Winners of 2025 MacArthur ‘genius’ awards and $800,000 prizes are announced
A political scientist who studies what helps people connect across differences. A novelist whose books about Native American…
Putin is in Tajikistan for meetings with leaders of ex-Soviet leaders
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin began a state visit Wednesday in Tajikistan, a three-day trip that…
Comey makes first court appearance in criminal case
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — James Comey pleaded not guilty Wednesday in a criminal case that has highlighted the…
Trump says Illinois governor and Chicago mayor should be jailed
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday said the Illinois governor and Chicago mayor, both Democrats, should…
Rural schools face hiring challenges as H-1B visa fees increase
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — When Rob Coverdale started his job in 2023 as superintendent of the K-12…
Joan Kennedy, first wife of Sen. Edward Kennedy, has died
BOSTON — BOSTON (AP) — Joan B. Kennedy, the former wife of Sen. Edward M. Kennedy who endured…
Joan Kennedy, Ted Kennedy’s first wife, dies at 89
BOSTON (AP) — Joan B. Kennedy, the former wife of Sen. Edward M. Kennedy who endured a troubled…
China spying case collapsed because government wouldn’t label Beijing a threat, UK prosecutor says
LONDON (AP) — The trial of two British men accused of spying for Beijing collapsed because the U.K.…
EU pushes back on Russian airspace breaches and cyberattacks
BRUSSELS (AP) — Russia is waging a “targeted gray zone campaign” against Europe, including airspace violations, sabotage and…
Hamas and Israel enter a third day of Gaza peace talks
CAIRO (AP) — Israel and Hamas entered a third day of peace talks at an Egyptian resort Wednesday,…
Israeli navy intercepts another flotilla heading to Gaza
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The Israeli military intercepted a nine-boat flotilla trying to break Israel’s naval blockade…
Texas man hopes for execution stay in shaken baby syndrome case
LIVINGSTON, Texas (AP) — Robert Roberson was calm and hopeful as he pondered his mortality and whether he…