Update on immigrants detained in Trump's crackdown on campus activism

NEW YORK (AP) – Just over a year ago, the Trump administration began an immigration enforcement campaign that swept up multiple people who had taken part in pro-Palestinian activism on U.S. college campuses.

Competency review ordered for leader of cultlike Zizians group that has been linked to 6 deaths

BALTIMORE (AP) – A lawyer representing the leader of the cultlike Zizians group that has been linked to six deaths told a judge Thursday that there is reason to believe his client is mentally incompetent to stand trial on a federal gun charge.

Macron once had a knack for managing Trump. The G7 may test it

WASHINGTON (AP) – The relationship between U.S. President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron started simply enough, with a handshake, nearly a decade ago. But even then, there were signs of strain in their relationship – tensions that could be on full display during next week’s G7 summit in France.

Lebanese army withdraws from southern village after Israeli troops advance nearby

BEIRUT (AP) – The Lebanese army on Saturday withdrew its troops from a base in a southern Lebanese village after Israeli troops advanced in an area nearby, a military official said. Israel’s military appears to be trying to make as many gains as possible in case a U.S.-Iran agreement is reached to end the war in the region, which is likely to include Lebanon.

Casey Means faces confirmation hearing to be US surgeon general

NEW YORK (AP) – Wellness influencer, author and entrepreneur Dr. Casey Means on Wednesday shared a vision for addressing the root causes of chronic disease instead of feeding into “reactive sick care” during her confirmation hearing to become the nation’s next surgeon general.

Music Review: Mumford & Sons finds a new folk rhythm in 'Prizefighter'

Less than a year since the release of Mumford & Sons’ long-awaited fifth studio album “Rushmere,” the English folk rock band is back with a sixth: “Prizefighter,” an introspective but still upbeat return to their stomp-clap form, now bolstered by new voices.

Trump's immigration crackdown led to drop in US growth rate last year as population hit 342 million

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) – President Donald Trump’s crackdown on immigration contributed to a year-to-year drop in the nation’s growth rate as the U.S. population reached nearly 342 million people in 2025, according to population estimates released Tuesday by the U.S. Census Bureau.

US and Iran are close to a deal to end their war, officials say

ISLAMABAD (AP) – The United States and Iran are close to signing an agreement aimed at ending their war, three regional officials told The Associated Press on Friday. A senior U.S. official said the tentative deal includes terms for removing and destroying nuclear material from Iran.