Amazon to pay $2.5 billion to settle FTC allegations it duped customers into enrolling in Prime
SEATTLE (AP) — Amazon has reached a historic $2. 5 billion settlement with the Federal Trade Commission, which said the online retail giant tricked customers into signing up for its Prime memberships and made it difficult for them to cancel after doing so. The Seattle company will pay $1 billion in civil penalties — the largest fine in FTC history, and $1. 5 billion will be paid to consumers who were unintentionally enrolled in Prime, or were deterred from canceling their subscriptions, up...
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- Amazon to pay $2.5 billion to settle FTC allegations it duped customers into enrolling in Prime
- Paris court sentences Nicolas Sarkozy to 5 years in prison for criminal conspiracy in Libya case
- Scientists find marine life thriving on World War II explosives in the Baltic Sea
- Motive of shooter who officials say opened fire at Dallas ICE facility remains unclear
- Palestinian president: Hamas will have no role in governing postwar Gaza
- Danish officials believe drone flyovers at 4 airports are meant to sow fear and division
- US economy expanded at a surprising 3.8% pace in significant upgrade of second quarter growth
- Israeli strikes kill at least 17 Palestinians in Gaza as leaders ramp up pressure for a ceasefire
- The Latest: Trump to host Turkeys Erdogan at the White House
- Wall Street points toward losses in premarket as recent red-hot rally appears to be petering out
- Trump hosts Turkey's Erdogan at the White House as the US considers lifting a ban on F-35 sales
- Texas man facing execution for fatally beating 13-month-old girl during 'exorcism'
- Streaming is overtaking theaters for movie watchers, an AP-NORC poll finds
- The issue of drugs doesn't usually get showcased at the UN General Assembly. This year is different
- For the first time in nearly six decades, a Syrian president steps up to speak at the UN
Wed, 24 Sep 2025
- Drone fired by Yemen's Houthis wounds 22 in southern Israel, in a rare breach of missile defenses
- White House budget office tells agencies to draft mass firing plans ahead of potential shutdown
- Ukraines president says the world is in `the most destructive arms race in human history
- 1 detainee killed and 2 others critically injured in Dallas ICE facility, Homeland Security says
- Kimmel is back on ABC to big ratings, but some affiliates still refuse to air his show
- China, worlds largest carbon polluting nation, announces new climate goal to cut emissions
- Trump's Rose Garden Club is a lavish new hangout for political allies and business elites
- Ryder Cup has power to divide -- or unite -- during fraught and fragile time in the US
- Typhoon Ragasa batters Hong Kong and south China after killing dozens in Taiwan and the Philippines
- Iran's president blasts US, Israeli attacks for dealing 'grievous blow' to peace as sanctions loom
- Trump's touting of an unproven autism drug surprised many, including the doctor who proposed it
- Europe has a Russian drone problem. Here are ways it could be solved
- Activist flotilla seeking to break the Israeli blockade of Gaza says drones attacked its boats
- Ukrainians cautious after Trump shifts his stance, saying they can win the war against Russia
- The economy was a strength for Trump in his first term. Not anymore, according to recent polling
- Is AI a threat to jobs? A 'Tomb Raider' affair poses the question
- Build-A-Bear continues to rack up market gains, despite tariffs and teetering mall traffic
- Emotional Jimmy Kimmel says in late-night return he never intended to make light of Kirk's killing
- A mother stranded in Gaza City says she and her daughters are 'waiting to die'
- Many leaders back a UN call to address challenges together but Trump says `America First'
- Black pastors say Charlie Kirk is not a martyr, while decrying racism and political violence
Tue, 23 Sep 2025
- Ryan Routh is found guilty of trying to assassinate Trump at Florida golf course
- Camp Mystic plans to reopen in Texas next summer, a year after floods killed 27
- Claudia Cardinale, star of '8' and 'The Leopard,' dies at 87
- Trump's 'tough it out' advice to expectant moms is the latest example of men opining on women's pain
- Trump says he now believes Ukraine can win back all territory lost to Russia with NATO's help
- Iran's supreme leader rejects direct nuclear talks with US as European negotiations remain unmoved
- MLB will use robot umpires in 2026
- US stocks slip as Wall Street's relentless rally takes a pause
- Trump tells UN in speech that it is 'not even coming close to living up' to its potential
- Man denies trying to assassinate Trump at his Florida golf course, as jury begins deliberating
- Trump cancels White House meeting with Schumer and Jeffries despite risk of a government shutdown
- Powell signals Federal Reserve to move slowly on interest rate cuts
- 'Nightmare bacteria' cases are increasing in the US
- As Western nations recognize Palestinian statehood, Palestinians doubt its impact
- Scientists discover a new dinosaur from Argentina with a crocodile bone in its mouth
- Israel destroys evacuated health center in Gaza City, medics say
- A drone flyover above Copenhagen Airport prompts concerns that Russia was behind it
- Tylenol maker rebounds a day after Trump's unfounded claims about its safety
- TikTok's algorithm to be licensed to US joint venture led by Oracle and Silver Lake
- More Americans think companies benefit from legal immigration, a new AP-NORC poll finds
- More experts see genocide in Israel's wartime conduct in Gaza
- Crimes against humanity charges against former Philippine President Duterte detailed by court
- Defense tells judge Sean 'Diddy' Combs has served enough time behind bars
- Dr. Trump? The president reprises his COVID era, this time sharing unproven medical advice on autism
Mon, 22 Sep 2025
- Bruce Pearl, winningest men's basketball coach in Auburn history, announces retirement
- Trump makes unfounded claims about Tylenol and repeats discredited link between vaccines and autism
- ACC moving to 9-game football schedule starting next year, aligning with rest of Power Four peers
- Residents of San Francisco Bay Area jolted awake by 4.3 magnitude earthquake
- Supreme Court will weigh expanding Trumps power to shape agencies by overturning 90-year-old ruling
- ABC ends Jimmy Kimmel's suspension and his show will return Tuesday
- France recognizes Palestinian statehood at UN meeting to revive peace efforts
- Some admirers of Charlie Kirk hope response to his death signals start of a religious revival
- The Latest: Trump talks about the future of TikTok; White House to announce autism findings
- Putin says Russia is willing to abide by nuclear arms deal with the US for 1 year after it expires
- US stocks drift toward more records following Wall Street's relentless rally
- Defense in Vatican 'trial of the century' asks prosecutor to recuse himself for questionable conduct
- As the world convulses in war and contentiousness, its leaders convene at the UN to figure it out
- Moldova detains 74 people over an alleged Russia-backed unrest plot around key election
- The Latest: Israeli army orders evacuation of a Gaza City hospital as world leaders gather at the UN
- Super typhoon blowing by northern Philippines and Taiwan forces evacuations and closures
- Gabrielle rapidly intensifies into a Category 3 hurricane in the Atlantic, is staying away from land
- Google faces antitrust dj vu as US seeks to break up its digital advertising business
- Trump reveals Murdochs and Dell could potentially take part in TikTok deal
- High-tech tax authority helps Greece return to Europes financial mainstream
- Russia and Ukraine trade deadly drone strikes as Zelenskyy anticipates intense diplomacy at UN
Sun, 21 Sep 2025
- North Korean leader recalls 'good memories' of Trump, urges US to drop denuclearization demands
- Trump officials praise Charlie Kirk's faith and his mark on the conservative movement
- UK, Australia and Canada recognize a Palestinian state, prompting anger from Israel
- Patrons at New Hampshire restaurant shooting prevented worse tragedy with selfless acts, AG says
- A Syrian president arrives in New York for UN General Assembly for the first time in nearly 60 years
- Trump ramps up retribution campaign with push for Bondi to pursue cases against his foes
- Miami jumps to No. 2 behind Ohio State in AP Top 25, Oklahoma into top 10
- Christopher Nolan to lead Directors Guild of America
- Dozens arrested and hurt in clashes with police near Philippine presidential palace
- Ukrainian and Russian attacks kill 3 civilians as Zelenskyy prepares to meet Trump
- French towns fly Palestinian flag despite government orders ahead of state recognition
- Airport cyberattack disrupts more flights across Europe
- Israeli strikes kill more than 40 people in Gaza, say health officials, ahead of UN meeting
- Aces' A'ja Wilson earns a historic fourth WNBA MVP award, AP source says
- Guinea votes in referendum that could allow junta leader to run for president
- Max Verstappen wins F1's Azerbaijan GP after Oscar Piastri crashes on lap 1
- The Taliban reject Trumps bid to retake Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan
- Man is arrested and charged in New Hampshire country club shooting
- US lawmakers push for military dialogue in a rare China visit
- AP Top 25 Preview: Texas Tech and Indiana set to rise in poll after upset wins
Sat, 20 Sep 2025
- Pentagon steps up media restrictions, now requiring approval before reporting even unclassified info
- Trump nominates White House aide to be top US prosecutor for office probing Letitia James
- 160-mile march for democracy arrives in Washington from Philadelphia
- Democratic leaders in Congress demand a meeting with Trump as government shutdown looms
- White House says $100K H-1B visa fee won't apply to existing holders as Trump move stirs anxiety
- Emerging TikTok deal with China ensures US control of board and crucial algorithm, White House says
- Sonny Curtis, Crickets member who penned Mary Tyler Moore Show theme, dies at 88
- Israeli strikes kill 14 in Gaza City as some countries prepare to recognize Palestinian state
- Russian jets over Estonia ignored signals from NATO pilots, officials say
- Trump's economic promises to Black voters fall short after a modest shift in support for him in 2024
- Luigi Mangione's lawyers want death penalty off the table in UnitedHealthcare CEO murder case
- Russia launches a large-scale attack on Ukraine, killing 3 and wounding dozens
- Trump's peace efforts falter as conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza escalate
- In battles over free speech, comedians are often center stage
- ICE denies using excessive force as it broadens immigration arrests in Chicago
- Zohran Mamdani's been called a communist who'll defund the police. Here's where he actually stands
- Cyberattack disrupts check-in systems at major European airports
- Serbia stages a large military parade to showcase tanks, jets and missile systems
- Members of Congress take steps to tighten their own security after Kirk's killing
- After explosive revelations, Vatican trial heads to appeals phase
- Clayton Kershaw soaks in the applause in his last regular-season start at Dodger Stadium
- University where Charlie Kirk was shot confronts unwanted infamy
- Crime victims' families say Chicago violence is a problem, but sending in troops isn't the answer
Fri, 19 Sep 2025
- Trump signs proclamation adding $100K annual fee for H-1B visa applications
- Texas AM president steps down but doesn't say if controversial classroom video was a factor
- Estonia says 3 Russian fighter jets entered its airspace in 'brazen' incursion
- Kennedy's vaccine advisers change COVID shot guidance, calling them an individual choice
- Trump says he and Xi will meet in South Korea in coming weeks and he'll later go to China
- Senate rejects competing bills to fund government, increasing risk of shutdown on Oct. 1
- Trump asks the Supreme Court to allow him to enforce transgender and nonbinary passport policy
- Florida federal judge tosses Trump's $15B defamation lawsuit against The New York Times
- The Latest: Federal judge tosses Trumps $15B defamation lawsuit against The New York Times
- Pakistan says its nuclear program can be made available to Saudi Arabia under defense pact
- US military strike off the coast of Venezuela disrupts life in impoverished fishing communities
- What a new poll shows about where Americans think the country is heading
- Wall Street coasts toward the finish of another record-setting week
- As controversy swirls around late-night TV, here's what a new poll shows about who still watches
- Taliban release British couple held for months in Afghanistan on undisclosed charges
- A robot programmed to act like a 7-year-old girl works to combat fear and loneliness in hospitals
Thu, 18 Sep 2025
- Clayton Kershaw to retire after 18 years with Dodgers and more than 3,000 strikeouts
- Nvidia to invest $5 billion in struggling rival Intel
- Prosecutor says stalking suspect ambushed Pennsylvania police officers, killing 3
- Kimmel's suspension is the latest display of Trump's growing power over the US media landscape
- Judge blocks Trump administration from deporting Guatemalan migrant children
- DC leaders defend crime fighting efforts to Congress as federal law enforcement surge continues
- Kimmel's future hangs in balance after ABC suspends his late-night show over Charlie Kirk comments
- Trump wraps up UK state visit with gratitude for his hosts while largely sidestepping tough issues
- Gunman kills 2 at Israeli-run crossing between West Bank and Jordan. 4 soldiers killed in Gaza
- Charlie Kirk's Turning Point taps his widow as its next leader. Questions about its future remain
- Trump asks the Supreme Court for an emergency order to remove Lisa Cook from the Fed board
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