From Elon Musk to the former Prince Andrew, a who's who of powerful men are named in Epstein files

NEW YORK (AP) – From tech titans to Wall Street power brokers and foreign dignitaries, a who’s who of powerful men make appearances in the huge trove of documents released Friday by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations of Jeffrey Epstein.

Trump says US is 'starting to talk to Cuba' as he moves to cut its oil supplies

ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE (AP) – President Donald Trump said the U.S. was beginning to talk with Cuban leaders as his administration is putting greater pressure on the communist-run island and cutting off key oil supplies.

New US charge d'affaires arrives in Venezuela to reopen diplomatic mission

CARACAS (AP) – U.S. charge d’affaires Laura Dogu arrived in Caracas on Saturday to reopen the American diplomatic mission in Venezuela after seven years of severed ties.

Trump says feds won't intervene during protests in Democratic-led cities

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump said Saturday that he has instructed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem not to intervene in protests occurring in cities led by Democrats unless local authorities ask for federal help amid mounting criticism of his administration’s immigration crackdown.

Power Outages hit Ukraine and Moldova

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) – Emergency power cuts swept across several Ukrainian cities as well as neighboring Moldova on Saturday, officials said, amid a commitment from the Kremlin to U.S. President Donald Trump to pause strikes on Kyiv as Ukraine battles one of its bleakest winters in years.

Trump moved fast to cut a funding deal. It's a striking change

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump moved quickly this week to negotiate with Democrats to try and avert a lengthy government shutdown over Department of Homeland Security funding, a sharp departure from last year’s record standoff, when he refused to budge for weeks. Some Republicans are frustrated with the deal.

NASA begins practice countdown for first moonshot with astronauts in 50 years

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) – NASA began a two-day practice countdown Saturday leading up to the fueling of its new moon rocket, a crucial test that will determine when four astronauts blast off on a lunar flyby.

Danish Veterans Protest Outside US Embassy Over Trump's Greenland Plans

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) – Hundreds of Danish veterans – many of whom fought alongside U.S. troops – and thousands of supporters staged a silent protest Saturday outside the U.S. Embassy in Copenhagen in response to the Trump administration’s threats to take over Greenland and Trump’s belittling of their combat contributions.

Elena Rybakina wins Australian Open Grand Slam Title

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - Elena Rybakina finally won her second Grand Slam title with a victory over top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka at the Australian Open on Saturday, and it was something of a testament to quiet achievers. After some tumult at the start of 2025, including the suspension of her coach, Rybakina finished off last year with a title at the WTA Finals in November.