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Death toll from US strikes on alleged drug boats reaches 126 people

By BEN FINLEY and KONSTANTIN TOROPIN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The death toll from the Trump administration's strikes on alleged drug boats is up to 126 people, with the inclusion of those presumed dead after being lost at sea, the U.S. military confirmed Monday. The figure ...

Ex-Olympic snowboarder pleads not guilty to running a drug smuggling ring

By AMY TAXIN Associated Press SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — A former Canadian Olympic snowboarder pleaded not guilty to running a billion-dollar drug trafficking ring and orchestrating multiple killings, as one of the FBI's top fugitives made his first U.S. court appearance Monday since he was ...

How a court win could help the Democrats pick up a House seat in New York

By ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE and MICHAEL HILL Associated Press ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A judge's decision to toss out the boundaries of the only Republican-held congressional district in New York City could help Democrats notch a win in the national redistricting wars — but for now, the outcome ...

How the old and new US defense strategies differ on traditional priorities

By The Associated Press The new U.S. National Defense Strategy released by President Donald Trump's administration is the first since 2022 and contrasts with its predecessor, issued under former President Joe Biden. Here's a look at how the two Pentagon strategies address some of the ...

Toyota recalls 162,000 trucks over faulty screens

NEW YORK (AP) — Toyota announced Friday it would recall about 162,000 pickup trucks in the United States after it was discovered that the vehicles' multimedia displays could compromise driver safety. The recall affects the company's model year 2024-2025 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid line of ...

Robert Redford remembered for his mentorship of new filmmakers at Sundance gala

PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — Filmmakers and actors whose careers were shaped by Robert Redford and the Sundance Institute he founded reflected on his legacy as the godfather of independent cinema at a star-studded gala Friday night during the first Sundance Film Festival since his death. The 2026 ...

How Americans are using AI at work, according to a new Gallup poll

By MATT O'BRIEN and LINLEY SANDERS Associated Press American workers adopted artificial intelligence into their work lives at a remarkable pace over the past few years, according to a new poll. Some 12% of employed adults say they use AI daily in their job, according to a Gallup Workforce ...