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DOJ says it may need a 'few more weeks' to finish release of Epstein files despite Dec. 19 deadline

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department said Wednesday that finishing the release of all of the Jeffrey Epstein files could take a “few more weeks,” further delaying compliance with a Dec. ...

Colorado faces $24M federal funding cut over illegal commercial driver’s licenses

Transportation secretary accuses state of ‘slow walking’ required purge of invalid credentials

What's an atmospheric river? AP explains the weather phenomenon

Atmospheric rivers are massive plumes of moisture carried across the sky that can dump heavy rains or snow over land. Here’s a look at the phenomenon: Where do atmospheric rivers come fr...

The shortest day of the year is descending on the Northern Hemisphere

Yes the darkest day of the year is here, but that means brighter days are ahead. Sunday is the shortest day of the year north of the equator, where the solstice marks the start of astronomic...

Australian state plans tougher laws against flags after Bondi shooting

SYDNEY – The Australian state of New South Wales is proposing to ban public displays of Islamic State group flags or extremist symbols after a mass shooting that killed 15 people on Sydney's...

Israel's Netanyahu lashes out while world shows shock and sympathy over Australia shooting

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu lashed out at Australia’s leader on Sunday while nations expressed shock and sympathy over a mass shooting at a Jewish holiday event, saying he had ...

What to know about Somalia as Trump wants Somalis in the US to leave

U.S. President Donald Trump has called Somali immigrants living in the United States “garbage” and wants them to leave, claiming without evidence that “they contribute nothing.” The crude la...

Colorado woman found guilty of voter fraud for casting ballots for late ex-husband and son

DENVER – A Colorado woman has been found guilty of voter fraud for casting ballots for both her late ex-husband and son, prosecutors said. Elizabeth Ann Davis, 61, was convicted Wednesday of...

Wildfires force evacuations at Grand Canyon and Black Canyon of the Gunnison parks

JACOB LAKE, Ariz. – Visitors and staff at two national parks in the U.S. West have been evacuated because of wildfires. Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, about 260 miles southwest ...

‘How did you get here?' A large elephant seal is found lumbering along a South African street

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — A large elephant seal took a wrong turn and was seen lumbering along a street in a coastal town in South Africa early Tuesday, surprising residents and inspiri...

Summer Movie Guide 2025: Here’s what’s coming to theaters and streaming

Hollywood pulling out the stops this season

Brazilian nun who was the world’s oldest person has died at 116

‘I'm young, pretty and friendly,’ she told visitors