Associated Press stories, Page 289
Fox projects the Super Bowl averaged a record 126 million U.S. viewers
Fox Sports is projecting a Super Bowl record average audience of 126 million U.S. viewers across television and streaming platforms for Philadelphia’s 40-22 victory over Kansas City on Sunday night. The game was televised by Fox, Fox Deportes and Telemundo and streamed on Tubi as well as the NFL’s digital...
Private jets collide at Scottsdale Airport in Arizona, killing at least 1 person, authorities say
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — One person was killed and others were injured when a private jet owned by Mötley Crüe singer Vince Neil collided with another jet Monday afternoon at the Scottsdale Airport in Arizona, authorities said. Neil’s jet was landing at the airport when it veered off the runway and...
After Super Bowl flop, the Chiefs look toward the future with massive changes on the horizonVideo
NEW ORLEANS — Even as the confetti was flying and the Philadelphia Eagles were celebrating their Super Bowl triumph on the field of the Superdome, Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs already were thinking about getting back to the big game next year. They just might look a whole...
Top Justice Department official orders prosecutors to drop charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams
NEW YORK — The Justice Department ordered federal prosecutors Monday to drop corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, arguing in a remarkable departure from longstanding prosecutorial norms that the case was interfering with the mayor’s ability to crack down on illegal immigration and violent crime. In a...
Judge blocks Trump administration attempt to cap medical research spending after states sue
BOSTON — Scientists warn the Trump administration’s drastic cuts for medical research endanger patients, will cost thousands of jobs – and threaten America’s standing as a world leader in science and innovation. Nearly two dozen states sued Monday to block the National Institutes of Health’s surprise slashing of billions of...
Judge finds Trump administration hasn’t fully followed his order to unfreeze federal spending
WASHINGTON — A federal judge found Monday that the Trump administration hasn’t fully followed his order to unfreeze federal spending and told the White House to release billions of dollars in funding. The Trump administration quickly appealed the ruling. U.S. District Court Judge John McConnell became the first judge to...
Sidney Crosby says he’s good to go for Canada at 4 Nations after missing Penguins games with injuryVideo
BROSSARD, Quebec — After missing the Pittsburgh Penguins’ final two games before the NHL break for the 4 Nations Face-Off, Sidney Crosby took part in Canada’s first practice Monday and declared himself good to go. When it comes to a rare chance to play in an international tournament with the...
New strain of bird flu detected in a Nevada dairy worker, CDC says
NEW YORK — A dairy worker in Nevada was infected with a new type of bird flu that’s different from the version that has been spreading in U.S. herds since last year, federal health officials said Monday. The illness was considered mild. The person’s main symptom was eye redness and...
Secrecy preceded the shutdown of the consumer protection agency’s Washington headquarters
WASHINGTON — Over the weekend, some staff members at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau saw a sign of trouble to come. Windows in two basement conference rooms were covered with brown paper and blue painter’s tape, concealing their occupants. Voices could be heard inside discussing cuts to government agencies. When...
Elon Musk-led group proposes buying OpenAI for $97 billion. OpenAI CEO says ‘no thank you’
LOS ANGELES — A group of investors led by Elon Musk is offering about $97.4 billion to buy OpenAI, escalating a legal dispute with the artificial intelligence company that Musk helped found. Musk and his own AI startup, xAI, and a consortium of investment firms want to take control of...
NFL offseason priorities include health and safety, kickoff evaluation and expanding replay assistVideo
NEW ORLEANS — The NFL offseason won’t last long. By the time the Philadelphia Eagles complete their Super Bowl victory parade Friday, it will be less than two weeks until the scouting combine kicks off in Indianapolis. Some of the league’s offseason priorities include player health and safety and conversations...
Judge keeps Trump plan to push out federal workers on hold
BOSTON — President Donald Trump’s plan to downsize the federal workforce remains on hold after a courtroom hearing on Monday afternoon. It’s the latest example of how the Republican president’s ambitious plans have become ensnared in the judicial system. U.S. District Judge George O’Toole Jr. had paused the deferred resignation...
Auburn edges Alabama atop AP Top 25 despite loss; Duke and Florida tied at No. 3; UConn drops out
Auburn’s run at No. 1 is still intact despite a loss to No. 3 Florida. UConn’s latest loss has dropped the two-time defending national champions out of the poll for the first time in two years. The Tigers held the top spot in the poll for the fifth straight week...
Trump is expected to pardon ex-Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich 5 years after commuting his sentenceVideo
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Monday will pardon Democratic former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, according to a person familiar with his plans. Trump commuted Blagojevich’s 14-year sentence for political corruption charges during his first term. He planned to sign the pardon on Monday afternoon, according to the person, who...
‘SNL50’ anniversary special will have alums join Bad Bunny, Sabrina Carpenter and more
NEW YORK — The “Saturday Night Live” 50th anniversary special will include guest appearances by Steve Martin, Sabrina Carpenter, Bad Bunny, John Mulaney, Dave Chappelle and numerous other stars who’ve been associated with the show over the years — in addition to a host of alumni, including from the show’s...
Reds will wear No. 14 patch on jersey sleeve to honor Pete Rose, who died last year
CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Reds will wear a No. 14 patch on the sleeve of their jersey this season to honor hometown star and career hits leader Pete Rose, the team announced Monday. The Reds posted a photo of the patch on X with the message “14 on our side...
Former Buckeyes football coach Jim Tressel nominated as Ohio’s lieutenant governor
COLUMBUS — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on Monday nominated former Ohio State Buckeyes football coach Jim Tressel to be the state’s next lieutenant governor, praising him as a seasoned educator and leader with the skills to take the state’s helm if need be. Tressel, 72, retired in 2023 as president...
Hamas accuses Israel of ceasefire violations and says it will delay next hostage release
JERSUSALEM — A Hamas spokesman on Monday accused Israel of violating the ceasefire agreement with the group, including targeting Palestinians in Gaza with airstrikes, and said that next Saturday’s hostage release would be delayed. Israel and Hamas are in the midst of a six-week ceasefire during which Hamas is releasing...
Trump says ceasefire deal should be canceled if Hamas doesn’t release all hostages by Saturday
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Monday that a precarious ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas should be canceled if Hamas doesn’t release all the remaining hostages it is holding in Gaza by midday on Saturday — though he also said that such a decision would be up to Israel....
3rd judge blocks Trump’s order ending birthright citizenship for kids of people in U.S. illegally
CONCORD, N.H. — A third federal judge on Monday blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship for the children of people who are in the U.S. illegally. The ruling from U.S. District Judge Joseph N. Laplante in New Hampshire comes after two similar rulings by judges in Seattle...
Eagles defense smothers Patrick Mahomes, dominates Kansas City in franchise’s 2nd Super Bowl win
NEW ORLEANS — Cooper DeJean took an interception back for a touchdown, Zack Baun made a pick in his old professional home and the Eagles so thoroughly thrashed Patrick Mahomes that by the time Kendrick Lamar had “Game Over” brightened in the Superdome stands to end his halftime set, it...
Jalen Hurts quiets any doubters with a Super Bowl MVP
NEW ORLEANS — Jalen Hurts often has been judged by his failings more than his successes over the course of his career. Getting benched at halftime of a college football championship game. Being forced to transfer from Alabama to Oklahoma just to be able to regain a starting job. Getting...
Brewers unveil patch they will wear on their uniforms to honor Bob Uecker
MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Brewers have unveiled a patch they will wear on their uniform this season to honor longtime broadcaster Bob Uecker, who died last month. The patch will appear on the sleeve of the Brewers’ uniforms. It features Uecker’s signature over a gold-and-navy plaid print to honor the...
HIV infections could jump over 6 times if U.S. support is dropped and not replaced, UNAIDS chief says
LONDON — The head of the U.N. AIDS agency said Monday the number of new HIV infections could jump more than six times by 2029 if American support of the biggest AIDS program is dropped, warning that millions of people could die and more resistant strains of the disease could...
VP Vance on 1st foreign trip joins world leaders in Paris for a high-stakes AI summit
PARIS — JD Vance is stepping onto the world stage for the first time as U.S. vice president this week, using a high-profile artificial intelligence summit in France and a gathering of national security leaders in Germany to showcase Donald Trump’s more assertive approach to diplomacy. The 40-year-old vice president,...
