Biden warns in farewell address that ‘oligarchy’ of ultrarich in US threatens future of democracy
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden used his farewell address to the nation Wednesday to deliver stark warnings of an “oligarchy” of...
Officials tout a Gaza ceasefire deal and plan to free hostages. Israel says details still in flux
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire deal to pause the devastating war in the Gaza...
Michigan Senate Republican leader enters open race for governor’s seat in 2026
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan’s top Republican leader in the state Senate announced Tuesday a candidacy for governor, becoming the...
Pete Hegseth vows to bring ‘warrior culture’ if confirmed as Trump’s defense secretary pick
WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump's choice for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, vowed Tuesday to foster a “warrior culture” at the Pentagon, portraying himself...
Canada’s Trudeau resigns as Liberal Party leader, spelling end to time in power
TORONTO (AP) — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation Monday in the face of rising discontent over his leadership, and...
Driver rams New Year’s revelers in New Orleans, killing 10; FBI doesn’t believe he acted alone
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A driver armed wrought carnage on New Orleans' famed French Quarter early on New Year's Day,...
Jimmy Carter, the 39th US president, has died at 100
ATLANTA (AP) — Jimmy Carter, the peanut farmer who won the presidency in the wake of the Watergate scandal and Vietnam War,...
Plane crashes and bursts into flames while landing in South Korea, killing 179
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A passenger plane skidded off a runway at a South Korean airport Sunday, slammed into...
Nissan and Honda to attempt a merger that would create the world’s No. 3 automaker
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese automakers Honda and Nissan have announced plans to work toward a merger that would form the...
Government funding bill clears Congress and heads to President Biden, averting a shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — Facing a government shutdown deadline, the Senate rushed through final passage early Saturday of a bipartisan plan that would...
Ethan Crumbley loses bid to withdraw guilty plea in shooting deaths of Oxford High classmates
PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) — A judge on Thursday refused to allow a Michigan school shooter to withdraw his guilty plea...
US Representatives of Michigan voice displeasure over possible government shutdown
Michigan Congressional Democrats say it’s unconscionable President-elect Donald Trump and others would move to shut down the federal government days before the...