British national identified as hostage-taker at Texas synagogue
Authorities on Sunday identified a 44-year-old British national as the man who took four people hostage at a Texas synagogue for 10 hours before an FBI SWAT team stormed the building.
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Report: Hostages apparently taken at Texas synagogue
Authorities say a man apparently took hostages Saturday during services at a synagogue near Fort Worth, Texas. It wasn't clear how many people were in the building.
Supreme Court halts COVID-19 vaccine rule for US businesses
At the same time, the court is allowing the administration to proceed with a vaccine mandate for most health care workers in the U.S.
Photos: Georgia beats Alabama in college football championship
Georgia won its first national title in 41 years, defeating Alabama 33-18 in the College Football Playoff championship. The Bulldogs shot down the top-ranked Crimson Tide in a fourth quarter rally. Here's the latest, in photos.
Arbery killers get life in prison; no parole for father, son
Three white men who chased and killed Ahmaud Arbery were sentenced to life in prison, including the man who shot the cellphone video.
Jan. 6 live updates: Biden decries 'big lie,' blames Trump for insurrection. Watch Biden's full speech
President Biden marks the anniversary of the Jan. 6 insurrection, saying "democracy held," and offering a blistering criticism of former president Trump. Full coverage here.
Elizabeth Holmes, celebrated tech entrepreneur, convicted in fraud case
A jury convicted Elizabeth Holmes of fraud and conspiracy at her former startup Theranos but acquitted on some charges. She still faces prison for her role in this Silicon Valley legal drama.
Jan. 6 Capitol riot probe ready to go public
After six months of work, lawmakers investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection will start to reveal their findings in coming weeks. But do Americans trust their own institutions, or their own eyes? Find out what happens next.
Omicron outlook: Fauci considers more tests, schools go back online. Here's the latest.
The U.S. is averaging more than 400,000 cases a day, with hospitalizations also up. Get ready for the week and COVID-19 year three with these updates and comprehensive guides to dealing with the omicron wave.
Update: Nearly 1,000 homes burned in Colorado wildfire
The wind-whipped wildfire charred entire neighborhoods in a suburban area between Denver and Boulder and left thousands of people trying to salvage belongings. Three people are missing.
Betty White, TV’s Golden Girl and America’s sweetheart, has died. She was 99
Beloved actress Betty White has died just weeks away from celebrating her 100th birthday. Here's a look at her life and career.
Ghislaine Maxwell convicted in Epstein sex abuse case
The verdict capped a monthlong trial featuring sordid accounts of the sexual exploitation of girls as young as 14, told by four women who described being abused as teens in the 1990s and early 2000s.
Holiday travelers scramble as airlines cancel waves of flights
The omicron variant jumbled schedules and will disrupt staffing at some airlines today and tomorrow. Find out what's going on and what to do.
Minnesota ex-officer Kim Potter is convicted of 2 manslaughter counts in killing of Daunte Wright
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jurors on Thursday convicted a suburban Minneapolis police officer of two manslaughter charges in the killing of Daunte Wright, a Black motorist she shot during a traffic stop after she said she confused her gun for her Taser.
AP source: NHL to withdraw from Olympics after COVID surge
With 50 games already postponed, there was a fear the NHL would be unable to complete a full 82-game season while also taking a break of more than two weeks in February for the Olympics.
Sen. Joe Manchin says no to $2T bill: 'I can't vote for it'
Sen. Joe Manchin said Sunday he can't back a $2 trillion social safety net bill, dealing a potentially fatal blow to President Biden's signature legislation.
2020 all over again? Surging COVID-19 cases feel like a replay
Friday had a distinctly 2020 feel: NFL games postponed because of COVID-19 infections, Christmas shows canceled, governments barring travel. Here we go again? Get the latest, plus a guide to just dealing with it.
CDC backs Pfizer, Moderna vaccines over J&J shot
Most Americans should get the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine instead of the Johnson & Johnson shot, U.S. health officials said Thursday.
US COVID-19 death toll tops 800,000; but is omicron milder? Get the latest
More than 200,000 of those lives were lost after the vaccine became available last spring. Plus, the latest stats on spread and vaccination, and your common questions answered.
$380M sexual abuse settlement caps biggest scandal in U.S. Olympic history
The court deal ends one aspect of the sexual abuse scandal involving hundreds of victims and former national team doctor Larry Nassar, among others. More changes are planned to make U.S. Olympic sports safer for women.
