In what had long been celebrated every May 30 to honor America’s fallen soldiers, Memorial Day officially became a federal ...

You’ve heard of twofers. Kenya Hutton is a “threefer.” His parents are immigrants, he’s a Black man and he’s gay — at a ...

One program distributes laptops in rural Iowa. Another helped people get back online after Hurricane Helene washed away ...

Voters in Venezuela are choosing lawmakers, governors and other officials Sunday in polling being held against a backdrop of ...

Victoria Mboko is still just 18, still rather new to the top level of professional tennis, and yet with a big serve, a terrific backhand and enviable court coverage, the Canadian is ...

State legislative sessions around the country are coming to a close, and fights over public versus charter school funding and cell phones were among the biggest policy battles this year.

A swarm of people poured through the gates at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Some were shirtless, some wore American flag overalls, others checkered flag mini-skirts. As they ...

Strauss’ “Blue Danube” is heading into space this month to mark the 200th anniversary of the waltz king’s birth. The classical piece will be beamed into the ...

Religious services, concerts and vigils are set to mark Sunday’s fifth anniversary of George Floyd’s murder by a Minneapolis police officer even as police reform and civil rights activists face ...

As the Trump administration cut billions of dollars in federal funding to scientific research, thousands of scientists in the ...

The following episode of The Story Behind the AP Story contains sound and descriptions that some listeners may find graphic or violent. Listener discretion is advised. Haya ...

Fans were lined up outside before the gates could open ahead of Max Clark's bobblehead giveaway. (May 24, 2025) ...