National/World Archives

Dolly Parton is sending free books to children across 21 states — and around the world

August 27, 2024 2:55 pm Associated Press

Associated Press Dolly Parton's father grew up poor and never got the chance to learn to read. Inspired by her… Continue Reading

US Justice Department says Kentucky may be violating federal law for lack of mental health services

August 27, 2024 2:50 pm Associated Press

Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The U.S. Department of Justice says Kentucky is likely violating federal law for failing to provide… Continue Reading

Disbarred celebrity lawyer Tom Girardi found guilty of stealing millions from his clients

August 27, 2024 2:49 pm Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Disbarred celebrity lawyer Tom Girardi was convicted Tuesday of embezzling tens of millions of dollars from his clients, including… Continue Reading

Maduro taps a hard-line loyalist to oversee Venezuela’s police, raising fears of a further crackdown

August 27, 2024 2:24 pm Associated Press

Associated Press CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has named the ruling socialist party boss to oversee the country’s… Continue Reading

Appeals court spikes Tennessee’s bid to get family planning dollars despite abortion rule

August 27, 2024 2:24 pm Associated Press

Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A federal appeals court has rejected Tennessee’s attempt to collect millions of dollars in family… Continue Reading

NASA’s Perseverance rover on Mars begins steep climb to rim of a crater

August 27, 2024 2:22 pm Associated Press

AP Science Writer NEW YORK (AP) — NASA’s Perseverance rover is tackling a steep new challenge on Mars. The… Continue Reading

A 10-month-old Palestinian baby suddenly stopped crawling. Polio had struck Gaza

August 27, 2024 2:13 pm Associated Press

Associated Press DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Born into the devastating Israel-Hamas war, 10-month-old Abdel-Rahman Abu… Continue Reading

Mexico puts relations with US and Canadian embassies ‘on pause’ for slamming judicial overhaul plan

August 27, 2024 1:57 pm Associated Press

Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s president told reporters Tuesday he has put relations with the United States and… Continue Reading

Egypt recovers 3 ancient artifacts, including a mummified head, found in the Netherlands

August 27, 2024 1:54 pm Associated Press

Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — Egypt has recovered three ancient artifacts after they were smuggled out of the country and found in the… Continue Reading

What to know about the Oropouche virus, also known as sloth fever

August 27, 2024 1:51 pm Associated Press

AP Medical Writer NEW YORK (AP) — More than 20 people returning to the U.S. from Cuba have been infected with a virus transmitted… Continue Reading

Inadequate inspections and lack of oversight cited in West Virginia fatal helicopter crash

August 27, 2024 1:48 pm Associated Press

Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Federal regulators say inadequate inspections and a lack of oversight are partly to blame for the crash… Continue Reading

Negotiations so far more effective than rescues in bringing Israeli hostages home from Gaza

August 27, 2024 1:30 pm Associated Press

Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel's military has rescued its eighth hostage from Gaza since the 10-month-old war began. … Continue Reading

Feds file new indictment in Trump Jan. 6 case, keeping charges intact but narrowing allegations

August 27, 2024 1:29 pm Associated Press

Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Special counsel Jack Smith filed a new indictment Tuesday against Donald Trump over his efforts… Continue Reading

Georgia Senate Republicans push to further restrict trans women in sports

August 27, 2024 1:27 pm Associated Press

Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia Senate committee is starting a new push by Republicans in the state to ban transgender women from… Continue Reading

Woman shot at White Sox game sues team and stadium authority

August 27, 2024 1:27 pm Associated Press

CHICAGO (AP) — A woman who was shot in the leg at a White Sox game is suing the team as well as the Illinois agency that owns Guaranteed Rate Field.… Continue Reading

Rapper Lil Baby arrested in Las Vegas on suspicion of concealed weapon violation

August 27, 2024 1:26 pm Associated Press

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Rapper Lil Baby was arrested in Las Vegas after police accused him of carrying a concealed weapon without a permit. … Continue Reading

US Open: Naomi Osaka gets her first top-10 win in more than four years by defeating Ostapenko

August 27, 2024 1:21 pm Associated Press

AP Tennis Writer NEW YORK (AP) — A year ago, still on maternity leave and still unsure when she would play elite tennis again,… Continue Reading

A bald eagle was shot in the beak. A care team in Missouri is hopeful it can be saved

August 27, 2024 1:20 pm Associated Press

Associated Press VALLEY PARK, Mo. (AP) — A bald eagle is slowly recovering from surgeries after it was shot in Missouri. The male eagle was found… Continue Reading

Mexico pauses relations with US and Canadian embassies

August 27, 2024 1:11 pm CNN Newsource

By Abel Alvarado, CNN (CNN) — Mexico’s President Andrés Manuel López Obrador is halting diplomatic relations with the US and… Continue Reading

Smugglers throwing migrants off speedboats in Aegean Sea to avoid arrest, says Greek coast guard

August 27, 2024 1:00 pm Associated Press

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek authorities say smugglers ferrying migrants from Turkey to Greece’s eastern islands have in two cases adopted the new and… Continue Reading