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The Wyandotte County Detention Center is photographed on Friday, Sept. 19, 2025 in Kansas City, Kansas. (AP Photo/Heather Hollingsworth)

Kansas deputy charged with murder in the death of a man in custody

September 19, 2025

A Kansas sheriff’s deputy has been charged with murder in the death of an inmate who sustained broken ribs after his back was kneeled on after he was wheeled from the infirmary to his cell. A prosecutor said Thursday that deputy Richard Fatherley has been charged with second-degree murder and an alternative count of involuntary manslaughter in the July 5 death of 50-year-old Charles Adair. Wyandotte County District Attorney Mark Dupree provided no details. However, the autopsy said one officer knelt on Adair’s back during an altercation. Fatherley’s attorney says the second-degree murder charge requires the state to prove that the defendant showed an extreme indifference to life, but that this case did not meet that element.

Kimmel’s rise from radio to cultural icon hits roadblock with ABC’s suspension of late-night TV show

September 19, 2025

Jimmy Kimmel has become a cultural fixture over two decades in late-night television, blending humor with political satire. He rose from Las Vegas radio to hosting prestigious events like the Oscars. His show, “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” has been suspended indefinitely after comments about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. ABC’s decision followed backlash from major affiliates. Kimmel’s career began in Las Vegas radio, and he rose to fame with Comedy Central’s “Win Ben Stein’s Money.” He became the host of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” in 2003. His future remains uncertain as his contract with ABC expires in 2026.

FILE - Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears greets visitors prior to the start of the Senate Session at the Virginia Capitol, Jan. 25, 2022, in Richmond, Va. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)

Who’s more excited to welcome this Trump ally to Virginia – Democrats or Republicans?

September 19, 2025

The Virginia governor’s race may be the first political test of President Donald Trump’s slashing of the federal workforce through DOGE. Virginia was hit hard by the cuts, with an estimated 23,000 people losing their jobs. The issue is getting extra attention as a Trump ally campaigns with Republican candidate Winsome Earle-Sears in suburban Richmond on Friday. Vivek Ramaswamy is a former Republican presidential contender who is now a candidate for Ohio governor. But it is Ramaswamy’s short-lived tenure as co-leader of Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency that has Democrats fired up. Democrat Abigail Spanberger has called on Earle-Sears to cancel the event in light of Ramaswamy’s role as “one of the chief architects of the DOGE effort.”

Committee member, Dr. Joseph Hibbeln, listens during a meeting of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices at the CDC on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, in Chamblee, Ga. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Kennedy’s vaccine advisers weigh COVID-19 shot recommendations

September 19, 2025

Access to COVID-19 shots is the big question as Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s new vaccine advisers are meeting. People in many states already report frustration in seeking this fall’s updated shots after regulators restricted them to people over 65 and anyone else deemed at higher risk from the virus. Kennedy’s handpicked advisory panel will issue recommendations that could introduce further hurdles. Already as part of the two-day meeting, the panel recommended toddlers get a separate shot for chickenpox rather than combining it with the MMR vaccine.

FILE - Cast members from left to right, Stanley Tucci, Meryl Streep, Adrian Grenier, Anne Hathaway, and Emily Blunt, pose for photographers during the red carpet arrivals for the New York premiere of the film titled "The Devil Wears Prada," Monday, June 19, 2006. (AP Photo/Stuart Ramson, File)

A summer of fashionable spoilers, from ‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ to ‘American Love Story’

September 19, 2025

“The Devil Wears Prada 2” and “American Love Story” have yet to be released but social media users have had their fair share of spoilers from paparazzi photos and fan snapshots of the sets filming this Summer in New York. From the cerulean Met Gala carpet to a central park stroll, fans have caught not only glimpses of the costume designs on set but full scenes being filmed. While early photos of the costume designs for “The Devil Wears Prada 2” and “American Love Story” caused quite the stir online, fans say they still want to see all the outfits on the big screen next year.

Banners are placed outside the El Capitan Entertainment Centre, where Jimmy Kimmel Live! is filmed, on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

As controversy swirls around late-night TV, here’s what a new poll shows about who still watches

September 19, 2025

As late-night talk shows undergo major changes and controversy, a new poll finds most Americans don’t watch them regularly and the ones who do are more likely to be Democrats. The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll shows only about a quarter of Americans say they have watched a late-night show at least once a month in the past year. But about one-third of Democrats say they’ve done this monthly over the last year, compared with about 2 in 10 Republicans or independents. The poll was conducted after the announcement of Stephen Colbert’s show being canceled but before Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension.

Gary Busey gets probation for sexual offense at 2022 horror convention

September 19, 2025

Actor Gary Busey has been sentenced to two years probation for a sexual offense stemming from an appearance at a 2022 horror convention in New Jersey, according to court records. The sentence was handed down Thursday during a virtual hearing in state court in Camden. Busey didn’t speak during the hearing. The 81-year-old “Buddy Holly” star had pleaded guilty in July to a single count of criminal sexual contact for touching a woman’s buttocks “over clothing during an 8-10 second photo op.” The actor had been accused of inappropriately touching at least three women at the Monster-Mania Convention at the Doubletree Hotel in Cherry Hill, a South Jersey town and suburb of Philadelphia.

Farm Aid celebrates 40 years of supporting family farmers with a concert in Minneapolis

September 19, 2025

Farm Aid celebrates its 40th anniversary Saturday in Minneapolis. The concerts, launched by Willie Nelson, Neil Young, and John Mellencamp in the farm crisis of the 1980s, continue to raise awareness about the plight of family farmers. Bob Dylan is a late addition to the program. They’ll be joined at the University of Minnesota by artists including Dave Matthews and Kenny Chesney. A labor dispute between the university and Teamsters almost scuttled the festival, but a deal was reached late last week. Farm Aid raises over $1 million annually. Nathaniel Rateliff, a returning performer, says the event highlights music’s power to unite across political divides.

$In this image from body camera video from the DeSoto Parish Sheriff's Office, Jarius Brown is interviewed following a jailhouse beating that left him with a bruised face, fractured eye socket and broken nose at the DeSoto Parish Detention Center in Mansfield, La., on Sept. 27, 2019. (DeSoto Parish Sheriff's Office via AP)$

A brutal beating by deputies was caught on tape. They were cleared by state police anyway

September 19, 2025

Never-before-seen footage shows two Louisiana deputies punching an inmate more than 50 times during a jailhouse strip-search in 2019. An Associated Press investigation found the Louisiana State Police initially justified the attack, which left Jarius Brown with a broken nose and fractured eye socket. But federal prosecutors later charged the deputies with excessive force, leading to their guilty pleas and prison sentences. The case highlights the safety net the U.S. Justice Department has long provided in local communities, a role advocates say is diminishing as the department scales back civil rights enforcement. Brown’s attorneys argued he deserves damages for the unprovoked attack.

A well-wisher pauses at a growing makeshift memorial set up at the Turning Point USA headquarters after the shooting death at a Utah college last Wednesday of Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old founder and CEO of the organization, Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Following Kirk’s assassination, Republicans sour on direction of the country, new AP-NORC poll finds

September 19, 2025

A new poll shows Republicans’ outlook on the direction of the country has soured dramatically. The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll was conducted shortly after last week’s assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Utah. The poll shows the share of Republicans who see the country headed in the right direction has fallen sharply in recent months. Today, only about half in the GOP see the nation on the right course, down from 70% in June. Overall, about one-quarter of Americans say things in the country are headed in the right direction, down from about 4 in 10 in June. Democrats and independents didn’t shift meaningfully.

Valerie Nagle, whose DNA recently helped to confirm the remains of her sister Marion Vinetta Nagle McWhorter, who disappeared in 1974 in Oregon, poses for a portrait with a photo of her sister Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

A woman’s remains were found in Oregon in 1976. They’ve been identified 49 years later thanks to DNA

September 18, 2025

Oregon authorities say DNA has helped identify a woman’s remains after 49 years. Oregon State Police announced this week that the remains of Marion Vinetta Nagle McWhorter were identified in June. She was last seen at a shopping mall in a Portland suburb in 1974 when she was 21. Her remains were found near a mountain creek in Oregon’s Central Cascades in 1976,. She remained unidentified for decades. State police say a breakthrough came this year when information uploaded to a commercial ancestry website helped genealogists find a surviving sister. Police contacted the sister, whose DNA helped confirm the identity of the remains.

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., talks about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk and defended employers who take action against their workers whose comments go too far, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

House voting on funding patch as parties trade blame for potential shutdown

September 18, 2025

Republicans and Democratic lawmakers show no signs of budging as the House takes up a bill to avert a partial government shutdown in less than two weeks. The bill to be voted on Friday would generally continue existing funding levels through Nov. 21. Democratic leaders are adamantly opposed. They say Republicans did not allow them to have a say on the measure, even though some Democratic support will be needed to get a bill signed into law. House Speaker Mike Johnson sounded confident leading up to the vote. Still, President Donald Trump, in a sign it will be close, said on his social media site that “Every House Republican should UNIFY, and VOTE YES!”

Cardi releases highly anticipated ‘Am I the Drama’ album

September 18, 2025

Cardi B has made a splashy return with her sophomore album, “Am I the Drama?” released on Friday. The album arrives as she announces her fourth pregnancy with NFL player Stefon Diggs and celebrates a recent courtroom victory. The 23-track project features collaborations with artists like Janet Jackson and Megan Thee Stallion. Cardi B includes past hits like “Up” and “WAP,” sparking some online criticism. She defended the choice, saying those songs deserve a home. Alongside her music, Cardi B’s personal life, including her relationship with Diggs, continues to capture public attention.

FILE - Vice President Kamala Harris attends a Department of Defense Commander in Chief farewell ceremony at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Jan. 16, 2025, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

Harris stops biting her tongue in ‘107 Days,’ her book about last year’s campaign against Trump

September 18, 2025

Kamala Harris shares her candid reflections in her new book, “107 Days,” about her 2024 presidential campaign against Donald Trump. She describes the shock of losing and the emotional aftermath. The book, set for release Tuesday, reveals her frustrations and mistakes during the campaign. Harris discusses Joe Biden’s challenges, including his age and campaign struggles. She also shares her own missteps, like a damaging appearance on “The View.” After earning a reputation as guarded and circumspect, the book is rawer than a typical political memoir.

New York State Senator Jabari Brisport chants while detained by federal agents after demanding access to inspect the detainment facility at immigration court at the Jacob K. Javits federal building, Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

Elected officials among dozens of protesters arrested at a Manhattan immigration holding facility

September 18, 2025

More than a dozen elected officials have been arrested while protesting conditions at a New York City immigration holding facility where a federal judge extended a court order requiring the government to shape up its treatment of detainees. A coalition involved in the protest says 11 officials were arrested Thursday while attempting to inspect holding rooms on the 10th floor of the government’s 26 Federal Plaza building in Manhattan. They included city Comptroller Brad Lander, who was previously arrested there in June. The officials were seeking to ensure compliance with an injunction that requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to eliminate squalid conditions and overcrowding. In all, more than 75 people were detained.

FILE - President Donald Trump, left, shakes hands with China's President Xi Jinping during a meeting on the sidelines of the G-20 summit in Osaka, Japan, June 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

Trump and Xi are set to discuss the TikTok deal and future of US-China relations

September 18, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to talk with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in a push to finalize a deal to allow the popular social media app TikTok to keep operating in the U.S. The call Friday also may offer clues about whether the two leaders might meet in person to hash out a final agreement to end a trade war and provide clarity on where relations between superpowers may be headed. The TikTok deal follows a framework agreement that the Trump administration says was reached earlier this week. Trade tensions between the U.S. and China have eased, but issues like tariffs and tech export controls are unresolved.

Delta State University sign on the campus grounds, Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025 in Cleveland, Miss. (AP Photo/Sophie Bates)

Autopsy finds hanged Mississippi student died by suicide, police say

September 18, 2025

Mississippi police say an autopsy by the state medical examiner’s office has concluded a Black student found hanging from a tree at Delta State University died by suicide. Police in Cleveland, where the campus is located, announced the findings in a news release Thursday. The 21-year-old student’s death was discovered Monday and immediately ignited strong emotions in a Southern state with a history of racist violence. The student’s family and their lawyers had already called for an independent autopsy and urged police to release any video evidence they have in the case. The Cleveland police statement says the death investigation remains active and that all files are being shared with the FBI.

FILE - Audience members launch paper airplanes during a performance at the Ig Nobel Prize ceremony, in Cambridge, Mass., Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015. The Ig Nobel prize is an award handed out by the Annals of Improbable Research magazine for silly sounding scientific discoveries that often have surprisingly practical applications. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

Does painting cows with stripes prevent fly bites? Researchers who studied this wins Ig Nobel prize

September 18, 2025

A researcher who studied fingernail growth and a group that explored whether painting zebra-like stripes on cows reduced fly bights are among the winners of this year’s Ig Nobels. Held less than a month before the actual Nobel Prizes are announced, Thursday’s 35th annual Ig Nobel prize ceremony was organized by the Annals of Improbable Research, a digital magazine that aims to make people laugh and think. The hand-crafted prize is awarded to comical scientific achievement in 10 categories. Last year’s winners included a study that explores the feasibility of using pigeons to guide missiles.

Yasin El Sammak is interviewed outside the New York City Police Department's 17th Precinct, Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Assault charges dismissed against NYC man who said he was beaten by Egyptian officials

September 18, 2025

Prosecutors have dropped assault charges against a New York man who claimed Egyptian officials dragged him off a Manhattan street and beat him. Twenty-two-year-old Yasin El Sammak and his 15-year-old brother faced charges after a pro-Palestinian protest last month. Prosecutors dismissed El Sammak’s charges on Wednesday, saying evidence didn’t support police claims that he was the aggressor. Video showed Egyptian officials confronting and attacking the brothers. El Sammak said police ignored their explanations and arrested them at the request of the Egyptian officials. The dismissal of charges comes just days ahead of the start of the U.N. General Assembly in New York.

Photographers work during a media preview of the 25-foot-high mural by artist Adam Cvijanovic, the largest artwork ever commissioned for St. Patrick's Cathedral, in New York, Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

A massive mural honoring NYC immigrants now fills the entrance to St. Patrick’s Cathedral

September 18, 2025

New York’s iconic St. Patrick’s Cathedral is unveiling a massive new mural that honors the city’s immigrants. The 25-foot-tall artwork spanning the sides of the Manhattan landmark’s entryway will be blessed at this Sunday’s Mass. The church’s rector, the Rev. Enrique Salvo, says the piece was not intended as a political message but nevertheless sends the message that “we have to see the dignity of the human being of each and every person.” The work depicts modern-day migrants alongside famous local figures, including journalist and social activist Dorothy Day and Pierre Toussaint, a former slave from Haiti who became a major philanthropist in the city.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., is met by reporters as he walks to his office while Congress works on a government funding solution, at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Senate confirms 48 of Trump’s nominees at once after changing the chamber’s rules

September 18, 2025

The Senate has confirmed 48 of President Donald Trump’s nominees. Republicans acted for the first time under new rules to clear a backlog of executive branch positions that had been delayed by Democrats. Frustrated by the stalling tactics, Senate Republicans moved last week to make it easier to confirm large groups of lower-level, non-judicial nominations. Democrats had forced multiple votes on almost every one of Trump’s picks, infuriating the president and tying up the Senate floor. The new rules allow Senate Republicans to move multiple nominees with a simple majority vote. The rules don’t apply to judicial nominations or high-level Cabinet posts.

Chaka Khan rehearses for the annual Fourth of July Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular in Boston on July 3, 2022, from left, Gladys Knight performs at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival on April 25, 2025, Patti LaBelle performs at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival on May 4, 2025, and Stephanie Mills performs at the Black Girls Rock! Awards at New Jersey Performing Arts Center on Aug. 26, 2018, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo)

All hail the ‘Queens’: Chaka Khan, Gladys Knight, Patti LaBelle, Stephanie Mills restart their tour

September 18, 2025

Patti LaBelle, Chaka Khan, Gladys Knight and Stephanie Mills have launched the second leg of their tour, “The Queens: 4 Legends. 1 Stage.” The tour resumes Friday in Greensboro, North Carolina. The first leg ran from May through June, featuring hits like Khan’s “I’m Every Woman” and Knight’s “Midnight Train to Georgia.” With 20 Grammy wins between them and Khan and Knight both members of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, they are celebrated for their lasting impact on soul music and their connection with audiences across generations. LaBelle, at 81, expresses gratitude for her enduring career and ability to perform. The tour wraps Oct. 5 in Cleveland.

FILE - Dr. Mehmet Oz, President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, testifies at his confirmation hearing before the Senate Finance Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, March 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis, File)

Trump administration to close Miami organ donation group it calls ‘failing’

September 18, 2025

The Trump administration is moving to shut down a Miami nonprofit that recovers organs from deceased donors. The Life Alliance Organ Recovery Agency is one of 55 organ procurement organizations, or OPOs, that coordinate the recovery and matching of donated organs to patients on the transplant waiting list. Officials cited unrecovered organs and unspecified unsafe practices. Life Alliance can appeal Thursday’s decision. Meanwhile, Dr. Mehmet Oz, who heads the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, said would-be donors should be reassured the donation and transplant system is safe.

Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg speaks at a rally at the Statehouse in Indianapolis, Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025 for Indiana Democrats amid pressure from President Donald Trump on Republicans who control the state's legislature to redistrict congressional seats. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Pete Buttigieg rallies against redistricting in home state of Indiana

September 18, 2025

As mid-cycle redistricting advances in several states, former Secretary of Transportation and Democratic commentator Pete Buttigieg returned to his home state of Indiana Thursday to rally against GOP efforts there to redraw the congressional map. Buttigieg, who was mayor of South Bend, Indiana, before he ran for president in 2020, is a leading contender for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2028. While lawmakers in California, Texas and Missouri have voted to advance new congressional maps, Indiana Republican lawmakers have been much more hesitant to take action. President Donald Trump wants Republican states to redraw their maps to try and offset losses in the 2026 midterm election, which typically favor the party opposite to the one in power.

FILE - An Amazon Prime delivery person lifts packages while making a stop at a high-rise apartment building, Nov. 28, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Amazon spends $1 billion to increase pay and lower health care costs for US workers

September 18, 2025

Amazon says it’s investing $1 billion to raise wages and lower the cost of health care plans for its U.S. fulfillment and transportation workers. The Seattle-based company said Wednesday that the average pay is increasing to more than $23 per hour. Some of its most tenured employees will see an increase between $1.10 and $1.90 per hour and full-time employees, on average, will see their pay increase by $1,600 per year. Amazon also said it will lower the cost of its entry health care plan to $5 per week and $5 for co-pays, starting next year. Amazon said that will reduce weekly contributions by 34% and co-pays by 87% for primary care, mental health and most non-specialist visits for employees using the basic plan.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio smiles as he prepares to enter a vehicle upon arrival at London Stansted Airport, during an official visit near London, Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025. (Nathan Howard/Pool Photo via AP)

Trump administration’s new global health aid strategy focuses on bilateral deals with countries

September 18, 2025

The State Department is refocusing its foreign health assistance programs around multiyear bilateral deals with recipient countries. The Trump administration says that will help reduce waste and advance U.S. priorities. A senior administration official says the strategy announced Thursday will give countries receiving foreign aid more ownership over the aid and incentivize governments to work toward self-reliance. The strategy advances President Donald Trump’s pattern of dealing with foreign governments transactionally. It comes as the administration has made sweeping cuts to foreign aid programs, including cutting billions in congressionally approved foreign aid funding.

President Donald Trump listens in the Oval Office of the White House, Monday, Sept. 15, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Trump asks the Supreme Court for an emergency order to remove Lisa Cook from the Fed board

September 18, 2025

President Donald Trump is asking the Supreme Court for an emergency order to remove Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve’s board of governors. The Republican turned to the high court Thursday after an appeals court refused to go along with his effort to oust Cook, who participated in Wednesday’s Fed vote cutting its key interest rate. Trump wants to reshape the Fed’s seven-member governing board and strike a blow at its independence. Trump accuses Cook of mortgage fraud related to properties in Michigan and Georgia. Trump’s administration says the president may reasonably determine interest rates “should not be set by a Governor who appears to have lied.” Cook denies lying and refuses to leave her post.

FILE - A gate is seen at the Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan, Friday, June 25, 2021. President Donald Trump has suggested he's working to reestablish a U.S. presence at Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan. That comes four years after America’s chaotic withdrawal from the country left the base in the Taliban’s hands. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul, File)

Trump suggests US troops could return to base in Afghanistan, citing its proximity to rival China

September 18, 2025

President Donald Trump has suggested he’s working to reestablish a U.S. presence at Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan. That comes four years after America’s chaotic withdrawal from the country left the base in the Taliban’s hands. Trump floated the idea during a press conference Thursday with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer as he wrapped up a state visit to the U.K. The Republican president tied the idea to the need for the U.S. to counter its top rival, China, saying it’s near “where China makes its nuclear weapons.” Trump’s administration hasn’t said if any planning has been done around returning to the sprawling base, which was central to America’s longest war.

FILE - Pro-Palestinian demonstrator Mahmoud Khalil, second from left, debates with a pro-Israel demonstrator during a protest at Columbia University, Oct. 12, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura, file)

An immigration judge ordered Mahmoud Khalil deported. What happens now?

September 18, 2025

An immigration judge in Louisiana has ruled that Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil can be deported for not disclosing information on his green card application. This decision is a setback for Khalil but not the final word in his case. He remains protected from detention or deportation under a separate judicial order in his civil rights case in New Jersey, which remains ongoing. His legal team plans to appeal the immigration ruling, arguing the ruling is retaliation. Khalil was the first person targeted by President Trump’s crackdown on pro-Palestinian activists. He was freed from immigration detention in June.

FILE - Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Ga., speaks during a news conference on the Voting Rights Advancement Act, on Capitol Hill Tuesday, July 29, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib, File)

Federal watchdog report on Georgia’s Medicaid program raises concerns about administrative costs

September 18, 2025

A government watchdog has raised concerns about high administrative costs in Georgia’s Medicaid program. The U.S. Government Accountability Office released a report Thursday highlighting that more money is spent on administration than health care. This disparity is due to costs associated with updating enrollment systems and legal battles. Georgia’s program requires most able-bodied adults to work, take classes, or do community service. Critics warn that millions could lose coverage under these requirements. Georgia is the only state with such requirements and has faced criticism for low enrollment and technical issues. The program’s administrative costs have been dropping recently.

District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser speaks during a hearing of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on Capitol Hill, Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

DC mayor defends her crime policies to a House committee, as federal law enforcement surge continues

September 18, 2025

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser is defending her policies on crime during a House committee hearing. Her appearance Thursday comes during a federal law enforcement surge in the city and efforts by lawmakers to limit the local council’s control. President Donald Trump federalized the city’s police force last month through an emergency order that has since expired. Federal agencies and the National Guard continue their operations. Bowser highlighted the city’s crime reduction achievements, acknowledging federal intervention’s role. Committee chair Rep. James Comer criticized D.C.’s crime policies, blaming them for high juvenile crime rates. The hearing followed the House’s approval of major criminal justice reforms.

This combination of photos shows Billy Bush, from left, Megyn Kelly, Matt Lauer, Sharon Osbourne and Charlie Rose. (AP Photo)

Jimmy Kimmel the latest TV host to get into trouble. Here’s a look at others

September 18, 2025

Jimmy Kimmel’s recent suspension from late-night TV is just the latest time on-air comments have gotten a host in trouble. Brian Williams was suspended in 2015 for false claims about his Iraq War experiences. Sharon Osbourne and Megyn Kelly were fired for controversial discussions on race. Don Lemon was let go after comments about a woman’s looks. Billy Bush was fired after a vulgar conversation with Donald Trump surfaced. Romantic relationships, like those of T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach, and inappropriate, physical off-air conduct have also led to dismissals.

A cyclist crosses an intersection, on Monday, Sept. 8, 2025, where witnesses found Felipe de Jesus Hernandez Marcelo covered in blood after he was shot on June 21, in Muscatine, Iowa. (AP Photo/Ryan J. Foley)

Immigration judge denies bond for man detained by ICE after nearly dying in Iowa shooting

September 18, 2025

An immigration judge has denied bond to a man who has been detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement since he sought police help as the victim of a near-fatal shooting in Iowa months ago. The ruling means Felipe de Jesus Hernandez Marcelo will remain jailed pending deportation proceedings. He acknowledges he entered the country illegally in 2021 from Mexico. Hernandez has been in ICE custody since June 24, days after he nearly died from gunshot wounds he sustained when people tried to rob him in Muscatine, Iowa. A growing number of crime victims are facing arrest and deportation during the Trump administration’s illegal immigration crackdown, after ICE rescinded protections for them. Hernandez is applying for a special visa for crime victims.

FILE - Vehicles move on the line at the Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America, March 26, 2025, in Ellabell, Ga. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart, File)

Hyundai says it will spend $2.7 billion expanding the Georgia plant raided by ICE

September 18, 2025

Hyundai Motor Group confirms it’s moving forward with expanding its Georgia plant. The move comes after an immigration raid delayed startup of an electric vehicle battery plant at the site. The company plans to invest $2.7 billion to boost capacity by 200,000 vehicles over the next three years. The company aims to produce 10 electric and hybrid models at the facility west of Savannah, up from two now. Hyundai pledges that 60% of its vehicles will be electric or hybrid by 2030 as it aims to grow sales in South Korea, North America and Europe. Hyundai says 80% of its vehicles sold in the U.S. will be made domestically by 2030.

Bad Bunny, Amy Poehler and Sabrina Carpenter will host ‘Saturday Night Live’

September 18, 2025

“Saturday Night Live” has announced its hosts for the start of its 51st season. Bad Bunny, Amy Poehler, and Sabrina Carpenter will take the stage for the first three episodes. NBC made the announcement on Thursday. Bad Bunny hosts on Oct. 4, with Doja Cat as the musical guest. Amy Poehler hosts on Oct. 11, marking 50 years since the first “SNL” episode. Role Model will be the musical guest. Sabrina Carpenter will host and perform on Oct. 18. The show also welcomes five new featured players following several cast departures. “SNL” recently won 12 Emmys.

Grazer, a female bear who is the two-time defending champion in the popular online Fat Bear Week competition, is shown Sept. 27, 2024, in Katmai National Park and Preserve, Alaska. (M. Carenza/National Park Service via AP)

What to know about Fat Bear Week, and the brawny bruins ready to battle for the title

September 18, 2025

The annual Fat Bear Week featuring gluttonous brown bears at Alaska’s Katmai National Park and Preserve is back. Online voting for the fattest juvenile bear begins Thursday. The main event starts Tuesday, when organizers pit 12 of some of the largest brown bears on the planet against each other in a single-elimination, bracket-style tournament online. People can vote at fatbearweek.org after watching livestreams featuring the bears at explore.org. The contest started in 2014, and drew only about 1,700 votes from dedicated bear cam viewers. But the event has exploded online, and more than 1 million votes were cast last year.

All different kinds of organic sugars are displayed on shelves at a grocery store in Deerfield, Ill., Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Organic food prices could soar as US imposes import restrictions and new tariffs on specialty sugar

September 18, 2025

The limiting of duty-free organic sugar imports and new tariffs are expected to cause the prices of all kinds of organic products from granola to yogurt to rise in the coming months. Industry officials say that could put some food manufacturers out of business. The Trump administration limited duty-free imports of specialty sugars in July and imposed a 50% tariff on Brazil, a major supplier of organic sugar. Since the U.S. produces almost no organic sugar, manufacturers are facing an estimated 34% increase in sugar costs. They say they will have to reduce profits, raise prices or halt production.

FILE - Brendan Carr listens during a Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation committee hearing to examine the Federal Communications Commission on Capitol Hill in Washington, June 24, 2020. (Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post via AP, File)

What to know about Brendan Carr, the head of the Federal Communications Commission

September 18, 2025

ABC has taken Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show off the air indefinitely. The decision came hours after FCC chairman Brendan Carr criticized Kimmel’s comments about Charlie Kirk’s assassination as “truly sick.” President Donald Trump appointed Carr to head the Federal Communications Commission in November. The FCC regulates broadcasting, telecommunications and broadband. Carr was already a longtime member of the commission and served previously as the FCC’s general counsel. He was unanimously confirmed by the Senate three times and both Trump and President Joe Biden nominated him. He has also worked as an attorney at Wiley Rein LLP and clerked on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.

FILE - Japanese novelist Haruki Murakami sits for photos during a news conference at the Waseda University in Tokyo on Sept. 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko, File)

Haruki Murakami to be celebrated with an evening of words and music in New York City

September 18, 2025

Haruki Murakami will be honored in December with an evening of words and music. The Japan Society and The Town Hall are presenting “The Murakami Mix Tape,” featuring readings from his books and performances by jazz artist Jason Moran and others. The event draws from the many musical references in Murakami’s works. Murakami is expected to give opening remarks at the Dec. 11 event at The Town Hall. Japan Society President Joshua W. Walker expressed excitement about celebrating Murakami in New York City. Murakami, a perennial Nobel Prize candidate, is known for novels like “IQ84” and “Norwegian Wood.”

FILE - Guests arrive at the main entrance to Epic Universe Theme Park at Universal Resort Orlando, April 10, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

Man dies after riding roller coaster at new Florida theme park Epic Universe

September 18, 2025

Authorities say a man in his 30s has died after riding a roller coaster at Epic Universe. It’s one of the nation’s newest amusement parks. Florida authorities say he was found unresponsive on Wednesday and later pronounced dead at a hospital. No further details have been released. Universal Orlando Resorts opened Epic Universe in May. The park features five themed sections and a 500-room hotel. It’s the first major theme park to open in Florida since 1999, when Universal Islands of Adventure debuted. The addition of Epic Universe brings the total number of parks at the Florida resort to four.

FILE - The main flag pole in front of the U.S. Army I Corps headquarters on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, south of Tacoma, Wash., hangs at half-staff, Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)

Helicopter crashes near Joint Base Lewis-McChord, no word on those aboard

September 18, 2025

The U.S. Army says a helicopter has crashed near Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington. The crash happened Wednesday night. Officials have not provided details about the helicopter, the number of people aboard or their conditions. The Thurston County sheriff’s office reports that deputies were dispatched to the Summit Lake area after losing contact with a helicopter. The sheriff’s office says it was working with the base. No further information is available. Joint Base Lewis-McChord is located about 10 miles south of Tacoma.

This image provided by NASA shows Northrop Grumman's newly arrived cargo capsule at the International Space Station on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025. (NASA via AP)

Northrop Grumman cargo ship reaches the International Space Station a day late after engine issue

September 18, 2025

A supply ship has arrived at the International Space Station after a day’s delay due to a premature engine shutdown. Astronauts used the space station’s robot arm to pluck Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus capsule from orbit Thursday as they soared over Africa. The 11,000-pound shipment should have reached the space station Wednesday, three days after blasting off from Florida. But when the capsule tried to climb higher, its main engine shut down too soon. Engineers traced the problem to an overly conservative software setting.

Sarah McLachlan talks Lilith Fair, her first new album in 11 years and yes, that ASPCA commercial

September 18, 2025

Sarah McLachlan thought her forthcoming album, “Better Broken,” would be her last. At least, for a while. The 11-track collection is her first new full-length in 11 years. It arrives ahead of a tour and a new documentary on the super influential, all-women music festival Lilith Fair that she founded in the ’90s. Speaking with The Associated Press, McLachlan says she believes music is a medicine and hopes her new work heals listeners in some small way. McLachlan says the legacy of Lilith Fair is that it helped dispel some sexist notions in the music industry. She also says she does not regret using her song “Angel” in a famous ASPCA commercial.

FILE - Visitors give commands to a robot at Nvidia's booth during the 3rd China International Supply Chain Expo at the China International Exhibition Center, in Beijing, July 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Mahesh Kumar A., File)

Nvidia to invest $5 billion in Intel; companies will work together on products for data centers, PCs

September 18, 2025

Nvidia announces a new partnership with Intel. The companies will collaborate on custom data center and personal computer products, according to a press release on Thursday. Nvidia also states it is investing $5 billion in Intel, which has been facing challenges.

FILE - Demonstrators rally for support of the CDC during a meeting of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, June 25, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart, File)

Kennedy’s advisory panel is expected to vote on hepatitis B and MMRV vaccines

September 18, 2025

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s new vaccine advisory committee is set to meet for a two-day session. The focus is on vaccines for COVID-19, hepatitis B, and chickenpox. Votes are expected Thursday on hepatitis B and a combined shot for measles, mumps, rubella, and chickenpox. The committee may reconsider the recommendation for hepatitis B vaccines at birth. And the chairperson already has suggested not giving the MMRV combination shot to children under 4. Some experts are concerned about revisiting these recommendations without new safety data. The committee will make COVID-19 vaccine recommendations on Friday.

Firefighters attach an American flag to a firetruck before a procession after multiple police officers were shot and killed Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, in Spring Grove, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Shooting kills 3 officers and wounds 2 more in rural Pennsylvania. Police say the shooter is dead

September 17, 2025

Authorities have been investigating a shooting that killed three officers and wounded two more in rural southern Pennsylvania. The investigation was entering its second day Thursday. The shooter was killed by police. The officers were killed while following up on a domestic-related investigation that began on Tuesday. Police say the investigation will cover multiple locations in York County. Hours after Wednesday’s shooting, community members held American flags and saluted as police and emergency vehicles formed a procession to the coroner’s office. It was one of the deadliest days for Pennsylvania police this century.

Natalie Briggs looks through a window of her home that was damaged during Hurricane Helene in Swannanoa, N.C., on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Hurricane Helene displaced thousands of students. Some struggled to get back on track with school

September 17, 2025

Thousands of students across western North Carolina lost their homes a year ago when Helene hit with some of the most vicious floods, landslides and wind ever seen in the mountainous region. Helene damaged more than 73,000 homes. The homeless student population surged, doubling in some places and even increasing fourfold in one county. Across the state, more than 2,500 students were identified as homeless as a direct result of Helene, according to state data obtained by The Associated Press. Storm debris has mostly been cleared away in some places, but the impact of the displacement lingers for students.

FILE - A development of new homes in Eagleville, Pa., is shown on April 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

Will mortgage rates drop further after the Fed’s rate cut? Not necessarily

September 17, 2025

The Federal Reserve just cut its benchmark rate for the first time since last year, but that doesn’t guarantee mortgage rates will keep dropping. Mortgage rates have been declining since late July, with the average 30-year mortgage rate at 6.35% last week. However, rates didn’t fall last year despite multiple Fed rate cuts. Mortgage rates are influenced by various factors, including the 10-year Treasury yield. While lower rates can boost the housing market, they remain too high for many buyers. Experts suggest buying now if you can afford it, rather than waiting for potentially lower rates.

When self-doubt creeps in at work, pause and reframe your negative thoughts. Here’s how

September 17, 2025

When we make mistakes at work, it can lead to a cycle of negative thinking. Damaging thoughts swirl in our minds. The feeling of being an impostor, or doubting one’s abilities despite a track record of success, is common. Even on days when everything’s going right, it can be hard for some people to shift out of a cycle of self-doubt. But there are ways to interrupt that downward spiral. You can challenge those beliefs and replace them with more productive thoughts. Many have found cognitive behavioral therapy helpful to examine the automatic, negative thoughts and replace them with neutral or positive mantras.

People salute as an ambulance drives past during a procession Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, in Spring Grove, Pa., after multiple police officers were shot and killed. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

3 police officers killed and 2 injured in rural Pennsylvania shooting

September 17, 2025

Authorities say three police officers were fatally shot and two wounded in southern Pennsylvania, and the shooter was killed by police. Gov. Josh Shapiro says Wednesday the state is grieving and that “we need to do better as a society.” The shooting erupted in the area of North Codorus Township, west of Philadelphia and not far from the Maryland state line. Officials would not say which police department the officers belonged to, but shared they were following up on a domestic-related investigation that began the previous day.

Lawsuits accuse former California megachurch pastor of child sex abuse in Bucharest

September 17, 2025

Two Romanian men have filed lawsuits in U.S. District Court in California accusing a former megachurch pastor of sexually abusing and trafficking children for years at a shelter he ran in Bucharest. The men say in their lawsuits filed Tuesday that Harvest Christian Fellowship pastor and missionary Paul Havsgaard severely abused them. The lawsuits also say church founder Greg Laurie and other senior leaders failed to prevent abuse. The Associated Press could not reach Havsgaard for comment. The church said the allegations are shocking but the lawsuit’s target should be Havsgaard and not the church or its founding pastor.

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump attend their visit to St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle, in Windsor, England, Wednesday Sept. 17, 2025. (Aaron Chown/Pool Photo via AP)

Trump says he’ll designate antifa as a terrorist group but offers few details

September 17, 2025

President Donald Trump says he plans to designate antifa as a “major terrorist organization.” Antifa, short for short for “anti-fascists,” is an umbrella term for far-left-leaning militant groups and is not a singular entity. They consist of groups that resist fascists and neo-Nazis, especially at demonstrations. It’s unclear how the administration would label what is effectively a decentralized movement as a terrorist organization, and the White House on Wednesday did not immediately offer more details. Trump, who is on a state visit to the United Kingdom, made the announcement in a social media post shortly before 1:30 a.m. Thursday local time. He called antifa a “SICK, DANGEROUS, RADICAL LEFT DISASTER.”

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg wears artificial intelligence-powered smart glasses as he speaks during the company's Connect developer conference Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, in Menlo Park, Calif. (AP Photo/Nic Coury)

Meta unveils AI-powered smart glasses with display and neural wristband at Connect event

September 17, 2025

Meta’s newest artificial-intelligence powered smart glasses include a tiny display and can be controlled by a neural wristband that lets you control it with barely perceptible movements. CEO Mark Zuckerberg continues to evangelize the glasses as the next step in human-computer interactions — beyond keyboards, touch screens or a mouse. The glasses, called Meta Ray-Ban Display, will be available in the coming weeks.

Orange County Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Ferguson appears for his sentencing after a murder conviction for killing his wife Sheryl in Santa Ana, Calif., Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025. (Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times via AP, Pool)

Southern California judge who killed his wife sentenced to 35 years to life for murder

September 17, 2025

A Southern California judge convicted of second-degree murder for fatally shooting his wife after the couple had been arguing was sentenced Wednesday to 35 years to life in prison. Orange County Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Ferguson faced a maximum potential sentence of 40 years to life in prison. The 74-year-old has been jailed since a jury found him guilty in April. Prosecutors said Ferguson shot his wife in their home in August 2023 after he had been drinking and the couple arguing. Ferguson admitted to shooting his wife but said it was an accident.

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)

Portland to issue land use violation notice to ICE building over alleged detention violations

September 17, 2025

Portland, Oregon, says it will issue a land use violation notice to the city’s U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building. The facility’s land use conditions of approval, in place since 2011, don’t allow people to be kept overnight or held for more than 12 hours. The city alleges that the facility violated this provision 25 times between last October through most of this July. The city said it reviewed data released by ICE to the nonprofit Deportation Data Project under public records requests. ICE did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Portland landowners have 30 days after receiving a land use violation notice to correct the issue. The next steps could also include a fine or a land use hearing.

FBI officials inspect a car that rammed into a gate at the FBI building in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Peter Smith)

Man charged with ramming car into FBI gate in Pittsburgh later used Latin phrase about tyrants

September 17, 2025

Officials say a man who rammed a car into an FBI security gate in Pittsburgh and covered it in an American flag Wednesday said he was making a statement. An FBI official says Donald Henson of nearby Penn Hills was taken into custody several hours after he fled the crash. An assistant special agent says Henson had visited the field office weeks ago with a complaint. The FBI says the attack was targeted but not terrorism. A message left at a phone number linked to him was not immediately returned and court records did not list a defense lawyer.

Friends and family of a deceased Delta State University student gather outside to pray after a law enforcement briefing, Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, in Cleveland, Miss. (AP Photo/Sophie Bates)

Mississippi police await autopsy results for Black student found hanged at Delta State

September 17, 2025

Mississippi police are urging patience as they wait for autopsy results for a Black student found hanging from a tree at Delta State University. The case has stirred emotions in a state with a history of racial violence. Campus Police Chief Michael Peeler on Wednesday called it an “isolated incident” and said there are no active threats. Peeler said the state medical examiner was conducting an autopsy, with preliminary findings expected soon. Family members are demanding more information from university officials, and civil rights attorney Ben Crump plans to lead an independent investigation. U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson has also called for the FBI to investigate.

A horse dawn carriage takes passengers for a loop through Central Park in New York, Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

NYC mayor throws support behind bill to ban Central Park horse carriages

September 17, 2025

New York City’s mayor has thrown his support behind a proposal to end the horse-drawn carriages that have been fixtures in Central Park for more than 150 years, citing safety concerns. Mayor Eric Adams also issued an executive order on Wednesday ordering police to “prioritize enforcement” against horse-drawn carriages operating outside their legally designated areas in order to illegally solicit fares or impede traffic or bike lanes. The Democrat’s comments come after the storied park’s overseers, the Central Park Conservancy, announced in August they were also backing a ban over safety concerts. Animal rights groups have long called for ending the industry.

FBI Director Kash Patel appears before the House Judiciary Committee, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Democrats press FBI director on Epstein files and other takeaways from his testimony to Congress

September 17, 2025

FBI Director Kash Patel has defended the Trump administration’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files as he returned to Capitol Hill for a second day to face intense questioning from Democrats over his promises of transparency surrounding the convicted wealthy financier’s case. The political blowback over the Trump administration’s decision in July not to publicly release more investigative files from Epstein’s case was at the center of Patel’s five-hour appearance Wednesday before the House Judiciary Committee hearing. It followed an at-times raucous hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday.

StubHub CEO Eric Baker poses for photos outside the New York Stock Exchange before his company's IPO, Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Ticket marketplace StubHub slips on the public stage in its trading debut on Wall Street

September 17, 2025

StubHub received a lackluster reception on Wall Street Wednesday. The ticket marketplace saw its stock fall 2% from its initial public offering price of $23.50 per share on its first day of trading. The company’s shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “STUB.” StubHub, which is based in New York, said buyers in more than 200 countries and territories used its platform to purchase more than 40 million tickets in 2024. It was co-founded in 2000 by current CEO, Eric Baker. He will remain CEO and maintain control of the company.

France selects the Iranian drama ‘It Was Just An Accident’ as its Oscar submission

September 17, 2025

France announced Wednesday that it has selected the Iranian director Jafar Panahi’s Palme d’Or-winning drama “It Was Just An Accident” as its submission to the Academy Awards. The selection gives an Oscar pathway to a film that Iran was certain not to select, itself. Panahi, who has spent much of the last 15 years either under house arrest, banned from travel or incarcerated, made “It Was Just An Accident,” like his previous films, in his native Iran without government permission. “It Was Just An Accident” is Panahi’s first film since he was released from jail two years ago, following a hunger strike. It won the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival in May.

FILE - Donna Adelson, who is charged in the 2014 murder-for-hire of Florida State University law professor Dan Markel, listens to potential jurors answer questions during the first day of jury selection Aug. 19, 2025 in Tallahassee, Fla. (Alicia Devine/Tallahassee Democrat via AP, Pool, File)

South Florida matriarch convicted in murder-for-hire killing of her ex-son-in-law seeks a new trial

September 17, 2025

The matriarch of a South Florida family who was convicted in the hired killing of her former son-in-law is asking a judge for a new trial. Attorneys for Donna Adelson argued that alleged juror misconduct and errors by the court should warrant another hearing of the case. Adelson faces life in prison for the 2014 murder of Florida State University law professor Daniel Markel in Tallahassee. Earlier this month, jurors returned guilty verdicts in Adelson’s weekslong trial on charges of first-degree murder, conspiracy and solicitation.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks during a ceremony to commemorate the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, at the Pentagon in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Pentagon says troops can only be exempt from shaving their facial hair for a year

September 17, 2025

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered that troops who need an exemption from shaving their facial hair for longer than a year should now be kicked out of the service. Hegseth says in an Aug. 20 memo made public Monday that commanders are still able to issue service members exemptions from shaving, but they will now have to come with a medical treatment plan. Troops who still need treatment after a year will be separated from service, the memo says. The memo is silent on what treatments the military would offer for troops affected by the new policy or if it will front the cost for those treatments.

As lawmakers debate a government funding extension, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., awaits the arrival of the leader of the Orthodox Christian Church, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew for a meeting, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Republican leaders reject Democratic health care demands for bill to avoid shutdown

September 17, 2025

Republican leaders in the House and Senate are rejecting Democratic demands for health care subsidies in a bill to avoid a government shutdown. Republican Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Democrats “have a choice to make” as the Sept. 30 deadline approaches. Democratic leaders have so far shown no signs of backing off their demands, arguing that it’s Republicans’ responsibility to negotiate. If the government does shut down on Oct. 1, most federal agencies will close and millions of federal employees deemed non-essential, including many in the military, won’t receive paychecks. Republicans are proposing a bill to keep federal agencies funded through Nov. 21.

Theater award created in honor of Philip Seymour Hoffman and Adam Schlesinger turns 10

September 17, 2025

Playwright David Bar Katz is helping artists facing financial stress through The Relentless Award, the largest annual cash prize in American theater. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the award seeks submissions that “exhibit fearlessness.” Inspired by Katz’s late friends, actor Philip Seymour Hoffman and musician Adam Schlesinger, the award aims to expand their artistic legacies. Past winners like Aleshea Harris and Sarah DeLappe have achieved significant success. This year’s musical award goes to Jack D. Coen for “Jo Jenkins Before the Galactic Court of Consciousness,” a sci-fi comedy addressing environmental issues. The award provides crucial support and exposure for emerging artists.

FILE - In this March 5, 2012, file photo, consumer credit cards are posed in North Andover, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)

What a possible Fed rate cut would mean for your finances

September 17, 2025

The Federal Reserve is expected to cut its benchmark interest rate for the first time in nine months. Since the last cut, progress on inflation has slowed while the labor market has cooled and Wall Street has rallied. That means Americans are dealing with both high prices and a challenging job market. The federal funds rate, set by the Federal Reserve, is the rate at which banks borrow and lend to one another. The rates that consumers pay to borrow money aren’t directly linked to this rate. But shifts in Fed policy affect what people pay for credit cards, auto loans, mortgages, and other financial products.

FILE - Children play outside Royce Hall at the University of California, Los Angeles, campus, Aug. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)

University of California students, professors and staff sue the Trump administration

September 17, 2025

University of California faculty, staff and student organizations and labor unions have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, saying the federal government is using civil rights laws to wage a campaign against the university to curtail academic freedom and undermine free speech. The coalition is led by the American Association of University Professors union and represented by Democracy Forward, a legal group that has brought other lawsuits against the Trump administration over frozen federal funds. The Trump administration last month fined UCLA $1 billion after accusing the school of allowing antisemitism on campus and other civil rights violations.

President Donald Trump holds up a signed executive order requiring the Justice Department to investigate instances of flag burning, in the Oval Office of the White House, Monday, Aug. 25, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Army veteran who burned American flag near White House pleads not guilty to federal charges

September 17, 2025

An Army veteran who set fire to an American flag near the White House to protest President Donald Trump’s recent executive order on flag burning has pleaded not guilty to federal criminal charges. Jan Carey is charged with two misdemeanors that aren’t focused on the act of burning a flag. Carey was arraigned Wednesday in Washington on charges of igniting a fire in an undesignated area and lighting a fire causing damage to property or park resources. Carey was arrested on Aug. 25. Earlier that day, Trump signed an executive order requiring the Justice Department to investigate and prosecute people for burning the U.S. flag.

FILE - Author R.F. Kuang poses for a portrait near Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass., on Monday, July 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

R.F. Kuang’s extraordinary rise: 4 more books are on the way

September 17, 2025

R.F. Kuang, at 29, is making waves in the literary world with several novels to her name. She’s the author of “Yellowface” and the bestseller “Katabasis.” Kuang has a deal with HarperCollins for four more books. These include two fantasy novels for Harper Voyager and two literary novels for William Morrow. She already has a literary novel, “Taipei Story,” in the works for next year. Kuang is also a Ph.D student at Yale University. Her other works include “The Poppy War,” “The Dragon Republic,” and “Babel, or the Necessity of Violence.”

House approves bills to reshape DC’s criminal justice system

September 17, 2025

The House has passed legislation to change how youth offenders are prosecuted in Washington, D.C. The “DC Crimes Act” would lower the age of a youth offender from 24 to 18 and require sentences to match adult mandatory minimums. It was just the latest example of Republicans mobilizing behind President Donald Trump’s efforts to crack down on crime in the nation’s capital. Still, the D.C. legislation has an uncertain future in the Senate, where some Democratic support would be needed. Democrats have criticized Trump’s aggressive intervention in the city’s governance and affairs and have defended the ability of residents in the nation’s capital to govern themselves.

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on a mission to bring supplies to the International Space Station lifts off from complex 40 at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Cape Canaveral, Fla., Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Engine trouble forces Northrop Grumman to delay supply delivery to International Space Station

September 17, 2025

A newly launched supply ship has run into engine trouble that is preventing it from reaching the International Space Station. Northrop Grumman’s capsule rocketed into orbit Sunday from Florida aboard SpaceX. But less than two days later, the capsule’s main engine shut down prematurely while trying to boost its orbit. The Cygnus capsule was supposed to dock Wednesday. But NASA says everything is on hold while flight controllers consider an alternate plan. The capsule holds 11,000 pounds of cargo for the seven space station residents.

FILE - Bad Bunny performs at the Latin Billboard Awards in Coral Gables, Fla., on Oct. 5, 2023. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier, File)

Bad Bunny leads the 2025 Latin Grammy nominations, dethroning Édgar Barrera’s 2-year run

September 17, 2025

Bad Bunny leads the 2025 Latin Grammy nominations this year with 12 nods. That means he has dethroned producer/ songwriter Édgar Barrera. Barrera previously topped the list in 2023 and 2024 with 13 and nine nominations, respectively. Don’t cry for him, though. Barrera is tied with Argentinian hip-hop duo CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso for the second most nominations. They have 10 each. The 26th Annual Latin Grammy Awards will take place Nov. 13 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The show will air live on TelevisaUnivision’s U.S. platforms beginning at 8 p.m. Eastern.

People attend a service at St. James Church, where Democrat Rep. Emanuel Cleaver II was once pastor and is now facing an uphill reelection battle after the Missouri legislature redrew maps to to divide Clever's congressional district among three districts, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Trump redistricting push threatens minority representation. Black voters worry about its impact

September 17, 2025

Republicans in Texas and Missouri have redrawn congressional districts to help their party in the 2026 midterm elections. The Republicans aren’t hiding their partisan purpose after being urged on by President Donald Trump. The GOP has manipulated how many nonwhite voters are distributed across congressional districts in the two states. That has civil rights advocates and Black voters worried Trump’s efforts will leave Black citizens without adequate representation in Congress. In Kansas City, Democratic Rep. Emanuel Cleaver’s district has been spliced into three districts. That raises the chances Kansas City residents will no longer have a local representative on Capitol Hill. The NAACP is suing to block new maps in Texas and Missouri.

Scout Troop 228 participates in the U.S. flag retirement ceremony for Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Church during the annual Patriots Day observance at the church in Santa Clarita, Calif., on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Krysta Fauria)

Despite past challenges, Scouting America stabilizes with support from faith-based units

September 17, 2025

For the Boy Scouts of America — recently renamed Scouting America — the past 12 years have been challenging. Opening its programs to gay people and later to girls sparked dismay in some quarters. Its 2020 bankruptcy declaration led to prolonged wrangling over compensation for thousands of men claiming they were sexually abused as scouts. The 115-year-old organization is serving far fewer youths than at its peak decades ago. But it seems to be stabilizing, with a slight uptick in membership last year. A key factor is the abiding loyalty of major religious denominations that still view scouting’s mission as uniquely in tune with their own.

Democrat Francesca Hong promises to be ‘wild card’ in Wisconsin governor’s race

September 17, 2025

A Democratic state lawmaker who is promising to be a “wild card” is joining Wisconsin’s open race for governor. Democratic state Rep. Francesca Hong, who joined the race Wednesday, says she will focus on a progressive agenda to benefit the working class. In addition to serving in the state Assembly, Hong works as a bartender, dishwasher and line cook. She joins a Democratic primary field that already includes Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley and state Sen. Kelda Roys. Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann and suburban Milwaukee business owner Bill Berrien are the only announced Republican candidates. Democratic Gov. Tony Evers is retiring after two terms.

Joel Willett says having his security clearance revoked gave added incentive for run for the Senate

September 17, 2025

Joel Willett, a military veteran and former CIA officer, has launched his Democratic campaign for the U.S. Senate from Kentucky. He says Wednesday that the recent fallout from having his security clearance revoked by the Trump administration gave him added incentive to run. Willett’s career has spanned the military, the CIA and the business world. As a CIA officer, Willett spent time in the White House Situation Room under then-President Barack Obama before leaving the government. Willett was recently among 37 current and former national security officials to have their security clearances rescinded by the Trump administration.

Members of the Ohio National Guard patrol the National Mall Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Prosecutors already have dropped nearly a dozen cases from Trump’s DC crime surge, judge says

September 16, 2025

President Donald Trump’s law-enforcement intervention in the nation’s capital has led to federal charges against more than 50 people over the past month. A frustrated judge says prosecutors already have dropped charges in at least 11 of those cases. U.S. Magistrate Judge Matthew Sharbaugh expressed concern on Tuesday that the flurry of dismissed cases is wasting the district court’s resources. He questioned whether Justice Department prosecutors are making charging decisions before cases are properly investigated and vetted. Trump claims his emergency 30-day deployment of federal agents and National Guard members is making the streets safer for District of Columbia residents.

Law enforcement monitors the scene at 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)

Foreign disinformation about Charlie Kirk’s killing seeks to widen US divisions

September 16, 2025

Russia moved quickly to exploit conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s shooting death at a Utah college, with groups linked to the Kremlin spreading false and misleading claims that experts say are designed to incite violence. Russia, China and other countries have long seized on high-profile events in the United States to portray the country as dangerous, polarized and dysfunctional. Experts say it’s part of an effort to undermine American democracy by inflaming partisan differences. Utah Gov. Spencer Cox has warned about foreign bots spreading false claims and urged people to ignore fear-inducing misinformation.

President Donald Trump speaks with reporters before departing on Marine One from the South Lawn of the White House, Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Trump’s threat to target ‘radical left’ after Kirk killing raises fears he’s trying to silence foes

September 16, 2025

President Donald Trump is escalating threats against what he calls the “radical left” after the assassination of Charlie Kirk. His administration is considering classifying some groups as domestic terrorists and revoking tax-exempt status for certain nonprofits. These actions are fueled by anger over Kirk’s death, even though there’s no evidence linking these groups to the killing. Nonprofit political groups worry Trump’s words and actions will send a chill through the donor community. Critics argue this could suppress opposition, while supporters see it as a necessary crackdown on political violence.

This photo provided by Florida Corrections Department shows Samuel Lee Smithers. (Florida Corrections Department via AP)

Record 12th execution set in Florida this year for a man convicted of killing wife’s family

September 16, 2025

A Florida man convicted of killing his estranged wife’s sister and parents and then setting their house on fire is scheduled to be put to death Wednesday evening. His final appeals denied, 63-year-old David Pittman is set to become the record 12th person executed in Florida this year. A death warrant signed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis ordered the lethal injection to begin at 6 p.m. at Florida State Prison near Starke. Pittman and his wife were going through a contentious divorce in May 1990 when the killings occurred at the central Florida home of his wife’s parents and their 21-year-old daughter.

FILE - Actor Robert Redford, left, and director Sydney Pollack appear at the Cannes Film Festival before the presentation of their film "Jeremiah Johnson" in Cannes, France, on May 6, 1972. (AP Photo/Jean Jacques Levy, File)

Robert Redford remembered for his deep legacy in environmental activism and Native American advocacy

September 16, 2025

Robert Redford, who died Tuesday at 89, was known for his deep commitment to activism, especially for Native American rights and the environment. In the 1970s, while starring in films like “The Sting,” he became involved in the environmental movement. He successfully opposed a power plant in Utah and supported landmark bills like the Clean Air Act. He was a guiding force on the board of the Natural Resources Defense Council. Fellow actors and activists praised his humility and dedication. Leonardo DiCaprio called him a staunch environmental leader, highlighting his significant legacy in Hollywood and beyond.

Brothers plead guilty in North Carolina deputy’s shooting death

September 16, 2025

Two brothers have pleaded guilty to charges related to the killing of a North Carolina sheriff’s deputy in 2022. Alder Marin-Sotelo pleaded guilty on Tuesday to first-degree murder, while his brother Arturo Marin-Sotelo pleaded guilty to being an accessory. A judge sentenced Alder to life without parole and Arturo to eight to 10 years. The shooting happened when Wake County Deputy Ned Byrd approached a truck at night. Legal proceedings were delayed after Alder Marin-Sotelo escaped from a Virginia jail but was later captured in Mexico. The Wake district attorney says prosecutors agreed not to seek the death penalty for his return.

FILE - A Super Tuesday voter walks past a sign requiring a photo ID at a polling location, March 5, 2024, in Mount Holly, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, File)

Justice Department says it’s suing Oregon and Maine as it seeks voter data in multiple states

September 16, 2025

The Justice Department says it has sued Oregon and Maine for failing to provide their voter registration lists. In a news release Tuesday, the department said the states are violating federal law by refusing to provide electronic copies of state voter registration lists and information regarding ineligible voters. The secretary of state’s offices in both states said they had not yet received notice of the lawsuits. The filings represent the first time the Justice Department has brought lawsuits against states in its wide-ranging effort to get detailed voter data. The Associated Press has found that the department asked at least 26 states for voter registration lists in recent months, even though it has no role in running elections.

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs runs with the ball as Washington Commanders cornerback Trey Amos (23) defends during the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Many sports fans are unhappy with how much it costs to watch their games, an AP-NORC poll finds

September 16, 2025

A new poll finds sports fans are likelier to use a combination of streaming services and traditional TV options to access their favorite teams. The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll shows this complicated and often expensive patchwork is common for many sports fans and leaves them beholden to multiple platforms and subscriptions if they want to keep up with their teams. About 4 in 10 people who follow sports “extremely” or “very” closely use both cable and satellite TV and a sports streaming platform. That’s compared with about 2 in 10 people who follow sports “somewhat” closely.

FILE - Democratic Gov. Janet Mills delivers her State of the State address, Jan. 30, 2024, at the State House in Augusta, Maine. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty, File)

Democratic Maine Gov. Janet Mills is taking steps to run for Senate in 2026, sources tell AP

September 16, 2025

Democratic Maine Gov. Janet Mills is taking steps toward running for the U.S. Senate in 2026. That’s according to two sources who spoke to The Associated Press. Mills would add another big-name Democrat to the list of candidates expected to vie for key Republican-held seats. Democrats would still face a difficult path to regaining the majority in an election when they need to win a net of four seats. Most of the races on next year’s ballot in states Republican President Donald Trump won comfortably last year. But Mills has a record of winning statewide and would be running in a place where Democrat Kamala Harris defeated Trump in 2024. That could mean a blockbuster race with five-term Republican Sen. Susan Collins.

Suspect arrested in Atlanta auto break-in and theft of Beyoncé’s unreleased music, police say

September 16, 2025

Police have arrested a suspect in a July auto break-in that two people touring with Beyoncé′ said resulted in the theft of the singer’s unreleased music. Atlanta police said Tuesday that the suspect is in custody. Jail records do not list an attorney for the suspect, Kelvin Evans, who is charged with entering an automobile with the intent to commit theft. A dancer and choreographer traveling with Beyoncé′ for her Atlanta concerts told police on July 8 that someone broke into their rental vehicle and stole two suitcases. Police said stolen items included a thumb drive containing Beyoncé′s “unreleased music” but nothing was recovered.

FILE - In this March 14, 2012 file photo, Marilyn Hagerty samples a Lays potato chip during an interview with The Associated Press in New York. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File)

North Dakota newspaper columnist whose Olive Garden review went viral dies at 99

September 16, 2025

Marilyn Hagerty, the North Dakota newspaper columnist whose earnest review of her local Olive Garden became a social media sensation, has died. She was 99. Hagerty died Tuesday in Grand Forks. The journalist of more than 70 years wrote a review in 2012 of the newly opened Olive Garden. Her critique drew national media fascination and even attention from celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain, who defended Hagerty from online critics. Hagerty told an oral historian that the response to her review was unbelievable, from emails and phone calls to TV interviews and a tour of New York.

Retired Adm. Robert P. Burke, 63, right, accompanied by his attorney, walks out of the federal courthouse after being sentenced to six years in prison for his conviction on corruption charges, Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Retired 4-star Navy admiral sentenced to 6 years in prison for bribery plot

September 16, 2025

A retired four-star U.S. Navy admiral has been sentenced to six years in prison for his conviction on corruption charges that he agreed to exchange a military contract for a lucrative postretirement job. Retired Adm. Robert P. Burke — once the second-highest uniformed officer in the Navy — declined to address the court before a judge sentenced him on Tuesday. A jury convicted Burke of four counts, including conspiracy, after a trial in May. A separate trial for Burke’s two co-defendants — company executives Charlie Kim and Meghan Messenger — ended with a hung jury and a mistrial last Thursday.

FILE - The TikTok Inc. building is seen in Culver City, Calif., March 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)

Trump extends TikTok shutdown deadline for fourth time after reaching framework deal with China

September 16, 2025

President Donald Trump formally extended the deadline to keep the social media app TikTok available in the United States until Dec. 16. That gives the company time to complete the framework of the deal announced Monday after talks between American and Chinese government officials. The executive order signed Tuesday by Trump was the fourth time he has bypassed federal law to prolong the date for the China-associated TikTok to sell its assets to an American company or be banned. The original deadline set by Congress was Jan. 19 of this year, a day before Trump took the oath of office for his second term.

This combination of images shows Justin Bieber, from left, Sabrina Carpenter, and Karol G. (AP Photo)

Coachella 2026: Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber and Karol G to headline

September 16, 2025

It’s that time of year again. The 2026 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival lineup is here. Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber and Karol G will headline in April 2026. Also on the lineup: Addison Rae, David Byrne, Iggy Pop, The XX, The Strokes, Young Thug, Sexyy Redd, Teddy Swims, Moby, Kaskade, Major Lazer, FKA Twigs, PinkPantheress, BIG BANG and many more. Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival returns to the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, for two weekends: April 10-12 and April 17-19. Presale tickets will be available at 11 a.m. Pacific/2 p.m. Eastern.

FILE - Robert Redford poses on a balcony along Main Street decorated with his Sundance Film Festival banners on Jan. 17, 2003, in Park City, Utah. (AP Photo/Douglas C. Pizac, File)

Robert Redford embodied an American ideal, and often lived the part, too

September 16, 2025

Born during the Great Depression with sun-kissed California looks, Robert Redford never failed to epitomize something quintessential and hopeful about the American character. Redford left a movie trail etched into land. The actor who died Tuesday seemed to reside as much across the American landscape as he did on movie screens. He was in the Rocky Mountains of “Jeremiah Johnson,” the Wyoming grasslands of “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,” the Washington alleyways of “All the President’s Men” and the Montana streams of “A River Runs Through It.” The movie-star paragon was savvy with how he used his all-American image. But it was one of Redford’s greatest feats that he remained innately connected to some aspirational American ideal.

Republicans unveil a bill to fund the government through Nov. 21. Democrats call it partisan

September 16, 2025

House Republicans are unveiling a stopgap spending bill that would keep federal agencies funded through Nov. 21. They are essentially daring Democrats to block it knowing that the fallout would likely be a partial government shutdown that would begin Oct. 1. The bill would generally fund agencies at current levels, with a few exceptions, including an extra $88 million to boost security for lawmakers and members of the Supreme Court and the executive branch. The proposed boost in security funding comes as lawmakers face an increasing number of personal threats, with their concerns heightened by the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth listens as President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House, Monday, Sept. 15, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Senate Democrats raise concerns over Pentagon plan to use military lawyers as immigration judges

September 16, 2025

A group of Democratic senators say they are deeply concerned that a Pentagon plan to allow military lawyers to work as temporary immigration judges will violate a ban on using service members for law enforcement and affect the military justice system. They also have concerns that pulling lawyers away from the military justice system will have negative effects on recent reforms and prosecutions. The letter signed by 12 Democrats on the Senate Armed Services Committee was sent to the military services Monday. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth approved sending up to 600 military lawyers to the Justice Department to serve as temporary immigration judges. The Trump administration has used the military in broad ways, particularly in its immigration crackdown.

Pennsylvania governor says US must ‘turn the tide’ against political violence, reject vengeance

September 16, 2025

Gov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania says that the nation must “turn the tide” against political violence and the belief that government can’t solve problems. The Democratic governor delivered the remarks Tuesday at the Eradicate Hate Global Summit in Pittsburgh, days after the assassination of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk. Shapiro says political leaders must condemn all forms of political violence and reject the “rhetoric of vengeance.” Shapiro and his family fled the governor’s office residence in the middle of the night in April after an alleged arsonist broke in and set it on fire in an attempt to kill Shapiro.

Gregory Bovino, chief patrol agent of the U.S. Border Patrol's El Centro Sector, speaks during an interview with The Associated Press in Los Angeles, Monday, Aug. 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Border Patrol agent who led immigration crackdown in Los Angeles arrives in Chicago

September 16, 2025

The Border Patrol agent who led the immigration crackdown in Los Angeles has announced his arrival in Chicago. In a social media post on Tuesday, Bovino shared footage of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement vehicles in the city, stating that “Operation At Large” is in Chicago. President Donald Trump has promised increased deportations in Chicago, despite objections from local leaders and residents. Immigration advocates have noticed a rise in immigration enforcement recently. The increased activity has caused fear among immigrant communities, leading to the cancellation of some Mexican Independence Day celebrations. Officials have not clarified the operation’s scope.

FILE - Former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan speaks during the Democratic National Convention, Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

Geoff Duncan, a Trump critic and former Republican, announces Georgia governor bid as a Democrat

September 16, 2025

Former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan is running as a Democrat for governor. He has been a strong critic of Donald Trump and left the Republican Party this year. Duncan announced his candidacy on Tuesday, emphasizing his opposition to Trumpism. He joins a crowded Democratic field, including former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, state Sen. Jason Esteves and former Labor Commissioner Michael Thurmond. Duncan plans to focus on health care and cost-of-living issues. He also pledges to support democratic norms and fight extremism. Duncan has been outspoken against Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election results in Georgia.

Emily Ratajkowski walks the runway during the Tory Burch spring/summer 2026 fashion show during New York Fashion Week, Monday, Sept. 15, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

Tory Burch takes her latest collection to the bank for New York Fashion Week show

September 16, 2025

Tory Burch delivered a spectacular venue, a relaxed approach to American sportswear, and a message of female empowerment in her Spring/Summer 2026 collection at New York Fashion Week. Monday’s presentation was at an old bank in Brooklyn, which looked more like a giant church than a former financial institution. Models passed bank tables as they strutted the runway in Burch’s muted tones of brown, blue, cream and gray. The most notable design was the low waists on pants and skirts. More casual looks included fitted silk knit shirts with pointed collars paired with wool pants.

FILE - Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve member Lisa Cook, speaks during a conversations with leaders from organizations that include nonprofits, small businesses, manufacturing, supply chain management, the hospitality industry, and the housing and education sectors at the Federal Reserve building, Sept. 23, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)

Fed convenes meeting with a governor newly appointed by Trump and another he wants to oust

September 16, 2025

After a late-night vote and last-minute ruling, the Federal Reserve began a key meeting on interest rate policy Tuesday with both a new Trump administration appointee and an official the White House has targeted for removal. With those two in place, the Fed’s two-day meeting could be unusually contentious for an institution that typically prefers to operate by consensus. The White House said it would appeal a ruling late Monday that allowed Fed governor Lisa Cook to remain on the board despite President Donald Trump’s attempt to fire her.

FILE - The Food and Drug Administration seal is seen at the Hubert Humphrey Building Auditorium in Washington, April 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)

FDA takes aim at Hims and other telehealth services in drug advertising blitz

September 16, 2025

The Trump administration has issued its first warnings to online services that offer unofficial versions of popular drugs like the blockbuster obesity treatment Wegovy. The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday sent letters to Hims & Hers and dozens of other companies, ordering them to halt “false and misleading” statements about their medications. It’s the first time regulators have gone after online prescribing services, which don’t typically fall under FDA authority. The FDA says that Hims must drop language comparing its compounded drugs to brands like Wegovy, which are approved by the FDA.

FILE - The Treasury Department building is seen, March 13, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

US sanctions Iranian financiers, others over $100M in cryptocurrency transfers from Iran oil sales

September 16, 2025

The U.S. has sanctioned two Iranian financiers and several firms in Hong Kong and the United Arab Emirates for allegedly coordinating $100 million in cryptocurrency transfers from Iranian oil sales. Treasury officials allege that Alireza Derakhshan and Arash Estaki Alivand facilitated these transactions for the Iranian government. They reportedly used a network of front companies to transfer the funds. The sanctions are part of a “maximum pressure” policy on Tehran, initiated by an executive order from President Donald Trump. The measures deny access to U.S. assets and prevent U.S. entities from doing business with those sanctioned.

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