Factbox-How have US presidents tapped the Strategic Petroleum Reserve during war?
WASHINGTON, March 2 (Reuters) – While the U.S. has no plans yet to sell oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, the world’s largest emergency oil stockpile, presidents have long tapped it during times of crisis in attempts
War disrupts sports with doubt over Messi’s ‘Finalissima,’ Ronaldo games and F1 races
Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lewis Hamilton are among the sports stars whose schedules are in doubt because of the spreading war in the Middle East. Cancelations and travel shutdowns are already affecting events since the United
Ruben Gallego backs Maine Senate hopeful Graham Platner
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine Democrat Graham Platner has picked up another high-profile endorsement in his bid to flip a key Senate seat blue, marking another sign of the oyster farmer and combat veteran’s political resiliency even
A look at some of the contenders to be Iran’s supreme leader after the killing of Khamenei
Iran’s leaders are scrambling to replace Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who ruled the country for 37 years before he was killed in the surprise U.S. and Israeli bombardment. It’s only the second time since the 1979
Trump will award Medal of Honor to three US Army service members in White House ceremony
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is recognizing three U.S. Army soldiers with the Medal of Honor at the White House on Monday, with two of the commendations being awarded posthumously. Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Terry P.
US Supreme Court rebuffs challenge to ban on gun ownership by nonviolent felons
WASHINGTON, March 2 (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court turned away on Monday a challenge to the legality of a federal law that bars people with serious criminal convictions including nonviolent felons from owning firearms, bypassing a
Sample Ballots – April 7, 2026
Missourians will head to the polls on Tuesday, April 7th for the Municipal Election. The last day to register to vote for this election is March 11, 2026. Below is a list of sample ballots for each
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the Texas state primaries
WASHINGTON (AP) — Two hotly contested U.S. Senate primaries in Texas will help officially kick off the 2026 midterm election cycle Tuesday, when voters in three states will pick nominees to compete in the November general election.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in North Carolina’s state primaries
WASHINGTON (AP) — North Carolina voters will narrow down the field of candidates Tuesday in a competitive U.S. Senate race that could decide control of the closely divided chamber in November. Also on the ballot are contested
What to know before asking an AI chatbot for health advice
WASHINGTON (AP) — With hundreds of millions of people turning to chatbots for advice, it was only a matter of time before tech companies began offering programs specifically designed to answer health questions. In January, OpenAI introduced