Stories by The Associated Press

Canadian wildfire smoke spreads hazardous haze at home and in the U.S. NEW YORK  — Smoke from Canadian wildfires poured into the U.S. East Coast and Midwest on Wednesday, covering the capitals of both nations in an unhealthy haze, holding up flights at major a... June 7, 2023

Ukraine rushes drinking water to flooded areas as environmental damage mounts from dam break KHERSON, Ukraine — Authorities rushed to rescue hundreds of people stranded on rooftops and supply drinking water to areas flooded by a collapsed dam in southern Ukraine on Wednesday, in a growi... June 7, 2023

Atlanta organizers unveil plan to stop 'Cop City' at the ballot box ATLANTA — Activists announced an effort Wednesday to force a referendum that would allow Atlanta voters to decide whether the construction of a proposed police and firefighter training center sh... June 7, 2023

Wall Street drifts near the edge of a new bull market NEW YORK  — U.S. stocks are drifting Wednesday and hovering near the edge of a new bull market for Wall Street.The S&P 500 was 0.2% lower in afternoon trading after giving up an earlier... June 7, 2023

2 people dead in shooting after high school graduation ceremony in Virginia capital RICHMOND, Va. — Seven people were shot, two fatally, when gunfire rang out Tuesday outside a downtown theater in Richmond, Virginia, where a high school graduation ceremony had just ended, causi... June 7, 2023

Events in Normandy commemorate D-Day ON OMAHA BEACH, France -- As Tuesday's ceremonies got underway in honor of those who fought for freedom in D-Day -- the largest naval, air and land operation in history -- this year's tribute ... June 7, 2023

Ukrainians make desperate escape from floods after dam collapse as shelling echoes overhead KHERSON, Ukraine — As shelling from Russia’s war on Ukraine echoed overhead, dozens of evacuees on an island in the Dnieper River scurried onto the tops of military trucks or into rafts to... June 6, 2023

Major dam collapses in southern Ukraine, flooding villages as Moscow and Kyiv trade blame KYIV, Ukraine — A major dam in southern Ukraine collapsed Tuesday, flooding villages, endangering crops and threatening drinking water supplies as both sides in the war scrambled to evacuate res... June 6, 2023

Wall Street inches higher toward edge of bull market NEW YORK  — U.S. stocks drifted higher Tuesday amid a vacuum of market-moving data, nudging Wall Street closer to the edge of what's called a bull market.The S&P 500 rose 10.06 poin... June 6, 2023

PGA Tour and European tour agree to merge with Saudis and end LIV Golf feud The PGA Tour ended its expensive fight with Saudi Arabia’s golf venture and now is joining forces with it, making a stunning announcement Tuesday of a merger that creates a commercial operation ... June 6, 2023

As India grieves train crash that killed 275, relatives try to identify bodies of loved ones BHUBANESWAR, India — Families of the victims of India’s deadliest train crash in decades filled a hospital in Bhubaneswar city on Monday to try to identify the bodies of relatives, as rail... June 5, 2023

Hundreds of journalists strike to demand leadership change at biggest U.S. newspaper chain NEW YORK — Journalists at two dozen local newspapers across the U.S. walked off the job Monday to demand an end to painful cost-cutting measures and a change of leadership at Gannett, the countr... June 5, 2023

Plane destroyed after flying over District of Columbia, crashing in rural Virginia, leaving 4 dead WASHINGTON — Federal investigators trudged through rugged terrain Monday in search of wreckage from a business jet to solve the mystery of why the plane veered off course and slammed into a moun... June 5, 2023

Former Vice President Pence files paperwork launching 2024 presidential bid in challenge to Trump NEW YORK  — Former Vice President Mike Pence filed paperwork on Monday declaring his campaign for president in 2024, setting up a challenge to his former boss, Donald Trump, just two years ... June 5, 2023

White Sox, Hendriks feast on Burger’s grand slam CHICAGO -- Jake Burger's game-ending grand slam handed Liam Hendriks his first win since returning from cancer, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 6-2 on Sunday for a three-game ser... June 5, 2023

Missing man's body recovered at Iowa apartment collapse site; two others still missing DAVENPORT, Iowa — The body of one of three men who had been missing after the partial collapse of an apartment building in Davenport, Iowa, has been found, a city official confirmed Sunday.Brand... June 4, 2023

7 people shot, 1 fatally, in Chicago when gunfire erupts amid remembrance for man killed in car crash CHICAGO — A 25-year-old woman was fatally shot and six other people were wounded early Sunday when gunfire erupted in Chicago during a remembrance for a man who died in a car crash, police said.... June 4, 2023

Indian railways official says error in signaling system led to crash that killed 275 people BALASORE, India — The derailment in eastern India that killed 275 people and injured hundreds was caused by an error in the electronic signaling system that led a train to wrongly change tracks ... June 4, 2023

Sixth-inning rally propels Pittsburgh by St. Louis PITTSBURGH -- Connor Joe learned the importance of beating the St. Louis Cardinals when the Pittsburgh Pirates drafted the now well-traveled outfielder nearly a decade ago.The Cardinals have long been... June 4, 2023

Bills’ safety Hamlin launches CPR Tour ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin kicked off a multicity tour at his home stadium on Saturday to distribute medical equipment and promote techniques that helped save his life in ... June 4, 2023

U.S. defense secretary says Washington won't stand for 'coercion and bullying' from China SINGAPORE — U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin vowed Saturday that Washington would not stand for any "coercion and bullying" of its allies and partners by China, while assuring Be... June 3, 2023

India train crash kills over 280 people, injures 900 in one of nation's worst rail disasters BALASORE, India — Rescuers found no more survivors in the overturned and mangled wreckage of two passenger trains that derailed in eastern India, killing more than 280 people and injuring hundre... June 3, 2023

3 Israeli soldiers, Egyptian officer killed in gunbattle at the border JERUSALEM — A gunbattle involving an Egyptian border guard in southern Israel along the border left three Israeli soldiers and the Egyptian officer dead Saturday, officials said. It was a rare i... June 3, 2023

Semien extends MLB-best hitting streak to 21 ARLINGTON, Texas -- Jon Gray pitched two-hit ball over seven innings to win his fifth consecutive start, Marcus Semien scored the game's first run after extending his major league-best hitting str... June 3, 2023

Cardinal pitchers combine for one-hitter, top Tide OKLAHOMA CITY -- Alana Vawter and NiJaree Canady combined for a one-hitter, and No. 9 seed Stanford defeated No. 5 seed Alabama 2-0 in a Women's College World Series elimination game on Friday nig... June 3, 2023

U.S. employers added 339,000 jobs in May in a sign of economic health WASHINGTON — The nation’s employers stepped up their hiring in May, adding a robust 339,000 jobs, well above expectations and evidence of enduring strength in an economy that the Federal R... June 2, 2023

Red Sox come to life in 8th; Sale suffers injury BOSTON -- Rafael Devers doubled to break an eighth-inning tie and the Boston Red Sox overcame Chris Sale's early exit because of shoulder soreness to beat the Cincinnati Reds 8-2 on Thursday night... June 2, 2023

Ohtani’s HR — 459 feet — longest of his career CHICAGO -- Shohei Ohtani homered in consecutive innings, including a 459-foot drive that was the longest of his Major League Baseball career, and drove in four runs to lead the Los Angeles Angels over... June 1, 2023

Virginian jailed in N.J. shooting NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — A church associate of a pastor and town councilwoman who was gunned down in her SUV outside her home in February has been arrested on murder and gun charges, New Jersey pro... June 1, 2023

Wall Street slumps with markets worldwide NEW YORK — Wall Street is slumping with stock markets worldwide Wednesday as worries rise about the strength of the global economy and inflation.The S&P 500 was 0.8% lower in afternoon tradi... May 31, 2023

Iowa apartment collapse leaves residents missing, rubble too dangerous to search DAVENPORT, Iowa  — Five residents of a six-story apartment building that partially collapsed in eastern Iowa remained unaccounted for Tuesday, and authorities feared at least two of them mi... May 31, 2023

Kayaker finds missing Missouri doctor’s body in Beaver Lake LATEST: A missing doctor was found dead Tuesday in Beaver Lake, according to a news release from the Benton County Sheriff’s Office.Dr. John Robert Forsyth, 49, was reported missing May 21 ... May 31, 2023

North Korea's failed satellite launch triggers public confusion, security jitters in neighbors SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea's launch of a spy satellite on Wednesday ended in an embarrassing failure, but still prompted public confusion and security jitters in neighboring South Kore... May 31, 2023

Reliever dominant in debut as Rangers (35-19) win DETROIT -- Reliever Grant Anderson won in an overpowering major league debut and the Texas Rangers beat the Detroit Tigers 10-6 on Tuesday night to improve to 35-19, the best record in franchise histo... May 31, 2023

Missouri doctor found dead in Northwest Arkansas CASSVILLE, Mo. — The body of a Missouri emergency room doctor who has been missing for more than a week has been found in Northwest Arkansas, his brother told The Associated Press on Tuesday.Dr.... May 30, 2023

Iowa apartment collapse leaves residents missing, rubble too dangerous to search DES MOINES, Iowa — Five residents of a six-story apartment building that partially collapsed in eastern Iowa remained unaccounted for Tuesday, and authorities feared at least two of them might b... May 30, 2023

Former first lady Rosalynn Carter has dementia, The Carter Center says ATLANTA — Former first lady Rosalynn Carter has dementia, her family announced Tuesday.Carter, now 95, remains at home with former President Jimmy Carter, who has been at home receiving hospice ... May 30, 2023

Juror and spouse: Texas state Sen. Angela Paxton could vote in trial on husband's impeachment AUSTIN, Texas — On the way to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton becoming a rising figure in the GOP, his wife, Angela, used to entertain crowds with a guitar and a song."I'm a pistol-pa... May 30, 2023

Florida police search for 3 gunmen who wounded 9 at crowded beach on Memorial Day HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — Police launched a search Tuesday for three suspects they believe to be the gunmen who opened fire along a crowded Florida beachside promenade on Memorial Day, wounding nine peo... May 30, 2023

Royals flirt with perfect game, throttle Cardinals ST. LOUIS. -- Josh Staumont and Mike Mayers came within six outs of the first combined perfect game in major league history before Nolan Arenado lined a leadoff single in the eighth inning of the Kans... May 30, 2023

Biden on Memorial Day lauds generations of fallen U.S. troops who 'dared all and gave all' WASHINGTON  — President Joe Biden lauded the sacrifice of generations of U.S. troops who “dared all and gave all” fighting for their country and called on Americans to ensure th... May 29, 2023

No fatalities reported in Iowa as officials plan to demolish partially collapsed building Officials in Iowa are making plans to demolish a six-story apartment building a day after it partially collapsed and crashed to the ground, injuring one person and displacing countless other residents... May 29, 2023

Uganda's president signs into law tough anti-gay legislation with death penalty in some cases KAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda's president has signed into law tough new anti-gay legislation supported by many in this East African country but widely condemned by rights activists and others abr... May 29, 2023

Biden, McCarthy hit final debt ceiling deal WASHINGTON -- With days to spare before a potential first-ever government default, President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy reached final agreement Sunday on a deal to raise the nation&#39... May 29, 2023

Josef Newgarden gives Roger Penske his 19th win in dramatic Indianapolis 500 INDIANAPOLIS — Josef Newgarden finally captured his long-awaited Indianapolis 500 on Sunday and gave team owner Roger Penske his 19th and first since buying Indianapolis Motor Speedway, making a... May 28, 2023

Turkey's Erdogan declares victory in presidential runoff, extends rule into 3rd decade ANKARA, Turkey — Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdogan won reelection Sunday, according to unofficial results, in a victory that extends his increasingly authoritarian rule into a third decade a... May 28, 2023

Shooting at New Mexico's Red River motorcycle rally kills 3 people, wounds 5 RED RIVER, N.M. — Three people were killed and five were wounded in a shooting at an annual motorcycle rally in a New Mexico town late Saturday afternoon.Red River Mayor Linda Calhoun said in a ... May 28, 2023

Venice police investigate bright green liquid in Grand Canal MILAN — Police in Venice are investigating the source of a phosphorescent green liquid patch that appeared Sunday in the city's famed Grand Canal.The governor of the Veneto region, Luca Zaia... May 28, 2023

Freeman streak reaches 16 games in Dodgers’ win ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- In a tense and tight matchup of division leaders, Freddie Freeman and the Los Angeles Dodgers came out on top.Freeman extended his hitting streak to 16 games, Max Muncy and Mig... May 28, 2023

Texas House launches historic impeachment proceedings against AG Ken Paxton AUSTIN, Texas — Texas' GOP-led House of Representatives launched historic impeachment proceedings against Attorney General Ken Paxton on Saturday as Donald Trump defended the scandal-plagued... May 27, 2023