U.S. removal of panels on Black WWII soldiers in Netherlands draws backlash – National
Ever since a U.S. military cemetery in the southern Netherlands removed two displays recognizing Black troops who helped…
The year’s first meteor shower and supermoon clash in January skies
NEW YORK — The year’s first supermoon and meteor shower will sync up in January skies, but the…
Hawaii’s Big Island bans feeding feral cats in an effort to help endangered native species
KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii — Throngs of feral cats emerge from the shade of parked trucks and bushes as soon…
Virtual reality opens doors for older people to build closer connections in real life
LOS GATOS, Calif. — Like many retirement communities, The Terraces serves as a tranquil refuge for a nucleus…
Pediatrics group sues HHS for cutting funds for children’s health programs
The American Academy of Pediatrics sued the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Wednesday, seeking to…
Christian music is pop now: What it means for the Grammys
NEW YORK (AP) — It is one of the most surprising music stories of the year. While streams…
Boys at her school shared AI-generated, nude images of her. She was the one expelled
THIBODAUX, La. — The teasing was relentless. Nude images of a 13-year-old girl and her friends, generated by…
Deepfake cyberbullying: Schools confront rise of AI-generated nude images
THIBODAUX, La. (AP) — The teasing was relentless. Nude images of a 13-year-old girl and her friends, generated…
Holiday travel, then and now: ‘Home Alone 2’ shows how much has changed
Panic erupts in the McCallister household as soon as the day begins. The parents’ alarm clock never rings,…
NORAD continues decades-long tradition of tracking Santa’s trip around the world
PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. — Sometimes kids drop the phone after hearing Santa won’t show up if…
Photo essay shows how AP photographers captured infrared technology used in surveillance
When you unlock a phone, step into view of a security camera or drive past a license plate…
How to watch the Ursid meteor shower
NEW YORK (AP) — The last major meteor shower of the year, known as the Ursids, peaks soon,…