Latest Stories from The Associated Press
The latest stories from The Associated Press, providing up-to-date news coverage on a variety of topics. Each episode delivers concise reports on current events from around the world. This podcast is a reliable source for breaking news and important updates.
Episodes
Chiefs assistant Eric Bieniemy’s son charged in shooting of his mother in Virginia, authorities say
The son of an assistant coach for the Kansas City Chiefs is facing charges, accused of shooting his mother. The AP's Jennifer King reports.
Trump demands Senate cancel August break until it passes voting bill
AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports President Trump is pushing the Senate to scrap its August recess until it passes a strict voter ID bill.
Lindsay Clancy goes on trial over whether postpartum psychosis drove her to kill her 3 children
AP correspondent Ed Donahue reports on the trial of a Massachusetts woman accused of killing her children in 2023.
FIFA's Infantino targets critics he says spread 'hate and false rumors' about World Cup
After a summer of controversy, FIFA President Gianni Infantino is pushing back against critics.
Stocks open higher on Wall Street and crude oil prices drop 5% as Mideast tensions cool
U.S. stocks are wavering in early trading.
North Carolina places football GM Michael Lombardi on paid administrative leave
A college general manager has been placed on administrative leave. AP correspondent Mike Hempen reports.
Mediators see progress in efforts to halt Iran war as drone attacks rattle region
AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports mediators are reporting progress in their bid to end the U.S. war with Iran.
The latest international news headlines
AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports mediators see progress in diplomatic efforts to halt the Iran war; France's president has held a crisis meeting as monster wildfires drive 250,000 from their homes; Korea's former president is convicted on new charges; and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy visits the UK in new Prime Minister Andy Burnham's first visit by a foreign leader.
A fatal attack on Berlin's Pride festival leaves locals wondering how their city will recover
AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports a fatality at the Berlin pride festival leaves locals and visitors wondering how the city will recover.
Macron calls crisis meeting as monster wildfires drive 250,000 from their homes
AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports French President Emmanuel Macron and officials discuss the wildfires crisis in regions of France.
The latest in sports
Three new members for the Baseball Hall of Fame, a record pitching performance for the Brewers, a rookie win the 3M Open and the Cardinals sign their likely starting quarterback.
Exclusive: In a Ukrainian bomb shelter, Laura Loomer explains shift on Russia’s war
AP correspondent Julie Walker reports Laura Loomer sits down with the Associated Press during her trip to Ukraine to discuss her shift on Russia’s war.
The suspect in the deadly Berlin Pride attack is killed in a confrontation with police
AP correspondent Julie Walker reports the suspect in the deadly Berlin Pride attack is killed in a confrontation with police.
US appeals court upholds injunction that blocks Trump's order to create a federal voter list
AP correspondent Julie Walker reports, a US appeals court upholds an injunction that blocks President Trump's order to create a federal voter list.
2 mosques in the West Bank are set on fire during a deadly surge in settler violence
AP correspondent Donna Warder reports on continued violence in the West Bank.
Exclusive: In a Ukrainian bomb shelter, Laura Loomer explains shift on Russia’s war
In a Ukrainian bomb shelter, Laura Loomer explains to the Associated Press her shift on Russia’s war.
Germany says fatal Berlin Pride attack believed to be an act of Islamic extremist terror
AP correspondent Julie Walker reports German authorities are calling a deadly attack in Berlin an act of Islamic extremist terror.
US pauses attacks on Iran for a second straight day and Tehran pauses, too
The U.S. has paused its airstrikes on Iran for a second day as diplomatic efforts to end fighting push forward. AP correspondent Donna Warder reports.
Stocks waver on Wall Street while crude oil prices fall for the first time in a week
AP correspondent Seth Sutel has the Week Ahead on Wall Street.
Jetting off for a summer vacation? How to eat and drink to minimize jet lag
AP correspondent Donna Warder reports on minimizing jet lag.
Maine Democratic delegates choose Troy Jackson as new nominee to face US Sen. Susan Collins
AP correspondent Julie Walker reports Maine Democratic delegates choose Troy Jackson as new nominee to face US Sen. Susan Collins.
Heat dome expands across the central United States, creating dangerous conditions for millions
AP correspondent Julie Walker reports a heat dome expands across the central US, creating dangerous conditions for millions.
Houthis fire missiles and drones at Saudi Arabia in response to strikes on a Yemeni city
AP correspondent Julie Walker reports Iran backed Houthis fire on Saudi Arabia, as President Trump warns Tehran the US is "locked and loaded."
Georgia's Okefenokee Swamp among new additions to join UNESCO's World Heritage List
A U.S. swamp has been added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites. AP correspondent Donna Warder reports.
The Israeli military says over 70 have been detained following deadly violence in the West Bank
AP correspondent Donna Warder reports on Israeli troops being deployed throughout the West Bank.
Scrutiny of WNBA intensifies as mounting discord around the league looms over All-Star festivities
AP correspondent Julie Walker reports scrutiny of the WNBA intensifies as mounting discord around the league looms over All-Star festivities.
4th firefighter dies from injuries in western Colorado blaze
AP correspondent Julie Walker reports a 4th firefighter dies from injuries in a western Colorado blaze.
More than 250,000 people flee their homes in France and Spain as wildfires burn
AP correspondent Julie Walker reports More than 250,000 people flee their homes in France and Spain as wildfires burn.
Trump returns to correspondents' dinner for a rambling, insult-filled speech 3 months after shooting
President Donald Trump returns to a rescheduled White House correspondents’ dinner. AP correspondent Donna Warder reports.
Saudi Arabia strikes the port city of Hodeida in Yemen, coalition says
President Trump describes negotiations with Iran as "the most serious that we’ve seen,” even as the two countries launch daily strikes.
Paramount delays closing Warner buyout while judge considers states' challenge
AP correspondent Ed Donahue reports a big Hollywood merger is on hold.
Outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite linked to 4 more states
AP correspondent Ed Donahue reports on the expansion of a parasite outbreak.
Former President Barack Obama surprises WNBA All-Stars at their practice at his Presidential Center
AP correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on a former president making a surprise appearance at a WNBA practice.
Stocks waver on Wall Street while crude oil prices fall for the first time in a week
Oil prices fall, stocks finish mixed.
ICC chief prosecutor removed from post over sexual misconduct allegations, diplomats tell AP
AP correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on a high profile ousting.
Canada is celebrating a new bridge to US during tariff troubles with Trump
Canada holds a party for the new bridge between Detroit and Windsor that opens Monday. The span will compete for travel in a corridor that carries hundreds of millions of dollars in international trade each day. The AP's Jennifer King reports.
Trump says US will investigate EU trade practices, claiming the bloc unfairly fined tech giants
AP correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on a Trump administration trade dispute with the European Union.
LeBron James is heading to the Philadelphia 76ers, saying it will be his 'last decision'
AP correspondent Ed Donahue reports LeBron James is moving on from the Los Angeles Lakers.
UN says thousands of mariners trapped in Strait of Hormuz
The United Nations says thousands of mariners are stranded in the Strait of Hormuz and the U.N. human rights chief is calling for “urgent action.” AP correspondent Donna Warder reports.
Teenager pleads guilty to all 55 counts in 2024 fatal shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia
AP correspondent Ed Donahue reports on a change of plea in a Georgia school shooting case.
Singer Chris Brown pleads guilty over bottle attack at a London nightclub
AP correspondent Matt Kemp reports singer Chris Brown has pleaded guilty to brawling.
Ford recalls more than half a million Broncos due to engine fire risk
Ford Motor Company is recalling more than half a million Broncos. The AP’s Marcela Sanchez reports on which models are affected and what’s behind the recall.
Stocks waver while crude oil prices fall for the first time in a week
U.S. stocks are seesawing as oil prices slip.
A seaplane carrying 11 crashes into an island north of Seattle and all aboard are rescued
Nearly a dozen people are recovering after a seaplane crashed north of Seattle. AP correspondent Mike Hempen reports.
New York Police Department investigates 2 stabbings as possible hate crimes
Police in New York City are investigating two non-fatal stabbings Thursday as possible hate crimes. AP correspondent Donna Warder reports.
The latest international news headlines
AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports on wildfires raging in Spain and France; explosions at a military base in Iraq; a heavy monsoon in north India leads to the Brahmaputra River overflowing; and Germany contends with a far-right advance.
Fatal police shooting of man with knife roils Madison, Wisconsin
Wisconsin community groups are calling for accountability following Wednesday’s police shooting of a 38-year-old man. AP correspondent Donna Warder reports.
The latest in sports
The NFL's top pick has signed; the Panthers lose a player on the first day of camp;; Trump welcomes the Dodgers to the White House and Kohles leads the 3M Open.
Spain declares an emergency after wildfires force evacuations of 10,000 people
AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports firefighters in the Madrid region battle three wildfires, while intense fires continue to rage in southern France, prompting evacuations.
At least 50 people killed and 700,000 displaced by India floods after monsoon rains
AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports at least 50 people have been killed and 700,000 displaced by India floods after heavy rain.
US strikes Iran and Bahrain warns of incoming fire as clashes over shipping routes escalate
Correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports the AP has heard blasts near a U.S. base in northern Iraq.
US military launches new strikes on Iran as clashes escalate over shipping routes
AP correspondent Ben Thomas reports U.S. strikes on Iran continued for a 13th consecutive night.
Prime Minister Carney says Canada is ready to respond if Trump's new tariffs go into affect
As the Trump administration moves to reimpose tariffs on imports, Canada's leader hopes to strike a deal and avoid 50% tariffs that could take effect in mid-August. The AP's Jennifer King reports.
Nun speaks out for first time about being detained by ICE while walking to Mass in Texas
AP correspondent Ed Donahue reports a nun recalls her time in ICE custody.
Tropical Storm Bertha strikes Gulf Coast near the Texas-Louisiana line in second landfall
AP's Lisa Dwyer reports on Tropical Storm Bertha.
US health officials are investigating a new outbreak of a diarrhea-causing parasite
AP correspondent Ed Donahue reports on a possible new cyclospora outbreak.
Trump imposes double-digit tariffs on dozens of countries as his 10% levies are set to expire Friday
The Trump administration is unveiling double-digit tariffs on dozens of countries as stopgap 10% levies end Friday. The AP's Jennifer King reports.
Salman Rushdie testifies at the terrorism trial of the man convicted of stabbing him
AP's Lisa Dwyer reports that Salman Rushdie is once again testifying in a courtroom.
FDA panel narrowly backs unapproved peptide drug touted by Joe Rogan and other influencers
AP correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on peptides being considered by federal health institutions.
Brent oil tops $100 per barrel, as tumbles for Tesla and Alphabet yank Wall Street lower
Once again, oil prices rise, stocks fall.
Government withdraws subpoenas of 3 reporters for The New York Times after admitting legal errors
AP correspondent Michael Sisak reports from New York, where the Trump administration has withdrawn subpoenas against three New York Times reporters.
Man who killed Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman sentenced to life as family describes trauma, loss
AP's Lisa Dwyer reports on the sentencing of a man accused of killing a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband.
Fate of ICC chief prosecutor heads to unprecedented vote as US sanctions keep him out of New York
Diplomats are preparing to vote on whether to remove the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, over findings of sexual misconduct. Khan himself is barred from entering the U.S., sanctioned over the court’s investigation into Israeli officials during the conflict in Gaza. AP correspondent Molly Quell reports.
Hawaii raises truck bed-riding age to 16 as roads get faster, testing a cherished island tradition
AP correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on a change to truck bed passenger laws in Hawaii.
India protest movement holds capital sit-in as police crack down on demonstrators
AP's Lisa Dwyer reports on a growing political movement in India.
Average 30-year US mortgage rate climbs to 6.58%, highest level in nearly a year
AP correspondent Alex Veiga has the latest on rising mortgage rates.
Member of Vance's Secret Service detail is being investigated over a suspected news leak
AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports that the Secret Service is probing an alleged leak by a member of Vice President JD Vance's detail.
US is ready to help end the 'senseless war' in Ukraine but no quick deal ahead, Rubio says
AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports Secretary of State Marco Rubio says some fresh thinking will be needed as the U.S. keeps trying to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
Trump says Saudi nuclear pact requires kingdom to normalize Israel relations through Abraham Accords
AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports President Trump is putting a big condition on an agreement with Saudi Arabia for a civilian nuclear deal.
Patrick Kane rejoins the Chicago Blackhawks, agreeing to a $16 million, 2-year contract
The top American scorer in NHL history is returning to his original team. AP correspondent Mike Hempen reports.
London's mayor says falling crime shows the city is safe despite alarming online claims
AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports London's mayor says falling crime shows the city is reasonably safe despite alarming online claims.
Wisconsin governor calls for transparency after Madison officer fatally shoots man with knife
Residents of Madison, Wisconsin are demanding answers after a man was shot and killed by police. AP correspondent Donna Warder reports.
US on track to have historically low number of homicides in 2026, report says
AP correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on a change in crime rates for 2026.
Brent oil tops $100 per barrel, as Tesla and Alphabet drag Wall Street lower
Brent crude climbs to a two-month high while stocks sink on Wall Street.
US filings for unemployment aid fall to 187,000 last week, fewest since 1969
The APs Marcela Sanchez has the Labor Department's latest numbers on jobless benefits.
Yemen's Houthis attack Saudi tankers in the Red Sea, threatening to widen Iran war
AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on more rhetoric and fighting in the Middle East.
Congo's Ebola outbreak has killed over 1,000 people
AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports more than 1,000 people have died in the ongoing Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo, according to Africa's top health body,, as conflict, community resistance and an uneven response fuel its spread.
Navy says it will no longer release sailors' service history, another restriction on press access
More restrictions are being placed on the press when it comes to the U.S. Navy. AP correspondent Donna Warder reports.
EU hits Google with $1 billion fine over its Play app store and search
AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports Brussels has hit Google with a large fine for breaking antitrust regulations.
The latest international news headlines
AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports on wildfires raging in Europe; Houthis rebels attack Saudi oil tankers; the EU lodges a massive fine on Google; and more youth movement protests in India.
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