Antarctica’s tourism boom raises concerns about contamination and disease
FILE – Passengers watch as a ship sails through the Lemaire Channel in Antarctica, Monday, Nov. 24, 2025.…
South Carolina joins Southern redistricting push after US Supreme Court ruling on minority districts
Rep. Justin J. Pearson, D-Memphis, center, marches with protesters before a special session of the state legislature to…
Ohio set for marquee races in the fall. US Senate contest seen as crucial for control of the chamber
Republican Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek greets supporters during a watch party at the Spruce St. Sporting sports bar…
Trump again assails Pope Leo, potentially complicating Rubio’s visit to the Vatican this week
Pope Leo XIV talks to journalists as he leaves his residence in Castel Gandolfo, on the outskirts of…
AI boom drives a rally in buying of tech shares, pushing South Korea’s Kospi to a record
TOKYO (AP) — South Korea’s Kospi soared nearly 7% to a fresh record on Wednesday as Samsung Electronics’…
2 killed, 3 injured in shootings in Carrollton, Texas
CARROLLTON, Texas (AP) — A man shot five people in Texas on Tuesday, killing two of them, after…
Trump will host Brazilian president for talks on economy and security, a White House official says
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump will host Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Thursday for…
Gasoline costs 50% more in the US than it did before the Iran war
Luciano V. replaces the fuel nozzel after filling the tank of their 1999 Mazda Miata at an Astro…
2 killed and 3 injured in shootings near a shopping mall north of Dallas, police say
CARROLLTON, Texas (AP) — A man shot five people in Texas on Tuesday, killing two of them, at…
US attempt to open Strait of Hormuz tests fragile Iran war ceasefire
A bulk cargo ship sits at anchor in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, Saturday, May…
Restaurants celebrate authentic Mexican culture and history this Cinco de Mayo
Mexican restaurant owner-chef Marco Mendoza prepares a hot molcajete, a traditional Mexican dish, at Cuernavaca’s Grill in downtown…
California says State Farm violated the law in handling of insurance claims after 2025 LA wildfires
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California’s top insurance regulator says the state is seeking millions of dollars in penalties…