• Wed, 22 Jul 2026

• Congos Ebola outbreak has killed over 1,000 people
• Terrorism trial opens in stabbing of author Salman Rushdie
• Ukraine overhauls its military top brass for the fight against Russia
• Trump says US will destroy a bridge or power plant for each Iranian attack in the Strait of Hormuz
• Trump pays respects to 4 US service members killed in the Middle East
• June 1 trial date set for Venezuelas Nicols Maduro in his US drug trafficking case
• Rubio says any nuclear agreement the US signs will not lead to nuclear proliferation
• Independent autopsy of Nolan Wells finds undetermined cause of death
• National Guard deploys as flash floods in West Virginia inundate homes and businesses
• Oil prices rise another 3%, while Wall Street drifts in mixed trading
• Messy primaries plague both major political parties, causing chaos and confusion in the midterms
• Firefighters battle one of Spains biggest-ever wildfires during heat wave across the Mediterranean
• Louvre reopens Apollo Gallery after a brazen heist, but no jewels are on display
• Beaches closed and sandbags filled as Tropical Storm Bertha approaches the Gulf Coast
• US military completes 11th night of strikes on Iran as attacks overshadow diplomacy
• Irans demands over the Strait of Hormuz would set a dangerous precedent, Rubio tells ASEAN leaders
• Andy Biggs wins Republican nomination to challenge Democrat Katie Hobbs for Arizona governor
• As the president touts Trump Accounts, some families are still waiting for babys $1,000
• Britains new prime minister must solve the old riddle of how to reinvigorate a slow-growing economy
• Mamdani says NYC cant arrest Netanyahu but the federal government should
• Trump approves nuclear agreement that may allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium, two AP sources say
• House passes temporary government funding bill months early to avoid election season shutdown
• Detective says D4vd ordered chain saws, body bags in hearing to decide if singer should go to trial
• US military identifies 3rd service member believed to have been killed in Iranian attack

• Tue, 21 Jul 2026

• OpenAI says its AI technology acted on its own in an unprecedented hack of another company
• World Cup final between Spain and Argentina watched by roughly 60 million on Fox and Telemundo
• 2 married couples from Honduras were among 5 adults who drowned in an Ohio river
• Hegseth estimates Iran war has cost $37.5 billion as he defends funding request at fiery hearing
• Wreckage found of Pan Am plane crash that helped lead to todays safety briefings on every flight
• Ukraines Zelenskyy fires his military chief after protests and names a replacement
• French lawmakers approve a sweeping social media ban for children under 15
• Mexican man killed after ICE encounter in Florida was on vacation, officials say
• Trump says US-Lebanon flights can resume, pledges help for that country after meeting its president
• US civil rights agency moves to end demographic data collection after 60 years
• Tropical Storm Bertha is expected to bring heavy rain, flooding along the Gulf Coast
• Smithsonian history museum chief rejects White House criticism of its leaders as radical activists
• ESPN starts layoffs tied to NFL Network acquisition, memo says
• A blast in a tunnel at an Indian hydropower project leaves 12 dead and 13 missing
• Appeals court rejects Bidens bid to block release of recordings of ghostwriter interviews
• AI stocks gather more strength, even as Brent oils price nears $92
• US actions harm global efforts to prevent and treat HIV in dozens of countries, new report says
• Israel is building a miles-long earthen barrier inside Gaza, entrenching its division
• Officials sought phone records of NYT journalists and their relatives in an effort to unmask sources
• The Tate brothers fight extradition to the UK where they face rape and sex trafficking charges
• Another tanker attacked in Strait of Hormuz as US strikes Iran for 10th consecutive night
• 5 dead in attempt to save a struggling swimmer in an Ohio river, sheriff says

• Mon, 20 Jul 2026

• Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, citing disputes over autos, alcohol and cheese
• Road deaths have declined globally since 1990 except in poorer countries, study finds
• Ex-soldier started a fire and fired a pellet gun outside a New York federal building, FBI says
• Darline Graham says she will run for a full term in Lindsey Grahams Senate seat
• FDA still focused on lettuce supplier as source of parasite, despite faulty test result
• Nolan Wells remembered for his gentle spirit as Rev. Al Sharpton demands truth about his death
• Judge says Paramount and Warner must halt merger for at least two weeks, granting states request
• US soldiers killed by Iran were from Texas and Hawaii, military says
• Trial begins for Massachusetts mom who says postpartum issues led her to kill 3 children
• US gas prices back up to an average of $4 a gallon again as the US and Iran launch attacks
• Los Angeles medical examiner pushes for greater transparency in high-profile deaths
• Wall Street steadies as AI stocks recover some of last weeks sharp losses
• Yemens Iranian-backed Houthis say they will block Saudi shipping at Red Sea gateway
• Sticking to its tactical identity and collective talent, Spain reigning supreme atop soccer world
• Ebola death toll in Congo rises to at least 930, including dozens of health workers
• Andy Burnham becomes the UKs seventh prime minister in a decade after Starmer resigns
• How to keep babies safe when temperatures soar
• Ukraine fires 400 drones toward Moscow as Zelenskyy grapples with protests
• As defaults on student loans surge, millions are trying to get their lives back on track
• Trump celebrates the World Cup as a US victory as he presents trophy to the winner, Spain
• US launches more airstrikes against Iran after announcing another death of a service member
• The Latest: Spain scores in extra time, beats Argentina 1-0 to win World Cup

• Sun, 19 Jul 2026

• Spain wins the World Cup by beating Argentina 1-0 on Ferran Torres goal in extra time
• JD and Usha Vance welcome a baby boy, the first child born to a sitting VP in more than 150 years
• Shakira, Madonna and many Muppets take the World Cup stage, along with BTS and Bieber
• Ryan Fox wins the British Open with a birdie on the final hole
• 5.5 magnitude earthquake hits Perus Andes region and kills at least 6 people
• A ferry carrying 133 people capsizes off Guyanas coast, leaving dozens missing
• 5 family members found dead after flash flood in a scenic Utah canyon, authorities say
• If history is any indication, expect some goals in the World Cup final between Argentina and Spain
• Nolans The Odyssey storms the box office with a $264.1 million global debut
• Russian attacks kill 6 in Kyiv and other cities and expose gaps in Ukraines air defenses
• Justice Department activates untested court for alien terrorist deportations
• Kimi Antonelli wins Belgian Grand Prix for a big F1 title boost after George Russell out
• AIPAC has spent a record amount on Michigans Senate primary, the biggest test of its influence yet
• Andy Biggs and David Schweikert offer competing visions for Republican Party in Arizona primary
• Takeaways from the AP-NORC poll of more than 1,000 Jewish Americans
• Rescuers in Indonesia find mother and son survivors from sunken passenger boat
• Chinese company demands compensation from the UK over British Steel nationalization
• Thunderstorms will clear wildfire smoke from Northeast ahead of World Cup final, meteorologists say
• The biggest takeaways from the 2026 World Cup
• Nigerian children pay the price for the Iran war as malnutrition and poverty surge
• A centuries-old festival in Japan brings Shinto traditions and towering floats to the streets
• Cuban artist and dissident exiled from country after 5 years in prison arrives in US
• Sakas hat trick lifts England past Mbapp and France 6-4 in wild World Cup third-place game
• US military launches new airstrikes to swiftly punish Iran for deaths of US troops
• Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate arrested in Miami, US Marshals Service tells AP

• Sat, 18 Jul 2026

• Taylor Farms recalls lettuce shipped to 27 states over cyclospora risk
• Ukrainian drones hit warehouses and other sites across Russia, killing 9 and wounding over 80
• David Crowley reenters battleground Wisconsins Democratic governor primary with Gov. Evers backing
• Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 3 children and 6 adults, health officials say
• McIlroy accuses DeChambeau of trying to hold the tournament hostage at British Open
• Safety fears limit Ebola response in Congo, with more than 12 attacks recorded
• Sen. Ossoff fuels reelection campaign with attacks on Trump
• Trump shifts his tone on Jimmy Carter while grappling with Iran, inflation and his own legacy
• Venezuela earthquakes death toll surpasses 5,000
• Rescuers race to find survivors in the rain after a landslide in China kills at least 8
• Wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota pushes farther into the US and engulfs DC in haze
• The US and Iran have blown past red lines as they lurch back toward all-out war
• Massive fire becomes Norways largest in modern times after destroying more than 100 homes
• Texas Hill Country floods test new warning systems after last years deadly disaster
• Indian police forcibly hospitalize a prominent Cockroach Party activist on hunger strike
• Mount Olympus, home of the ancient Greek gods, is a candidate for the UNESCO World Heritage List
• US and Iran escalate strikes across Mideast
• License revoked for boarding school in Utah where Paris Hilton says she was abused as a teen
• Trump urges Darline Graham to run for full Senate term as funeral scheduled for Lindsey Graham
• Off-duty employee arrested in shooting near ICE detention center in Colorado that injured a woman
• A Texas prosecutor reveals new details in an ICE killing of a Houston father
• Texas floods have left high waters and a big cleanup job after hundreds of people are rescued

• Fri, 17 Jul 2026

• A 7.3 earthquake hits Mexico-Guatemala border with no immediate damage reported
• Lawmakers demand answers after bombshell report about ICE officer shooting in Maine
• Lettuce at Taco Bell in 5 states confirmed as a source of diarrhea-causing parasite
• Maine Democrats running to replace Platner as Senate nominee scramble to woo his voters
• Foodborne illnesses at restaurant chains are rare but can sicken customers, roil businesses
• Landslide in Chinas Chongqing city kills at least 8 and leaves 34 missing
• Israeli strike on funeral kills 7 and wounds 22 in Gaza, local hospital says
• Germany and France initiate nuclear cooperation as Europe seeks greater security independence
• Andy Burnham is declared leader of UKs Labour Party, pledges to restore hope
• Swings for AI stocks whipsaw markets worldwide, while oil prices keep climbing
• Wildfire smoke kills tens of thousands of people a year. Heres how it attacks the body
• World Cup beer sales are hopping. Brewers hope the stout demand outlasts the tournament
• Trump doubles down on US election attacks in his primetime speech
• Russian strikes kill 4 in Ukraine as Zelenskyys defense shake-up sparks anger
• Chinas Xi calls for more global efforts to guide AI, chides US for its curbs on tech sharing
• A former prime minister who led Israel out of Lebanon fears mistakes are being repeated
• Andy Burnham, a mayor from Englands north, is poised to become Britains next prime minister
• To air or not to air? Nations TV networks struggle to find the right balance for Trump speech
• Why American elections are so complicated and secure
• Maine shooting and officers background raise new questions about ICEs rapid hiring
• US hits more bridges in Iran in an expansion of its airstrike campaign
• AP Exclusive: ICE officer in Maine shooting has history of violent behavior, family and records say
• Blanche meets with Epstein accusers after demand from Republican senator crucial to confirmation
• Weather conditions again brought devastating floods to a vulnerable swath of Texas

• Thu, 16 Jul 2026

• Wildfire smoke makes air unhealthy from the US Midwest to East Coast. Officials say stay inside
• Texas flash floods leave at least 2 dead in region devastated a year ago
• House Republicans $95 billion Iran war package clears first hurdle
• Jackson Suber leads a day of surprises at Birkdale with a 65 in his first British Open
• Slumping AI stocks drag down markets around the world
• Hopes for US-Iran diplomacy still alive as fighting intensifies over the Strait of Hormuz
• FDA approves a first-of-its-kind pill to cut cholesterol in high-risk patients
• Rubio gathers countries on left-wing political violence as it becomes a Trump focus in elections
• Trump administration races the clock to rebuild US tariff wall knocked down by Supreme Court
• Trump administration revives rule that could deny green cards to immigrants who use public benefits
• What remains of the Iran deal as fighting rages
• Ex-CEO of Italian highway operator and 31 others convicted in deadly 2018 bridge collapse
• Trump officials want to make testosterone drugs easier to prescribe. Is that a good idea?
• How to protect yourself from the bad air caused by wildfires
• Ukrainians protest Zelenskyys ouster of his popular defense minister
• The Latest: Trump is expected to make election conspiracies a focus of his national address
• More than 500 feared dead as officials investigate reports of boats capsizing with Rohingya refugees
• Search suspended for 3 missing after boat with family spreading ashes capsizes on San Francisco Bay
• After six years, Trump brings his election obsession to primetime at the White House
• Trump is taking longer to approve disaster aid and denying Democratic states more frequently
• DHS finds itself back in the headlines after 3 fatal ICE encounters, in a test for Secretary Mullin
• More than half of House Democrats vote to cut Israel aid in growing split
• US airstrikes hit northern Iran as it disables ship trying to run the blockade
• New York Times files motion to quash subpoenas served on journalists over Air Force One coverage

• Wed, 15 Jul 2026

• Defending champion Argentina reaches World Cup final by beating England 2-1
• Flooding forces evacuations in parts of South Texas as slow-moving storms swamp the region
• Drained Reflecting Pool reveals Trumps American flag blue liner is now closer to gray
• Trump drifts into campaign topics while addressing defense technology gathering
• Heavy smoke from wildfires blankets the US Midwest and Northeast, prompting evacuations
• Vance says Trump administration screwed up communications around Epstein files
• Lawmakers cast doubt on Kathryn Ruemmlers testimony about Epstein ties
• Federal government replaces slavery exhibition at Washingtons home in Philadelphia
• Buffett says Gates ties to Epstein are distasteful but not why his fortune is going elsewhere
• Hegseth announces new policy to test troops for low testosterone

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