Wall Street makes wagers on the likely winners and losers in a second Trump term
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is already making big bets on what take two for a White House led by Donald Trump will mean for the economy. Since Election Day, investors have sent prices zooming for stocks of banks,…
Here are the people Trump has picked for key positions so far
By THOMAS BEAUMONT Associated Press President-elect Donald Trump is starting to fill key posts in his second administration, putting an emphasis so far on aides and allies who were his strongest backers during the 2024 campaign. Here’s a look at…
1 monkey recovered safely, 42 others remain on the run from South Carolina lab
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — One of 43 monkeys bred for medical research that escaped a compound in South Carolina has been recovered unharmed, officials said Saturday. Many of the others are still located a few yards from the property, jumping…
Biden and Trump will meet in the Oval Office on Wednesday, the White House says
By DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will host President-elect Donald Trump for a traditional postelection meeting in the Oval Office on Wednesday, the White House said Saturday. Such a meeting is customary between the outgoing…
Trump wins the White House in political comeback rooted in appeals to frustrated voters
By ZEKE MILLER, MICHELLE L. PRICE, WILL WEISSERT and JILL COLVIN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday, an extraordinary comeback for a former president who refused to accept defeat four…
Severe storms in Oklahoma injure at least 11 people and leave thousands without power
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Severe storms and tornadoes battered Oklahoma early Sunday, tossing cars and ripping roofs off buildings in the middle of the night and leaving tens of thousands of homes and businesses without power. Among numerous injuries, 11…
Winter depression is real and there are many ways to fight back
By CARLA K. JOHNSON AP Medical Writer As winter approaches and daylight hours grow shorter, people prone to seasonal depression can feel it in their bodies and brains. “It’s a feeling of panic, fear, anxiety and dread all in one,”…
North Korean troops in Russian uniforms are heading toward Ukraine, US says
By TARA COPP and LOLITA C. BALDOR Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Wednesday that North Korean troops wearing Russian uniforms and carrying Russian equipment are moving toward Ukraine, in what he called a dangerous and…
Teri Garr, the offbeat comic actor of ‘Young Frankenstein’ and ‘Tootsie,’ has died
By BOB THOMAS Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Teri Garr, the quirky comedy actor who rose from background dancer in Elvis Presley movies to co-star of such favorites as “Young Frankenstein” and “Tootsie,” has died. She was 79. Garr…
The dispute around a women’s volleyball team touches on a broader question: How to define ‘fair’
By DEEPTI HAJELA Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — They play on the same team, but they couldn’t be further apart. One member of the women’s volleyball team at San Jose State University has signed on to being part of…