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Unmanned, solar-powered US space plane back after 908 days

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — An unmanned U.S. military space plane landed early Saturday after spending a record 908 days in orbit for its sixth mission and conducting science experiments. The solar-powered vehicle, which looks like a miniature space shuttle,…

Kevin Conroy, a defining voice of Batman, dies at 66

By Jake Coyle - AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Kevin Conroy, the prolific voice actor whose gravely delivery on "Batman: The Animated Series" was for many Batman fans the definitive sound of the Caped Crusader, has died at…

Gallagher, watermelon smashing comedian, dies at 76

NEW YORK (AP) — Gallagher, the long-haired, smash-'em-up comedian who left a trail of laughter, anger and shattered watermelons over a decadeslong career, has died at age 76. Craig Marquardo, in a statement identifying himself as Gallagher's "longtime former manager,"…

Trump files lawsuit to avoid Jan. 6 committee subpoena

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump is suing the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol in an attempt to block a subpoena requiring him to testify. Former President Donald Trump takes the stage to speak…

How to win at holiday hosting

JACKSON, Tenn. -- November officially ushers in the holiday season, bringing with it the hustle and bustle we've been missing the past couple of years. Recent surveys reveal most Americans plan…

EXPLAINER: Where does the student loan debt plan stand?

President Joe Biden’s plan to provide millions of borrowers with up to $20,000 apiece in federal student-loan forgiveness has been blocked by a second federal court, leaving millions of borrowers to wonder if they'll get debt relief at all. [caption id="attachment_1235666" align="aligncenter"…

Veterans 'best of America,' VP Harris says in laying wreath

WASHINGTON (AP) — Under gray clouds and pouring rain at Arlington National Cemetery, Vice President Kamala Harris has told the nation’s veterans their work makes America stronger. The event at Arlington National Cemetery Friday came as the Biden administration announced…

First lady hosts Veterans Day breakfast, supports caregivers

WASHINGTON (AP) — First lady Jill Biden has hosted a Veterans Day breakfast at the White House. She also announced new support for the Hidden Helpers Coalition, which works with children who live with wounded service members and veterans. After…

Pelosi faces uncertain future weeks after attack on husband

WASHINGTON (AP) — Speaker Nancy Pelosi has arrived at a crossroads. She could be forced to relinquish the gavel if Republicans win majority control of the House. Pelosi is the nation's first and only woman to become speaker. The uncertainty…