menu_open Columnists
The Associated Press

The Associated Press

Fortune

We use cookies to provide some features and experiences in QOSHE

More information  .  Close

Trump: Israel and Lebanon agree to cease-fire

Trump says $4 a gallon gas is "not very high" given the importance of stopping Iran from getting a nuclear weapon.

yesterday 10

Fortune

The Associated Press

SantaCon, the charity fundraiser where drunk Santas flood NYC streets, was a con after all, say feds

SantaCon, in which the streets of New York are flooded with inebriated folks donning Santa Claus outfits, involved paying $10 to $20 intended for...

yesterday 8

Fortune

The Associated Press

American YouTuber who calls himself a ‘troll’ sentenced to 6 months in Korean prison for literally dancing on wartime graves

The court said 25-year-old Ramsey Khalid Ismael, known online as Johnny Somali, displayed “severe” disrespect for South Korean law.

yesterday 10

Fortune

The Associated Press

Snap to cut about 1,000 jobs, or 16% of its global workforce

Snap Inc. said in a regulatory filing that the job cuts will cost about $95 million to $130 million in severance payments and related costs.

previous day 10

Fortune

The Associated Press

Federal judge dismisses Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch and the Wall Street Journal for reporting on his Epstein ties

The Wall Street Journal reported on Trump's well-documented relationship with Epstein after the paper published a sexually-suggestive letter it said...

13.04.2026 9

Fortune

The Associated Press

As Iran peace talks fail, Trump and Joe Rogan watch a hobbled fighter triumph in a brutal cage match

As a Kid Rock song blasted from the speakers, Trump walked to his seat, where Marco Rubio was waiting.

12.04.2026 10

Fortune

The Associated Press

Trump downplays talks for ceasefire deal with Iran, claiming military victory. ‘It doesn’t matter. From the standpoint of America, we win’

“Let’s see what happens – maybe they make a deal maybe they don’t,” the president said.

11.04.2026 2

Fortune

The Associated Press

‘It’s really slapdash’: Trump administration coughs up to egregious errors to justify New York health fraud probe

The Trump administration admitted to the AP that it made significant errors in figures to justify a fraud probe into New York's Medicaid program.

10.04.2026 9

Fortune

The Associated Press

‘Babies become sitting ducks’: Babies too young for vaccines remain vulnerable in measles ‘hotbed’ communities

Trump administration officials have been pushing anti-vaccine experts in statehouses.

10.04.2026 10

Fortune

The Associated Press

‘This utter lack of communication and consultation flies in the face of federal law’: states push against immigration detention plans

States are responding to DHS plans to convert warehouses into immigration detention centers. So far, DHS has spent over $1 billion for 11 warehouses.

09.04.2026 10

Fortune

The Associated Press

Travelers face higher costs and fewer flight options as jet fuel prices have bumpy ride

A new reality is setting in for travelers worldwide: rising fees, fewer flight options and difficult decisions about whether a trip is worth the cost.

09.04.2026 10

The Hill

The Associated Press

Jim Whittaker, first American to climb Everest, dies at 97

He shared world-class climber status with his identical twin, Lou, who led the first American expedition to scale Mount Everest's north face.

09.04.2026 10

The Hill

The Associated Press

Donald Trump Jr. says ‘the biggest names’ think Europe is a ‘disaster’ that needs to be fixed

“The biggest players, the biggest names in banking and finance, in tech and AI across the board” hold the same views, the president's oldest son said.

08.04.2026 10

Fortune

The Associated Press

Savannah Guthrie returns to the ‘Today’ show for the first time in two months since her mom’s abduction

The 'Today' host was seen holding back tears while joining her coworkers at 30 Rockefeller. She and her family offered a $1 million reward for...

06.04.2026 4

Fortune

The Associated Press

Supreme Court throws out ruling upholding Steve Bannon’s contempt of Congress conviction

The long-time Trump support won a Supreme Court order that will likely lead to a dismissal of his contempt of Congress conviction.

06.04.2026 5

Fortune

The Associated Press

Police car chases result in 8 deaths across US in less than a week

The deadly incidents are among the hundreds of fatalities that occur during police chases each year.

06.04.2026 10

The Hill

The Associated Press

3-year-old immigrant suffered alleged sexual abuse during months in federal custody: Family

The girl had been placed in a foster home after immigration officials separated her from her mother when they crossed the border illegally.

06.04.2026 10

The Hill

The Associated Press

During the rescue of the F-15 airman in Iran, the U.S. military blew up two of its own transport planes that had to be left behind

A regional intelligence official briefed on the mission said the U.S. military was forced to bring in additional aircraft to complete the rescue due...

05.04.2026 10

Fortune

The Associated Press

Screenwriters union and Hollywood studios reach a surprise deal after just 3 weeks of talks that’s longer than typical agreements

“We look forward to building on this progress as we continue working toward agreements that support long-term industry stability."

05.04.2026 10

Fortune

The Associated Press

Crews making progress containing Southern California wildfire as some mandatory evacuations remain

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — Crews made progress Saturday battling a smoky wildfire in southern California that broke out a day earlier and prompted...

04.04.2026 9

The Hill

The Associated Press

US military jets hit in Iran war are the first shot down by enemy fire in over 20 years

WASHINGTON (AP) — Iran shooting down two American military jets marks an exceedingly rare assault for the U.S. that has not happened in more than 20...

04.04.2026 10

The Hill

The Associated Press

Former Turnstile guitarist gets attempted murder charge for hitting bandmate’s father with his car

In a statement, Turnstile said it cut ties with Ebert in 2022, “in response to a consistent pattern of harmful behavior."

04.04.2026 10

Fortune

The Associated Press

Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against Justin Baldoni are tossed out

A federal judge in New York tossed out actor Blake Lively’s sexual harassment claims Thursday against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the...

02.04.2026 4

The Hill

The Associated Press

Trump ousts Pam Bondi as attorney general

Trump loyalist Pam Bondi is no longer the attorney general after years of facing cries over her "fumbling" of the Epstein files.

02.04.2026 10

Fortune

The Associated Press

‘There are no words’: Zohran Mamdani grapples with fatal shooting of 7-month-old in a stroller

“This is a terrible day in our city, a tragedy that truly shocks the conscience," said Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch.

02.04.2026 10

Fortune

The Associated Press

Luigi Mangione’s federal trial has been pushed back to October in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO

The federal judge in Luigi Mangione's trial in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson tied her decision to a state trial occurring in...

01.04.2026 10

Fortune

The Associated Press

Hershey is moving back to the original recipe for Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups after the chocolate’s grandson blasted them last month

Brad Reese went public with a letter to Hershey on Valentine's Day. On Wednesday, the company had announced it was reverting to its classic recipes.

01.04.2026 10

Fortune

The Associated Press

McCormick combines with Unilever’s food division and adds Hellmann’s and Knorr to its brands

The brand will now add the mayo and chicken stock brands to its litany of products including various hot sauce brands.

31.03.2026 9

Fortune

The Associated Press

Rising gasoline prices a double blow for drivers who use their own vehicles for work

Millions of drivers use personal vehicles for their work, from delivery and ride-share providers to self-employed electricians, nannies, home health...

30.03.2026 9

The Hill

The Associated Press

‘They use proxies’: France probes possible Iran link to thwarted bomb attack outside of a Bank of America

French authorities suspect there could be a link to Iran due to similarities to other recent attempted attacks.

30.03.2026 10

Fortune

The Associated Press

Art thieves nab three paintings by Renoir, Cezanne and Matisse in Italy

The art thieves opened the front door to a museum near Parma, Italy, police say, and made off with the three paintings worth millions of euros.

30.03.2026 10

Fortune

The Associated Press

The Houston Comets are back: Connecticut Sun sold to Rockets owner for record $300 million

Tilman Fertitta is bringing the WNBA back to Houston in 2027, ending the Connecticut Sun's 23-year run in New England.

30.03.2026 10

Fortune

The Associated Press

Amazon buys Fauna Robotics, maker of the Sprout humanoid robot that can dance, pick up toys, and go on a stroll

Early customers included Disney.

29.03.2026 10

Fortune

The Associated Press

Tiger Woods arrested, charged with driving under the influence after he rolls his car in Florida

It was at least the fourth auto-related incident involving the golfer and the second in which he was charged with driving under the influence.

29.03.2026 10

Fortune

The Associated Press

413,793 KitKat bars stolen: ‘Whilst we appreciate the criminals’ exceptional taste, the fact remains that cargo theft is an escalating issue’

Swiss food giant Nestlé says about 12 tons of its KitKat chocolate brand were stolen after leaving its production site in Italy earlier this week for...

28.03.2026 6

Fortune

The Associated Press

French authorities open terrorism probe after police thwart a suspected bombing outside a Bank of America building in Paris

A person was placed in police custody.

28.03.2026 8

Fortune

The Associated Press

U.S. judge blocks Pentagon’s ‘Orwellian notion’ to label Anthropic a supply chain risk and ban Claude from the government

"These measures appear designed to punish Anthropic,” ruled U.S. District Judge Rita Lin on Thursday.

26.03.2026 7

Fortune

The Associated Press

Trump extends his deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to April 6

Trump once again chickened out, this time offering Iran an extension until April 6 to reopen the vital oil pathway.

26.03.2026 7

Fortune

The Associated Press

Postal Service to hike prices 8% on popular services on rising transportation costs

“We have steadfastly avoided surcharges and this charge is less than one-third of what our competitors charge for fuel alone,” the agency said.

26.03.2026 10

Fortune

The Associated Press

‘I want everybody to have enough food’: the scientist who made your packaged food safer just won the world’s most prestigious food prize

Huub Lelieveld's hygienic manufacturing methods are used in food plants worldwide, preventing millions of cases of foodborne illness.

25.03.2026 10

Fortune

The Associated Press

‘Russia is the only one responsible’: Moldova imposes 60-day energy emergency after Russian strikes in Ukraine

A Russian strike on Ukraine disconnected a key power line linking Moldova to Romania.

24.03.2026 4

Fortune

The Associated Press

Senate closes in on deal to end Homeland Security shutdown—without funding ICE operations

The bipartisan proposal would restore pay for TSA workers and fund most of the department, but strip routine ICE enforcement budgets.

24.03.2026 20

Fortune

The Associated Press

Philippine president declares state of emergency due to “imminent danger of a critically low energy supply”

The state of emergency will last a year, as the country already started providing 5,000 pesos (~$83) to taxi drivers and other public transport...

24.03.2026 10

Fortune

The Associated Press

One in three teens ‘experienced problematic use’ of Meta platforms: closing arguments begin in landmark New Mexico social media trial

The jury will decide whether Meta violated the state's Unfair Practices Act, including using “unconscionable” trade practices.

23.03.2026 20

Fortune

The Associated Press

ICE begins its descent on the nation’s airports on day 43 of the partial government shut down

TSA agents are calling out after working for 43 days without pay. Now Trump is sending ICE agents to airports.

23.03.2026 8

Fortune

The Associated Press

The Supreme Court looks poised to ban late mail ballots ahead of the midterms

The Supreme Court's conservative majority sounded skeptical of a case from Mississippi that also could affect voters in 13 other states and the...

23.03.2026 7

Fortune

The Associated Press

Two people dead after an Air Canada jet struck a firetruck on the LaGuardia Airport runway

Air traffic control was heard giving clearance to cross the tarmac and then trying to stop it.

23.03.2026 20

Fortune

The Associated Press

Newark airport shuts down after a burning smell forces an air traffic control tower evacuation

This comes just as a fatal crash at LaGuardia Airport has grounded flights.

23.03.2026 20

Fortune

The Associated Press

After 25 years of negotiations, the EU finally signs the EU-Mercosur deal, the biggest trade deal in history linking 700 million people

The landmark agreement links 25% of global GDP, as the EU bypasses its own legislature to counter China and U.S. tariff pressures.

23.03.2026 5

Fortune

The Associated Press

California sheriff running for governor seizes more than a half million ballots from 2025 election

California Attorney General Rob Bonta, a Democrat, called Bianco's move unprecedented and says it is designed to sow distrust in elections.

22.03.2026 4

Fortune

The Associated Press