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Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff, dies at 88

What's in Trump's big bill? Money for migrant clampdown but tax breaks and program cuts hit 'bumps'

WASHINGTON — Congress is deep into drafting President Donald Trump’s big bill of tax breaks, spending cuts and beefed-up funding to halt migrants, but it’s “bumpy,” one Republican chairman says, with much work ahead to meet House Speaker Mike Johnson’s goal of passing the package out of his chamber by...

The federal Bureau of Prisons has lots of problems. Reopening Alcatraz is now one of them

Eleven inmate deaths in less than two months. More than 4,000 staff vacancies. A $3 billion repair backlog. And now, a stunning directive from President Donald Trump for the crisis-plagued federal Bureau of Prisons to “REBUILD, AND OPEN ALCATRAZ!” — the notorious penitentiary on an island in San Francisco Bay...

India fires missiles into Pakistani territory in response to Kashmir attack, killing 8 people

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — India fired missiles into Pakistani-controlled territory in several locations early Wednesday, killing at least eight people, Pakistani authorities said. India said it was striking infrastructure used by militants. The strikes came amid soaring tensions between the nuclear-armed neighbors over last month’s militant attack on tourists in the...

Federal authorities cleaning up oil spill in southeast Louisiana

NEW ORLEANS — Federal authorities are seeking to contain and clean up the damage from a decades-old oil well in southeast Louisiana that spewed crude and natural gas for more than a week. Upwards of 79,000 gallons of “oily water mixture” have been recovered near Garden Island Bay in Plaquemines...

OpenAI reverses course, says its nonprofit will continue to control its business

After months spent pursuing a plan to convert itself into a for-profit business, OpenAI is reversing course and said Monday its nonprofit will continue to control the company that makes ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence products. “We made the decision for the nonprofit to stay in control after hearing from...

Ravens release Justin Tucker after accusations by massage therapists of inappropriate behavior

OWINGS MILLS, Md. — The Baltimore Ravens announced Monday they are releasing kicker Justin Tucker, months after reports that he was accused of inappropriate sexual behavior by massage therapists. The Baltimore Banner has reported that over a dozen massage therapists have accused Tucker of inappropriate sexual behavior. The NFL said...

Pete Hegseth directs 20% cut to top military leadership positions

WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday directed the active duty military to shed 20% of its four-star general officers as the Trump administration keeps pushing the services to streamline their top leadership positions. Hegseth also told the National Guard to shed 20% of its top positions. In a...

Rite Aid returns to bankruptcy protection as it seeks to sell all assets

Rite Aid is again seeking bankruptcy protection as the drugstore chain looks to sell substantially all of its assets. The company said Monday that its stores will remain open as it starts Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings. The company initially filed for bankruptcy protection in October 2023, with plans to sell...

Boat believed to be carrying migrants capsizes off California coast, leaving 3 dead, 9 missing

SAN DIEGO — A small boat believed to be carrying migrants capsized early Monday off San Diego’s coast and left three people dead and four injured, while U.S. Coast Guard crews were searching for nine others, officials said. Coast Guard Petty Officer Chris Sappey said it was unclear where the...

Trump administration says it will pay immigrants in the U.S. illegally $1,000 to leave the country

WASHINGTON — Pushing forward with its mass deportation agenda, President Donald Trump’s administration said Monday that it would pay $1,000 to immigrants who are in the United States illegally and return to their home country voluntarily. The Department of Homeland Security said in a news release that it would also...

Michigan to suspend Sherrone Moore for 2 games to address NCAA allegations, AP sources say

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Michigan is expected to suspend coach Sherrone Moore for two games next season to address allegations that he failed to cooperate in the NCAA’s sign-stealing investigation that rocked college football during the Wolverines’ championship season in 2023, according to two people familiar with the situation. Moore...

The Commanders are hosting the 2027 NFL draft in Washington, AP source says

WASHINGTON — The 2027 NFL Draft is heading to the nation’s capital, a person familiar with the details told The Associated Press on Sunday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because President Donald Trump is set to make the announcement Monday at the White House. The NFL declined to...

Anti-immigrant Alternative for Germany sues after spy agency labels it an extremist party

BERLIN — The anti-immigration Alternative for Germany party on Monday sued the domestic intelligence service for classifying it as a right-wing extremist organization, a decision that subjects it to greater surveillance from authorities. The party known as AfD, which placed second in national elections in February, took action at an...

Warren Buffett to remain chairman at Berkshire Hathaway when Abel takes over as CEO in 2026

Billionaire Warren Buffett will remain chairman of Berkshire Hathaway when vice chairman Greg Abel takes over as CEO to begin 2026. The board of directors at the cash-rich conglomerate voted Sunday to keep the legendary 94-year-old investor as head of the board, a decision likely to relieve investors worried about...

Israel plans to capture all of Gaza under new plan, officials say

TEL AVIV, Israel — Israel approved plans Monday to capture the entire Gaza Strip and remain in the Palestinian territory for an unspecified amount of time, two Israeli officials said, a move that, if implemented, would vastly expand Israel’s operations in Gaza and likely bring fierce international opposition. Israeli Cabinet...

Japan's retired former emperor is to be hospitalized for heart tests, Japanese media say

TOKYO — Japan’s Emperor Emeritus Akihito will undergo heart tests at a hospital after an unspecified problem was detected during a routine checkup, Japanese media reports said Monday. The Imperial Household Agency did not answer calls to its office on Monday, a national holiday, to confirm reports by the Kyodo...

Federal Reserve likely to defy Trump, keep rates unchanged this week

WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve will likely keep its key short-term interest rate unchanged on Wednesday, despite weeks of harsh criticism and demands from President Donald Trump that the Fed reduce borrowing costs. After causing a sharp drop in financial markets two weeks ago by saying he could fire Fed...

Met Gala pays tribute to Black fashion, designers and includes Rihanna pregnancy surprise

NEW YORK — A rainy Met Gala on Monday included a Rihanna pregnancy announcement, a tuxedoed choir and a trend true to the menswear theme: Emma Chamberlain, Zendaya, Teyana Taylor and many other women in pinstripes and other traditional men’s detailing. Chamberlain and Zuri Hall were among those who wore...

Trump blasts Mexico's Sheinbaum for rejecting offer to send U.S. troops into Mexico to fight cartels

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — President Donald Trump on Sunday said Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum rejected his proposal to send U.S. troops to Mexico to help thwart the illegal drug trade because she is fearful of the country’s powerful cartels. The comments by Trump came a day after Sheinbaum confirmed...

Experts start complex recovery of a superyacht that sank off Sicily, killing 7

ROME — Marine salvage experts on Sunday began operations to recover from the seabed off Italy’s Sicilian coast the British-flagged superyacht “Bayesian,” which sank last summer, killing U.K. tech magnate Mike Lynch, his daughter and five others. Operations will be conducted by two floating cranes: “Hebo Lift 2,” which has...

Scottie Scheffler matches PGA Tour 72-hole scoring record in 8-shot win at the Byron Nelson

McKINNEY, Texas — Scottie Scheffler matched the PGA Tour’s 72-hole scoring record Sunday, finishing at 253 and running away with an eight-shot victory at his hometown CJ Cup Byron Nelson. The top-ranked player, who closed with a 63 to finish at 31-under-par, tied the mark set by Justin Thomas at...

Oscar Piastri wins at Miami for 3rd straight F1 victory, 4th win of season for championship leader

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Oscar Piastri maintained his advantage in the Formula 1 championship fight by winning the Miami Grand Prix on Sunday for his fourth win through six races this season. Piastri has now won three consecutive F1 races for McLaren Racing, where he and teammate Lando Norris are...

Ravens draft pick Mike Green says he was open with teams about sexual assault allegations

OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Mike Green has been open about the fact that he’s faced multiple sexual assault allegations, but when it comes to details, he wasn’t discussing it further at rookie camp this weekend. Green was available to Baltimore-area reporters Sunday for the first time since the Ravens drafted...

Former Vice President Mike Pence will receive the Profile in Courage Award for his actions on Jan. 6

BOSTON — Former Vice President Mike Pence on Sunday will receive the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award for his refusal to go along with President Donald Trump’s efforts to remain in office after losing the 2020 election. The award recognizes Pence “for putting his life and career on...

Plans are unclear for Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty and others with the Preakness 2 weeks away

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Sovereignty’s Kentucky Derby victory in the muck at Churchill Downs sparked curiosity over whether the colt can build on his signature win over a possibly drier, faster surface on the Triple Crown trail. The question now is whether that test will come sooner or later. Hall of...

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