NASA's Mars helicopter takes flight, 1st for another planet
NASA's experimental Mars helicopter has achieved the first powered, controlled flight on another planet.
National Breaking News
Half of US adults now have received at least 1 COVID shot
Half of all adults in the U.S. have received at least one COVID-19 shot, the government announced Sunday, marking another milestone in the nation’s largest-ever vaccination campaign but leaving more work to do to convince skeptical Americans to roll up their sleeves.
FBI says it interviewed FedEx mass shooter last year
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The former employee who shot and killed eight people at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis was interviewed by FBI agents last year, after his mother called police to say that her son might commit “suicide by cop,” the bureau said Friday.
With layoffs down and spending up, US rebound gains momentum
WASHINGTON (AP) — A much-awaited economic boom coming off the pandemic recession appeared to edge closer to reality Thursday with fresh data showing the pace of layoffs dwindling, consumers spending freely and manufacturing rebounding.
Chauvin won't testify at murder trial in Floyd's death; defense rests
The defense at the murder trial of former officer Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd rested its case Thursday without putting Chauvin on the stand.
$1,400 stimulus checks help retail sales soar; US jobless claims fall to pandemic low
Two economic reports released today show that the U.S. economy continues to strengthen — retail sales are soaring and jobless claims are falling. Get the latest.
US expels Russian diplomats, imposes new round of sanctions
The White House is announcing new sanctions against Russia and the expulsion of 10 Russian diplomats in response to 2020 election interference and the hacking of U.S. agencies.
Biden imposes new sanctions on Russia in response to election interference and cyber hacks
The Biden administration on Thursday imposed new sanctions on Russia and expelled diplomatic personnel in response to election interference and cyber hacks by the country. "President Biden signed a new sanctions executive order that provides strengthened authorities to demonstrate the…
J&J vaccine to remain in limbo while officials seek evidence; more state shutdowns unlikely
At an emergency meeting, CDC advisers wrestled with the fact that the U.S. has enough vaccine alternatives to do without J&J for a time, but other countries may not. Here's the latest virus news.
Ponzi schemer Bernie Madoff dies in prison at 82
NEW YORK (AP) — Bernard Madoff, the infamous architect of an epic securities swindle that burned thousands of investors, outfoxed regulators and earned him a 150-year prison term, died behind bars early Wednesday. He was 82.
Minnesota cop will be charged in shooting of Black motorist
Minnesota prosecutor says he will charge white officer with manslaughter in fatal shooting of Black motorist.
Bernie Madoff, financier who orchestrated largest Ponzi scheme in history, dies in prison
Bernie Madoff, the financier who pleaded guilty to orchestrating the largest Ponzi scheme in history, has died in a federal prison, according to AP source.
Biden announces troops will leave Afghanistan by September 11
President Joe Biden on Wednesday formally announced his decision to withdraw American troops from Afghanistan before September 11, the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon that led the US into its longest…
Protesters gather at Brooklyn Center police station hours after ex-officer is charged in the death of Daunte Wright
For the fourth night in a row, protesters gathered at the Brooklyn Center police station to demonstrate over the killing of 20-year-old Daunte Wright, a Black man, during a traffic stop in the Minneapolis suburb, hours after former police officer…
Minnesota officer who fatally shot Daunte Wright resigns; police chief also steps down
A white Minnesota police officer who fatally shot a Black man during a traffic stop in a Minneapolis suburb and the city's chief of police resigned Tuesday.
Biden to leave US troops in Afghanistan until Sept. 11, missing May 1 deadline
President Biden has decided to leave American troops in Afghanistan beyond the May 1 deadline negotiated with the Taliban by the Trump administration.
Biden to announce withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan by September 11
President Joe Biden plans to announce Tuesday a withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan by the upcoming twentieth anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks, according to three people familiar with the plans. The withdrawal extends the US troop presence…
Prosecution rests its case in Derek Chauvin's trial after calling 38 witnesses
The prosecution rested its case against former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin on Tuesday and offered the defense its turn to call witnesses. Minnesota prosecutors called 38 witnesses over 11 days as they sought to show that Chauvin used excessive…
US recommends 'pause' for single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine over clot reports
The U.S. is recommending a "pause" in administration of the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine to investigate reports of potentially dangerous blood clots.
Protests and police clash in third night of protests after death of Daunte Wright
Police in the Minneapolis suburb of Brooklyn Center declared protests to be an unlawful assembly Tuesday evening as demonstrations over the death of 20-year-old Daunte Wright continued for a third consecutive night.Protests were peaceful late Tuesday afternoon, but as the…
Student fired at officers at Tennessee school, was killed
Multiple people including a police officer were shot Monday at a high school in the east Tennessee city of Knoxville, authorities said, adding that the scene had been secured.
Police fire tear gas at protesters in a second night of demonstrations after Minnesota officer fatally shoots Black man
Police fired tear gas and stun grenades Monday night as a crowd gathered to protest the killing of a Black man by a police officer in a Minneapolis suburb.Protesters were "launching bottles, fireworks, bricks and other projectiles at public safety…
While US focuses on a few virus-stricken states, other countries struggle with new infection waves
Increases in infections, hospitalizations and deaths have been noted even in countries where vaccination efforts are finally getting some momentum. Get all the latest updates in the drive to end the pandemic.
Rapper-actor DMX, known for iconic hip-hop songs, dies at 50 following cardiac arrest
DMX, the raspy-voiced hip-hop artist who rapped with a trademark delivery that was often paired with growls, barks and “What!” as an ad-lib, has died. He was 50.
