SAM METZ Associated Press
Adult filmmakers ask judge to delay Utah law requiring porn sites verify user ages
A group representing the adult film industry is asking a judge to put on hold a Utah law requiring porn and other adult websites verify user ages. The Free Speech Coalition challenged the law in federal court3 days ago
\Jill Colvin
Mike Pence to launch campaign for president in Iowa June 7
Former Vice President Mike Pence will officially launch his widely expected campaign for the Republican nomination for president in Iowa next week.3 days ago
Hyung-Jin Kim and Kim Tong-Hyung
North Korea spy satellite launch fails as rocket falls into the sea
North Korea’s attempt to put its first spy satellite into space has failed.3 days ago
Dave Collins
Former Connecticut lawmaker gets 27 months in prison for stealing coronavirus aid
A former Connecticut state representative has been sentenced to 27 months in prison for stealing more than $1.2 million from the city of West Haven.3 days ago
Lisa Mascaro, Kevin Freking and Stephen Groves
Ahead of House debt ceiling vote, Biden shores up Democrats and McCarthy scrambles for GOP support
The debt ceiling and budget cuts package is heading toward a crucial U.S. House vote.3 days ago
Scott McFetridge, Hannah Fingerhut and Erin Hooley
Iowa apartment collapse leaves residents missing, rubble too dangerous to search
An Iowa mayor says five Davenport residents are missing, including two people who could still be in the wreckage of a partly collapsed apartment building.3 days ago
Jill Colvin
Christie allies launch super PAC ahead of expected 2024 GOP presidential nomination
Allies of former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie have launched a new super PAC to support his expected candidacy for the Republican presidential nomination.4 days ago
Bill Barrow
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter has dementia, the Carter Center says
The Carter Center is sharing the news that former first lady Rosalynn Carter has dementia.4 days ago
Elise Ryan
Can’t get Taylor Swift tickets? See all of Swift’s eras on display at this costume exhibit
On the second floor of the Museum of Arts and Design in New York City, fans can catch glimpses of Swift’s “eras” outfits.4 days ago
Kelvin Chan and Matt O'Brien
Artificial intelligence threatens extinction, experts say in new warning
Scientists and tech industry leaders, including executives at Microsoft and Google, have issued a new warning about the perils that artificial intelligence poses to humankind.4 days ago
Susie Blann and Joanna Kozlowska
Russia says drones damage Moscow buildings in pre-dawn attack, blames Ukraine
A rare drone attack jolted Moscow Tuesday morning, lightly damaging some buildings and leading to the evacuation of others, while Russia pursued its relentless bombardment of Kyiv with a third assault on the city in 24 hours.4 days ago
Associated Press
9 people injured in Florida beach boardwalk shooting
Nine people are injured after gunfire erupted along a beach boardwalk in Hollywood, Florida, sending people frantically running for cover along the crowded beach on Memorial Day.5 days ago
