Pentagon bars journalists from its press office, saying it has become a ‘classified space’
NEW YORK | In another of a series of moves restricting media access at the Pentagon, the Defense Department has declared that its press office is now a classified space inaccessible to journalists. On X, acting Pentagon press secretary Joel Valdez confirmed the move, saying there was “nothing controversial” about it and that it came […]
5 American cruise ship passengers leave Nebraska quarantine facility
OMAHA, Neb. | Five of the 18 American cruise ship passengers who have been staying at a national quarantine facility in Nebraska after being exposed to hantavirus are going home, U.S. health officials said Monday. The five people will complete their monitoring at home after remaining symptom-free and meeting criteria for monitoring outside the quarantine […]
Trump says Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to dial back fighting
WASHINGTON | U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to dial back fighting after he talked with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and communicated with the Lebanese militant group through mediators. Trump announced the development in a social media post following a call with Netanyahu. Israeli forces recently made their […]
Trump administration pauses $1.8B fund amid legal, fierce political backlash
WASHINGTON | President Donald Trump is reconsidering whether to move forward with a $1.8 billion fund meant to compensate his allies, a person familiar with his thinking said Monday, as the Justice Department also said it would temporarily pause the program’s implementation in compliance with a court order. The potential retreat is a nod to […]
Florida sues OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, claiming company concealed serious risks of ChatGPT
MIAMI | The state of Florida filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman on Monday, claiming the company knowingly released and aggressively marketed ChatGPT to the public while concealing serious risks, including offering instructions to children considering suicide and helping suspects plot crimes. Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said during a news conference […]
Girls Lacrosse: 2026 All-Class 5A East League teams
Cherokee Trail and Grandview selections as well as those from Arapahoe, Cherry Creek, Denver East, Denver South and Northfield on the All-Class 5A East League teams for the 2026 girls lacrosse season.
Girls Lacrosse: 2026 Class 5A All-South League teams
Regis Jesuit selections as well as those from others from Castle View, Heritage, Palmer Ridge, Pine Creek, Rock Canyon and ThunderRidge on the Class 5A All-South League first and second teams and honorable mention list for the 2026 girls lacrosse season.
Girls Lacrosse: 2026 All-Class 4A East League Teams
Eaglecrest selections as well as those from Saint Mary’s Academy and Mullen on the All-Class 4A East League first and second teams and honorable mention list for the 2026 girls lacrosse season.
What to Stream: ‘Hoppers,’ ‘Love Island,’ Lizzo and Death Cab for Cutie albums
New albums from Lizzo and Death Cab for Cutie and the streaming service debut of animated hit “Hoppers” are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you. Also among the streaming offerings worth your time this week, as selected by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists: the new season […]
8 crested ibises released in Japanese town decades after extinction in Japan
TOKYO | Eight crested ibises were released into the wild in a north-central Japanese town, decades after the birds went extinct in the country. The endangered birds took off from each of their wooden cages at a ceremony Sunday in Hakui city in the Noto region, where they were last seen in the wild. Residents […]