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Judge directs NYC to develop plan for possible federal takeover of Rikers Island jail 09/25/2024 07:13pm • NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday directed New York City officials to begin developing a plan for a possible federal takeover of Rikers Island, following a hearing in Manhattan in a long-running case over abuse, mismanagement and other chronic problems at one of the nation’s largest a It's time to roll up sleeves for new COVID, flu shots 09/25/2024 03:24pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Fall means it’s time for just about everybody to get up to date on their flu and COVID-19 vaccines – and a lot of older adults also need protection against another risky winter virus, RSV. Yes, you can get your flu and COVID-19 shots at the same time. Don't call them boosters FBI finds violent crime declined in 2023. Here's what to know about the report 09/23/2024 01:59pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Violent crime in the U.S. dropped in 2023, according to FBI statistics that show a continued trend downward after a coronavirus pandemic-era crime spike. Overall violent crime declined an estimated 3% in 2023 from the year before, according to the FBI report Monday. Murders and Trump says, if he loses, 2024 run will be his last 09/23/2024 05:08am • Former President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he doesn't “think” he'd run again for president in 2028 if he falls short in his bid to return to the White House in 2024. “No, I don't. I think that will be, that will be it,” Trump said when journalist Sharyl Attkisson asked him if he'd Americans can order free COVID-19 tests beginning this month 09/23/2024 04:23am • WASHINGTON (AP) — Starting this month, Americans will be able to order free COVID-19 test kits that will be mailed to their homes. U.S. households will be able to order as many as four nasal swab tests at COVIDTests.gov when the federal program reopens. The U.S. Health and Human Services agency Biden tells Quad leaders that Beijing is testing region at turbulent moment for Chinese economy 09/21/2024 07:48pm • CLAYMONT, Del. (AP) — President Joe Biden told Indo-Pacific allies on Saturday that he believes China’s increasing military assertiveness is an effort to test the region at a turbulent moment for Beijing. Biden's comments were caught by a hot mic after he and fellow leaders of the so-called Quad Conte's return to Juventus starts with boos and ends 0-0 09/21/2024 04:54pm • MILAN (AP) — Antonio Conte’s return to Juventus and into a packed stadium started with jeers for the former Bianconeri hero. It ended 0-0 between Juventus and Conte’s Napoli, which created the better chances on Saturday in Turin. A third straight goalless draw for Juventus in Serie A ended a r US will let more people take methadone at home 09/20/2024 09:17am • The first big update to U.S. methadone regulations in 20 years is poised to expand access to the life-saving drug starting next month, but experts say the addiction treatment changes could fall flat if state governments and methadone clinics fail to act. For decades, strict rules required most metha Protests ousted Sri Lanka's last president. Ahead of new election, many are still waiting for change 09/20/2024 01:02am • COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Two years ago, tens of thousands of Sri Lankans rose up against their president and forced him to flee the country. As the country prepares for its first election since then, many say they’re still waiting for change. As Sri Lanka sank into economic collapse in 2022, pe A new genetic analysis of animals in the Wuhan market in 2019 may help find COVID-19's origin 09/19/2024 08:25pm • LONDON (AP) — Scientists searching for the origins of COVID-19 have zeroed in on a short list of animals that possibly helped spread it to people, an effort they hope could allow them to trace the outbreak back to its source. Researchers analyzed genetic material gathered from the Chinese market Postal Service chief frustrated at criticism, but promises 'heroic' effort to deliver mail ballots 09/19/2024 07:59pm • TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — The head of the U.S. Postal Service expressed frustration Thursday with ongoing criticism by election officials of how it handles mail ballots while also seeking to reassure voters that it's ready to handle an expected crush of those ballots this fall. U.S. Postmaster General L Biden says Fed made 'declaration of progress' with interest rate cut 09/19/2024 03:16pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said Thursday the Federal Reserve's decision to lower interest rates was “an important signal” that inflation has eased as he poked at Donald Trump's economic policies as a failure in the past and sure to “fail again” if revived. “Lowering interest r Bank of England keeps its main interest rate on hold at 5% in wake of big US Fed rate cut 09/19/2024 08:06am • LONDON (AP) — The Bank of England kept its main interest rate unchanged at 5% Thursday despite a big cut from the U.S. Federal Reserve, its first since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic more than four years ago. The decision was widely expected amid ongoing concerns about inflation within the The Bank of England is widely expected to hold interest rates as inflation stays above target 09/18/2024 09:34am • LONDON (AP) — The Bank of England is widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged on Thursday, a day after official figures showed inflation in the U.K. holding steady at an annual rate of 2.2% in August, with higher airfares offset by lower fuel costs and restaurant and hotel bills. Central b Seen abroad as a leader on Indigenous rights, New Zealand enters a divisive new era 09/17/2024 11:17pm • WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — On the eve of New Zealand’s Māori language celebration week, the country’s right-wing political leaders ordered public agencies to stop affirmative action policies for Māori people, who are disadvantaged on almost every metric. The lawmakers then posted on soci