Stories by Associated Press

US to probe Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving’ system after pedestrian killed

October 23, 2024

DETROIT (AP) — The U.S. government’s road safety agency is investigating Tesla’s “Full Self-Driving” system after getting reports of crashes in low-visibility conditions, including one that killed a pedestrian.

Walgreens to close 1,200 stores as US pharmacies struggle to define a new role

October 21, 2024

Walgreens is planning to close around 1,200 locations, as the drugstore chain and its rivals struggle to define their role for U.S. shoppers who no longer look to them first for convenience.

Drugstores that once snapped up prime retail space in towns and cities across the country are in retreat. They’ve been battered by shrinking prescription reimbursement, persistent theft, rising costs and consumers who have strayed to online retailers or competitors with better prices.

Amazon says this year’s Prime Day was its biggest ever

July 25, 2024

NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon saw record sales for Prime Day this week as Prime members purchased more items than ever before, the company announced Thursday.

Are you traveling to the path of totality to see the total eclipse?

April 5, 2024

Mission, Kan. (AP) – Stock up on groceries. Print off driving directions. And be very, very patient.

Small towns and rural enclaves along the path of April’s total solar eclipse are steeling for huge crowds of sun chasers who plan to catch a glimpse of day turning into dusk in North America.

Florida’s Republican chair has denied a woman’s rape allegation in a case roiling state politics

December 4, 2023

By Terry Spencer – The head of the Florida Republican Party, whose wife is a founder of one of the nation’s most prominent conservative groups, has been accused of rape, leading Gov. Ron DeSantis to call for his resignation, roiling the state’s conservative politics and creating accusations of hypocrisy from Democrats and LBGTQ+ activists.

From joy to anger, faith leaders react to Roe’s reversal

June 28, 2022

Religious Americans are deeply divided in their views on abortion, and reactions from faith leaders ranged from elation to anger after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 decision that made abortion legal nationwide.

US may never see another spiritual leader like Billy Graham

March 1, 2018

Montreat, North Carolina – In the wake of the Rev. Billy Graham’s death, religion scholars say this much is clear: There will never be another American spiritual leader with his reach and influence.

Agriculture Commissioner Putnam running for Florida governor

May 4, 2017

Tallahassee – Republican Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam filed paperwork to run for governor on Monday and will formally announce his candidacy during an event in his hometown next week.

Florida real estate jobs down; tourism, education up

December 15, 2016

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Florida gained more wealthy residents but also more families living below the poverty line between 2010 and 2015 when the Sunshine State participated in an economic recovery from a devastating housing crash and the worst recession in decades.

Florida to state workers: You can’t give at the office now

December 15, 2016

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Following negative publicity about administrative costs, as well as a critical audit, the administration of Gov. Rick Scott announced Thursday that it had suspended a program that allowed state workers to make charitable donations through their paychecks.