These kids want to go to school. The main obstacle? Paperwork
By Bianca Vázquez Toness It’s unclear to Tameka how — or even when — her children became unenrolled from Atlanta Public Schools. But it was …
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1 dead in New York sewage-boat explosion on Hudson River
1 dead in New York sewage-boat explosion on Hudson River NEW YORK (AP) — An explosion on a boat carrying raw sewage that was docked …
Iran-US talks made ‘some but not conclusive progress,’ mediator Oman says
Iran-US talks made ‘some but not conclusive progress,’ mediator Oman says By JON GAMBRELL and GIADA ZAMPANO ROME (AP) — Iran and the United States made “some but …
Campaigners urge judge to block new restrictions to getting measures on Florida’s ballot
By KATE PAYNE TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Every day that a new Florida law remains on the books restricting the state’s process to get citizens’ initiatives on …
Florida gives preliminary approval to controversial black bear hunt amid strong opposition
By CURT ANDERSON ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Florida wildlife officials gave preliminary approval Wednesday for the first black bear hunt since one 10 years ago …
Half of US states now have laws banning or regulating cellphones in schools, with more to follow
By JEFF AMY ATLANTA (AP) — Florida was the first state to pass a law regulating the use of cellphones in schools in 2023. Just two …
Supreme Court allows Trump to strip legal protections from 350,000 Venezuelans who risk deportation
By MARK SHERMAN WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday allowed the Trump administration to strip legal protections from 350,000 Venezuelans, potentially exposing them to deportation. The …
The future of history: Trump could leave less documentation behind than any previous US president
By WILL WEISSERT WASHINGTON (AP) — For generations, official American documents have been meticulously preserved and protected, from the era of quills and parchment to boxes …
Case of brain-dead pregnant woman kept on life support in Georgia raises tricky questions
By KATE BRUMBACK, SUDHIN THANAWALA and GEOFF MULVIHILL ATLANTA (AP) — The case of a pregnant woman in Georgia who was declared brain dead and has been kept on life support …
Texas’ measles outbreak is starting to slow. The US case count climbs slightly to 1,024 cases
By DEVI SHASTRI Texas’ measles outbreak shows signs of slowing, with fewer than 10 newly reported cases in the last week, but experts say it’s not fully …
FEMA’s acting chief says agency will shift more disaster recovery responsibilities to the states
By GABRIELA AOUN ANGUEIRA The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s acting chief plans to shift responsibility for disaster recovery to states during the upcoming hurricane season, he …
Students at Florida’s only public HBCU protest presidential candidate with DeSantis ties
By KATE PAYNE TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida’s only public historically Black university could soon be run by an ally of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, who …
Trump’s Middle East visit comes as his family deepens its business, crypto ties in the region
By WILL WEISSERT WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s not just the “gesture” of a $400 million luxury plane that President Donald Trump says he’s smart to accept from Qatar. Or that …
The innovative ice-cream makers at Salt & Straw serve up secrets and recipes in a new cookbook
By MARK KENNEDY NEW YORK (AP) — If you’re intimidated by the idea of making ice cream at home, just think of it as making soup. …
Residents jump from windows during Milwaukee apartment fire that kills 4
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Residents jumped from the windows of a four-story apartment building in Milwaukee during a Mother’s Day fire that killed four people, critically …
India and Pakistan agree to a ceasefire after their worst military escalation in decades
India and Pakistan agree to a ceasefire after their worst military escalation in decades By RIAZAT BUTT, AIJAZ HUSSAIN and RAJESH ROY ISLAMABAD (AP) — India and Pakistan agreed …
The Latest: Pakistan says India fired missiles at air bases inside the country and Pakistan responds
The Latest: Pakistan says India fired missiles at air bases inside the country and Pakistan responds By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS State-run Pakistan Television said Saturday …
Florida’s former lieutenant governor named sole finalist for university presidency
By KATE PAYNE TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida’s former lieutenant governor has been named the sole finalist to become the next president of Florida International University. …
Cuban mother deported from US pleads with Trump to reunite with her family
By ANDREA RODRÍGUEZ and MILEXSY DURÁN HAVANA (AP) — Ten times a day for the past two weeks, Heidy Sánchez has made the same two-block trek from her …
India fires missiles into Pakistani territory in what Islamabad calls ‘act of war’
India fires missiles into Pakistani territory in what Islamabad calls ‘act of war’ By MUNIR AHMED, SHEIKH SAALIQ, RAJESH ROY, RIAZAT BUTT and AIJAZ HUSSAIN ISLAMABAD (AP) — India fired missiles …