Articles filed under Associated Press
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Trump has stocked his administration with people who have backed his false 2020 election claimsFeb 20, 2026 8:23 am - President Donald Trump has long spread conspiracy theories about voting designed to explain away his 2020 election loss to Democrat Joe Biden. Now that he's president again, Trump has stocked his administration with those who have promoted his falsehoods and in some cases helped him try to overturn his loss.
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Inflation rose more quickly than expected in DecemberFeb 20, 2026 8:15 am - A key inflation gauge accelerated in December to the fastest pace in nearly a year, showing how prices are still rising more quickly than most Americans would prefer — and faster than the Federal Reserve’s target of 2% a year.
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Colorectal cancer is rising in younger adultsFeb 20, 2026 8:13 am - Colorectal cancer is a threat not just to older adults but increasingly to young men and women, too. It’s now the top cancer killer of Americans younger than 50.
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US economy grows at 1.4% rate in the fourth quarter, slower than expectedFeb 20, 2026 8:13 am - U.S. economic growth slowed in the final three months of last year, dragged down by the six-week shutdown of the federal government and a pullback in consumer spending.
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Studies test whether gene-editing can fix high cholesterolFeb 20, 2026 8:12 am - Scientists are testing an entirely new way to fight heart disease: a gene-editing treatment that might offer a one-time fix for high cholesterol.
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‘Trust your gut’: Tips for choosing a nursing home or assisted living facilityFeb 20, 2026 8:11 am - The need to move to a nursing home, assisted living facility or another type of care setting often comes suddenly, setting off an abrupt, daunting search. It’s likely something no one ever wanted, but knowing what to look for and what to ask can make a big difference.
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Saudi Arabia may have uranium enrichment under proposed deal with US, arms control experts warnFeb 20, 2026 8:11 am - Saudi Arabia could have some form of uranium enrichment within the kingdom under a proposed nuclear deal with the United States, congressional documents and an arms control group suggest, raising proliferation concerns as an atomic standoff between Iran and America continues.
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Music Review: Hilary Duff is a pop star reincarnate on ‘Luck... or Something’Feb 20, 2026 6:47 am - Over 10 years since her last record — 2015’s “Breathe In. Breathe Out.” — Hilary Duff is back with “Luck… or Something,” a witty, and glittery, set of 11 pop songs that track the years that have passed since her teenage stardom. That brings existential questions, haunting what-ifs, some self-deprecating reflection, and a healthy dose of cringe and nostalgia.
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Eric Dane, ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ star and ALS awareness advocate, dies at 53Feb 19, 2026 9:17 pm - Eric Dane, the celebrated actor best known for his roles on “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Euphoria” and who later in life became advocate for ALS awareness, died Thursday. He was 53.
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6 women killed in California avalanche were among 8 close friends and experienced skiers on tripFeb 19, 2026 8:37 pm - Six women killed in the deadliest avalanche in the U.S. in decades were part of a close-knit group of friends who were experienced backcountry skiers and understood the dangers of the wilderness of California's Sierra Nevada, their families said Thursday.