Latest Stories from The Associated Press

Shark attack on Alabama teen inspires the start of a national alert system 02.07.2026 1:10 ↓

AP's Lisa Dwyer reports on a new federal law to help prevent shark attacks.

Finding freedom from the heat on July 4th will be a challenge in eastern US 02.07.2026 0:50 ↓

AP correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on extreme heat ahead of the holiday weekend.

Alex Ovechkin returning for a 22nd NHL season after re-signing with the Capitals 02.07.2026 0:46 ↓

AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports the NHL's goal king will be back on the ice in DC next season.

Average 30-year US mortgage rate falls to 6.43%, its lowest level in seven weeks 02.07.2026 0:31 ↓

AP correspondent Alex Veiga has the latest on mortgage rates.

Tesla sales jumped last quarter in a possible sign the worst of the Musk backlash is behind it 02.07.2026 0:40 ↓

Tesla sees a big jump in sales. The AP's Jennifer King reports.

Trump administration proposes a rule it says could save Medicare patients $1.1 billion on drugs 02.07.2026 0:42 ↓

AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports the Trump administration believe a new rule it's proposing could save Medicare patients a lot of money.

Iran warns oil tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz or face a 'forceful response' 02.07.2026 0:39 ↓

AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports Iran is warning oil tankers to use approved routes in the Strait of Hormuz or face a 'forceful response'.

Voices of Americans ahead of America's 250th anniversary 02.07.2026 0:57 ↓

AP correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on American opinion's on the country ahead of its landmark anniversary.

Venezuelan security guard pulled alive from building basement 8 days after twin quakes 02.07.2026 0:48 ↓

AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports on

Soccer fans are into this year's World Cup, but the US still isn't a soccer nation, new poll finds 02.07.2026 0:46 ↓

Is the U.S. a soccer nation? AP correspondent Marcela Sanchez reports a new survey shows most Americans may still be on the sidelines, but they have plenty to cheer about during this World Cup.

Wall Street rises toward the finish of its best week in 2 months 02.07.2026 0:49 ↓

Stocks are responding after this morning's jobs market report.

British PM apologizes for historic forced adoptions 02.07.2026 0:46 ↓

AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports on a formal apology from the British State to thousands of mothers in Britain who were forced to give up their babies because they were unmarried.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce to host their wedding Friday at Madison Square Garden, AP source says 02.07.2026 0:50 ↓

It looks like Friday night is the big night for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. AP correspondent Donna Warder reports.

US hiring falls to just 57,000 in June amid elevated inflation, global turmoil 02.07.2026 0:54 ↓

AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on a sharp drop in American hiring last month.

A major Russian attack kills 20 in Kyiv as Ukrainian strikes batter Moscow's oil sector 02.07.2026 1:08 ↓

AP correspondent Samya Kullab reports on recent Russian attacks in Ukraine.

Latest AP headlines from around the world 02.07.2026 0:58 ↓

AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports Russia bombards Ukraine's capital; Iran warns oil tankers in the strait; the Vatican excommunicates bishops and priests for defying the Pope; and the U.K. apologizes for its role in forcing unmarried women to give up babies.

Some ransom notes sent in Nancy Guthrie case still being investigated as legitimate, FBI says 02.07.2026 0:39 ↓

AP correspondent Donna Warder reports on the latest in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.

Vatican declares Society of St. Pius X in schism, excommunicates bishops and invalidates sacraments 02.07.2026 0:51 ↓

AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports on tensions in the Catholic church.

Russian attack kills at least 13, injures scores and causes damage across Ukraine capital 02.07.2026 0:41 ↓

AP correspondnet Karen Chammas reports on a Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv in Ukraine.

New Jersey is set to charge companies with workers on Medicaid. Other states may follow 02.07.2026 0:37 ↓

New Jersey wants to charge employers who have employees on Medicaid. AP correspondent Donna Warder reports.

The latest in sports 02.07.2026 0:56 ↓

The U.S. is on to the round of 16 in the World Cup, a former NBA Finals MVP is traded, and a two-time Stanley Cup winner is on the move.

Sightings of humpback whales surge in Rio de Janeiro, fueling demand for whale-watching trips 02.07.2026 0:48 ↓

AP correspondent Ben Thomas reports it's whale-watching season in Brazil.

Another blockbuster: Jaylen Brown getting traded by Celtics to 76ers for Paul George, draft picks 02.07.2026 0:35 ↓

Boston Celtics' stalwart Jaylen Brown is being traded to rival Philadelphia. The AP's Jennifer King reports.

Trump visits newly built Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in North Dakota's Badlands 01.07.2026 0:54 ↓

President Trump was on hand in Medora, North Dakota to be the first official visitor to a new library and museum celebrating President Theodore Roosevelt. The AP's Jennifer King reports.

2 people arrested after hanging a banner about 'the power of love' on Empire State Building antenna 01.07.2026 0:58 ↓

AP correspondent Ed Donahue reports arrests were made high up at the New York skyscraper.