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AP News Summary at 12:46 a.m. EDT

Markets plunge with S&P 500 down 6% and Dow down 2,200 after China retaliates against Trump tariffs NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street’s worst crisis since COVID slammed into a higher gear. The … more

4/5/25

There are a couple of 100-year-olds in Philadelphia who just became first-time parents. They are actually critically endangered Western Santa Cruz Galapagos tortoises at the Philadelphia Zoo. They just had four eggs hatch -- the first time in zoo history.

Galapagos tortoises at Philadelphia Zoo become first-time parents at nearly 100

A pair of critically endangered, nearly 100-year-old Galapagos tortoises at the Philadelphia Zoo have become first-time parents. The zoo announced the arrival of four hatchlings on Friday, a first in … more

4/5/25

AP Trending SummaryBrief at 9:25 a.m. EDT

Jaguar Land Rover to enact shipment pause to US in April as it develops post-tariff plans LONDON (AP) — The British maker of Jaguar and Land Rover cars is pausing shipments to the U.S. as it … more

4/5/25

AP News Summary at 12:34 a.m. EDT

South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol removed from office over declaration of martial law SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s Constitutional Court removed impeached President Yoon Suk … more

4/4/25

AP News in Brief at 12:04 a.m. EDT

South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol removed from office over declaration of martial law SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s Constitutional Court removed impeached President Yoon Suk … more

4/4/25

AP Trending SummaryBrief at 6:12 a.m. EDT

In Tunisia, snails inch toward replacing red meat as people turn to cheaper protein AKOUDA, Tunisia (AP) — Tunisians are embracing snails as a protein-packed alternative as the cost of red meat … more

4/4/25

A storm damaged home is seen Thursday, April 3, 2025, in Selmer, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Tornadoes will become more frequent in coming weeks. Here's what to know if your home is destroyed

An average of 1,200 tornadoes hit yearly, and the United States will probably get more killer supercells spawning tornadoes and hail as the world warms. That's according to a 2023 study. That study … more

By LISA BAUMANN and MARK THIESSEN | 4/4/25

AP News Summary at 12:44 a.m. EDT

The Latest: Key US trading partners and global officials react to Trump's new tariffs The new tariffs announced Wednesday by U.S. President Donald Trump were met initially with measured reactions … more

4/3/25

AP News in Brief at 12:09 a.m. EDT

Trump announces sweeping new tariffs to promote US manufacturing, risking inflation and trade wars WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced far-reaching new tariffs on … more

4/3/25

AP Trending SummaryBrief at 12:12 a.m. EDT

Bodega cats make New Yorkers' hearts purr, even if they violate state regulations NEW YORK (AP) — Bodega cats in New York City are widely loved feline workers in the Big Apple's convenience … more

4/3/25

Lynn Sokler, who retired from the CDC three weeks ago after working there almost two decades, protests with others in support of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in front of the headquarters in Atlanta, on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Ben Gray)

Federal judge says she will temporarily block billions in health funding cuts to states

A federal judge in Rhode Island says she'll temporarily block the Trump administration from cutting billions in federal public health dollars. The temporary restraining order was sought in a lawsuit … more

By DEVNA BOSE | 4/3/25

A car drives through a flooded section of road near Lions Park Beach Wednesday, April 2, 2025, in St. Joseph, Mich., after heavy storms moved through Southwest Michigan. (Don Campbell/The Herald-Palladium via AP)

When heavy rainfall threatens flooding, you can protect yourself. Here's how

Extreme weather is dangerous weather, and that’s particularly true for the heavy rainfall events that experts say are becoming more frequent with climate change. The powerful storms can pose … more

By ALEXA ST. JOHN | 4/3/25

FILE - Cars are submerged on a freeway flooded in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey near downtown Houston, Texas, on Aug. 27, 2017. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

This is what forecasters mean when they talk about a 100-year flood

Weather forecasts sometimes warn of storms that can unleash such unusual rainfall that they are described as 100-year or even 500-year floods. If you've ever wondered what that means, scientists use … more

By ISABELLA O'MALLEY | 4/3/25

Takeaways from AP's story on safety concerns about Shell's fleet of oil production ships

A huge oil spill in 2011 from the Bonga, a floating oil production vessel off the coast of Nigeria owned by Shell, was one of the worst there in a decade. But an internal review of its fleet of … more

By ED DAVEY | 4/3/25

Leaked files raise fears over safety of Shell oil production fleet, years after devastating spill

A large oil spill in 2011 from a floating oil production vessel off the coast of Nigeria, known as the Bonga, was one of the worst there in a decade. Ships like the Bonga extract oil from the seabed … more

By ED DAVEY | 4/3/25

AP News Summary at 5:39 a.m. EDT

Man rescued from rubble in Myanmar's capital as civil war complicates relief efforts BANGKOK (AP) — Rescue crews in Myanmar pulled a 26-year-old man out alive from the rubble of a capital city … more

4/2/25

AP News in Brief at 12:04 a.m. EDT

Democratic-backed Susan Crawford wins Wisconsin Supreme Court seat, cementing liberal majority MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Democratic-backed candidate for Wisconsin Supreme Court defeated a … more

4/2/25

AP Trending SummaryBrief at 3:40 a.m. EDT

Josh Brolin and Michael Mann pay tribute to Val Kilmer after his death at age 65 Actor Josh Brolin and director Michael Mann are among those honoring actor Val Kilmer after his death on Tuesday … more

4/2/25

Jennifer Berry, center, wears a sign during a Stand up for Science rally Friday, March 7, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Scientists sue NIH, saying politics cut their research funding

A group of scientists and health groups sued the National Institutes of Health on Wednesday, arguing that an “ideological purge” of research funding is illegal and threatens medical cures. … more

By The Associated Press | 4/2/25

This image provided by the European Space Agency on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, captured by NASA's Webb telescope, shows the asteroid 2024 YR4. (European Space Agency via AP)

NASA's Webb telescope captures photos of the asteroid that won't hit Earth in 2032

NASA's Webb telescope has captured pictures of the asteroid that caused a stir earlier this year when it topped Earth's hit list. Discovered late last year, the asteroid 2024 YR4 was predicted at one … more

By MARCIA DUNN | 4/2/25