California Democrats struggle to decide who to pick in packed governor’s race
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The packed race for California governor has left many Democrats in the state wrestling…
US sanctions hit Iran’s effort to control shipping in the Strait of Hormuz
The Trump administration on Wednesday placed additional sanctions on Iran as part of a sprawling economic pressure campaign…
China’s Tencent to open payments network for PayPal users
HONG KONG (AP) — PayPal users will be able to make cashless payments in China using QR codes…
The top photos of the day by AP photojournalists
From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today’s top photos chosen by…
Key senators look to break college sports logjam in Congress with a bipartisan bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Two key senators involved in a long-simmering debate over fixing college sports will introduce a…
SpaceX’s Starship rockets are grounded pending investigation
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — SpaceX Starship launches are on hold pending an investigation into last week’s test…
Canada chooses Saab and Bombardier for early warning radar planes
TORONTO (AP) — Canada will buy early warning radar planes built by Sweden’s Saab and Canada’s Bombardier over…
UK’s GCHQ chief warns of AI’s role in Russia’s hybrid warfare
BLETCHLEY, England (AP) — Artificial intelligence is “an unstoppable force” that is being weaponized in ways that fall…
Brazil to invest $75 million in highway through Amazon and unveils environmental protection plan
SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil’s government announced Wednesday that it will invest $75 million in the BR-319 highway…
Teen charged with killing stepsister on Carnival Cruise ship remains free
MIAMI (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday allowed a teenager charged with sexually assaulting and killing his…
Workers need to labor for 200 years to make what their CEO made in one, AP survey finds
NEW YORK (AP) — The typical CEO compensation package rose nearly 6% in 2025 to $17.7 million, as…
Puerto Rico announces emergency to fight coastal erosion surge
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico’s governor announced a state of emergency Wednesday to fight a…