AP
Millions face skyrocketing health insurance costs unless Congress extends subsidies
There's bipartisan support in Congress for extending tax credits that have made health insurance more affordable for millions of people since the COVID-19 pandemic. But the credits are in danger of expiring as Republicans and Democrats clash over how to do it.
Bolsonaro’s political influence in Brazil could endure despite his conviction
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was not present in the room when a Supreme Court panel convicted and sentenced him to 27 years and three months in prison on charges of attempting a coup.
U.S. electric grids under pressure from energy-hungry data centers are changing strategy
With the explosive growth of Big Tech's data centers threatening to overload U.S. electricity grids, policymakers are taking a hard look at a tough-love solution: bumping the energy-hungry data centers off grids during power emergencies.
Waves of fake threats to colleges are putting students on edge and testing dispatchers
Around 50 college campuses across the country have been deluged in recent weeks with hoax calls about armed gunmen and other violence, laying bare the challenges of detecting fake threats quickly to prevent mass panic.
Nepal has first woman prime minister as president dissolves parliament and sets March elections
The president of Nepal on Friday appointed former Supreme Court Chief Justice Sushila Karki as interim prime minister and the first woman to head the Himalayan nation's government following fiery protests that caused the collapse of the previous administration.
Crews homers, Wood throws out potential tying run at plate as Nationals edge Pirates
Dylan Crews hit a two-run homer, James Wood threw out the potential tying run at the plate in the ninth inning and the Washington Nationals edged the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-5 on Friday night.
6 more officers fired over handling of domestic violence-fueled triple homicide in South Florida
A South Florida sheriff's office has fired six more deputies and disciplined 11 others for their handling of the case of Mary Gingles, a woman who investigators say was murdered by her estranged husband after she had warned officers for months that she feared he would kill her. Two officers had previously been dismissed for their role in the case.
Taylor Swift can be deposed, but has no role in Blake Lively-Justin Baldoni litigation, lawyer says
Singer Taylor Swift can answer questions in October - if she is forced - from attorneys involved in the sexual harassment and retaliation lawsuit actor Blake Lively brought against Justin Baldoni stemming from their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but she doesn't have much to offer, her lawyer said Friday.
Commanders lose Wise for season, believe Ekeler tore his Achilles
Washington Commanders defensive end Deatrich Wise Jr. will miss the rest of the season after having quadriceps surgery, and the team believes running back Austin Ekeler tore his right Achilles tendon in a loss to the Green Bay Packers but is awaiting tests to confirm the severity of that injury, a person with knowledge of the situations told The Associated Press on Friday.
ICE officer fatally shoots suspect after being dragged by car near Chicago, officials say
A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer fatally shot a suspect who tried to evade arrest Friday in a Chicago suburb by driving his car at officers and dragging one of them, officials said.
OpenAI reaches new agreement with Microsoft to change its corporate structure
OpenAI has reached a new tentative agreement with Microsoft and said its nonprofit, which technically controls its business, will now be given a $100 billion equity stake in its for-profit corporation.
UAE summons Israeli diplomat to condemn the attack on Qatar targeting Hamas leaders
The United Arab Emirates summoned Israel's envoy in the country on Friday to condemn Israel's attack on Hamas leadership in Qatar, increasing pressure on the country as Qatar's top diplomat visits Washington.
Ego Nwodim leaves ‘Saturday Night Live,’ which adds 5 new cast members
Ego Nwodim is the latest - and perhaps last - high-profile departure from "Saturday Night Live," as the long-running sketch show has seen a cast shakeup ahead of its 51st season.
What to know about the killing of Charlie Kirk, the co-founder of Turning Point USA
A 22-year-old Utah man was arrested in the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk during an event on a college campus, authorities said Friday.
Why is France’s new PM head-butting colleagues? A teenage interest in monks is part of the answer
As they get to know their new Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu, a loyal ally of President Emmanuel Macron who had been remarkably low-key before taking one of the top jobs in the land, the French are also discovering that he has a somewhat unusual habit: He likes to butt heads.
U.S. Olympic sprinter Knighton banned for positive test for anabolic steroid
Two-time Olympic finalist Erriyon Knighton was banned for four years on Friday in a doping case that ruled the 21-year-old United States sprinter out of the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
Colorado funeral director who acknowledged abusing 191 corpses withdraws guilty plea
A Colorado funeral home owner who acknowledged abusing 191 corpses withdrew his guilty plea Friday and will go to trial, after a judge rejected a plea agreement in a rare decision.
Trump approves federal disaster aid for storms and flooding in 6 states
President Donald Trump has approved federal disaster aid for six states and tribes following storms and floods that occurred this spring and summer.
Albanian prime minister appoints an AI-generated ‘minister’ to tackle corruption
Albania's prime minister on Friday tapped an Artificial Intelligence-generated 'minister' to tackle corruption in his new Cabinet, a project launched with the help of Microsoft.
Nepal’s president appoints former chief justice as interim premier and first woman leader
Nepal's president on Friday appointed former Supreme Court Chief Justice Sushila Karki as interim prime minister and the first woman to head the Himalayan nation's government, following fiery protests that collapsed the previous administration.
