Law school project finds slavery citations still being used today
A group of legal sleuths are uncovering how slavery continues to influence modern day legal rulings in the US. The AP's Jennifer King has more.
Latest Stories from The Associated Press
The latest stories from The Associated Press
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Greek rail disaster report cites errors and major systemic failures
AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports violent protests erupt in Greece on the rail crash anniversary as frustration at system failures boils over.
Economic Blackout: Will a 24-hour boycott make a difference?
AP correspondent Ed Donahue reports on a push for people not to spend money for 24 hours.
Trump to sign order Friday designating English as the official language of the US
AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on President Trump's move to designate English as the nation's official language.
Most Americans who experienced severe winter weather see climate change at work, AP-NORC poll shows
AP correspondent Jennifer King reports on a new poll asking Americans about severe winter weather and climate change.
Stock market today: Wall Street drifts toward the close of its worst month since April
Wall Street is closing out a rough month.
Suicide bomb at a seminary in northwest Pakistan kills top cleric and 5 others ahead of Ramadan
AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports a senior cleric and at least five worshippers have been killed after a powerful bomb exploded at a mosque in northwest Pakistan, ahead of the fasting month of Ramadan.
Consumers cut spending by most in four years last month even as inflation fell
AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on a sharp drop in consumer spending in January.
Oscar-winner Gene Hackman, wife Betsy Arakawa and their dog were dead for some time, warrant shows
AP correspondent Jennifer King has the latest on the investigation into the deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his wife.
The latest international headlines
AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports on key talks between President Donald Trump and Ukraine's leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy; a further hostage burial stirs emotions in Israel; Pope Francis' health looks to be improving; and Ramadan soon begins, amid economic woes in some Muslim nations.
Leonard Peltier remains defiant in AP interview, maintaining innocence and vowing continued activism
AP correspondent Ed Donahue reports more than 50 years later, Leonard Peltier remains defiant.
Millions of Muslims are getting ready to welcome in the holy month of Ramadan
AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports observant Muslims the world over will soon be united in a ritual of daily fasting from dawn to sunset as the Islamic holy month of Ramadan starts. But this year the economy worries many.
Hundreds of weather forecasters fired in latest wave of DOGE cuts
DOGE cuts come for the National Weather Service. The AP's Jennifer King reports.
At meeting with Trump, Zelenskyy will seek security assurances against future Russian aggression
AP correspondent Ed Donahue reports on a key meeting about the future of Ukraine.
Judge finds mass firings of federal probationary workers were likely unlawful
AP correspondent Ben Thomas reports a federal judge finds found mass firings of federal workers were likely unlawful.
Pope reaches 2-week mark at hospital with pneumonia and doctors suggest he's overcome the worst
AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports Pope Francis has reached the two-week mark in his recovery from pneumonia amid a guarded sense of optimism.
Social Security Administration could cut up to 50% of its workforce
AP correspondent Ben Thomas reports the Social Security Administration could cut up to half its workforce.
Israel's army admits failures on Oct. 7. Its probe of the attack could put pressure on Netanyahu
AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports Israel's army admits failures on Oct. 7, 2023.
The latest in sports
Stephen Curry dazzles with a near-career night for the Warriors, the NBA’s all-time coaching-wins-leader updates his health status, a three-time Super Bowl champion is forgoing retirement, and a historic round on the PGA Tour. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.
Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce plans to play next season rather than retire
One of the NFL’s most decorated tight ends has opted not to retire. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.
Woman suspected in Colorado Tesla dealership vandalism charged in federal court
AP's Lisa Dwyer reports that a suspect involved in vandalism at a Colorado Tesla dealership makes a court appearance.
DOGE access to US intelligence secrets poses a national security threat, Democrats say
Democratic lawmakers want to know if the DOGE government efficiency team is sharing national security secrets over insecure communication channels. AP correspondent Donna Warder reports.
The CFPB drops its enforcement lawsuits against Capital One, Rocket Homes and more
AP's Lisa Dwyer reports that a consumer protection agency is dropping a number of cases.
UK's Starmer says ending Russia's war in Ukraine 'can't be peace that rewards the aggressor'
AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on President Trump warning there's a small window to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
Influencer Tate brothers, who face human trafficking charges in Romania, arrive in the US
Influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate are back in the United States after being charged with human trafficking in Romania. AP correspondent Donna Warder reports.
Jake Knapp shoots a 59 at the Cognizant Classic, 15th sub-60 round in PGA Tour history
A 30-year-old American is the latest pro golfer to join the 59 club. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.
Popovich says he will not return to the Spurs this season, has hope of coaching in the future
One of basketball’s most successful coaches will not return to the sideline this season. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.
Economic Blackout: Will a 24-hour boycott make a difference?
AP's Lisa Dwyer reports on a planned "Economic blackout" Friday.
Trump says he's confident Putin will 'keep his word' if there's a deal to end the war in Ukraine
AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on President Trump giving Vladimir Putin the benefit of the doubt over a Ukraine truce.
Oscar-winner Gene Hackman, wife Betsy Arakawa and their dog were dead for some time, warrant shows
AP correspondent Donna Warder has an update on the death of actor Gene Hackman.