By TED ANTHONY AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — At the end of “The Searchers,” one of John Wayne’s most renowned Westerns, a kidnapped girl has been rescued and a family reunited. As the closing mus…
Black victims of violent crime disproportionately denied aid in many states
By CLAUDIA LAUER and MIKE CATALINI Associated Press The cold formality of the letter is seared in Debra Long’s memory. It began “Dear Claimant,” and said her 24-year-old son, Randy, who was fatally sh…
Infertility is common in the US, but insurance coverage remains limited
By TOM MURPHY AP Health Writer Jessica Tincopa may leave the photography business she spent 14 years building for one reason: to find coverage for fertility treatment. After six miscarriages, Tincopa …
FACT FOCUS: Videos of empty store aisles are unrelated to Florida’s immigration bill
By KARENA PHAN Associated Press A sweeping immigration bill recently signed into law by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is sparking fears of deserted workplaces – and barren grocery shelves. The new law, se…
Ohio Senate OKs higher education bill limiting diversity training
By SAMANTHA HENDRICKSON Associated Press/Report For America COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A bill that would ban nearly all diversity and inclusion training requirements at Ohio’s public colleges and uni…
Ford recalls 310,000 trucks to fix problem with driver’s front air bag
DETROIT (AP) — Ford is recalling more than 310,000 trucks in the U.S. because the driver’s front air bag may not inflate in a crash. The recall covers certain F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty…
Job cuts, no Social Security checks: How consumers could be pinched by a US government default
By DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — All the hand-wringing in Washington over raising the debt limit can seem far removed from the lives of everyday Americans, but they could end u…
The Wembanyama sweepstakes and draft lottery has a winner: It’s the Spurs
By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Victor Wembanyama is now set to begin his NBA career with the San Antonio Spurs, after they won the NBA draft lottery and the No. 1 overall pick on T…
Recalled Gerber baby formula was sent to US retailers after recall began, wholesaler says
By WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — An infant formula recalled over potential bacteria contamination was distributed to retailers across eight states after the recall began, …
GOP state lawmakers try to restrict ballot initiatives, partly to thwart abortion protections
By JULIE CARR SMYTH Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — With other state lawmakers seated around her in the Ohio House, Democratic state Rep. Tavia Galonski got to her feet and began to loudly chan…