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FILE - A man rides a bike to work at a U.S. National Center for Atmospheric Research facility in Boulder, Colo., Oct. 1, 2013. (AP Photo/Brennan Linsley, File)

Trump administration moves to dissolve national climate research lab in Colorado

2:25 PM on Wednesday, December 17

The Trump administration is moving to dissolve the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Colorado

Recruiting effort leads Texas Democrats to fill every state and federal race on 2026 ballot

2:18 PM on Wednesday, December 17

A Democrat is running in every state and federal race on the Texas ballot next year

Executive Assistant Chief, Metropolitan Police Department Jeffery Carroll attends a press conference following the shooting of two National Guard soldiers near the White House Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Jeffery Carroll named interim DC police chief as federal law enforcement surge continues

1:53 PM on Wednesday, December 17

Veteran police officer Jeffery Carroll is taking over as interim chief of Washington's police force

FILE - An above-ground section of Enbridge's Line 5 is seen at the Mackinaw City, Mich., pump station, Oct. 7, 2016. (AP Photo/John Flesher, File)

Federal judge blocks Whitmer from shutting down submerged Great Lakes pipeline

1:44 PM on Wednesday, December 17

A federal judge has blocked Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer from revoking an easement that allows Enbridge to run an oil pipeline through a Great Lakes channel

What’s next for NV Energy’s Greenlink after feds reject initial environmental analysis?

1:21 PM on Wednesday, December 17

In a rare move that could delay progress on NV Energy’s large-scale transmission line planned for the Highway 50 corridor, the federal Bureau of Land Management has ordered its Nevada office to address some environmental groups’ protests against the project

FILE - Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., listens to debate as the House Rules Committee meets to prepare Republican legislation to address health care affordability, at the Capitol in Washington, Dec. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

Meet the 4 Republicans who defied House Speaker Mike Johnson on ACA subsidies

1:10 PM on Wednesday, December 17

Four moderate House Republicans have broken ranks with Speaker Mike Johnson by supporting a Democratic petition to extend health care subsidies set to expire at the end of the year

FILE - Chairman Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., speaks as the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol holds a hearing at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, June 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Young Democrat launches primary challenge against U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson in Mississippi

12:09 PM on Wednesday, December 17

A 33-year-old antitrust lawyer with ties to major Democratic politicians is challenging U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson to represent Mississippi’s 2nd congressional district

FILE - Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron (10) smiles on sideline during an NCAA college football game against Chattanooga in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Nov. 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)

Former Crimson Tide quarterback AJ McCarron ends campaign for Alabama lieutenant governor

11:37 AM on Wednesday, December 17

Former University of Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron is ending his short-lived campaign for lieutenant governor of Alabama

Senate passes $901 billion defense bill that demands Secretary Hegseth provide video of strikes on alleged drug boats

11:26 AM on Wednesday, December 17

Senate passes $901 billion defense bill that demands Secretary Hegseth provide video of strikes on alleged drug boats

Kyrgyzstan's newly elected parliament convenes for the first time

10:43 AM on Wednesday, December 17

Kyrgyzstan’s newly elected parliament has convened for the first time since a snap election last month cemented the grip of President Sadyr Zhaparov

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni arrives at the Chancellery in Berlin, Germany, Monday, Dec. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Maryam Majd)

Italy may not support EU-Mercosur free trade deal without changes

10:30 AM on Wednesday, December 17

Italy has signaled it might not support a major trade deal between the EU and South American countries

FILE - In this image provided by the Myanmar military on Oct. 19, 2025, soldiers stand next to Starlink satellite internet devices as they seize KK Park online scam center in Myawaddy township, Karen State, Myanmar. (The Myanmar Military True News Information Team via AP, File)

Takeaways from The Associated Press report on Myanmar's crackdown on cyberscam centers

10:07 AM on Wednesday, December 17

Myanmar’s military leadership has vowed to crack down on cyberscam centers, starting with the notorious KK Park

Pakistan says ‘hostile countries’ behind false online claims linking it to Australia shootings

7:32 AM on Wednesday, December 17

Pakistan has been wrongly blamed in an online campaign following the deadly shooting at Australia’s Bondi Beach, the Information Minister has said

In this image, made from video provided by Russian Defense Ministry Press Service on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, a Russian "Grad" self-propelled multiple rocket launcher fires towards Ukrainian positions on an undisclosed location in Ukraine. (Russian Defense Ministry Press Service via AP)

Putin warns that Russia will seek to extend its gains in Ukraine if peace talks fail

7:01 AM on Wednesday, December 17

Russian President Vladimir Putin is warning that Moscow will extend its gains in Ukraine if Kyiv and its Western allies reject the Kremlin's demands in peace talks

China exploits US-funded research on nuclear technology, a congressional report says

5:19 AM on Wednesday, December 17

A congressional report says China exploits partnerships with U.S. researchers to give its military access to nuclear technology and other innovations with economic and national security applications

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is seen at the Georgia State Capitol during questioning from a Georgia State Senate panel about her prosecution of President Donald Trump on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Fani Willis counterattacks as Republican Georgia senators question her Trump prosecution

11:07 PM on Tuesday, December 16

Fani Willis has counterattacked during a Wednesday Georgia state Senate committee questioning her prosecution of Donald Trump

The U.S. Capitol is seen shortly before sunset, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Tracking the retirement announcements of members of Congress

10:28 AM on Monday, December 8

Another House member is retiring

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