The Sumter Item logo
AP Nation & World
Sort by: Featured Most recent
2703 results total, viewing 1 - 20
Failed Tennessee execution renews the debate over death penalty methods
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee officials haven't explained yet what went wrong during the failed execution of Christa Pike, which was called off after she was given two doses of the drug meant to … more
|
Supreme Court grants review of Trump administration's mandatory detention policy for immigrants
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to review a Trump administration policy denying bond hearings for immigrants as the government carries out a sweeping crackdown. The justices … more
|
Renee Good's family sues US government and immigration officials over her killing in Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS — Renee Good's family sued the U.S. government and several immigration officials Thursday, alleging wrongful death and other violations of federal law in the 37-year-old woman's killing … more
Tropical Pacific moisture drenches central US as another Pacific hurricane forms
Tropical weather that surged onshore from the Pacific soaked more of the U.S. on Wednesday while forecasters announced yet another hurricane off the coast of Mexico. The new hurricane, Rachel, … more
|
Swiss glaciers lose over 5% of ice volume in 2026 as heat waves, low winter snow accelerate thaw
ZURICH, Switzerland — Glaciers in Switzerland – the home to the most in the Alps – lost 5.5% of their ice volume this year, the second-biggest percentage drop on record due to heat waves and … more
|
Investigators work to determine why a pilot apparently tried to crash a FlyDubai flight to Israel
JERUSALEM — Investigators worked Thursday to determine why an Omani pilot stabbed the captain of a flight to Israel, causing the plane to plummet dangerously before others on board landed it in … more
|
Court halts execution of Christa Gail Pike in Tennessee for a murder she committed at age 18
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee's execution of Christa Gail Pike for a murder she committed at age 18 was halted Wednesday about an hour before it was set to begin, as a federal appeals court sought … more
|
US can deport the leader of Wisconsin's largest mosque on foreign policy grounds, judge rules
CHICAGO — The U.S. can deport the leader of Wisconsin's largest mosque — an outspoken advocate of Palestinian rights — on the grounds that he is a threat to national security, an immigration … more
|
A pilot on a flight carrying Israelis stabbed another and apparently tried to crash, Netanyahu says
TEL AVIV, Israel — A pilot stabbed another pilot and then apparently tried to crash the aircraft carrying dozens of Israelis on Wednesday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said. Passengers and … more
|
US economy grew a solid 2.2% in the second quarter, government says, upgrading previous estimate
WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy grew at a solid 2.2% pace from April through June as consumer spending and business investment came in strong. Growth in gross domestic product — the nation's … more
|
Trump says top tech firms have signed accord to 'self-police' AI development
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that he and a large group of leaders of artificial intelligence companies had signed a voluntary accord that will include internal and external … more
|
News organizations ask court to bar White House enforcement of access ban until case is resolved
Three news outlets that President Donald Trump abruptly banished from White House grounds this month asked a federal court to block the action until the case is resolved, saying the administration … more
|
Americans' view of the economy sinks to the lowest level since 2014, Conference Board survey says
WASHINGTON — Americans' confidence in the economy sank to the lowest level in more than a decade this month as prices remain elevated and wages stagnate amid the ongoing Iran war. The … more
|
US and China release reciprocal $30 billion product lists for tariff cuts after Trump-Xi meeting
HONG KONG — The United States and China released Monday reciprocal lists of products worth about $30 billion each that will see tariff cuts, from American hair products to Chinese toys, in a deal … more
|
Surging oil prices drag US futures lower as Trump rejects Iranian proposal to open Strait of Hormuz
Surging crude prices are dragging on U.S. futures after President Donald Trump rejected Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Iran had offered to reopen the strait and resume talks on … more
|
2 giant pandas arrive in Atlanta under a US-China government agreement
BANGKOK — Two giant pandas arrived in Atlanta on Sunday morning as part of an agreement between the Chinese and American governments. Ping Ping and Fu Shuang departed Chengdu in southwestern … more
|
Trump administration set to roll out lower fuel economy standards for cars, light trucks
NEW YORK — The Trump administration on Monday plans to release new fuel economy standards that would relax regulatory requirements for automakers to control pollution from gasoline-powered cars and … more
|
Iran proposes a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in 7 days if the US meets its conditions
Iran proposes a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in 7 days if the US meets its conditions By CARA ANNA, FARNOUSH AMIRI and AAMER MADHANI Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Iran has offered … more
|
Tasia Fortune's hanging was 'staged' after her death in a drug dispute, Mississippi police say
JACKSON, Miss.  — Tasia Fortune was apparently killed in a drug dispute before her body was hung in a tree in a "staged" lynching behind an abandoned home in the Mississippi capital this … more
|
Report finds many security deficiencies at Utah university where Charlie Kirk was killed
A new report on Charlie Kirk's assassination says his Turning Point USA organization insisted he speak outdoors despite security concerns, while the university where he was killed didn't properly … more
|
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 … 136 | Next »
Currently viewing stories posted within the past year.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.
© Copyright 2026 The Sumter Item | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Cancellation / Refund Policy
Powered by Creative Circle Media Solutions
x