Dozens of Democratic U.S. senators and Maine's Independent senator are demanding more details from Immigration and Customs Enforcement about vetting practices for new agents.

In Japan, the Gion Matsuri festival brings towering floats to the streets in Shinto religious processions that are rooted in rituals dating back more than 1,000 years and that were intended to ward off epidemics.

Jihadi militants and a separatist group ambushed a Malian army convoy in the north, resulting in the killing or capture of scores of soldiers.

Democratic members of Congress are demanding answers about Homeland Security’s vetting and training of immigration enforcement officers.

Severe storms have dumped over 20 inches of rain in parts of Texas, causing significant flooding.

More than 1,300 first responders were deployed and at least 75 people were rescued amid devastating floods in Texas, according to Gov. Greg Abbott.

When wildfires burn, smoke can travel long distances and degrade air quality far away, posing risks to those breathing it.

Americans are waiting longer for disaster aid under President Donald Trump, with delays often lasting weeks or months.

Subaru of America is recalling over 541,000 Crosstrek, Forester and Ascent vehicles in the U.S. due to an inaccurate label.

A widespread and dangerous heat wave is building across the U.S., with triple-digit highs expected in the Southwest and Great Plains this weekend.

A Delta Air Lines flight and a high-flying firework reportedly came into contact in the sky above Chicago as the city celebrated the Fourth of July holiday.

Victims of 2025’s Hill Country Flood will be remembered throughout the Fourth of July holiday in Kerr County.

Brayan Rocchio hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning that gave the Cleveland Guardians a 6-5 victory over the Chicago White Sox in the opener of a four-game series between the top two teams in the AL Central.

Rivers near New Braunfels attract thousands of people who like to float along rivers while enjoying food and drinks to cool off on hot summer days.

A pair of federal judges struck down a Trump administration overhaul to a public service forgiveness program for student loans, ruling Tuesday in two separate cases in favor of advocates who said the program risked becoming a tool for political retribution.

Heat can be dangerous, but health experts say there are ways to manage the threat.

The Supreme Court has erased limits on how much political parties can spend in coordination with candidates for Congress and president, striking down a federal election law that's more than 50 years old.

Veteran forward and former NBA champion Harrison Barnes will reportedly remain in San Antonio for another season.

It’s win-or-go-home time for Team Mexico as they prepare to face Ecuador in the World Cup knockout round of 32 on Tuesday.

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is a popular spot for protests, celebrations, and photos.

A standout at the World Cup, Deniz Undav is playing for Germany while representing his Yazidi and Kurdish heritage.

The record-breaking heat that’s scorching Europe day and night this month would not have been possible without climate change, according to a new study.

The federal Drug Enforcement Administration has asked the U.S. Justice Department’s internal watchdog to investigate a whistleblower’s claims that DEA agents permitted hundreds of thousands of fentanyl pills to hit the streets of New Mexico.

Devotees covered in mud and banana leaves took part in the annual Taong Putik festival in the Philippine village of Bibiclat, honoring St. John the Baptist in a tradition that blends Catholic faith and local customs.

The players selected in Tuesday's first round of the 2026 NBA draft.

The Trump administration is providing $17.5 billion to speed the development of 10 new large nuclear reactors to meet the skyrocketing power demand from massive data centers.

The Supreme Court has granted tech giant Cisco’s bid to shut down a lawsuit claiming that the company’s technology was used to persecute members of the Falun Gong spiritual movement in China.

A Coast Guard helicopter has crashed in Alaska and all four crew members aboard were injured.

Mexico, Kenya, Italy and other nations are experiencing anywhere from one to two more months of heat stress than they were several decades ago, new research published Monday says, and some areas even more so.

Two of South Carolina’s top officeholders will compete one-on-one for the Republican nomination for governor in a primary runoff election on Tuesday.

Democratic nomination contests for New York’s seats in the closely divided U.S. House take center stage Tuesday in a state primary.

Dragon boat races, lion dances, and other festivities have been staged across mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan to mark the Dragon Boat Festival.

Arsenal will begin its Premier League title defense at home against newly promoted Coventry, kicking off the league’s 2026-27 season on August 21.

Authorities in Niger say that an attack at the airport in Niger’s capital has killed 11 soldiers and two civilians, while 22 of the attackers have been killed by security forces.

Olympic gold medalist Noah Lyles has set the world best time in the rarely contested 150 meters at the Golden Spike meet.

African and Commonwealth nations have called for a swift implementation of a landmark treaty protecting the high seas.

The International Energy Agency says Southeast Asia’s power sector is too open to risks from its dependence on imports of oil and gas from a limited number of suppliers.

Bay Area voters previously represented by Democratic former congressman Eric Swalwell will narrow down a field of nearly a dozen candidates hoping to replace him in a special primary on Tuesday.

A nationwide network of charitable foundations is encouraging its members to emphasize their positive contributions to American life.

The San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks were back in the Alamo City for Game 5 of the NBA Finals, bringing famous faces to the Frost Bank Center on Saturday night.

Pope Leo XIV has celebrated the Sagrada Familia Basilica as a masterpiece of “stones, colors and light.”.

Younger students have regained academic ground lost during the pandemic, but older students' test scores remain stagnant.

Southern Baptists elected a new leader who has decried a “decline and drift” within the denomination.

After each Spurs victory, businesses are offering deals and freebies to fans across the city.

Police scuttled an NBA Finals watch party near Madison Square Garden and the New York Knicks warned fans to get to Monday’s matchup at least two hours early as part of enhanced security measures with President Donald Trump attending the game.

Spike Lee wore a Pope Leo Knicks jersey.

Iran has fired missiles at Israel, marking the first such attack in two months since a ceasefire.

The San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks brought out big crowds for Game 1 of the NBA Finals — and that included some famous faces in the stands.

A train has struck a semi-truck in eastern Iowa, killing one person and injuring another.

The San Antonio Spurs are making sure that the next generation of fans doesn’t miss out on history.

Portugal and Austria have defeated Germany for seats on the powerful but deeply divided U.N. Security Council in a hotly contested race after intense campaigning.

San Antonio knows what a championship feels like. Back in 1999, the Spurs captured their first NBA title, igniting a bond between a city and its team that has only grown stronger with time.

The 9/11 Memorial and Museum has launched a $75 million fundraising campaign as the nonprofit tries to educate the millions of U.S. youth who don’t remember the terror attacks.

It’s no coincidence that Hugo Rosas’ jersey designs ahead of the World Cup resemble some of Mexico’s most iconic decorations.

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A Brazilian court has ruled that officials must restore and preserve Fordlandia.

Victor Wembanyama had 28 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks and the San Antonio Spurs sent the Western Conference finals back to Oklahoma City for Game 7, routing the Thunder 118-91 on Thursday night.

A new report from the United Nations weather agency gives a three-out-of-four chance that the next five years will average more than 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial temperatures.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton secured the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate on Tuesday night, easily defeating four-term Sen. John Cornyn. Here’s a look at how people across the Lone Star State voted.

Former Associated Press photographer Dang Van Phuoc has died at age 91.

Ken Paxton secured the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate on Tuesday night.

Muslim pilgrims have gathered on Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia for the second day of the Hajj, considered the pinnacle of the annual pilgrimage.

San Antonio has no shortage of places to catch Friday night’s Spurs game, with several free, family-friendly watch parties happening across the city.

If you’re planning on heading down to the Gulf Coast for Memorial Day weekend and beyond, you’ll want to check this list.

Authorities in northeastern Congo have banned funeral wakes and gatherings of more than 50 people to curb a rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak.

San Antonio gathered to rally behind the Spurs on Friday for Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals.

A lawsuit filed on behalf of students and community organizations in Massachusetts argues the state is illegally maintaining schools that are racially segregated, concentrating Black and Latino students in high-poverty districts with fewer opportunities.

Amid a punishing drought, tariffs and the high cost of fertilizers, farming wheat has become more uncertain as farmers in western Kansas are feeling the impact in their major wheat-producing region.

More than 17,000 people are under evacuation orders as a wildfire continues to threaten suburban homes in Southern California.

Loud and expressive mourners are common at funerals around the world — but in parts of Kenya, some of them may be paid workers.

Authorities have ordered thousands of people to evacuate as a wind-driven wildfire threatens suburban homes in Southern California.

After San Antonio faced the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday and Wednesday nights from the Paycom Center in downtown Oklahoma City, the series has since shifted back to the Alamo City for Games 3 and 4 on Friday and Sunday nights.

The Supreme Court has acted in a Voting Rights Act case brought by Native American tribes, saying a closely watched ruling needs to be reconsidered after the high court weakened the Civil Rights-era law.

The Spurs advanced to the Western Conference finals for the first time since 2017 after defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves 139-109 on Friday night.

The Spurs advanced to the Western Conference finals for the first time since 2017 after defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves 139-109 on Friday night.

Military identification tags — popularly known as dog tags — became standard issue for U.S. troops at the request of an Army chaplain concerned about identifying fallen soldiers at the beginning of the 20th century.

The Associated Press implemented a round of layoffs Friday of U.S.-based journalists.

Louisiana voters will participate in a revamped and stripped-down state primary Saturday and decide the political fate of an embattled Republican U.S. senator targeted for defeat by President Donald Trump.

Parents across the country who are worried about excessive screen time in schools are lobbying educators to go back to pencils and paper.

Open Society Foundations, the family philanthropy founded by hedge fund billionaire George Soros, is putting $30 million toward groups fighting antisemitism and anti-Muslim hate.

Spurs center Victor Wembanyama is reportedly expected back in the starting lineup when San Antonio returns home to host Minnesota for Game 5.

Missouri officials say All-America running back Ahmad Hardy is in stable condition after being shot at a concert in Mississippi.

The San Antonio Spurs were defeated 114-109 by the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday night, following the first ejection of Victor Wembanyama’s career.

A hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship has put a rare but deadly virus back in the headlines. Here is a closer look at the virus, how it spreads and what people can do to stay safe.

Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals is set for Wednesday night, with the Minnesota Timberwolves looking to take a 2-0 lead over the San Antonio Spurs.

Everton says a 71-year-old soccer fan was arrested for alleged racist abuse of Manchester City forward Antoine Semenyo at a Premier League game.

Candidates for Ohio’s top elected offices will stand before voters in a statewide primary on Tuesday, although many of them are already looking ahead to the November general election.

Voters in a competitive Central Michigan district will decide control of the state Senate on Tuesday in a special election to fill the seat last held by Democrat Kristen McDonald Rivet, who's now a congresswoman.

Anthony Edwards might be back for Game 1 of the Minnesota Timberwolves’ playoff series against the San Antonio Spurs, barely a week after appearing to suffer a serious knee injury.

Federal judges around the country have raised alarms in recent months about the Trump administration’s failure to follow their orders in individual immigration cases.

Thanks to their Game 6 win over the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night, the Minnesota Timberwolves will advance to face the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Semifinals next week.

Here are how and where to watch the San Antonio Spurs in their Western Conference Semifinals series against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

The San Antonio Spurs have announced ticket information and fan details for their upcoming second-round playoff games, with the first two contests of the series set to take place at the Frost Bank Center.

Both President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania, are calling on ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel after the late-night comic joked last week that the first lady had “the glow of an expectant widow.”.

Rescuers have finished removing victims from a damaged commuter train car, confirming the crash outside Indonesia’s capital killed 15 people.

Nathan Chasing Horse has been sentenced to life in prison for sexual assault.

A train collision outside Indonesia's capital on Monday has killed at least four people.

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama is cleared to play against the Portland Trail Blazers Sunday afternoon, five days after he fell face-first and sustained a concussion in Game 2.

Ty France homered twice and Gavin Sheets hit a two-run single during a four-run seventh inning as the San Diego Padres rallied past the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-4 in Mexico City.

How you store produce can make a major difference in how long it lasts.