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Judge dismisses Trump's $10B lawsuit against WSJ, Murdoch over reporting on ties to Epstein
By MEG KINNARD and JOSH BOAK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - A federal judge dismissed President Donald Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal and Rupert Murdoch on ...
Apr 13, 2026 People walk past the News Corporation building in midtown Manhattan, which houses both the Wall Street Journal and Dow Jones & Co., on July 22, 2025, in New York City. Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch, his company News Corp, its CEO Robert Thomson, and two Wall Street Journal reporters over an article that claims Trump gave his then-friend Jeffrey Epstein a sexually suggestive letter for Epstein’s 50th birthday. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
The US is short 10 million houses. A new White House report lays out a blueprint to fix that
By JOSH BOAK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - White House economists estimate the United States has a shortage of 10 million houses, according to a new report out Monday - and say regulatory cuts co...
Apr 13, 2026 FILE - A worker installs a window on a house under construction in Richardson, Texas, Monday, March 23, 2026. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Rory McIlroy goes back-to-back at the Masters to join Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) - Rory McIlroy joined more elite company Sunday at the Masters when he pulled away with a pair of birdies around Amen Corner and, as usual, saved a li...
Apr 12, 2026 Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, watches his tee shot on the sixth hole during the final round of the Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Asha Bhosle, one of India's most versatile Bollywood singers, dies at 92
NEW DELHI (AP) - Asha Bhosle, one of India's most versatile Bollywood singers whose performances shaped the country's musical memory and modern cinema, has died. She was 92. The legendary singer acros...
Apr 12, 2026 FILE - Asha Bhosle on stage as she receives the Lifetime Achievement award at the Opening Night Gala during day one of the 11th Annual Dubai International Film Festival held at the Madinat Jumeriah Complex on December 10, 2014 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images for DIFF)
What to know about Trump's tax breaks for tips and overtime when filing state tax returns
By DAVID A. LIEB Associated Press As the tax-filing deadline nears, millions of Americans are expected to claim new federal income tax breaks for tips and overtime wages available for the first time u...
Apr 12, 2026 U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks at the McDonald’s Impact Summit at the Westin DC Downtown on November 17, 2025 in Washington, DC. Trump spoke on the economy and highlighted his One Big Beautiful Bill Act, including its provisions for tax breaks on tips and overtime as he addressed the group of McDonald’s restaurant franchise owners. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
A 9-year-old was found locked in a van since 2024, malnourished and unable to walk
PARIS (AP) - A 9-year-old boy has been rescued after living locked in his father's utility van in eastern France since 2024, according to the local prosecutor. The child has been hospitalized, and his...
Apr 12, 2026 A car drives past a road sign at the entrance of Hagenbach where a 9-year-old boy was rescued this week after living locked in his father's utility van since 2024, Eastern France, Saturday, April 11, 2026. (AP Photo)
Metropolitan champion Hurricanes beat Mammoth 4-1 for 6th win in 7 games
By MATTHEW COLES Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Jordan Staal scored and reached 20 goals in a season for the first time in a decade, and the Carolina Hurricanes killed four of five penalties i...
Apr 12, 2026 Carolina Hurricanes left wing Nikolaj Ehlers (27) looks to tip in the puck past Utah Mammoth goaltender Karel Vejmelka, left, during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, April 11, 2026, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Tyler Tate)
Vice President JD Vance says talks with Iran have ended after 21 hours without reaching agreement
By MUNIR AHMED, E. EDUARDO CASTILLO, SAMY MAGDY and CARA ANNA Associated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) - U.S. Vice President JD Vance said negotiations have ended early Sunday between the U.S. and Iran without...
Apr 11, 2026 Banners announcing talks between U.S and Iranian officials hang at the Jinnah Convention Centre, where international media have gathered to cover the talks taking place in the nearby Serena Hotel, on April 11, 2026 in Islamabad, Pakistan. The meeting marks a rare direct engagement between senior U.S. and Iranian officials, as Washington and Tehran seek to advance stalled negotiations over Iran's nuclear programme, with Pakistan serving as neutral ground amid persistent tensions between the two countries. (Photo by Rebecca Conway/Getty Images)
Buyers fret as the average cost of a new car nears $50K
By ALEXA ST. JOHN Associated Press DETROIT (AP) - After a few years of sharing a 2019 Chevrolet Trax, Dana Eble and Tyler Marcus are finally looking for a second car. But as they jump into the market,...
Apr 11, 2026 Brand new Ford vehicles are displayed on the sales lot on January 05, 2022 in Colma, California. . (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Artemis II's moon-traveling astronauts return home to cheers after a record-breaking trip
By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer HOUSTON (AP) - Still marveling over their moon mission, the Artemis II astronauts received a thunderous welcome home Saturday from hundreds who took part in NASA's l...
Apr 11, 2026 The Artemis II crew, from left, Jeremy Hansen, Christina Koch, Victor Glover and Reid Wiseman come to the center stage at the end of a crew return event Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Ellington Field in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)