Habitat for Humanity is developing a new Atlanta community with help from the Carters’ initiative

ATLANTA (AP) — Walking through the frame of his soon-to-be new home on a recent morning, an excited Ozzy Herrera could envision the future. A brown leather sofa to match the floors. Terra-cotta-colored walls. A bar cart
Republicans say they will defer to Trump on Iran war despite arrival of 60-day deadline

WASHINGTON (AP) — Many Republicans who have been uneasy with President Donald Trump’s war in Iran emphasized that there would be a May 1 deadline for Congress to intervene. But the date is now set to pass
Disappearing before our eyes: One photographer’s passion project of capturing local newsrooms

NEW YORK (AP) — If you think the life of a journalist is glamorous, take a look at Ann Hermes’ photograph of Tom Haley from a winter day in Rutland, Vermont. He scribbles in a notebook, leaning
Florida Republicans slice and dice congressional districts: How a new map could cost Democrats seats

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — With President Donald Trump’s poll numbers fading, beleaguered Florida Democrats hoped this year would be an opportunity to gain ground in the state. But now they’re looking at the possibility of losing up
2 bank employees fatally shot in a bank robbery in Kentucky

BEREA, Kentucky (AP) — Two bank employees were fatally shot during a robbery in Kentucky and a search was underway for the suspect, authorities said Thursday. A man wearing a gray-white hoodie, gloves and a mask entered
Trump administration says its war in Iran has been ‘terminated’ before 60-day deadline

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is arguing that the war in Iran has already ended because of the ceasefire that began in early April, an interpretation that would allow the White House to avoid the need
Californians now paying 6 bucks a gallon for kicks on Route 66

By Daniel Trotta, Georgina McCartney and Shariq Khan CARLSBAD, California, April 30 (Reuters) – Motorists commemorating the centennial of U.S. Route 66 – a celebrated symbol of carefree road trips – were paying $6 a gallon for
Stabbing at Washington state high school injures 6, including suspect, police say

TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — Police in Tacoma, Washington, responded to a report of a possible stabbing at a high school to find four students and an adult security guard injured, authorities said Thursday. The suspect, a student,
UN votes to cut the peacekeeping force in South Sudan from 17,000 to 12,000

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council voted Thursday to reduce the ceiling for the peacekeeping force in conflict-torn South Sudan from 17,000 to 12,000 troops with a mandate to prevent a return to civil war
US Air Force plans to buy five more Boeing E-7A surveillance aircraft
By Dan Catchpole April 30 (Reuters) – The U.S. Air Force plans to buy five Boeing E-7A Wedgetail surveillance aircraft, in addition to two prototypes already under contract, Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink told a