The White House says it’s a ‘fact’ that the Gulf of Mexico has been renamed. Is that right?
By MEG KINNARD WASHINGTON (AP) — For more than four centuries, the body of water stretching from Florida through Texas and into Mexico has been known …
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DOGE cuts $900 million from agency that tracks American students’ academic progress
DOGE cuts $900 million from agency that tracks American students’ academic progress By COLLIN BINKLEY and BIANCA VÁZQUEZ TONESS WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal research agency that tracks …
Another Florida university picks a former Republican lawmaker as its next president
Another Florida university picks a former Republican lawmaker as its next president By KATE PAYNE TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Atlantic University on Monday picked a …
Trump says he is serious about Canada becoming 51st state in Super Bowl interview
By JILL COLVIN WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said he is serious about wanting Canada to become the 51st state in an interview that aired Sunday during …
The remains of all 10 people killed in Alaska plane crash have been recovered, authorities say
By BECKY BOHRER and HALLIE GOLDEN JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The remains of all 10 people killed when their small plane crashed into ice on the Bering Sea …
Legoland Florida plans to layoff 234 workers who are mostly performers
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (AP) — Legoland Florida plans to lay off 234 workers, primarily performers, in an effort to be more competitive in central Florida’s thriving theme …
Key West Lou / U.S. TRAVELS AN AIMLESS PATH
The German people needed Hitler. Too bad he turned out to be the bad guy he was. The Versailles Treaty and World War I Allies …
US to seize Venezuelan president’s plane held in Dominican Republic during Rubio visit
US to seize Venezuelan president’s plane held in Dominican Republic during Rubio visit By MATTHEW LEE SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — The Trump administration plans …
Trump won’t rule out deploying US troops to support rebuilding Gaza, sees ‘long-term’ US ownership
By AAMER MADHANI, TIA GOLDENBERG and ZEKE MILLER WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Tuesday suggested that displaced Palestinians in Gaza be permanently resettled outside the war-torn territory and proposed …
Trump says Americans could feel ‘some pain’ from tariffs as he threatens more import taxes
Trump says Americans could feel ‘some pain’ from tariffs as he threatens more import taxes By JOSH BOAK PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump said Sunday …
Officials say remains of 55 of 67 victims of midair collision have been recovered and identified
By DAVID R. MARTIN, CLAUDIA LAUER and MICHAEL R. SISAK ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Families of victims of the deadliest U.S. air disaster since 2001 visited the crash site on Sunday …
Trump puts tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China, spurring trade war as North American allies respond
Trump puts tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China, spurring trade war as North American allies respond By JOSH BOAK, ZEKE MILLER, ROB GILLIES and CHRISTOPHER SHERMAN WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald …
Trump administration fires prosecutors involved in Jan. 6 cases and moves toward ousting FBI agents
Trump administration fires prosecutors involved in Jan. 6 cases and moves toward ousting FBI agents By ERIC TUCKER and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration …
Midair collision kills 67 people in the deadliest US air disaster in almost a quarter century
By LOLITA C. BALDOR, TARA COPP, ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON and LEA SKENE ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — A midair collision between an Army helicopter and a jetliner killed all 67 people aboard the …
Passenger jet collides with Army helicopter while landing at Reagan Washington National Airport
By LOLITA C. BALDOR and ERIC TUCKER ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — A passenger jet collided Wednesday with an Army helicopter while landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport near …
Head Start and Medicaid providers hit glitches as Trump freezes federal money
Head Start and Medicaid providers hit glitches as Trump freezes federal money By MORIAH BALINGIT WASHINGTON (AP) — As President Donald Trump paused federal grants and loans in …
Florida Republicans defy DeSantis to push their own immigration bill
Florida Republicans defy DeSantis to push their own immigration bill By STEPHANY MATAT and KATE PAYNE TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — In Florida, it’s game on between Gov. Ron DeSantis and …
Trump’s Q&A on Air Force One goes from the plane’s color scheme to the fate of TikTok and Canada
By WILL WEISSERT ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE (AP) — President Donald Trump hasn’t been shy about sharing his thoughts since taking office, and he added a 20-minute Q&A …
A Florida trooper fatally shoots a suspect during a fight at a hospital, authorities say
OCALA, Fla. (AP) — A Florida Highway Patrol trooper fatally shot a suspect during an altercation at a central Florida hospital on Friday, authorities said. …
Cuban woman pleads guilty to human smuggling conspiracy that led to 16 deaths
Cuban woman pleads guilty to human smuggling conspiracy that led to 16 deaths MIAMI (AP) — A Cuban woman who had come to the United …