Here are the AP's top stories and promotable content. All times U.S. Eastern. For up-to-the minute information on AP's coverage, visit AP Newsroom’s Coverage Plan.
…
Join our family of readers for as little as $14.99 per month and support local, unbiased journalism.
Already a member? Log in to continue. Otherwise, follow the link below to join.
Please log in to continue |
Here are the AP's top stories and promotable content. All times U.S. Eastern. For up-to-the minute information on AP's coverage, visit AP Newsroom’s Coverage Plan.
—————————----—
NATIONAL
———----———————
Thunderstorms rip across Michigan damaging 2 ice arenas, other structures
SUMMARY: Powerful storms ripped through parts of Michigan damaging two ice arenas and other structures, and felling branches near the University of Michigan's main campus. The National Weather Service says its crews were surveying damage to determine if one or more tornadoes touched down overnight in places including Ann Arbor, the home of the University of Michigan. Meteorologist Sara Schultz says no tornadoes were confirmed as of Wednesday morning and that the damage was caused by a line of thunderstorms moving eastward into Michigan from Iowa, Wisconsin and Illinois. Ann Arbor Public Schools says some buildings suffered structural damage and many lost power.
WORDS: 676 - MOVED: 04/15/2026 4:19 PM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSSevereWeather/672afdea3bfa381777505e79e49fbcc2/text___
Nature puts heat on blast as scorching temperatures in eastern US could smash records
SUMMARY: A long-lasting weather pattern is blasting hot air across the eastern U.S. and threatening to shatter record highs. Cities like New York, Philadelphia, and Atlanta are experiencing unusual April heat. Forecasters say the near-record temperatures could last into the weekend. The heat Wednesday follows severe storms in Kansas, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. More storms are in the forecast Wednesday in the Midwest. Experts note the duration of this heat wave is rare for April. The heat can be stressful on the human body, especially since many have not yet acclimated to higher temperatures.
WORDS: 550 - MOVED: 04/15/2026 4:11 AM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSHeatWavendLdWritethru/b3b5d583647e4b2a3160007d1866346b/text___
Attorney for suspect in attack at Sam Altman’s home says he was in midst of 'mental health crisis'
SUMMARY: The public defender for a man accused of throwing an incendiary device at Sam Altman’s home says her client has autism and was experiencing an “acute mental health crisis.” San Francisco Deputy Public Defender Diamond Ward said Tuesday that Daniel Moreno-Gama has been overcharged by prosecutors. He faces charges including attempted murder. She says prosecutors have overcharged Moreno-Gama to curry favor with Altman, who is the chief executive officer of OpenAI. Authorities say he targeted Altman and was motivated by his hatred of AI technology. The San Francisco District Attorney says prosecutors have evidence to back up their charges. The suspect was ordered held without bail and his arraignment was set for May 5.
WORDS: 790 - MOVED: 04/14/2026 5:45 PM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSOpenAIFireArrestthLdWritethru/cf0c91dcae93a8875acd52befa8db76d/text___
Jury selection starts for Harvey Weinstein's latest retrial in a New York rape case
SUMMARY: Jury selection is underway in Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial. The process started Tuesday in a Manhattan court, but no jurors have been chosen. Jury selection is scheduled to resume Wednesday with jurors being question individually in private. It's the third time that jurors will weigh whether he raped a woman in a Manhattan hotel in 2013. It’s a more streamlined proceeding than the array of allegations that were aired at Weinstein’s previous trials in New York and Los Angeles. The Oscar-winning producer denies all the accusations. He declared in court this winter that he had “acted wrongly” but “never assaulted anyone.”
WORDS: 802 - MOVED: 04/14/2026 4:07 AM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSSexualMisconductHarveyWeinsteinthLdWritethru/4c1ab0f9aed5d563a1146c799dd0250d/text___
Massachusetts court hears arguments in lawsuit alleging Meta designed apps to be addictive to kids
SUMMARY: Massachusetts’ highest court heard oral arguments Friday in the state’s lawsuit arguing that Meta designed features on Facebook and Instagram to make them addictive to young users. The lawsuit filed in 2023 by state Attorney General Andrea Campbell alleges that Meta did this to make a profit and that its actions affected hundreds of thousands of teenagers in Massachusetts who use the social media platforms. The lawsuit is among a growing number that have been filed in federal and state court against Meta, which argues it has taken a number of steps to keep children safe online.
WORDS: 614 - MOVED: 12/05/2025 7:23 PM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSMetaLawsuitChildrenthLdWritethru/d5d12197563a92796821b56a20b7d89b/text___
House approves aviation safety bill based on deadly midair collision near Washington
SUMMARY: An aviation safety bill seeking to address lessons learned from last year’s midair collision of a jet and an Army helicopter near Washington, D.C., was approved by the House Tuesday. Lawmakers will now try to draft a compromise that will satisfy the families of the 67 victims and key senators who think the bill still needs to be strengthened. The National Transportation Safety Board said last month that the bill now addresses its key recommendation to require all aircraft flying around busy airports to have crucial locator systems that let pilots know more precisely where other aircraft are. NTSB Chairwoman Jennifer Homendy has said such a system could have prevented the collision of the American Airlines jet and the Black Hawk helicopter.
WORDS: 1004 - MOVED: 04/14/2026 4:02 AM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSWashingtonMidairCollisionthLdWritethru/00999640e32e2b92d6c0d99622d4c0eb/text___
—————————----—
WASHINGTON/POLITICS
———----———————
Sexual abuse allegations are spurring calls for a broader reckoning in Congress
SUMMARY: Resignations came quickly this week from two congressmen accused of sexual misconduct toward staff members. Yet for many of the women of Capitol Hill, the moment of accountability was years in the making — and far from enough. Reps. Eric Swalwell, a California Democrat, and Tony Gonzales, a Texas Republican, both made announcements within hours on Monday afternoon that they would be stepping down from Congress. Yet some congresswomen said that the pair of resignations took too long and only showed that Congress must do more work to rid Capitol Hill of sexual predators.
WORDS: 1160 - MOVED: 04/15/2026 4:22 AM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSCongressSexualMisconductndLdWritethru/41e76611027dfe4e513b9c9dedf05f68/text___
It's Tax Day. Treasury says 53 million filers used new Trump tax breaks before the deadline
SUMMARY: The tax filing deadline for most Americans is Wednesday, and President Donald Trump's administration is highlighting the impacts of Republicans' massive tax and spending law. The law eliminates taxes on tips and overtime for millions of people, exempts interest on certain car loans and gives new deductions to some seniors. The administration says more than 53 million filers claimed deductions under these provisions, as of Tuesday. Despite these changes, polling finds that most Americans still think their taxes are too high. Democrats say Americans are reeling from the high cost of living as Trump focuses his attention on the Iran war.
WORDS: 604 - MOVED: 04/15/2026 12:03 PM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTaxDeadlinendLdWritethru/7d092d9314382797acc1559f901cc684/text___
As Vance rallies with Turning Point, some supporters bristle at Trump's war, memes and feuds
SUMMARY: Vice President JD Vance used a Turning Point USA event to defend President Donald Trump’s aggression in Iran and play down the resulting tensions between Washington and the Vatican. But some of the attendees at the University of Georgia event on Tuesday were critical of Trump for assailing the pope and also for posting a social media meme that depicted the president as a Jesus-like savior figure. Trump took down the meme after a backlash. But the response at Turning Point showed cracks in his coalition. Vance did not talk about the meme but said he understood that many young conservatives are not happy with the administration's Iran actions.
WORDS: 887 - MOVED: 04/15/2026 4:03 AM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSVanceTurningPointstLdWritethru/2488d70793a21909b1026ccad0ac42a7/text___
Trump urges extending foreign surveillance program as some lawmakers push for US privacy protections
SUMMARY: Congress is set to take up the reauthorization of a divisive program that lets U.S. spy agencies pore over foreigners’ calls, texts and emails. A key provision of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act allows the agencies to collect and analyze overseas communications without a warrant. The conversations of Americans interacting with foreign targets can be swept up. The program expires Monday, and critics want changes such as requiring warrants to access Americans' communications. But significant updates seem unlikely after President Donald Trump announced his support Tuesday for renewing the program.
WORDS: 940 - MOVED: 04/15/2026 4:30 AM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSCongressForeignSurveillancestLdWritethru/fc13cfaa521e3380539611065a45f112/text___
Justice Department moves to toss seditious conspiracy convictions of Oath Keepers and Proud Boys
SUMMARY: The Justice Department has asked a federal appeals court to throw out the seditious conspiracy convictions of Proud Boys and Oath Keepers leaders who were sentenced to prison terms for leading members of the far-right extremist groups in attacking the U.S. Capitol over five years ago. Trump commuted the prison sentences of several Proud Boys and Oath Keepers leaders last January in a sweeping act of clemency for all 1,500-plus defendants charged in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack. Tuesday's requests by the Justice Department would go a step further and erase the convictions for the extremist group leaders, including Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes.
WORDS: 577 - MOVED: 04/14/2026 9:30 PM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSCapitolRiotSeditiousConspiracythLdWritethru/ad679108ab84083694261efc101e60ea/text___
California woman says she was raped by Rep. Eric Swalwell in 2018
SUMMARY: A California woman says she was raped by Rep. Eric Swalwell in 2018 and now plans to make a report to law enforcement. Lonna Drewes said during a news conference Tuesday that she believes Swalwell drugged her and then sexually assaulted her at a hotel. Drewes says Swalwell choked her, and she lost consciousness. Swalwell's attorney did not immediately comment on the allegations. Swalwell has denied prior accusations of sexual assault by another woman. The Associated Press does not typically name people who say they have been sexually assaulted unless they come forward publicly. Swalwell dropped out of the California governor’s race on Sunday amid the sexual misconduct allegations.
WORDS: 547 - MOVED: 04/14/2026 6:11 PM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSEricSwalwellrdLdWritethru/bd42cd883afdcb20990c3fa4b0d82f9d/text___
The Kennedy Center wants to show that the building really needs a renovation
SUMMARY: The Kennedy Center's new executive director, Matt Floca, is leading tours to show the building's need for major repairs. These tours highlight water damage and issues with the HVAC system and parking garages. The sessions began earlier this month and included staff for 10 lawmakers, such as Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries. The tours aim to demonstrate the need for updates after controversy arose over President Donald Trump's plans to close the center for two years. Critics argue that the closure is a response to declining sales and should go through a typical review process.
WORDS: 789 - MOVED: 04/14/2026 5:56 PM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSCongressKennedyCenterndLdWritethru/22210108b1b789bc7c53e628237a595b/text___
Postal Service union launches ad campaign promoting mail voting as Trump assails the method
SUMMARY: The American Postal Workers Union is launching a national TV ad campaign promoting voting by mail. This comes as President Donald Trump has raised skepticism about mail-in ballots. He recently signed an executive order to put the Postal Service in the middle of election administration. The 30-second union ad features voters explaining why they vote by mail and will start airing in Ohio this week. The ad encourages voting by mail to be protected and expanded. Union President Jonathan Smith says postal workers should not be responsible for verifying voter eligibility, as would be required under Trump's order.
WORDS: 644 - MOVED: 04/14/2026 2:01 PM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSElectionPostalServicendLdWritethru/d0883d8064fd512565e8b07e373a5a66/text___
Appeals court orders judge to end contempt investigation of Trump administration deportation flights
SUMMARY: An appeals court panel has ruled that a federal judge must end his contempt investigation of the Trump administration for failing to comply with an order over flights carrying Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador last year. The divided appeals court panel made that ruling Tuesday. The panel majority said Chief Judge James Boasberg abused his discretion in forging ahead with criminal contempt proceedings stemming from the March 2025 deportation flights. Circuit Judge Neomi Rao wrote in the court’s majority opinion that President Donald Trump’s administration has a “clear and indisputable” right to the termination of the contempt proceedings.
WORDS: 597 - MOVED: 04/14/2026 3:21 PM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTrumpDeportationsthLdWritethru/f5ab5110336be20773e8aa8d5b484879/text___
—————————----—
INTERNATIONAL
———----———————
Pakistani delegation arrives in Tehran in move to ease tensions and arrange more US-Iran talks
SUMMARY: Pakistan’s army chief has arrived for talks in Tehran in the latest diplomatic move to ease tensions in the region and arrange a second round of negotiations between the United States and Iran. That's according to the Pakistani military, which said Wednesday that the delegation included Field Marshal Asim Munir, the country's interior minister and other senior security officials. The military said the visit was “part of the ongoing mediation efforts,” but gave no further details. Pakistan has emerged as a key mediator in the conflict. It also hosted rare direct talks between the U.S. and Iran in Islamabad.
WORDS: 1214 - MOVED: 04/15/2026 4:45 AM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLIranUSthLdWritethru/f1b02d16f81d6fdcf68c0ed16d7a719d/text___
The Latest: US blockade of Iranian ports 'fully implemented' as Trump says war is near end
SUMMARY: U.S. President Donald Trump says China has agreed not to provide weapons to Iran as reports circulate that Beijing has considered transferring arms. China’s Foreign Ministry has repeatedly denied in recent days that the country is providing any form of military support to Iran. Trump said in an interview that aired Wednesday that the war in Iran was “very close to over.” He has declared a U.S. victory repeatedly since mere days after the war started — even as the reality on the ground has been far more complicated. Mediators’ efforts to extend a ceasefire between the United States and Iran have made progress as both sides are expected to return to negotiations, regional officials said.
WORDS: 3338 - MOVED: 04/15/2026 5:32 AM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLIranUSTheLatestthLdWritethru/2595edb52849560135f352ca5746ed85/text___
Pope doubles down on peace and unity message as Trump's criticism continues
SUMMARY: Pope Leo XIV is again emphasizing the need for peace and dialogue despite criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump. Leo spoke to journalists on a flight to Cameroon on Wednesday as he continues his Africa visit. Trump has criticized Leo for his stance on the Iran war. Trump has also posted and then deleted an AI-generated image of himself as Christ. Leo stressed the importance of unity and respect among different beliefs. He emphasized his visit to the Great Mosque of Algiers on the first stop of his tour as a symbol of peaceful coexistence.
WORDS: 853 - MOVED: 04/15/2026 2:02 PM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APAFRELAfricaPopeTrumprdLdWritethru/069cfa8a2c60fd1d400caaee4951ab20/text___
Sudan enters a fourth year of war as officials lament an 'abandoned crisis'
SUMMARY: Sudan is entering a fourth year of war marked by famine and massacres in what the United Nations calls an “abandoned crisis.” The conflict between the military and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces has displaced 13 million people. At least 59,000 people have died. Regional powers like the United Arab Emirates are reportedly backing combatants while global attention has shifted to the Middle East. Fuel prices have surged and food costs as well. The war is rooted in a power struggle after Sudan’s transition to democracy and could spill over borders. The International Criminal Court is investigating potential war crimes.
WORDS: 1037 - MOVED: 04/15/2026 6:15 AM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLSudanWarAnniversarythLdWritethru/32a416bfbd680ea42edf6c0298d2617b/text___
Children killed in Lebanon as Israeli strikes hit homes far from front lines of war with Hezbollah
SUMMARY: Of more than 2,000 people killed in Lebanon since Israel's current war with Iran-backed Hezbollah began, 172 are children. Israel has often struck alleged Hezbollah militants or officials in their homes without warning. The strikes are frequently in areas far from the front line when they are with their families, in apartment buildings surrounded by uninvolved neighbors. The Israeli military rarely names the targets of its strikes but says it takes measures to minimize civilian casualties including children. Israel blames Hezbollah members for mixing with the general population. The families of children killed accuse Israel of committing war crimes. The Israeli military doesn't deny children have been killed but says it has targeted Hezbollah facilities and militants.
WORDS: 1296 - MOVED: 04/15/2026 5:04 AM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLLebanonChildrenKilledthLdWritethru/49b7e5a3aa477368c099f9bf6d88c005/text___
After criticizing the pope, Trump slams Italy's Meloni over lack of support for Iran war
SUMMARY: Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni's relationship with Donald Trump appears strained. Trump criticized Meloni for not supporting his stance on Iran and for calling his attack on Pope Leo XIV “unacceptable.” Meloni hasn't directly responded, but experts suggest this may benefit her politically. Trump expressed disappointment, saying their relationship has changed. Meloni's recent actions, including refusing U.S. bombers landing rights in Sicily, highlight her distancing from Trump. Despite this, Italy's alliance with the U.S. remains intact. Meloni is focusing on domestic issues, especially energy, amid challenges following a referendum defeat.
WORDS: 873 - MOVED: 04/15/2026 3:26 PM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUItalyTrumpMeloni/172094da97513b78a91cd5abc1bdbdc8/text___
New Israeli strikes hit southern Lebanon a day after historic talks in Washington
SUMMARY: Israeli strikes have again rocked southern Lebanon, highlighting the fragility of diplomatic efforts. Smoke rose Wednesday over Tyre, a coastal city once seen as a refuge from fighting. The strikes come after historic talks between Lebanese and Israeli officials in Washington. Israel's military has warned residents to flee, but many have stayed. An Israeli drone struck a car near Tyre's city center, killing a young woman. Mourners gathered Wednesday to bury her. The escalation began when Hezbollah fired rockets toward northern Israel. More than 2,000 people have been killed in Israeli strikes, according to Lebanon's health ministry.
WORDS: 675 - MOVED: 04/15/2026 11:59 AM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLLebanonIsraelHezbollahndLdWritethru/c9312d8f4fac08c5129e0a674d49ea4e/text___
Ukraine's Zelenskyy pursues more arms deals with allies to help check Russia's invasion
SUMMARY: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says his country's top priority is securing help to buy and build more air defense systems. Russia is continuing its deadly attacks on civilians and infrastructure. Strikes from Tuesday to Wednesday killed an 8-year-old boy and a woman in Ukraine. Zelenskyy is visiting European capitals to secure military and financial support. He aims to boost air defense capabilities, including the Patriot system. Britain plans to send 120,000 drones to Ukraine this year. Meanwhile, Ukraine continues long-range drone attacks on Russia. Defense leaders from over 50 nations are meeting online to coordinate aid for Kyiv.
WORDS: 843 - MOVED: 04/15/2026 10:14 AM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEURussiaUkraineWarndLdWritethru/99c1e8edabe90ce907ca88ecd6becdda/text___
Student kills 9 in Turkey's second school shooting in 2 days
SUMMARY: A student has opened fire on two classrooms at a middle school in Turkey, killing nine people and wounding 13 others. The 14-year-old gunman was killed. He arrived at the school with guns believed to belong to his father, a retired police officer. The motive for the attack is unknown. Six of the wounded are in serious condition. This incident follows another school shooting on Tuesday in Sanliurfa province. School shootings have been rare in Turkey until this week. Authorities have imposed a media ban on “traumatic” images from the shooting.
WORDS: 219 - MOVED: 04/15/2026 11:16 AM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUTurkeySchoolGunfirethLdWritethru/9ba3a4a9512bf7b4c36b19077b53f705/text___
Xi calls China-Russia ties 'precious' in current international context
SUMMARY: Chinese President Xi Jinping has praised the stability and certainty of China-Russia relations, calling them precious in the face of an international landscape intertwined with changes and chaos. During a Wednesday meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, Xi urged both countries to strengthen strategic communication and diplomatic coordination and called for promoting a comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia to “stand higher.” Relations between China and Russia have deepened, especially after Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Lavrov arrived in China on Tuesday for a two-day visit at the invitation of his Chinese counterpart.
WORDS: 466 - MOVED: 04/15/2026 4:38 AM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APASChinaRussiathLdWritethru/53d76647ffe08ea595e28eaff08df1fa/text___
What to know about the new direct talks between Lebanon and Israel
SUMMARY: Lebanon and Israel have started direct talks for the first time in decades, driven by the recent war involving Hezbollah. Officials are cautious about the outcomes, but the talks are a significant step. The two countries have had a rocky relationship since 1948, with no formal diplomatic ties. The current Lebanese government, which came to power in 2025, is pushing for disarmament of non-state actors like Hezbollah. The talks began Tuesday in Washington, focusing on logistics. Lebanon seeks a ceasefire and Israeli withdrawal, while Israel wants to disarm Hezbollah. Past negotiations have often failed to produce lasting agreements.
WORDS: 1076 - MOVED: 04/15/2026 2:07 PM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLLebanonIsraelNegotiationsExplainer/88f5123bfcf4c00625e98ea14a16eef9/text___
They scour the Mexican cartel lands for the missing — and for closure
SUMMARY: The Guerreros Buscadores and dozens of other groups in Mexico scour the country for people who are missing. More than 130,000 people have been reported missing since 2006, according to official records. It is perilous work in a perilous environment. Mexico is neither at war nor under a military dictatorship, yet thousands of people disappear every year amid cartel violence. Clandestine graves are discovered on a semiregular basis; more than 70,000 unidentified remains have piled up in morgues and cemeteries.
WORDS: 1619 - MOVED: 04/15/2026 5:01 AM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APLTMexicoTheSearchingWarriors/5e4acba628fbb827e76ca1d46f3ac4b9/text___
Hungary's Magyar says new government could take power at beginning of May
SUMMARY: Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar says the country's president has assured him that his new government could take power in the first week of May. This would mark the end of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's 16-year reign. Magyar's center-right Tisza party won a landslide victory on Sunday, securing a two-thirds parliamentary majority. By Hungarian law, the new parliament must elect a prime minister by May 12. After meeting with President Tamás Sulyok, Magyar says he will be nominated for prime minister. He plans to overhaul Hungary's government structure and create new ministries for health, environmental protection, and education.
WORDS: 476 - MOVED: 04/15/2026 10:49 AM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUHungaryMagyarPresident/ebafb7995ba4a1ddcd557665956ad992/text___
At least 250 people missing, including Rohingya and Bangladeshis, after boat sinks in Andaman Sea
SUMMARY: The United Nations says at least 250 people including Rohingya refugees and Bangladeshi nationals are missing after a boat capsized in the Andaman Sea recently. A Bangladesh Coast Guard spokesperson said Wednesday that nine people including three Rohingya and six Bangladeshis were rescued on April 9 by the Bangladesh flag carrier M.T. Meghna Pride. U.N. refugee agency UNHCR and the International Organization for Migration say the trawler departed from Teknaf in the southern Bangladeshi district of Cox’s Bazar carrying a large number of passengers to Malaysia. The status of any search on Wednesday or when the boat sank weren’t immediately clear.
WORDS: 402 - MOVED: 04/15/2026 4:30 AM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APASBangladeshRohingyathLdWritethru/20d560fac6832b0ac00004e395e2f50b/text___
Teenage gunman opens fire at a school in Turkey, wounding 16 before killing himself
SUMMARY: An assailant has opened fire at a high school in southeastern Turkey before killing himself. At least 16 people were wounded. The teenager fired a shotgun randomly inside the vocational high school in Siverek, Sanliurfa province, on Tuesday. The governor said the assailant later killed himself with the same shotgun. The motive was unclear. School shootings are rare in Turkey. One student said he jumped out of the classroom window to escape the attack. All staff and students were evacuated. Video footage showed dozens of students running out of the school toward the gate and onto the street.
WORDS: 334 - MOVED: 04/14/2026 8:25 AM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUTurkeySchoolShootingthLdWritethru/1605b76ff905e5f206f1550b63beb141/text___
Carney suspends Canada's fuel tax in first act after securing a majority government
SUMMARY: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has suspended the fuel tax in response to the Iran war. Tuesday's announcement is his first act after securing a majority government. The federal fuel excise tax will be suspended from next Monday until Labor Day. Carney calls it a “responsible, temporary measure” to reduce costs for truckers and businesses. His Liberals now hold 174 of the 343 seats in the House of Commons, allowing them to pass legislation without opposition support. Carney’s government is the first in Canada’s history to switch from a minority to a majority between elections.
WORDS: 369 - MOVED: 04/14/2026 11:49 AM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APCNCanadaCarneyElectionsthLdWritethru/f4e8de5e540ee1cc7a2b7ec5c4479bb2/text___
Lebanon and Israel hold first direct diplomatic talks in decades in Washington
SUMMARY: Lebanon and Israel have held direct diplomatic talks for the first time in decades. Tuesday's more than two-hour meeting in Washington came after more than a month of conflict between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah. The State Department praised the two sides for what it called “productive discussions.” Israel's ambassador to the U.S. hailed what he called a convergence of opinion about removing Hezbollah's influence from Lebanon. Lebanon's ambassador to the U.S. called for a ceasefire and to address the humanitarian crisis resulting from the conflict. Hezbollah opposed the direct talks and wasn’t represented. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called the talks a “historic opportunity.”
WORDS: 1044 - MOVED: 04/14/2026 9:34 AM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSLebanonIsraelUSthLdWritethru/28b207b800de1804d8c2ab5242237542/text___
Super Typhoon Sinlaku pounds remote US islands in the Pacific Ocean with ferocious winds
SUMMARY: A super typhoon steadily battered a pair of remote U.S. islands in the Pacific Ocean with ferocious winds and relentless rains. The storm shredded tin roofs and forced residents to take cover from flying tree limbs on Tinian and Saipan, which are home to 50,000 people. A spokesperson for Saipan's mayor says preliminary reports of damage from Super Typhoon Sinlaku include a lot of flooding, uprooted trees and downed power lines. There were no reports of deaths. The National Weather Service says the tropical typhoon was packing sustained winds of up to 150 mph when it made landfall on the islands.
WORDS: 954 - MOVED: 04/14/2026 12:58 PM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSSevereWeatherPacificTyphoonthLdWritethru/edbd6db03456ee26a15c4d996db531b7/text___
—————————----—
BUSINESS
———----———————
Wall Street flirts with a record after adding to its weekslong rally
SUMMARY: U.S. stocks are flirting with a record following their big rally over the last two weeks. The S&P 500 rose 0.4% Wednesday and was on track to eclipse its record set in January. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped 215 points, and the Nasdaq composite gained 1.1%. After falling nearly 10% below its record in late March, the S&P 500 has roared roughly 10% higher on hopes the global economy can avoid a worst-case scenario because of the U.S.-Iran war. Hopes remained high as mediators moved closer to extending the U.S.-Iran ceasefire and restarting negotiations before the agreement expires next week.
WORDS: 882 - MOVED: 04/15/2026 3:26 AM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APFinancialMarketsthLdWritethru/7659569791b1f5e108489360d18e50f1/text___
Prosecutors sought access to Federal Reserve building as Trump threatens to fire Powell
SUMMARY: Federal prosecutors made an unannounced visit this week to a construction site at Federal Reserve headquarters that is the focus of an investigation into a $2.5 billion renovation project, according to two people familiar with the visit. Two prosecutors and an investigator from U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro’s office were turned away on Tuesday by a building contractor and referred to Fed attorneys, one of the people said. The two people familiar with the visit spoke on condition of anonymity because they weren’t authorized to publicly discuss an ongoing investigation.
WORDS: 999 - MOVED: 04/15/2026 1:31 PM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSFederalReservePowellTrumpthLdWritethru/16f1777a974cf0dece60d78abe4eb973/text___
7-Eleven expects to close hundreds of its stores in North America this year
SUMMARY: 7-Eleven expects to close hundreds of its convenience stores this year. According to earnings filings published last week, 7-Eleven’s North American operator plans to close 645 stores in the 2026 fiscal year — outpacing the 205 locations it forecasts it will open during that same time. Seven & i Holdings, the Japan-based parent of the convenience chain, noted that these closures “include the conversion to wholesale fuel stores.” The company did not specify which locations could be impacted. But the latest cuts arrive as higher prices strain consumers worldwide.
WORDS: 387 - MOVED: 04/14/2026 6:24 PM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSElevenClosures/fb1907af5336d0a17e6a82bdb0c97772/text___
US wholesale prices surged 4% last month after the war in Iran sent energy prices flying
SUMMARY: U.S. wholesale prices surged last month as the Iran war drove up the cost of energy. The Labor Department reported Tuesday that its producer price index — which measures inflation before it hits consumers — rose 0.5% from February and 4% from March 2025. Energy prices surged 8.5% from February. Excluding volatile food and energy prices, so-called core producer prices rose a modest 0.1% from February and 3.8% from a year earlier. The gains in wholesale prices were smaller than economists had forecast.
WORDS: 658 - MOVED: 04/14/2026 12:38 PM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSProducerPricesthLdWritethru/6990c9ca0e19553b40c13af11b9c575b/text___
—————————----—
HEALTH/SCIENCE
———----———————
FDA to weigh easing limits on unproven peptides favored by RFK Jr. and other MAHA figures
SUMMARY: Federal health officials will meet this summer to consider easing restrictions on a controversial group of drugs popular with followers of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Make America Healthy Again movement. Thursday's announcement from the Food and Drug Administration focuses on peptides, a class of unproven chemicals that are often pitched online as a way to build muscle, lose weight and look younger. The agency said it will convene experts in July to consider the issue, which Kennedy has discussed in recent podcast appearances. FDA previously blocked production of a number of peptides due to safety concerns.
WORDS: 961 - MOVED: 04/15/2026 1:15 PM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSMEDPeptidesndLdWritethru/37bf2f94f0e8a57da76e67a03b58ff0f/text___
Why many Americans are turning to AI for health advice, according to recent polls
SUMMARY: Many Americans are turning to artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT for health advice. A Gallup poll out Wednesday found that about 1 in 4 U.S. adults had used AI for health information in the past month. The poll comes on the heels of at least three other surveys with similar findings. Gallup found that people often use AI chatbots for quick answers, additional information or research before or after seeing a doctor. However, concerns about accuracy and privacy persist. Experts warn that AI chatbots can sometimes provide false information and emphasize the need for caution.
WORDS: 1043 - MOVED: 04/15/2026 4:14 AM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSAIHealthCarePollstLdWritethru/0ea249aa0db3fa351efa2a76af3a2348/text___
—————————----—
RELIGION
———----———————
Pope arrives in Cameroon as separatists announce 3-day pause in fighting
SUMMARY: Pope Leo XIV has arrived in the central African nation of Cameroon on the second leg of his Africa tour. He's bringing a message of peace to its separatist region, where fighters have announced a three-day pause in fighting. He'll also meet Wednesday with President Paul Biya. The 93-year-old leader is the world's oldest. His grip on power was extended for an eighth term in a widely disputed election last year. The Vatican says fighting corruption and insisting on the correct uses of political authority are expected to be themes of Leo’s visit. Leo is on a four-nation Africa tour.
WORDS: 744 - MOVED: 04/15/2026 6:38 AM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APAFRELAfricaPopethLdWritethru/38cf8f52f94b891467eecf1009a94517/text___
—————————----—
LIFESTYLE
———----———————
Raffle winner thrilled to claim a $1 million Picasso with a $117 ticket
SUMMARY: A Parisian art enthusiast has won a Pablo Picasso painting with a $117 raffle ticket. Ari Hodara was thrilled to learn he won following Tuesday's draw at Christie’s auction house in Paris. The raffle offered a chance to win a $1 million Picasso portrait, with proceeds supporting Alzheimer’s research. Organizers said all 120,000 tickets were sold worldwide. The painting, “Head of a Woman,” was painted by Picasso in 1941. It is the third “1 Picasso for 100 euros” lottery, with previous raffles supporting cultural and humanitarian causes.
WORDS: 419 - MOVED: 04/14/2026 10:10 AM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUFrancePicassoRafflethLdWritethru/63f48af536760e116885d48b211015de/text___
—————————----—
SPORTS
———----———————
NFL reporter Dianna Russini resigns from The Athletic after photos published of her with Mike Vrabel
SUMMARY: NFL reporter Dianna Russini has resigned from The Athletic less than a week after published photos of her and New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel at an Arizona resort prompted an internal investigation at The New York Times-owned sports outlet. The New York Post last week published the photos of Vrabel and Russini at the Sedona hotel and said they were taken before the NFL owners meetings that began in Phoenix on March 29. Russini joined The Athletic in 2023 after nearly a decade at ESPN, where she held various roles, including SportsCenter anchor, NFL analyst and insider. She hosted a podcast for The Athletic and made appearances on their video platform.
WORDS: 579 - MOVED: 04/14/2026 7:36 PM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APFBNVrabelRussinindLdWritethru/0e0006364d9d31f8e0fec65ecfb937c0/text___
Ex-Michigan coach Sherrone Moore gets probation for confrontation with woman who disclosed affair
SUMMARY: Former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore has been placed on probation for 18 months for a confrontation with his executive assistant soon after he was fired for having an inappropriate relationship with her. Moore was sentenced Tuesday. He pleaded no contest in March to trespassing and malicious use of a telecom device. The maximum possible penalty was six months in jail, though Moore had no previous criminal record. Moore was fired on Dec. 10 and was accused that same day of confronting the woman with whom he had been having an affair and blaming her for his firing.
WORDS: 711 - MOVED: 04/14/2026 2:43 PM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APFBCMichiganMoorethLdWritethru/d9ebffb09e1dd31ad43c2f5ff212a551/text___
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert says league is looking to play overseas in 2027
SUMMARY: As the WNBA is racing through free agency, Commissioner Cathy Engelbert is already looking overseas. Engelbert said before the draft Monday night that the league is looking to play a game outside North America for the first time in 2027. The WNBA expanded to Toronto this season, its first franchise outside the United States. Engelbert discussed several subjects ahead of the draft. She declined to address her future as commissioner and said she hopes fans of the Connecticut Sun continue to support the team in its last season before moving to Houston.
WORDS: 544 - MOVED: 04/13/2026 11:23 PM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APBKLWNBADraftCommissionerrdLdWritethru/c2969afb9f294a119dcb270402d0bace/text___
<END>
