Iran signals fast trials and executions for protesters as death toll in crackdown goes over 2,500
Jan 14, 2026
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The head of Iran’s judiciary signaled Wednesday there would be fast trials and executions ahead for those detained in nationwide protests despite a warning from U.S. President Donald Trump. The comments…
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Minnesota and the Twin Cities sue the federal government to stop the immigration crackdown
Jan 13, 2026
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota and its two largest cities sued the Trump administration Monday to try to stop an immigration enforcement surge that led to the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman by a federal officer and…
Federal Reserve Chair Powell says DOJ has subpoenaed central bank, threatens criminal indictment
Jan 12, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powellsaid Sunday the Department of Justice has served the central bank with subpoenas and threatened it with a criminal indictment over his testimony this summer about the Fed's building renovations.…
The deadly shooting outside a Utah church grew out of a dispute between funeral goers, police say
Jan 09, 2026
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A complicated crime scene and uncooperative witnesses hindered Salt Lake City police efforts to investigate a fatal shooting outside a house of worship belonging to The Church of Jesus Christ…
Minneapolis on edge after fatal shooting of woman by ICE officer
Jan 08, 2026
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minneapolis was on edge Thursday following the fatal shooting of a woman by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer taking part in the Trump administration’s latest immigration crackdown, with the governor calling for people…
Entertainment leaders amp up discussions about AI, creators and innovative tech at CES 2026
Jan 07, 2026
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The world’s largest tech showcase does not come without theatrics. Innovations and gadgets like a lollipop that sings to you as you consume it, a laundry-folding robot and a “smart” LEGO…
Maduro says 'I was captured' as he pleads not guilty to drug trafficking charges
Jan 06, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — A defiant Nicolás Maduro declared himself "the president of my country” as he protested his capture and pleaded not guilty Monday to federal drug trafficking charges that the Trump administration used to justify…
Maduro is set to make his first appearance in a US courtroom on drug trafficking charges
Jan 05, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Deposed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is set to make his first appearance Monday in an American courtroom on the narco-terrorism charges the Trump administration used to justify capturing him and bringing him to New York.…
Pope opens 2026 with plea for peace in countries bloodied by war, families wounded by violence
Jan 02, 2026
ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV opened 2026 on Thursday with a plea for peace, singling out in particular countries “bloodied by conflict” and families wounded by violence. Leo celebrated a New Year’s Day Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica…
Where are the wackiest New Year's Eve drops in the US?
Dec 31, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) -- Why let New York City have all the fun with its Times Square ball drop on New Year’s Eve? Dozens of places across the U.S. will ring in 2026 by dropping a quirky assortment of…