The Associated Press

Hurricane Isaias crashed into the U.S. Gulf Coast as a dangerous Category 2 storm on Friday, lashing communities with wind and rain and threatening to flood low-lying areas. apnews.com/article/hurric…

As the midterm elections approach, take a trip through U.S. political history. Test your knowledge and see if you can put notable campaign moments, featuring Shirley Chisholm, John F. Kennedy and Al Franken, in the right order. apnews.com/quiz/timeline-…

From a Paramount and Warner Bros merger to a hurricane forming unusually late in the season, it was a busy week in the news cycle. Test your knowledge of the biggest stories with AP's weekly news quiz. apnews.com/quiz/weekly-ne…

For about nine decades, executions in the U.S. have been private affairs, often shrouded in secrecy. The Pentagon’s plan to livestream the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan could change that.

In response to the idea of AI actors, Catherine Zeta-Jones says she prefers "real people" in her art.

#CatherineZetaJones #KillJackie

Powerful 7.7 and 6.6 magnitude earthquakes and multiple aftershocks rock Panama, USGS says. apnews.com/article/panama…

Georgia vs. Alabama already has plenty at stake. Hurricane Isaias could add another complication ahead of the game on Saturday.

Super Bowl 60 MVP Kenneth Walker III says he started lifting weights at age 4. Hear the full interview with the NFL’s leading rusher plus former Buccaneers Super Bowl champion coach Bruce Arians on the AP’s “Football Unfiltered with @RobMaaddi.” Watch: youtu.be/f2-qwD2Dv5g?is…

Emily Armstrong reflects on joining Linkin Park. The new documentary "Linkin Park: Unshatter" tracks the band's emotional 2024 return.

#LinkinPark #EmilyArmstrong

A powerful magnitude 7.6 earthquake has struck Panama, shaking buildings as far away as the capital and prompting evacuations. apnews.com/article/panama…

Penélope Cruz says "La Bola Negra" is "so much more than incredible entertainment." The film explores queer love and is set across three different time periods in Spain.

#PenelopeCruz #LaBolaNegra

Chiefs running back Kenneth Walker III talks about his impressive start, lifting weights at age 4 and more on “Football Unfiltered with @RobMaaddi.” Plus, Super Bowl champion coach Bruce Arians breaks down the Buccaneers’ issues, Bryce Young’s start and women in the NFL. Watch:
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BREAKING: Longtime Chicago Bear and NFL Hall of Famer Mike Ditka has died at 86. apnews.com/article/mike-d…

Hurricane Simon strengthens to a Category 2 storm as it heads toward part of Mexico's Pacific coast, the National Hurricane Center says. apnews.com/live/hurricane…

BREAKING: President Trump establishes a committee to investigate Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook in his latest effort to fire her. apnews.com/article/cook-f…

Darth Vader's lightsaber used in the duel where he tells Luke Skywalker "I am your father" is going up for auction. It's expected to fetch at least $1 million — and is one of more than two dozen lightsaber props that will be up for sale. apnews.com/article/star-w…

Billions of pounds of Alaska pollock are caught each year to supply McDonald’s Filet-O-Fish sandwiches, fish sticks and imitation crab. But the nets also catch salmon and other marine life. Along the Yukon, Indigenous communities face a seven-year Chinook fishing ban as depleted runs struggle to recover. Scientists point to changing ocean conditions as a major driver, while critics say bycatch is one source managers can control. The issue has spilled into Alaska’s Senate and governor races.

From a Paramount and Warner Bros merger to a hurricane forming unusually late in the season, it was a busy week in the news cycle. Test your knowledge of the biggest stories with AP's weekly news quiz. apnews.com/quiz/weekly-ne…

BREAKING: Isaias strengthens into a Category 3 hurricane as it moves toward the U.S. Gulf Coast. apnews.com/article/hurric…

Two Renoir paintings stolen from a museum in southern France last month have been found, and six people arrested, local authorities say. apnews.com/article/france…