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US changes how it categorizes people by race and ethnicity. It's the first revision in 27 years
For the first time in 27 years, the U.S. government is changing how it categorizes people by race and ethnicity, an effort that federal officials believe will more accurately count residents who identify as Hispanic and of Middle Eastern and North African heritage.
Suspect charged with murder, attempted murder in deadly Rockford rampage
A 22-year-old man has been charged with four counts of first-degree murder in a frenzied stabbing and beating rampage that left four people dead in a matter of minutes in a northern Illinois city, authorities said Thursday.
Fallen crypto mogul Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years in prison
Crypto entrepreneur Sam Bankman-Fried was sentenced Thursday to 25 years in prison for a massive fraud on hundreds of thousands of customers that unraveled with the collapse of FTX, once one of the world's most popular platforms for exchanging digital currency.
Takeaways: AP investigation reveals Black people bear disproportionate impact of police force
Black people accounted for a disproportionate number of people who died after being restrained, beaten or shocked with stun guns by police officers in the United States, according to an investigation by The Associated Press.
He didn't trust police but sought their help anyway. Two days later, he was dead
Jameek Lowery entered the dimly lit lobby of the city's police headquarters in a panic. He was having a mental breakdown — and needed help.
For years she thought her son had died of an overdose. The police video changed all that
It was in the den that Karen Goodwin most strongly felt her son's presence: On the coffee table were his ashes, inside a clock with its hands forever frozen at 12:35 a.m., the moment that a doctor had pronounced him dead.
Hijab wearing players in women's NCAA Tournament hope to inspire others
N.C. State's Jannah Eissa and UC Irvine's Diaba Konate are leaving a big impact off the court, bringing visibility and inspiration to Muslim women by wearing hjiabs while they play.
Georgia bill aimed at requiring law enforcement to heed immigration requests heads to governor
Georgia's Legislature gave final approval Thursday to a bill that would require local jailers to check the immigration status of inmates and work with federal immigration officials instead of sheltering people who are in the country illegally.
French soccer federation limits support for players' Ramadan observance. Critics see discrimination
For Muslim soccer players in deeply secular France, observing Ramadan is a tall order, and this is not about to change.
AP Week in Pictures: Asia
March 22-28, 2024
Republican panel's selection to be Rep. Buck's likely replacement is a saving grace for Boebert
A Colorado Republican panel made a surprising decision Thursday night, choosing a former mayor, Greg Lopez, to be U.S. Rep. Ken Buck's likely replacement until the November general election, a saving grace for Rep. Lauren Boebert's bid for another term in Congress.
AP Week in Pictures: Europe and Africa
March 22–28, 2024
Georgia joins states seeking parental permission before children join social media
Georgia could join other states in requiring children younger than 16 to have their parents' explicit permission to create social media accounts.
What to know about Day of Visibility, designed to show the world 'trans joy'
Sunday is International Transgender Day of Visibility, observed around the world to bring attention to a population that's often ignored, disparaged or victimized.
Cranes arriving to start removing wreckage from deadly Baltimore bridge collapse
The largest crane on the Eastern Seaboard was being transported to Baltimore so crews on Friday can begin removing the wreckage of a collapsed highway bridge that has halted a search for four workers still missing days after the disaster and blocked the city's vital port from operating.
Former US Sen. Joe Lieberman and VP candidate to be remembered at hometown funeral service
Political dignitaries, family and friends are gathering Friday to honor the late Joe Lieberman at a funeral service in Stamford, Connecticut, the hometown of the four-term U.S. senator who grew up as the son of a liquor store owner and came within hundreds of votes of becoming the first Jewish vice president in 2000.
Georgia lawmakers approve new election rules that could impact 2024 presidential contest
Georgia lawmakers on Thursday approved new rules for challenging voters and qualifying for the state's presidential ballot that could impact the 2024 presidential race in the battleground state.
Chicago plans to move migrants to other shelters and reopen park buildings for the summer
Chicago plans to close five shelters for migrants in the coming weeks and move nearly 800 people, including families, in order to reopen park district buildings hosting popular summer camps, athletic contests and other community events in time for summer.
Activists watch for potential impact on environment as Key Bridge cleanup unfolds
Authorities removing twisted wreckage from the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge are deploying nearly a mile's worth of barriers in the water, testing samples for contamination and monitoring the Patapsco River for oil and other hazardous spills as they confront the potential for environmental fallout.
Building a new Key Bridge could take years and cost at least $400 million, experts say
Rebuilding Baltimore's collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge could take anywhere from 18 months to several years, experts say, while the cost could be at least $400 million — or more than twice that.