US and Iran clash over Tehran's nuclear program as review of atomic treaty begins at UN

UNITED NATIONS (AP) – The United States and Iran clashed over Tehran’s nuclear program as a review of the treaty meant to prevent the spread of atomic weapons got underway Monday at the United Nations, a confrontation almost certain to be repeated during the monthlong meeting.

Michael Jackson streams skyrocket after 'Michael' biopic opening weekend

NEW YORK (AP) – Michael Jackson once sang “Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough.” For fans of the King of Pop’s music, it’s words to live by: Streams of his catalog jumped 95% in the U.S. over the weekend when compared with the same dates the previous weekend.

Trump to pay 2 more companies to walk away from US offshore wind leases

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Trump administration announced two more payouts Monday for energy companies to walk away from U.S. offshore wind projects under development.

Supreme Court grapples with wave of lawsuits over Roundup cancer claims

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Supreme Court seemed divided Monday over whether to block thousands of lawsuits alleging the maker of the weedkiller Roundup failed to warn people it could cause cancer.

China blocks Meta from acquiring startup Manus as global AI rivalry deepens

HONG KONG (AP) – China on Monday blocked U.S. tech giant Meta’s acquisition of the artificial intelligence startup Manus, in an unexpected move to reverse a deal that apparently aroused Beijing’s concerns about the transfer of advanced technology.

Trump Defies California to Restart Drilling off Santa Barbara, Claiming National Security.

Crude oil pumped from the depths of the Pacific Ocean is flowing for the first time in more than a decade through a pipeline that crosses California state park land after the Trump administration defied state officials to restart drilling off Santa Barbara, calling it essential to national security.

Virginia Supreme Court considers blocking voter-approved US House map

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) – Virginia Supreme Court justices on Monday questioned whether the state’s Democratic-led legislature complied with constitutional requirements when it sent a congressional redistricting plan to voters, in a case that carries high stakes for the balance of power in the U.S. House.

Suspect in missing students' killings asked ChatGPT about disposing of a body

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) – The suspect in the killings of two University of South Florida doctoral students from Bangladesh had asked ChatGPT what would happen if a human body was put in a garbage bag and thrown in a dumpster, days before they went missing, according to a report filed by prosecutors over the weekend.

Man charged with attempted assassination of Trump in White House correspondents' dinner shooting

WASHINGTON (AP) – The man who authorities say tried to storm the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner with guns and knives was charged Monday with the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump and will remain at least temporarily behind bars as the case moves forward.