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Residents in Norfolk, Virginia, say flooding caused by a nor’easter has left vehicles stranded on the city's streets. (AP video shot by Allen G. Breed)
Powerful nor’easter floods Northeast, leaves over 100,000 without power as high tides threaten coast
A powerful, slow-moving nor’easter continued to batter the Northeast on Sunday, leaving more than 100,000 customers without power and threatening coastal communities with another round of flooding … more
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This combination photo shows Rebecca Bennett, a Democrat candidate for New Jersey's 7th Congressional District, May 30, 2026, in Flemington, N.J., left, and Rep. Tom Kean Jr, R-N.J., April 22, 2024, in Kyiv, Ukraine. (AP Photo)
Kean returned to Congress after an unexplained absence. Now it's time for his first and only debate
Tom Kean Jr., the Republican congressman from New Jersey whose four-month absence from the House this year went unexplained until he disclosed that he was being treated for depression, and Democrat … more
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Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, questions Dr. Heidi Overton during her nomination hearing to become the commissioner of Food and Drug Administration at the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee on Capitol Hill, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)
Supreme Court vote shadows Maine Sen. Susan Collins in her first bid after abortion rights decision
As Maine Republican Susan Collins seeks a sixth Senate term, some voters are bringing up her 2018 vote to confirm Brett Kavanaugh as a Supreme Court justice. He was part of the court's conservative … more
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This photo taken with a smartphone shows a partial rainbow arching over boats docked in a harbor in Juneau, Alaska, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Becky Bohrer)
'Lower 48' is a phrase to fight over in Alaska. It's a fixture in the state's US Senate contest
The most biting insult in Alaska politics is to be accused of being aligned with the “Lower 48." That's code for candidates taking marching orders from powerful forces in the contiguous United … more
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Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, listens during a Security Council meeting on artificial intelligence at the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly at United Nations headquarters, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
Anthropic and OpenAI sound the alarm on AI safety — and seek to shape how it's controlled
As tech titans warned an AI-weary world that their own advanced systems could endanger humanity, the question emerged: What do they have to gain? The answer may lie in the companies’ efforts to … more
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Sea level rise is reshaping a California beach town and threatening a key rail line
The beach in this small Southern California community has been shrinking due to rising ocean waters. San Clemente's North Beach is now split and officials have used rocks to shore up a seaside rail … more
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Today in History: September 27, Taliban take power in Afghanistan
Today is Sunday, Sept. 27, the 270th day of 2026. There are 95 days left in the year. Today in history: On Sept. 27, 1996, the Taliban, the extremist Islamic movement in Afghanistan, drove … more
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Members of the Krewe of Dolly lead a second line parade in commemoration of the life of Dolly Parton through the French Quarter Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
New Orleans celebrates Dolly Parton Day, in photos
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Fans in New Orleans celebrated Dolly Parton Day, declared in honor of the late country music icon, on Sept. 25. There was music, colorful tributes and plenty of Dolly-inspired … more
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OpenAI pauses training of latest models after agents probed US government sites in unexpected ways
OpenAI announced it has halted development of its latest artificial intelligence models hours after it disclosed its agents scouring federal government website acted in unexpected ways that suggest a … more
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Texas city council candidate who protested ICE shooting faces 'riot participation' charge
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A Texas city council candidate was arrested Saturday morning on a misdemeanor charge for “riot participation," a week after he was part of a protest against the shooting of a … more
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People walk past a street musician playing the cello in St. Petersburg, Russia, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Dmitri Lovetsky)
Daily life around the world, in photos
A look at everyday moments across countries, cultures and communities worldwide. ___ This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors. more
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Strong winds, coastal flooding, and heavy rain expected to hit Hawaii and East Coast.
Hurricane Nolo expected to unleash powerful winds, flash flooding on Hawaii
Heavy rain and powerful winds are expected to bring flash floods and extreme surf to the Hawaiian Islands over the weekend as Hurricane Nolo bears down on areas still recovering from previous storms. … more
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