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Officers from Metropolitan Police Department, FBI, and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), are seen monitoring a football game between Bell Multicultural and Archbishop Carroll, Friday, Sept., 12, 2025, at Cardozo High School in the Columbia Heights neighborhood in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Trump threatens to take over DC police again over immigration enforcement

September 15, 2025

President Donald Trump has threatened to federalize Washington, D.C.’s police force again. He suggests this could happen if the city’s mayor refuses to cooperate with immigration enforcement. Trump’s previous emergency order, which took over the local police force, expired last week. Mayor Muriel Bowser has said that the city will not work with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Trump claims his intervention improved crime rates, although data shows crime was already falling. The White House has not confirmed if Trump will follow through on his threat. Bowser’s office declined to comment on the situation.

FILE - With the Founders Library in the background, a young man reads on Howard University campus July 6, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)

Trump administration boosts HBCU funding after cutting grants for Hispanic-serving colleges

September 15, 2025

The Trump administration is redirecting nearly $500 million in federal funding toward historically Black colleges and tribal colleges, a one-time investment covered primarily by other cuts to colleges serving large numbers of minority students. The Education Department announced the funding boost days after cutting $350 million from other grants, mostly from programs reserved for colleges that have large numbers of Hispanic students. Agency leaders said those grants were unconstitutional because they’re available only to colleges with certain minority enrollment thresholds. Education Secretary Linda McMahon said the changes will redirect money away from “from ineffective and discriminatory programs toward those which support student success.”

Kash Patel speaks at a news conference, Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, in Orem, Utah, as Utah department of public safety commissioner Beau Mason, left, and Utah Gov. Spencer Cox listen. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

DNA evidence found near scene of Charlie Kirk’s shooting matches suspect, FBI director says

September 15, 2025

FBI Director Kash Patel says DNA on a towel wrapped around a rifle found near where conservative activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated matches that of the 22-year-old accused in the killing. Patel told Fox News Channel on Monday investigators also have used DNA to link suspect Tyler Robinson with a screwdriver recovered from the rooftop where the fatal shot was fired. Authorities in Utah are preparing to file capital murder charges against Robinson as early as Tuesday in the killing of Kirk, a dominant figure in conservative politics. Patel says Robinson wrote in a note before the shooting that he had an opportunity to take out Kirk. It’s unclear whether Robinson has an attorney.

Takeaways from our collaboration on youth mental health after the Maui wildfires

September 15, 2025

Two years after wildfires devastated Lahaina, many students are still struggling with mental health issues. The Hawaii Department of Education estimates that over a third of Maui students experienced significant trauma, such as losing a family member or a parent’s job. Despite efforts to address these challenges, a shortage of mental health professionals persists. The state has tried to bring in specialists and used federal grants to support students, but hiring remains difficult. Nonprofits are stepping in with outdoor activities and peer counseling to help students cope with their anxiety and stress.

The site of the future Ford World Headquarters is seen under construction, Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, in Dearborn, Mich. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Ford is moving its world headquarters for the first time in 7 decades to a new campus 3 miles away

September 15, 2025

Ford is moving its headquarters for the first time in seven decades. The carmaker is relocating to a newly constructed building 3 miles away in its longtime home of Dearborn, Michigan. The new 2.1-million-square-foot structure formally will be called Ford World Headquarters when it opens in November. Ford’s current headquarters is colloquially called “The Glass House.” It opened in 1956. The new HQ is 5 to 10 minutes away. It is designed to enhance collaboration and innovation by colocating corporate leadership with design and engineering teams. It places 14,000 employees within a 15-minute walk of the main building.

FILE - U.S. President Donald Trump and Britain's Queen Elizabeth II inspect a Guard of Honour, formed of the Coldstream Guards at Windsor Castle in Windsor, England, July 13, 2018.(AP Photo/Matt Dunham, Pool, File)

From Carter’s kiss to Trump’s step ahead: Famous presidential gaffes toward British royals

September 15, 2025

U.S. presidents and first ladies have had their share of awkward moments with the British royal family over the years. Tabloids reported that President Jimmy Carter kissed the Queen Mother on the lips during a 1977 visit, though he said it was on the cheek. In 2007, President George W. Bush mistakenly suggested Queen Elizabeth II was more than 200 years old during a speech, leading to laughter. First lady Michelle Obama broke protocol in 2009 by touching the queen. In 2011, President Barack Obama forged ahead with a toast during the British national anthem. In 2018, President Donald Trump walked ahead of the queen at Windsor Castle.

FILE- In this Feb. 5, 2018, file photo, the seal of the Board of Governors of the United States Federal Reserve System is displayed in the ground at the Marriner S. Eccles Federal Reserve Board Building in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)

The Fed faces economic uncertainty and political pressure as it decides whether to cut rates

September 15, 2025

The Federal Reserve is facing economic uncertainty and political pressure as it meets this week to decide whether to cut interest rates. Investors expect the Fed to reduce its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point, to about 4.1%. But it’s not even clear which Fed officials will be making the decision. The meeting will likely include embattled governor Lisa Cook unless an appeals court or the Supreme Court rules in favor of an effort by President Donald Trump to remove her from office. And it’s not yet clear whether Trump nominee Stephen Miran will be approved in time to join.

Jill Savitt, President and CEO of the National Center for Civil and Human Rights in Atlanta, leads a hard-hat tour of the expanded museum before its November reopening on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Warren)

The National Center for Civil and Human Rights expands at a critical moment in U.S. history

September 14, 2025

The National Center for Civil and Human Rights is expanding at a critical moment in the United States. Unlike the Smithsonian Institution, the center in Atlanta is privately funded and beyond the immediate reach of Trump administration efforts to control what Americans learn about their history. A Family Gallery for children under 12 will feature immersive, hands-on experiences to inspire a new generation’s interest in rights and justice. Another gallery tells the history of the Reconstruction Era and its legacy, and a new Activation Lab encourages visitors to reflect on how to tap their power to make positive changes in their communities.

Youth mental health challenges keep mounting 2 years after Maui wildfires

September 14, 2025

Youth in Lahaina, Hawaii, have been struggling since wildfires destroyed their hometown two years ago. The Hawaii Department of Education estimates over a third of Maui students lost family members or faced other hardships after the fires. Two years later, therapists say students’ mental health issues continue to grow. Students say they struggle mentally whenever it’s windy or they hear of minor brush fires nearby. Maui faces a shortage of mental health professionals, making it difficult for students to get timely help. Outdoor adventure and peer counselor programs have stepped up to offer kids support.

Tramell Tillman makes Emmys history with his ‘Severance’ win

September 14, 2025

Tramell Tillman has made Emmy history. He is the first Black man to take home the prize for outstanding supporting actor in a drama series for his role in “Severance.” Tillman spoke backstage Sunday about the “beautiful work” that scores of Black actors have done before him, including the late Andre Braugher and Michael K. Williams. Tillman says he has “been taken by their work for years,” and “borrowed” from them, and that he’s just honored to be in the same class. “Severance” is an Apple TV+ thriller series that centers on an office where workers’ memories were surgically divided between their work and personal lives.

A list of the top winners at the 2025 Emmy Awards

September 14, 2025

“The Studio” has made history at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards by winning 13 awards, setting a new record for the most-awarded comedy series in a single season. It surpassed last year’s record of 11 set by “The Bear.” “The Pitt” won best drama, and Noah Wylie received the best drama actor award for his role as an emergency room doctor. “Adolescence” took home six awards in the limited series categories, including best supporting actor for 15-year-old Owen Cooper. “Severance” entered as the top nominee and won two acting trophies for Britt Lower and Tramell Tillman.

New York City Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani speaks on stage for the March on Wall Street, Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul endorses Zohran Mamdani for NYC mayor

September 14, 2025

Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul has urged New Yorkers to vote Zohran Mamdani for mayor of New York City, giving the Democratic nominee one of his most significant endorsements to date in the contest to lead the nation’s biggest city. Writing on Sunday in the New York Times’ opinion section, Hochul said while she and Mamdani diverged on some issues, they came together on the importance of addressing the affordability crisis in the city and across the state. Hochul’s endorsement is the latest sign that Democratic leaders who had been skeptical of Mamdani’s views are beginning to consolidate around him.

FILE - Former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar speaks during a campaign rally outside the state Capitol on Nov. 3, 2014, in Springfield, Ill. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman, File)

Former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar, a popular two-term Republican, dies at 79

September 14, 2025

Family members say former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar has died at 79. The popular two-term Republican was credited with guiding Illinois into a period of greater financial stability in the 1990s. Family members say he died from complications stemming from treatment for pancreatic cancer. Edgar was a former state legislator who also had served as Illinois secretary of state. He was first elected governor in 1990 and easily won reelection with bipartisan support. The moderate Republican remained a party statesman and was uneasy with his party’s shift to the right. He was part of a campaign last year to support Kamala Harris’ presidential bid.

Emmys host Nate Bargatze jokes about the television industry, devises gag to keep speeches short

September 14, 2025

Stand-up comedian Nate Bargatze kicked off the 77th Emmy Awards Sunday with a comedy sketch that poked fun at the television industry, noting it’s “a world where the finest artists craft stories of staggering beauty that millions of people will watch on their phones while they’re sitting on the toilet.” The audience was warm to jokes as he opined on what the future of TV will be like. Bargatze, a 46-year-old stand-up comic from Tennessee known for his friendly style, was not a typical host. Often Emmy hosts are known more for a cutting style and are often more Hollywood insiders as late-night talk show hosts.

The Latest: The Emmy Awards honor the best in television

September 14, 2025

The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards has launched to honor the best of television. Comic Nate Bargatze is the host. Apple TV+ has the two most nominated shows, “Severance” and “The Studio.” Bargatze is marking his first time as a host. He’s released three Netflix stand-up specials including last December’s “Your Friend, Nate Bargatze” and has hosted “Saturday Night Live.” The Emmy ceremony is airing live Sunday on CBS from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.

A sign honors the two victims who died in Wednesday's shooting, 8-year-old Fletcher Merkel and 10-year-old Harper Moyski, outside Annunciation Catholic Church, Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt)

Community honors life of 10-year-old Harper Moyski, killed in shooting at Minneapolis church

September 14, 2025

The mother of a 10-year-old girl killed during a mass shooting in a Catholic church in Minneapolis has remembered her as a sharp, curious and funny child who “didn’t water herself down.” Friends, family and people gathered Sunday in an outdoor amphitheater by a lake to celebrate Harper Moyski’s life. Her mother, Jackie Flavin, described her as a girl who didn’t do anything halfway. Speakers also called for people to dedicate themselves to building a less violent American society. Harper and another student at Annunciation Catholic School, 8-year-old Fletcher Merkel, were killed and 21 others were injured in the Aug. 27 shooting during a Mass.

‘Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle’ opens to $70M, biggest anime debut in North America

September 14, 2025

“Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle” carved out a place in box office history this weekend, slicing straight to No. 1 to outpace the horror sequel “The Conjuring: Last Rites.” The Sony-owned Crunchyroll release shattered expectations with a mighty $70 million debut in North America, according to Sunday estimates from Comscore. That haul marks the biggest domestic opening ever for an anime film, surpassing “Pokémon: The First Movie,” which opened with $31 million in 1999.

FILE - Pope Leo XIV arrives for his weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square, at the Vatican, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia, File)

Chicago suburb where Pope Leo XIV grew up celebrates his 70th birthday with gospel music, balloons

September 14, 2025

The Chicago suburb where Pope Leo XIV grew up is celebrating his 70th birthday with gospel music and a balloon release outside his boyhood home. A small crowd attended the festivities Sunday outside the modest brick house in the village of Dolton, where the former Robert Prevost grew up. He was born in 1955 in Chicago, about 20 miles away. The village purchased the house in July in hopes of boosting tourism and claiming a piece of papal history of the first American pope. Village officials say they tried to contact Pope Leo but did not hear back.

Crime scene tape surrounds Utah Valley University after Turning Point USA CEO and co-founder Charlie Kirk was shot and killed , Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, in Orem, Utah. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

After Kirk’s killing a growing chorus of conservatives wants his critics ostracized or fired

September 14, 2025

Some conservatives are targeting people and organizations they believe disparaged Charlie Kirk after his death. They’re pushing for firings and punishments, claiming these actions promote hate speech. This campaign has led to job losses for teachers, an Office Depot employee, and others. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said American Airlines grounded pilots who allegedly celebrated Kirk’s assassination. Some conservatives see Kirk as a free speech champion and are using similar tactics they once criticized. This situation highlights the nation’s political divisions and the role of social media in fueling outrage. Some Republicans blame traditional media for contributing to a toxic political climate.

FILE - President Donald Trump stands beside photos of Kennedy Center Honors nominees at the Kennedy Center, Aug. 13, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Sugar Coke? Department of War? Where some of Trump’s most jaw-dropping promises stand

September 14, 2025

Given just how much President Donald Trump talks in public, it can be hard to keep up with all of his promises — even his most outlandish ones. Once a pledge has been made, though, the president has a way of making notions that once seemed implausible inch toward appearing routine, the more repeats them. From putting cane sugar back in U.S. Coke to ending daylight saving time to creating the Department of War, some of Trump’s biggest jaw-dropping comments have gone nowhere, while others are working their way toward fruition.

A vehicle marked with messages written on its windows in tribute to Turning Point USA CEO and co-founder Charlie Kirk and carrying an American flag, drive past at Utah Valley University, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, in Orem, Utah. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Utah governor says it’s too soon to be sure of motive on Kirk shooting but suspect was on the left

September 14, 2025

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox says investigators are not yet ready to discuss a motive in the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk but the 22-year-old who was arrested leaned to the left. Cox said that information comes from interviews with suspect Tyler Robinson’s family and friends. Cox is a Republican who’s called for partisans on both sides to tone down their rhetoric after the assassination. Cox also confirmed reports that Robinson was in a romantic relationship with his roommate, who is transgender. Cox stressed the roommate knew nothing of the attack and has been cooperating with law enforcement.

FILE - Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks during a news conference at the governor's official residence about a suspected arson fire that forced him, his family and guests to flee in the middle of the night on the Jewish holiday of Passover, April 13, 2025, in Harrisburg, Pa. (AP Photo/Marc Levy, File)

Political leaders confront security concerns — and fear — after Kirk’s assassination

September 14, 2025

Some political leaders are canceling public appearances after Charlie Kirk’s killing. Others are relying on a large police presence to keep them safe. And still others insist that the assassination that shook the nation last week won’t have any impact on their plans. Elected officials at every level and in both parties are grappling with tough choices as they move deeper into an election season in which the prospect of further violence lingers. And as they weigh risks to their personal safety, Democrats and Republicans are being forced to confront their own feelings of grief, anger and fear.

Emmys arrive with ‘The Studio,’ ‘Severance,’ ‘Adolescence’ and ‘The Penguin’ vying for top honors

September 13, 2025

The Emmys are here. The 77th edition of the awards honoring TV’s best airs on CBS at 8 p.m. Eastern, hosted by comedian Nate Bargatze. “The Studio” is a heavy favorite to go big in categories including best comedy series and best actor in a comedy for co-creator Seth Rogen. “Severance” brought in the biggest number of nominations this year and is competing in the top drama categories. Noah Wyle could become a first-time Emmy winner for “The Pitt.” And 77-year-old Kathy Bates could become the oldest woman ever and the first woman from a network in a decade to win best actress in a drama.

Latino leaders condemn ICE over incidents in Chicago, including driver’s fatal shooting

September 13, 2025

Latino leaders are expressing dismay over recent immigration enforcement operations in Chicago. The incidents include a fatal shooting during a traffic stop, the arrest of an immigrant at a barbershop and a standoff between protesters and agents at an immigration processing facility. Democratic Rep. Chuy Garcia said at a Saturday news conference that the recent incidents have people asking themselves, “What’s to stop them from getting any one of us?” Fellow Democratic Rep. Delia Ramirez said she will demand a thorough investigation of the traffic stop that turned deadly. She also called for community unity. The Department of Homeland Security’s “Operation Midway Blitz” campaign targets so-called sanctuary laws in the state.

FILE - Gov. Bill Lee speaks during a news conference announcing The Boring Company's intent to build the Music City Loop, a private transportation tunnel that will connect the airport to downtown, Monday, July 28, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV, file)

Memphis mayor says he got confirmation National Guard would be deployed from Trump’s TV comments

September 13, 2025

The Memphis mayor says President Donald Trump’s TV announcement was the first hard confirmation he received that Trump would send in the National Guard to address crime. Speaking on CNN on Saturday, Mayor Paul Young said he learned the idea was under consideration when Tennessee Republican Gov. Bill Lee’s office informed him earlier in the week. Then on Friday morning, Trump made his announcement on Fox News. The governor has said details of how the Guard will factor into efforts to tackle crime are still being ironed out, and talks with Trump are expected to continue into the upcoming week.

People wait for loved ones from Guatemala deported from the United States outside La Aurora International Airport, in Guatemala City, Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025. (AP Photo/Moises Castillo)

Judge extends temporary measures protecting Guatemalan children from deportation

September 13, 2025

A federal judge is temporarily keeping measures in place to prevent the Trump administration from deporting Guatemalan migrant children in government custody. Judge Timothy J. Kelly’s decision on Saturday stops the removal of children who came to the U.S. alone and are living in shelters and foster care. The decision follows a Labor Day weekend operation where the administration attempted to deport dozens of children. Immigration advocates sued, arguing the children were fleeing abuse or violence. Kelly’s order extends protection until Sept. 16. The government initially claimed the parents requested their return but later backtracked.

Sean Astin, who starred in ‘Lord of the Rings’ and ‘Rudy,’ is elected as SAG-AFTRA’s new president

September 13, 2025

The union that represents tens of thousands of actors and other entertainer and media professionals has elected Sean Astin as its new president. On Friday, SAG-AFTRA elected Astin — who starred in “Rudy” and “The Lord of the Rings,” among other roles — to succeed Fran Drescher as its president. Astin is the son of the late Academy Award-winning actress Patty Duke. He defeated Chuck Slavin in a 79% to 21% vote. Michelle Hurd was elected secretary-treasurer. SAG-AFTRA brings together Screen Actors Guild and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists and represents approximately 160,000 actors, announcers, broadcast journalists, dancers, program hosts and others.

Utah Valley University student Alec Vera stands near a memorial for Charlie Kirk on Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, in Orem, Utah. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

They witnessed Charlie Kirk’s assassination. Now students reckon with the grief

September 13, 2025

Students who witnessed Charlie Kirk’s assassination at Utah Valley University are reckoning with trauma and grief. As investigators spend the weekend digging deeper into suspect Tyler James Robinson ahead of his initial court appearance, the university community is mourning Kirk and taking steps to resume classes on Sept. 17. At a makeshift memorial near the university’s main entrance, people have been leaving flowers. On the quad where the Turning Point USA co-founder was shot, a crew has begun taking down tents and banners and scrubbing away reminders of the killing.

FILE - Clouds hover over the entrance of the Florida State Prison in Starke, Fla., Aug. 3, 2023. (AP Photo/Curt Anderson, file)

Florida man who killed 2 women set for lethal injection next month, extending execution record

September 13, 2025

A Florida man convicted of killing two women whose bodies were found in a rural pond in 1996 is scheduled to be put to death in October under a death warrant signed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, who continues to set a record pace for executions. Samuel Lee Smithers, 72, is scheduled to die by lethal injection Oct. 14 at Florida State Prison. Smithers would be the 14th person set for execution in Florida in 2025, by far the most in a single year and the most in the U.S. DeSantis signed the death warrant Friday night, a few days before the scheduled execution Wednesday of David Joseph Pittman. Another convicted killer, Victor Tony Jones, is set to die on Sept. 30.

Xp Lee, Democratic candidate for Minnesota house district 34B, knocks on doors during campaigning in Brooklyn Park, Minn., Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Mark Vancleave)

Minneapolis suburb’s candidates campaign amid fear and violence after political assassinations

September 13, 2025

As the nation grapples with the assassination of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk, two candidates are vying for a legislative seat left open by another political attack in Minnesota. Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband were killed in June and another state lawmaker and his wife were injured in what investigators call a politically motivated attack. The Republican candidate for Hortman’s now vacant seat, Ruth Bittner, says the political violence briefly made her reconsider running. Democrat Xp Lee, a former city council member, is also running. He supports a ban on semiautomatic weapons to reduce the charged political atmosphere.

University of Victoria postdoctoral fellow Nathaniel Brunt views an image from a collection of photos of the Yazidi people in their northern Iraq homeland in the 1930s, during an interview at the Penn Museum Archives in Philadelphia, Aug. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Iraq’s Yazidis rediscover lost history through photos found in a museum archive

September 13, 2025

A University of Pennsylvania researcher is leading an effort to connect photos taken of the Yazidi population in northern Iraq in the 1930s with descendants who lost much of their history in the 2014 Islamic State attacks. Penn doctoral student Marc Marin Webb and others have built an archive of nearly 300 photos taken by Penn Museum archaeologists in the 1930s. They are now sharing them with the Yazidi community to help them reclaim their heritage. Ansam Basher, now a teacher in England, says she was “overcome with emotion” seeing photos of her grandparents on their wedding day.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., joined at left by House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., speaks to reporters after meeting about Republican efforts to cut health care spending, at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Millions face skyrocketing health insurance costs unless Congress extends subsidies

September 13, 2025

There’s bipartisan support in Congress for extending tax credits that have made health insurance more affordable for millions of people since the COVID-19 pandemic. But the credits are still in danger of expiring as Republicans and Democrats are at odds over how to do it. Democrats have been pushing for months to extend the subsidies. They were first put in place in 2021 and extended a year later, when they controlled Congress and the White House, for low income people who get their health insurance through the Affordable Care Act. And some Republicans are now open to keeping the tax credits.

Waves of fake threats to colleges are putting students on edge and testing dispatchers

September 12, 2025

Around 50 college campuses across the country have been deluged in recent weeks with hoax calls about armed gunmen and other violence, laying bare the challenges of detecting fake threats quickly to prevent mass panic. Students at some schools spent hours hiding under desks, only to find out later it someone’s idea of a entertainment. On Thursday, several historically Black colleges locked down or canceled classes after receiving threats, at a time when the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a Utah college had campuses newly on edge. In other cases, schools figured out early that something was amiss, but even then it took time and resources.

Christian Siriano transports New York Fashion Week attendees to the silver screen

September 12, 2025

Designer Christian Siriano transformed a Macy’s department store into a New York Fashion Week runway show for his latest collection. The designer was recently named creative director for I.N.C., a Macy’s ready-to-wear brand, in celebration of the brand’s 40th anniversary. Siriano pulled inspiration for his latest collection from actor Marlene Dietrich and old Hollywood. Like the evolution of cinema, Siriano said he wanted to play with the color palette of his collection from black and white to Technicolor. Like Dietrich, Siriano designs embraced both the masculine and feminine. Celebrities from Oprah to singer Lizzo sat front row at the Friday show.

Flowers are left in remembrance of those wounded in a shooting at Evergreen High School in Evergreen, Colo., Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Colleen Slevin)

Report says school shooting suspect was fascinated with mass shootings and expressed neo-Nazi views

September 12, 2025

A teenager suspected in a shooting attack at a suburban Denver high school that left two students in critical condition appeared fascinated with previous mass shootings including Columbine and expressed neo-Nazi views online, according to experts. Since December, the Anti-Defamation League says Desmond Holly had been active on an online forum where users watch videos of killings and violence, mixed in with content on white supremacism and antisemitism, the Anti-Defamation League’s Center on Extremism said in a report. It says Holly’s TikTok accounts contained white supremacist symbols and the name of his most recent account included a reference to a popular white supremacist slogan, the ADL said. TikTok said accounts associated with Holly have been banned.

FILE - Federal Reserve Board of Governors member Lisa Cook listens during an open meeting of the Board of Governors at the Federal Reserve, June 25, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File)

Fed Governor Lisa Cook claimed 2nd residence as ‘vacation home,’ undercutting Trump fraud claims

September 12, 2025

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook referred to a condominium she purchased in June 2021 as a “vacation home” in a loan estimate. That characterization that could undermine claims by the Trump administration that she committed mortgage fraud. President Donald Trump has sought to fire Cook “for cause,” relying on claims that Cook claimed both the condo and another property as her primary residence simultaneously. Trump is trying to reshape the central bank, in part to orchestrate a steep cut to interest rates. Documents obtained by The Associated Press also showed that on a second form submitted by Cook to gain a security clearance, she described the property as a “second home.”

FILE - Employees work inside a franchise of "Sabor Venezolano," one of 18 businesses owned by Wilmer Escaray which employ scores of Venezuelan immigrants with Temporary Protected Status (TPS) in Doral, Fla., May 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell, File)

Appeals court rules Trump administration can end legal protections for more than 400,000 migrants

September 12, 2025

A federal appeals court has ruled the Trump administration can end legal protections for around 430,000 migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela. The ruling Friday by the three-judge panel of the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals is the latest twist in a legal fight over Biden-era policies that created new and expanded pathways for people to live in the United States, generally for two years with work authorization. The Trump administration announced in March it was ending the humanitarian parole protections. A district court granted a stay in April halting that decision, but the Supreme Court lifted the lower court order in May.

FILE - Blake Lively is seen in New York on Feb. 16, 2025, left, and Justin Baldoni attends a screening in New York on Dec. 13, 2023. (Photos by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)

Taylor Swift can be deposed, but has no role in Blake Lively-Justin Baldoni litigation, lawyer says

September 12, 2025

A lawyer for Taylor Swift says the singer can answer questions in October — if she is forced — from attorneys involved in the litigation between actors Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni stemming from their roles in the movie “It Ends With Us.” But attorney J. Douglas Baldridge noted in a letter to the New York federal judge presiding over the dispute on Friday that Swift has “no material role in this action.” Lively sued Baldoni in late December, alleging sexual harassment. Baldoni then sued Lively and her husband, “Deadpool” actor Ryan Reynolds, accusing them of defamation and extortion. A judge dismissed Baldoni’s claims in June.

FILE - The U.S flag flies outside the U.S. embassy in Caracas, Venezuela, Jan. 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano, File)

Watchdog questions millions spent each year on shuttered US Embassy in Venezuela

September 12, 2025

The U.S. government employs a sizable staff of 150 Venezuelans and spends upward of $6.7 million annually for upkeep of the shuttered American embassy and other diplomatic properties in Caracas, despite having broken relations with President Nicolás Maduro’s government in 2019. That’s according to a new report published Friday by the State Department’s Office of Inspector General. It criticizes U.S. officials for never conducting a cost-benefit analysis to determine whether U.S. taxpayers should continue footing the bill for operations inside the South American country. The first Trump administration broke ties with Maduro in a failed attempt to force the socialist leader from power. The State Department in March 2019 suspended operations at its embassy.

Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin arrives for a ceremony in the Pentagon courtyard to commemorate the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

The EPA wants to end a requirement that large polluters report their greenhouse gas emissions

September 12, 2025

The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed doing away with a program that has required large, mostly industrial polluters to report their planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions to the government. The program requires refineries, power plants, oil wells and landfills to report their emissions without risk of penalty as officials seek to identify high-polluting facilities and develop policies to lower carbon dioxide emissions. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin called the program “burdensome” and unhelpful to improving human health and the environment. He said removing the rule would save American businesses up to $2.4 billion in regulatory costs while maintaining EPA’s statutory obligations under the Clean Air Act.

Apple CEO Tim Cook and Corning CEO Wendell Weeks walk during a tour of Corning's iPhone glass manufacturing facility Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, in Harrodsburg, Ky. (AP Photo/Jon Cherry)

Apple deepens its ties to a Kentucky plant that produces cover glass for iPhone and Apple Watch

September 12, 2025

Apple is putting its trust in a Kentucky plant that will become the exclusive producer of cover glass for every iPhone and Apple Watch sold. Specialty glass maker Corning Inc. said Friday it plans to triple production capacity at its plant in Harrodsburg and increase the workforce by 50%. It deepens a relationship with Apple that began when the original iPhone launched in 2007. The Harrodsburg plant made the glass for those first iPhones. Apple recently said it is making a $2.5 billion commitment to enable Corning to produce all the cover glass for iPhone and Apple Watch at the Harrodsburg plant.

FILE - A sign warns against trespassing on government property at the site of a planned Rivian electric truck plant March 7, 2024, in Rutledge, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

Georgia judge won’t award attorneys fees to governments in lawsuit over Rivian vehicle plant

September 12, 2025

A judge has rejected an attempt by Georgia and a local development agency to make residents pay legal fees after they unsuccessfully sued to block the Rivian electric vehicle plant. The state and a development authority wanted six property owners to pay over $337,000 in fees. Judge Stephen Bradley says in a ruling filed Friday that the lawsuits weren’t frivolous and that awarding fees could hurt citizens’ ability to challenge government actions. The ruling comes days before a groundbreaking ceremony for the $5 billion Rivian Automotive plant east of Atlanta. Some locals oppose the plant, saying it is an inappropriate neighbor in a rural area.

FILE - U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. attends a news conference, Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025, in Anchorage, Alaska. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen, File)

Trump administration to award a no-bid contract on research into vaccines and autism

September 12, 2025

Federal health officials intend to award a no-bid contract to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to investigate whether there is a link between vaccinations and autism. That’s according to a government procurement notice posted this week. The notice says the Troy, New York-based university is getting the contract because of its “unique ability” to link data on children and mothers. Federal health officials did not immediately respond to questions about the notice, including how much the contract is for or what exactly the researchers intend to do.

The west front of the Capitol is seen in Washington, Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, where the flags have been lowered to half-staff after the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Unemployment, inflation and GDP growth will be worse this year than projected, budget office says

September 12, 2025

The Congressional Budget Office has released new economic projections, indicating that unemployment, inflation and overall growth will worsen in 2025 before improving over the next year. The CBO’s update reflects major legislative and policy changes under President Donald Trump, including his new tariff policy and immigration plans. The CBO outlooks attempt to set expectations for the economy in order to help choices made by congressional and executive branch policymakers. But Friday’s outlook showed the degree to which Trump’s choices are altering the path of the U.S. economy, suggesting that growth has been hampered in the near term by choices that have yet to show the promised upside of more jobs and lower budget deficits.

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Liam Coen speaks at a news conference after an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

FanDuel agrees to pay Jaguars roughly $5M to offset losses from ex-employee’s theft, AP source says

September 12, 2025

A person familiar with discussions says FanDuel has agreed to pay the Jacksonville Jaguars roughly $5 million to help offset the nearly $20 million that a former employee stole from the NFL franchise and deposited at the sportsbook. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Friday because neither side had disclosed the agreement publicly. ESPN first reported the deal, which was finalized earlier this year. It came a year after financial manager Amit Patel pleaded guilty to stealing $22 million through a virtual credit card system the team used for expenses. Patel is serving a 6 1/2 year sentence in federal prison. He sued FanDuel last year.

This undated combination of images provided provided by the Federal Bureau of Investigation shows a person of interest in connection with the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, in Orem, Utah. (Federal Bureau of Investigation via AP)

Man arrested in Charlie Kirk’s killing had no known criminal history, had become ‘more political’

September 12, 2025

Family members of the young Utah man accused of shooting Charlie Kirk told authorities he had recently become more political and believed Kirk was spreading hate. That’s according to an affidavit and charging documents released Friday. A judge ordered Tyler James Robinson held without bail. Utah state records show the 22-year-old is registered to vote but not affiliated with a political party. His address is listed as his parents’ home in a suburb outside of St. George in southern Utah. Social media posts made by his mother through 2022 show an active family that spent time outdoors. It wasn’t immediately clear whether Robinson had a defense lawyer who could comment on his behalf.

Police officers block a street as demonstrators march at a protest opposing "Operation Midway Blitz" and the presence of ICE, Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

ICE officer shoots, kills suspect who dragged officer with car near Chicago, says Homeland Security

September 12, 2025

The Department of Homeland Security says an ICE officer in a Chicago suburb sustained multiple injuries after being dragged by a car on Friday. The officer was attempting to arrest a man with a history of reckless driving. The department says the man refused orders and drove his car at the officers. One officer was hit and dragged, prompting him to open fire. Both the officer and the suspect were taken to a hospital, where the suspect was pronounced dead. ICE says the incident occurred in Franklin Park, amid an ongoing enforcement operation in Chicago.

Sister Norma Pimentel (second left to right) speaks during a panel on the effects of the Trump administration's crackdown on immigrants held at Georgetown University in Washington, Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Luis Andres Henao)

US Catholic bishops decry Trump’s immigration raids upending church life

September 12, 2025

Some of the highest-ranking U.S. Catholic bishops and nuns on the front lines of America’s immigration conflict gathered in Washington to decry the Trump administration’s hard-line policies. The religious leaders condemned Trump’s immigration crackdown, saying its tearing apart families, inciting fear and upending American church life. They shared how they’ve supported immigrants who are wary of taking their children to school, and going to work or church for fear of being detained and deported. A Trump administration move gives immigration officers more leeway to make arrests at houses of worship. It has been challenged in court by faith groups representing millions of Americans.

United States Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem addresses the media during a visit to the Port of Antwerp in Antwerp, Belgium, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Virginia Mayo)

Judge tells Trump to update immigration website for Venezuelans with temporary protected status

September 12, 2025

A federal judge has ordered President Donald Trump’s administration to update its immigration services website to reflect 600,000 Venezuelans with temporary protected status are legally allowed to live and work in the United States. U.S. District Judge Edward Chen in California said Thursday his Sept. 5 order in favor of TPS holders went into effect immediately. Trump’s Republican administration is appealing his judgment that Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem unlawfully canceled temporary protected status extensions for 1.1 million Venezuelans and Haitians granted by President Joe Biden’s Democratic administration. Venezuelan TPS holders say they are stuck in detention centers and unable to work because the website does not reflect the judge’s order.

A photo of Charlie Kirk, the CEO and co-founder of Turning Point USA who was shot and killed, stands at his vigil, Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, in Orem, Utah. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

The Latest: A 22-year-old Utah man is in custody in Charlie Kirk shooting, governor says

September 12, 2025

Authorities have identified a 22-year-old Utah man in custody in connection with the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Utah Gov. Spencer

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox speaks at a news conference, Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, in Orem, Utah. (AP Photo/Lindsay Wasson)

Utah’s governor, in impassioned remarks, urges Americans to find ‘off-ramp’ from political violence

September 12, 2025

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox is making an impassioned plea for Americans and young people to use the horror of Charlie Kirk’s public assassination as an inflection point to turn the country away from political violence and division. Cox spoke Friday at a news conference announcing authorities had a suspect in the conservative activist’s killing in custody. Cox says this is a moment to make a choice: escalate or “find an off-ramp.” The two-term Republican governor has throughout his political career issued pleas for bipartisan cooperation and at times drawn national attention for his empathetic remarks. Cox says the 22-year-old suspect in Kirk’s killing had become “more political” in the run-up to Wednesday’s shooting.

Protesters yell at officers as they walk back to the gates after they created a path for vehicles to exit the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in Portland, Ore., on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)

Trump threatened Portland with troops to quell protests. The mayor says it’s not needed

September 12, 2025

President Donald Trump has threatened sending the National Guard to Portland, Oregon, to quell protests. There have been nightly protests at the city’s U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building since June. While disruptive to nearby residents, the demonstrations are a far cry from the unrest that gripped the city during the racial justice protests of 2020. Recent protests peaked in June, with Portland police declaring one a riot and other smaller clashes since then. Trump deployed the National Guard to Los Angeles over the summer, and as part of his law enforcement takeover in Washington, D.C. He has also recently threatened to send troops to Chicago and Baltimore to combat crime.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks during a joint news conference with Ecuador’s Foreign Minister Gabriela Sommerfeld at the Palacio de Carondelet, in Quito, Ecuador, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, Pool)

Rubio is to visit Israel to show support before the UN meets on the creation of a Palestinian state

September 12, 2025

Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Israel next week in a show of support before the UN meets for what is expected to be a contentious debate on the creation of a Palestinian state. Rubio goes to Israel Sunday for a two-day visit. He’s expected to go to a controversial archeological site in East Jerusalem, which the Palestinians claim for the capital of an eventual state. Rubio is visiting Israel despite tensions between President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over Israel’s attack on Hamas leaders in Qatar. Rubio will meet Friday with the prime minister of Qatar.

Sterling K. Brown has 3 Emmys, but Dan Fogelman has a bottle of scotch and a story

September 12, 2025

Sterling K. Brown and Dan Fogelman are heading into Sunday’s Emmy Awards with nominations for the first season of their show, “Paradise.” Brown has three Emmys, while Fogelman has none despite nine nominations. Fogelman jokes he’s not jealous because he cherishes a pricey bottle of scotch Brown gave him without realizing an Emmy Awards engraving on it would out him as regifting. “Paradise” is a major departure from the men’s previous show, “This Is Us,” which won Brown one of his Emmys. Brown is nominated for best actor, and the show is up for best drama, which would mean Fogelman finally gets a trophy.

President Donald Trump, center, gestures next to New York Yankees president Randy Levine, front right, during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Trump says he’ll send National Guard to Memphis to address crime concerns

September 12, 2025

President Donald Trump says he’ll send the National Guard to Memphis to address crime concerns there with the support of the mayor and the governor.

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, left, and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, both of New York, tell reporters that they are united as the Sept. 30 funding deadline approaches, at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Schumer warns of a shutdown if Republicans don’t accept Democrats’ health care demands

September 12, 2025

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer is willing to risk a government shutdown at the end of the month if Republicans don’t accept Democratic demands on health care. Schumer tells The Associated Press he and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries oppose any legislation that doesn’t include key health care provisions and a commitment not to roll them back. Schumer argues the country is in a different place than it was earlier this year, when he argued against a shutdown. The New York senator weathered backlash from fellow Democrats in March when he voted with Republicans to keep the government open. Senate Majority Leader John Thune says Schumer needs to approach Republicans with a health care proposal.

People pay their respects during a vigil for Charlie Kirk, the CEO and co-founder of Turning Point USA who was shot and killed, Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, in Orem, Utah. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Photos from Utah Valley University before and after the shooting of Charlie Kirk

September 12, 2025

OREM, Utah OREM, Utah (AP) — Chaos erupted Wednesday when conservative political activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed during

Fans bid farewell to beloved California octopus Ghost as she cares for eggs in final stage of life

September 11, 2025

A dying octopus in a Southern California aquarium is receiving an outflowing of love and well wishes as she spends her final days pouring her last energy into caring for her eggs. The giant Pacific octopus named Ghost laid eggs earlier this week and entered the last phase of her life cycle. She will neglect her needs to tend to the eggs, which are unfertilized and will never hatch. The Aquarium of the Pacific said in an Instagram post that she “has made an eight-armed impression on all of our hearts.”

Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro speaks during a press conference in Caracas, Venezuela, Monday, Sept. 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos)

Vessel struck by US military off Venezuela was heading back to shore, AP sources say

September 11, 2025

The U.S. military strike on what the Trump administration says was a drug-carrying speedboat from Venezuela came after the vessel had turned around and was headed back to shore. It’s raising fresh questions from members of Congress. National security officials acknowledged during a closed briefing this week on Capitol Hill that the boat carrying 11 people, some of whom were suspected of being involved with the Tren de Aragua gang, was fired on multiple times by the U.S. military after it had changed course. That’s according to two people familiar with the situation who spoke on condition of anonymity. The Trump administration says it’s acting in self-defense as it works to stop the flow of drugs into the U.S.

Protesters stage a rally against the detention of South Korean workers during an immigration raid in Georgia, near the U.S. Embassy in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025. The signs read "A tariff bomb and workers confinement." (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

With Hyundai raid, Trump’s immigration crackdown runs into his push for foreign investment

September 11, 2025

President Donald Trump’s efforts to boost U.S. manufacturing by attracting foreign investment are clashing with his immigration crackdown. Immigration authorities recently raided a Hyundai plant in Georgia, detaining over 300 South Korean workers. South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has warned that this could deter future investments from his country. He expressed concerns about the U.S. not issuing visas for temporary workers needed to set up new plants. Trump has promised to make it easier for foreign investors to bring skilled workers legally. Raids and other restrictions could risk alienating allies that are pledging to invest hundreds of billions of dollars in the U.S. to avoid high tariffs.

Michael Kors’ style and wearability attract starry crowd at his New York Fashion Week show

September 11, 2025

Michael Kors was feeling loose as he brought his love of nature to urban New York City for a celebrity-heavy Spring/Summer 2026 show at New York Fashion Week. Kors called the collection he unveiled Thursday “earthly elegance” and says he was inspired by recent trips to tropical destinations. The clothes had an easy, loose feel, including oversized silk blouses and jackets and white linen matching sets of skirts and pants that looked like aspirational yacht-wear. Fabrics were light and often sheer, lending to comfort and wearability, and dominating colors were black, white, and brown, with accents of yellow and pink.

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu smiles after voting at a polling place, Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025, in the Roslindale neighborhood of Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Son of billionaire Patriots owner Josh Kraft drops out of Boston mayor’s race against Michelle Wu

September 11, 2025

Son of billionaire Patriots owner Josh Kraft announced Thursday that he is dropping out Boston’s mayoral election, in which he was set to battle incumbent Michelle Wu in November. He announced the move on WCVB-TV. Kraft and Wu had bested two challengers to advance during a preliminary election Tuesday. Despite spending millions of his own money on the race, Kraft struggled to find a message that would resonate with voters amid the popularity of Wu, who is Boston’s first female and Asian mayor and has been bolstered in part by her defense of the city against the Trump administration.

FILE - Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey, left, and his wife, Nadine Menendez, arrive at the federal courthouse in New York, Sept. 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Jeenah Moon, File)

Things to know about the bribery prosecution of ex-Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife, Nadine Menendez

September 11, 2025

The sentencing of Nadine Menendez has brought to a close a prosecution that focused on the years after she met then-Sen. Bob Menendez in 2018. Bob Menendez began serving his 11-year prison sentence three months ago. His wife will begin her 4½-year sentence next year to allow time for recovery from treatment for breast cancer. Their separate trials focused in part on $480,000 in cash and $150,000 in gold bars found in their home in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, during a 2022 FBI raid. The bribery proceeds earned the Democratic former senator the moniker “Gold Bar Bob.”

FILE - The campus of Clark Atlanta University is seen April 21, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jeff Martin, File)

Historically Black colleges issue lockdown orders, cancel classes after receiving threats

September 11, 2025

At least six historically Black colleges and universities received threats or “potential” threats Thursday, prompting lockdowns and class cancellations. Southern University in Louisiana, Alabama State University, Clark Atlanta University in Georgia, Virginia State University, Hampton University in Virginia and Bethune-Cookman University in Florida all reported threats. Although initial threats have been investigated and lockdowns have since been lifted, some universities have opted to call off classes for the rest of the week or send students home. The abundance of caution comes a day after the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk during an event at a Utah university and a shooting at a Colorado high school.

Calum Scott poses for photographers upon arrival at the launch event of the film 'Fantastic Four First Steps' on Thursday, July 10, 2025, in London, left, and Whitney Houston waves as she arrives for the "Women's World Awards" awarding ceremony in Hamburg, northern Germany, on Wednesday, June 9, 2004. (AP Photo)

A new Whitney Houston duet? How Calum Scott made ‘I Wanna Dance with Somebody’ with the late star

September 11, 2025

A new Whitney Houston song has arrived 13 years after her death. On Thursday, English singer Calum Scott released a balladic reinterpretation of the timeless “I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me).” It was only possible with the approval of a few parties. Whitney’s sister-in-law and the executor of her estate Pat Houston and copyright holder Primary Wave were all on board. Scott even got approval from the 1987 hit’s original songwriters, George Merrill and Shannon Rubicam. Unlike the up-tempo original, Scott and Houston’s new song is slow. It highlights the yearning in the song’s lyrics.

Democratic U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver waits to speak against a proposed congressional redistricting plan at a state Senate committee hearing on Friday, Sept. 11, 2025 in Jefferson City, Mo. (AP Photo/David A. Lieb)

US Rep. Emanuel Cleaver faces off with Missouri lawmakers seeking to reshape his district

September 11, 2025

Democratic U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver is warning Missouri lawmakers that a redistricting plan backed by President Donald Trump is reopening racial divisions in Kansas City. On Thursday, Cleaver flew from Washington to Missouri to oppose the Republican plan, which could reshape his district to favor Republicans. Missouri’s Senate is expected to approve the plan as soon as Friday. Cleaver, who was Kansas City’s first Black mayor, criticized the revised congressional map for using a major city street that has historically segregated Black and white residents as a dividing line. He plans to challenge the map in court and seek reelection, despite the changes.

FILE - Attorney General Pam Bondi speaks during a news conference at the Department of Justice headquarters in Washington, Wednesday, April 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)

Maine principals fight DOJ request for student names in transgender athlete case

September 11, 2025

A Maine principals’ group is resisting a U.S. Department of Justice subpoena seeking the names of all students playing interscholastic sports. The DOJ aims to ban transgender athletes from participating. President Donald Trump’s administration sued Maine in April for not complying with an executive order barring transgender athletes. The subpoena’s full scope is sealed, but it includes requests for all athletic rosters. The principals’ association has asked a judge to reject the subpoena, citing concerns about privacy. The federal government argues the information is relevant to the case. Maine and the federal government have clashed over this issue since February.

FILE - The CoreCivic West Tennessee Detention Facility is seen Jan. 24, 2024, in Mason, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV, File)

Immigrant detainees begin arriving at former prison in rural Tennessee town

September 11, 2025

A company says detainees have started arriving at a former Tennessee prison that’s been turned into a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center. CoreCivic Inc. said late Wednesday that it has begun receiving detainees at the West Tennessee Detention Facility in rural Mason, located northeast of Memphis. The arrival of the detainees comes after officials in the town of Mason approved agreements with ICE and CoreCivic in August, despite loud objections from upset residents and activists during a contentious public meeting. The contracts were approved amid a push by President Donald Trump for mass deportations of immigrants.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., center, speaks during a news conference after a policy luncheon at the CapitolTuesday, Sept. 9, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)

Senate Republicans poised to change rules to speed up Trump’s nominees

September 11, 2025

Republicans are taking the first steps to change the rules of the Senate to confirm more of President Donald Trump’s nominees. Senate Majority Leader John Thune has set up votes for Thursday that would allow large numbers of nominees to be confirmed at the same time. It’s just the latest move to change Senate rules after a dozen years of gradual changes by both parties to weaken the filibuster and make the nominations process more partisan. Thune has said the Democrats’ obstruction is “unsustainable” as they have drawn out the confirmation process and infuriated Trump as many positions in his administration remain unfilled.

How to use 8 arms? Octopuses tend to explore with their front limbs

September 11, 2025

Scientists have discovered that octopuses don’t have a dominant arm, but they more often use their front arms for tasks. A study published Thursday in Scientific Reports analyzed videos of octopus movements in the wild. The three species of octopuses studied use their front arms about 60% of the time. The back arms are more often used for movement. The study is the first large analysis of octopus limb actions in the wild. Octopus limbs are complex, with each arm containing 100 to 200 sensory suckers, acting like a human’s nose, lips, and tongue.

FILE - People take photos near a John Harvard statue, left, on the Harvard University campus, Jan. 2, 2024, in Cambridge, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)

Trump administration takes first steps to restore Harvard’s funding, but money isn’t flowing yet

September 11, 2025

Harvard University says it has started receiving notices that many federal grants halted by the Trump administration will be reinstated after a federal judge ruled that the cuts were illegal. It’s an early signal that federal research funding could begin flowing to Harvard after months of deadlock with the White House. But it’s yet to be seen if money will arrive before the government appeals the judge’s decision. A federal judge in Boston last week ordered the government to reverse more than $2.6 billion in cuts, saying they were unconstitutional and “used antisemitism as a smokescreen” for an ideological attack.

A job seeker waits to talk to a recruiter at a job fair Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits last week hits 263,000, most in nearly 4 years

September 11, 2025

In another grim sign for the U.S. labor market, jobless claim applications jumped to their highest level in almost four years last week, virtually assuring the Federal Reserve will cut its benchmark interest rate next week. Filings for unemployment benefits for the week ending Sept. 6 rose by 27,000 to 263,000, the Labor Department reported Thursday. That’s the most since October of 2021. Most analysts were already forecasting an interest rate cut next week after Fed Chair Jerome Powell recently signaled as much. However, another report Thursday showing that consumer inflation remains elevated could complicate the Fed’s task of managing inflation while supporting a healthy labor market.

A Korean Air charter plane taxis at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

South Korean workers detained in immigration raid headed to Atlanta for flight home

September 11, 2025

Workers from South Korea who were detained last week in an immigration raid at a battery factory in Georgia were headed to Atlanta on Thursday, where a charter plane was waiting to take them home. More than 300 Koreans were among about 475 workers detained during last week’s raid at the battery factory under construction on the campus of Hyundai’s sprawling auto plant west of Savannah. The workers had been held at an immigration detention center in Folkston, in southeast Georgia. South Korea’s Foreign Ministry confirmed that U.S. authorities have released the 330 detainees — 316 of them Koreans. The group also includes 10 Chinese nationals, three Japanese nationals and one Indonesian.

FILE - Director Philip Martin in the press room at the 59th Primetime Emmy Awards Sept. 16, 2007, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon, File)

Americans still give awards shows consideration, a new AP-NORC poll finds

September 11, 2025

Most Americans still want to thank the academy, at least a little. About half of U.S. adults say they’ve watched all or most of an awards show on TV or streaming in the past year. That’s according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. Just over half say they’ve watched clips from an awards show. The results suggest some vitality remains in the tuxedo-and-gown world of the Emmys, Grammys, Oscars and Golden Globes, whose makers have fought to make them relevant when Americans have more choices in what to watch. When the Emmys return Sunday, all eyes will likely be on the winners and the ratings.

A personal shopper gathers items to fill an online grocery order in Dallas, Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Inflation likely rose last month as Trump’s sweeping tariffs boost goods prices

September 11, 2025

U.S. inflation likely ticked higher last month as the Trump administration’s import taxes lifted the price of goods, putting the Federal Reserve in a tough spot when it meets next week. The potential increases, while modest, would underscore the challenges the Fed is facing as it experiences relentless pressure from President Donald Trump to reduce its short-term interest rate to spur more borrowing and spending to boost the economy.

FILE - Larry Ellison, chairman and chief technology officer of Oracle Corporation, sits in the Oval Office of the White House as President Donald Trump signs an executive order, Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

Musk loses crown as the world’s richest person to Larry Ellison and then snatches it back

September 11, 2025

The battle among billionaires for bragging rights as the world’s richest person got heated Wednesday with the surprising surge of an old contender: Larry Ellison. In a stunning few minutes of trading early in the day, stock in Oracle, the software giant that the college dropout co-founded, rocketed more than a third, enough to temporarily wrest the title from its longtime holder Elon Musk. But the stock market is fickle, and by the end of the day Musk was back on top, at least according to wealth tracker Bloomberg, as Oracle gave a bit of its gains. Musk is now worth $384.2 billion versus $383.2 billion for Ellison.

FILE - Naason Joaquin Garcia, the leader of a Mexico-based evangelical church with a worldwide membership, attends a bail review hearing in Los Angeles Superior Court on July 15, 2019. (Al Seib/Los Angeles Times via AP, Pool, File)

Longtime head of Mexican megachurch is indicted in New York on federal sex trafficking charges

September 10, 2025

A New York federal indictment has charged the longtime head of a Mexican megachurch with racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking. Authorities announced Wednesday that Naasón Joaquín García and five others were charged in the newly unsealed indictment. García is already serving more than 16 years in a California prison for sexually abusing young followers. The indictment alleges that García victimized members of the church for decades. It said that he and his father, who died in 2014, carried out the abuse of children and women. Attorney Alan Jackson, representing García, called the indictment “recycled claims dressed up in inflammatory language.”

People attend a vigil at Timpanogos Regional Hospital for Charlie Kirk, the CEO and co-founder of Turning Point USA who was shot and killed, on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, in Orem, Utah. (AP Photo/Alex Goodlett)

A college campus, a fiery speaker — and then a single gunshot

September 10, 2025

A crowd gathered around a white canopy on a grassy college courtyard just weeks into the fall semester, eager to hear what the speaker beneath it had to say. It was a typical university scene, with its promise of the free exchange of ideas and debate, except in one way: its size. This speaker was Charlie Kirk, one of the most influential voices in President Donald Trump’s Make America Great Again movement, and the event Wednesday at Utah Valley University drew more than 3,000 people. As he answered a question about gun violence, a gunshot cracked.

A pickup truck decorated in support of President Donald Trump sits parked outside the Alto Lee Adams Sr. U.S. Courthouse, after the start of jury selection in the trial of Ryan Routh, charged with trying to assassinate Trump while he played golf last year in South Florida, Monday, Sept. 8, 2025, in Fort Pierce, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Trial starts for a man accused of attempting to assassinate Trump

September 10, 2025

Opening statements are set to begin for the trial of a man charged with trying to assassinate Donald Trump while he played golf in South Florida last year, when he was campaigning for a second term. A panel of 12 jurors and four alternates was sworn in Wednesday at the federal courthouse in Fort Pierce, Florida. The trial is expected to run another two or three weeks. Ryan Routh’s trial begins nearly a year after prosecutors say a U.S. Secret Service agent stopped his attempt to shoot Trump. Routh has pleaded not guilty to charges including attempting to assassinate a major presidential candidate. He is representing himself, with court-appointed attorneys on standby if needed.

Oprah Winfrey, Usher, Nick Jonas, Mindy Kaling and others attend an intimate Ralph Lauren show

September 10, 2025

Oprah Winfrey attended Ralph Lauren’s runway show on Wednesday, her first since his lavish 50th anniversary event in 2018, where she toasted the design legend. Wednesday’s show was one of Lauren’s smallest and most intimate, taking place at his Madison Avenue design studio. The Spring 2026 collection highlighted his signature menswear-for-women style with a palette of white, black, and brilliant red. Mindy Kaling noted Lauren’s impact on her immigrant family, calling his work emblematic of the American dream. Also attending the 85-year old designer’s show were Usher, Jessica Chastain, Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas, Ariana DeBose and Maggie Rogers, among others.

First responder vehicles are seen outside the Keller Building on the Utah Valley University campus Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, in Orem, Utah. (AP Photo/Tyler Tate)

Utah college where Charlie Kirk was killed is a lesser-known school but the state’s largest

September 10, 2025

The university where conservative activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot in Utah while speaking to students is the state’s largest public university after years of rapid enrollment growth. Utah Valley University, located about 40 miles (64 kilometers) south of Salt Lake City, has grown fivefold over the last three decades. It now has nearly 47,000 students, according to the university website. The university was founded under a different name in 1941 as a vocational school focused on providing war production training. The school began offering four-year degrees in the 1990s, a move that fueled significant growth.

FILE - Pediatric endocrinologist Dr. Hector Granados speaks during an interview at his private practice in El Paso, Texas, Jan. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton, File)

Texas drops lawsuit against doctor accused of illegally providing care to transgender youth

September 10, 2025

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office says one of the first doctors in the U.S. accused of illegally providing care to transgender youth under GOP-led bans was found not to have broken the law. This comes nearly a year after a state lawsuit called the pediatric endocrinologist in El Paso a “scofflaw” who harmed children. Dr. Hector Granados had been accused of falsifying medical records and violating a Texas ban that took effect in 2023. Paxton’s office quietly withdrew its lawsuit against Granados last week. It said in a statement that “no legal violations were found.”

Stephen Miran testifies during a Senate Banking Committee hearing on his nomination to be a member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, on Capitol Hill Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)

Trump takes one step back and another forward in his attempt to reshape the Fed

September 10, 2025

President Donald Trump’s goal of appointing a majority of the Federal Reserve’s board of governors faced a setback Tuesday when a court blocked his unprecedented attempt to fire Lisa Cook. But the very next next day, his nominee to replace another Fed governor moved forward, giving him one more opportunity during his second term to reshape the Fed. Over time, Trump will almost certainly get the lower short-term interest rate he is seeking, economists say, although it’s unlikely he’ll be able to shave 3 percentage points from its current level of about 4.3%, as he has demanded, even if he gets most of the seats on the seven-member board.

Polly Holliday, theater star famous as the tart waitress Flo on sitcom ‘Alice,’ dies at 88

September 10, 2025

Polly Holliday, known for her role in the CBS sitcom “Alice,” has died at 88. Her agent said she passed away Tuesday at her New York home. Holliday became famous for her catchphrase “Kiss my grits!” on the show, which ran from 1976 to 1985. She earned four Golden Globe nominations, winning one in 1980, and received four Emmy nominations. Holliday’s career spanned Broadway, film and TV, including roles in “Golden Girls” and “Gremlins.” She was the last surviving member of the principal cast of “Alice.”

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., holds an impromptu news conference with reporters just outside the chamber to say he has filed an amendment on the Senate floor to require the attorney general to release the Epstein files and Republicans will have to vote on it, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Senate Republicans barely defeat effort by Democrats to force release of Epstein files

September 10, 2025

Senate Republicans have barely defeated an effort by Democrats to insert language into Congress’ annual defense authorization bill that would have forced the public release of case files on the sex trafficking investigation into the late Jeffrey Epstein. The Senate voted 51-49 to dismiss the changes to the bill. Republican Sens. Josh Hawley of Missouri and Rand Paul of Kentucky joined with all Democrats in opposition. Democrats are looking for practically every opportunity to force Republicans to either join their push for disclosure or publicly oppose a cause that many in the Republican base support. President Donald Trump as he was running for president signaled that he was open to releasing a full accounting of the case, but is now trying to dismiss the matter as a “Democrat hoax.”

In this photo provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a female Culex quinquefasciatus mosquito, also known as the southern house mosquito, sits on a person’s skin before taking a blood meal in 2022. (Lauren Bishop/CDC via AP)

West Nile virus cases running higher than normal, prompting health warnings

September 10, 2025

Health officials say West Nile virus infections are intense this year, with 40% more cases than usual. More than 770 cases have been reported as of early September. Typically, around 550 cases are reported by this time. Most cases occur in August and September, prompting officials to ramp up warnings. The virus was first reported in the U.S. in 1999 and peaked in 2003 with nearly 10,000 cases. Colorado has reported about 150 cases, more than double other states. Officials say a higher share of mosquitoes are carrying the virus this year. People can protect themselves by wearing long-sleeved shirts and pants and by using EPA-registered insect repellents.

Texas A&M professor fired after video shows classroom confrontation over gender identity coursework

September 10, 2025

A professor at Texas A&M University has been fired and others were removed from their positions after a video surfaced in which a student confronted the instructor over her teaching of issues related to gender identity in a class on children’s literature. The firing of Melissa McCoul came after political pressure from Republican lawmakers, including Gov. Greg Abbott. Texas A&M University President Mark A. Welsh III said in a statement Tuesday he directed the campus provost to fire McCoul after she continued to teach content that was inconsistent with the published course description. McCoul’s attorney said the instructor has appealed her termination and “is exploring further legal action.”

In this image made from video, Police and Military Police secure parts of a damaged object shot down by Polish authorities at a site in Wohyn, Poland, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Rafal Niedzielski)

Trump offers ambiguous initial response to Russian drone incursion into Poland’s airspace

September 10, 2025

President Donald Trump has offered an ambiguous initial response to Russia’s drone incursion into Poland’s airspace. Trump wrote on social media Wednesday: “What’s with Russia violating Poland’s airspace with drones? Here we go!” Russian drones earlier Wednesday entered Poland’s territory over the course of many hours and were shot down with help from NATO allies. It was a provocative act by Moscow that put the United States’ NATO allies in Europe on edge. Trump’s reaction was notably less robust than that of his ambassador to NATO, Matthew Whitaker. It also stood in contrast to the strong condemnation by several European leaders.

FILE - Pedestrians cross University Ave on the campus of Arizona State University in Tempe, Ariz., July 25, 2018. (AP Photo/Matt York, File)

Trump administration cuts grants for minority-serving colleges, declaring them unconstitutional

September 10, 2025

The Trump administration is ending several grant programs reserved for colleges that have large numbers of minority students, saying they amount to illegal discrimination. In a shift upending decades of precedent, the Education Department said Wednesday it now believes it’s unconstitutional to award federal grants with eligibility requirements based on racial or ethnic enrollment levels. The agency said it’s holding back a total of $350 million in grants budgeted for this year and called on Congress to “reenvision” the programs for future years. More than $250 million of that figure was budgeted for the government’s Hispanic-Serving Institution program.

Volunteers work during the "NYC Meal Pack For 9/11 Day" at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, Wednesday, Sep. 10, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

Volunteers prep millions of meals for fellow New Yorkers on 24th anniversary of 9/11

September 10, 2025

People across the country are taking part in a national day of service marking the anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks. The effort kicked off Wednesday in Manhattan where thousands of volunteers began assembling more than two million meals for needy New Yorkers aboard the USS Intrepid. Organizers say the effort is among at least 25 large-scale volunteer service projects taking place in cities across the country. Overall, about 30 million Americans are expected to participate in the service day, which is meant to serve as a counterpoint to the attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people.

A jury is selected in the trial of a man accused of attempting to assassinate Trump

September 10, 2025

A jury has been selected in the trial of a man accused of trying to assassinate President Donald Trump while he played golf in South Florida last year, when he was a presidential candidate. The panel of 12 jurors and four alternates was chosen on Wednesday at the federal courthouse in Fort Pierce, Florida. Ryan Routh’s trial begins nearly a year after prosecutors say a U.S. Secret Service agent stopped his attempt to shoot Trump. Routh, 59, has pleaded not guilty to charges including attempting to assassinate a major presidential candidate. He is representing himself, with court-appointed attorneys on standby if needed.

Turning Point USA Founder Charlie Kirk speaks at a Turning Point event prior to Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, speaking, Sept. 4, 2024, in Mesa, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)

[UPDATE] Conservative activist Charlie Kirk is fatally shot in Utah and a suspect is on the loose

September 10, 2025

Charlie Kirk, a conservative youth activist and CEO of Turning Point USA, has been fatally shot during an event at a college in Utah.

Klarna CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski, right, rings a ceremonial bell as his company's IPO begins trading on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. NYSE President Lynn Martin applauds at left. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Klarna shares rise 15% in their first day of trading on Wall Street

September 10, 2025

Klarna made a solid debut on the New York Stock Exchange, with shares of the Swedish buy now, pay later company rising nearly 15%. The initial public offering was priced at $40, and the shares rose as high as $57 Wednesday before losing some momentum. Founded in 2005, Klarna aims to challenge traditional credit cards with its popular “pay-in-4” plan. Klarna’s co-founders are now billionaires, and major investors like Sequoia Capital are seeing substantial returns. The company is trading under the symbol “KLAR.” Other notable IPOs this year include the design software company Figma and Circle Internet Group, which issues the USDC stablecoin.

This image from video provided by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement via DVIDS shows manufacturing plant employees being escorted outside the Hyundai Motor Group’s electric vehicle plant, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, in Ellabell, Ga. (Corey Bullard/U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement via AP)

Trump’s deportation plans result in 320,000 fewer immigrants and slower population growth, CBO says

September 10, 2025

President Donald Trump’s plans for mass deportations and other hardline immigration measures with funding passed by Congress will result in roughly 320,000 fewer people in the United States in ten years, according to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office. It is releasing a report that projects the U.S. population will grow more slowly than it had previously projected. Coupled with a lower fertility rate in the U.S., the reduction in immigration means that the CBO’s projection of the U.S. population will be 4.5 million people lower by 2035 than the nonpartisan office had projected in January.

John Billman, of Columbia, Mo., holds a sign explaining his opposition to a state legislative proposal that would make it harder for voters to approve citizen-initiated constitutional amendments while rallying at the state Capitol in Jefferson City, on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/David A. Lieb)

Missouri voters and lawmakers clash over who should be able to initiate constitutional amendments

September 10, 2025

Missouri voters and lawmakers could be headed for a clash at the ballot box over public policy decisions. Citizen activists on Wednesday launched a petition drive for a constitutional amendment that would make it harder for state lawmakers to reverse voter-approved initiatives. Meanwhile, Republican lawmakers are proposing their own amendment that would make it harder for citizen-initiated amendments to pass. Both measures could appear on the 2026 ballot. The conflicting measures highlight tensions between voters and elected officials that also have surfaced in other states, including Florida, North Dakota and South Dakota.

FILE - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration campus in Silver Spring, Md., is photographed on Oct. 14, 2015. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)

Trump’s plan for a drug advertising crackdown faces many hurdles

September 10, 2025

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and other administration officials are vowing to crack down on deceptive drug ads, but they may encounter some major obstacles. President Donald Trump signed a memo Tuesday directing the FDA and other agencies to enforce transparency in pharmaceutical promotions. The FDA plans to issue warnings to drugmakers over misleading ads. However, the agency faces challenges, including legal pushback and staffing cuts. The administration also says it wants to reverse a 1997 rule allowing brief summaries of drug risks in TV ads, but that process could take years. The agency also has long struggled to police social media promotions.

FILE - This photo provided by the Sanilac County, Mich., Sheriff's Office on Friday, June 13, 2025, shows Chinese scientist Chengxuan Han. (Sanilac County Sheriff's Office via AP, file)

Judge says 3 months in jail are enough for Chinese scientist in US smuggling case

September 10, 2025

A young Chinese scientist who’s been in jail for three months will be returning to China. A judge in Detroit says no additional jail time is necessary for Chengxuan Han. She pleaded no contest to illegally shipping biological material to the U.S. before arriving for a job at the University of Michigan. The material wasn’t hazardous, but the government says the packages were not properly labeled and that Han didn’t have approval to ship them. Han says it’s been a “very painful” lesson and that her career is “destroyed.”

A parent and student arrive on the first day of school Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Teachers sue over Trump’s immigration crackdown, saying students are staying home

September 10, 2025

Labor unions representing educators and school employees are suing President Donald Trump’s administration over its immigration crackdown. The unions argue arrests near schools terrorize children and teachers, leading some students to drop out. The lawsuit by the National Education Association and the American Federation of Teachers claims the Republican administration’s decision to allow immigration arrests at schools violates the law. The unions Tuesday joined an ongoing lawsuit in Oregon challenging the administration’s decision to open houses of worship to immigration enforcement. Lawyers argue these actions violate the First Amendment and the Administrative Procedure Act. Trump’s administration says criminals won’t be able to hide in schools and churches to avoid arrest.

FILE - Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis during a news conference Aug. 12, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)

Appeals court finds Florida’s open carry ban unconstitutional

September 10, 2025

Florida residents could be a step closer to being able to openly carry guns in public. A state appeals court on Wednesday declared unconstitutional a state law banning the open carry of firearms. The First District Court of Appeal found the ban incompatible with the Second Amendment right to bear arms. The case stemmed from the July 2022 arrest of a man in the Florida Panhandle. Stanley McDaniels was arrested at a major intersection in downtown Pensacola while carrying a visible, holstered pistol and a copy of the U.S. Constitution. Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis applauded the court ruling in a post on X.

Posters of a person throwing a sandwich are pictured along H Street, Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Man who hurled sandwich at federal agent pleads not guilty to assault charge

September 10, 2025

A former Justice Department attorney accused of hurling a sandwich at a federal agent in the nation’s capital has pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor assault charge. Prosecutors charged Sean Charles Dunn with a misdemeanor last week after a grand jury refused to indict him on a felony charge. A bystander’s video captured Dunn throwing a “sub-style” sandwich at a Customs and Border Protection agent on the night of Aug. 10. After the video went viral, the White House touted Dunn’s arrest on social media. But the image of Dunn throwing a sandwich has become a symbol of the backlash to President Donald Trump’s law-enforcement surge in Washington.

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