Trump says he took the Fifth Amendment in NY investigation
Donald Trump says he invoked the Fifth Amendment and wouldn't answer questions under oath in the N.Y. civil investigation into his business dealings.
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US inflation slips from 40-year peak but remains high 8.5%
U.S. inflation slowed to 8.5% in July as falling gas prices gave Americans a slight break from a 4-decade peak earlier in the summer.
Olivia Newton-John, singer and actress, dead at 73
Olivia Newton-John, the Australian singer who charmed generations of viewers in the blockbuster movie "Grease," died today, according to a statement from her husband. She was 73.
Update: Father, son get life for hate crime in Ahmaud Arbery’s death
Travis McMichael, the white man who fatally shot Ahmaud Arbery, was sentenced Monday to life in prison for committing a federal hate crime.
David McCullough, Pulitzer-winning historian, dies at 89
David McCullough, the Pulitzer Prize-winning historian who wrote lovingly crafted narratives about subjects from John Adams to the Brooklyn Bridge, has died.
2 dead, 2 injured by lightning strike near White House
A Wisconsin couple has died following last night's lightning strike across the street from the White House. Two other people were injured.
US to declare monkeypox a public health emergency
The U.S. will declare a public health emergency to bolster the federal response to the outbreak of monkeypox that already has infected more than 6,600 Americans, according to AP sources
Griner sentenced to 9 years in prison by Russian judge
A judge in Russia has sentenced American basketball player Brittney Griner on drug charges to nine years in prison.
Update: Griner apologizes in closing arguments; Russian prosecutors seek 9 1/2-year sentence
Russian prosecutors have asked a court to sentence American basketball star Brittney Griner to 9 1/2 years in prison. Coverage of closing arguments here.
Kansas voters block path to abortion ban. Plus other election news tonight.
The vote Tuesday was the first test of voters' feelings about abortion since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in late June. Plus, get a rundown of key election outcomes tonight across the nation.
Pelosi arrives in Taiwan despite warnings by China
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has arrived in Taiwan, becoming the highest-ranking U.S. official to visit the self-ruled island claimed by China in 25 years.
NFL suspends Browns QB Deshaun Watson 6 games, sources say
The NFL has suspended QB Deshaun Watson for six games following accusations of sexual misconduct made against him by two dozen women, sources say.
Appalachian floods kill at least 16 as rescue teams deploy
Kentucky’s governor said 15 people have died in record Appalachian flooding, a toll expected to grow as the rain keeps falling. Updates and photos here.
US economy shrank 0.9% last quarter, its 2nd straight drop
The U.S. economy shrank from April through June for a second straight quarter, contracting at a 0.9% annual pace and raising recession fears.
JetBlue to buy Spirit for $3.8 billion, creating nation's 5th largest airline
JetBlue is buying Spirit Airlines for $3.8 billion, creating the nation's fifth largest airline. It comes after Spirit's attempt to merge with Frontier fell apart.
Update: Ex-cops Kueng, Thao sentenced for violating Floyd's right
The last two former Minneapolis police officers who were convicted of violating George Floyd's civil rights during his May 2020 killing were sentenced Wednesday in federal court to three and 3 1/2 years.
Tony Dow's management team removes statement star has died
After sharing a statement on his verified Facebook account Tuesday morning that Tony Dow, an actor and director best known for his role as older brother Wally Cleaver on "Leave It to Beaver," had died, Dow's management team has removed the statement.
Wildfire near Yosemite National Park explodes in size
A fast-moving fire near Yosemite National Park exploded today into one of California's largest wildfires of the year. The latest, plus photos.
UN health agency declares monkeypox a global emergency
The World Health Organization said the monkeypox outbreak in more than 70 countries is an "extraordinary" situation that qualifies as a global emergency.
Steve Bannon convicted of contempt charges in Jan. 6 case
Steve Bannon has been convicted of contempt charges for defying a congressional subpoena from the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 riot.
