Shia LaBeouf used homophobic slurs during arrest in New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Actor Shia LaBeouf has been charged with battery and is accused of repeatedly using…
More say they’ve experienced extreme cold, AP-NORC poll finds
WASHINGTON (AP) — Millions in North America kicked off 2026 with bitterly cold temperatures, with many saying it’s…
US stocks slip as AI fears keep rumbling and oil prices climb
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks fell Thursday, while oil prices rose with worries about a potential conflict…
Social media firms head to court over harms to children’s mental health
For years, social media companies have disputed allegations that they harm children’s mental health through deliberate design choices…
US and Indonesia reach trade deal
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House announced a reciprocal trade agreement with Indonesia on Thursday while President Prabowo…
Mosaic artist Isaiah Zagar, who created mirrored dreamscapes across Philadelphia, dies
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia-based mosaic artist Isaiah Zagar, known for creating mirrored dreamscapes on buildings across the city,…
Group backs out after Trump won’t invite all governors to the White House
WASHINGTON (AP) — The National Governors Association is pulling out of an annual meeting at the White House…
Sam Altman and Dario Amodei share an awkward moment at India AI summit
NEW DELHI (AP) — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday invited leaders of some of the top…
Colbert controversy pours money, attention on Texas Senate race
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas on Thursday urged supporters to look at…
NASA fuels its giant moon rocket in a second test
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA took another crack at fueling its giant moon rocket Thursday after leaks…
Judge orders takeover of health care in Arizona prisons
PHOENIX (AP) — A federal judge has ordered a takeover of health care operations in Arizona’s prisons and…
The top photos of the week by AP photojournalists
Feb. 13 – 19, 2026 This photo gallery, curated by photo editor Jon Orbach, highlights some of the…