Associated Press
@APAP is a a not-for-profit news cooperative owned by its American newspaper and broadcast members. AP, which is headquartered in New York, operates in more than 280 locations worldwide, including every statehouse in the U.S. Two-thirds of its staffers are journalists.
More from the Contributor
Trump plans huge July 4 fireworks show despite DC’s concerns
July Fourth comes as Americans are dealing with surging cases of COVID-19 and confusion over best practices in public, especially on masks.
5 years ago
Supreme Court keeps hold on secret Russia investigation material
The high court’s action will keep the documents out of congressional hands at least until the case is resolved, which is not likely to happen before 2021.
5 years ago
Closing bars to stop coronavirus spread is backed by science
In the words of one study, it comes down to the danger of “heavy breathing in close proximity."
5 years ago
Ex-Bush officials launch super PAC backing Biden over Trump
The group has recruited at least 200 former White House officials, campaign aides and Cabinet secretaries who worked under Bush to join the push against Trump.
5 years ago
Man sues for wrongful conviction after childhood in prison
A Pennsylvania man is suing a handful of retired state police investigators and officials alleging malicious prosecution after he spent most of his childhood in prison.
5 years ago
Police chief defends pepper spray at Elijah McClain vigil
McClain's name is among those used as a rallying cry during nationwide protests over racial injustice and police brutality.
5 years ago
Black Lives Matter groups plan convention
The 2020 Black National Convention will take place Aug. 28 via a live broadcast.
5 years ago
Facebook bans violent ‘boogaloo’ groups, not the term itself
The move by Facebook designates the extremist network as a dangerous organization similar to the Islamic State group and white supremacists, both of which are already banned.
5 years ago
Dem climate plan would end greenhouse gas emissions by 2050
The election-year plan backed by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other leaders is less ambitious than the sweeping Green New Deal.
5 years ago
Appeals court panel weighs Wilmington Trust convictions
Wilmington Trust is the only financial institution to be criminally charged in connection with the federal bank bailout program.
5 years ago
With a pen stroke, Mississippi drops Confederate-themed flag
Mississippi has faced increasing pressure to change its flag since protests against racial injustice have focused attention on Confederate symbols in recent weeks.
5 years ago
No smoking, drinking or eating as Atlantic City casinos open
The late-night announcements from Gov. Phil Murphy landed like a one-two punch on Atlantic City's casino industry, already reeling from lost revenue during the pandemic
5 years ago