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In this photo taken with a smartphone, David Nabutsilili, a rainmaker, poses for a photo in Namisindwa, Uganda, Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Rodney Muhumuza)

In parts of Africa, rainmakers face cruel violence by farmers as climate change vexes many

1:15 AM on Tuesday, September 15

African rainmakers have long served as spiritual leaders in their communities, performing rituals to implore the deities for rainfall

FILE - Fighters from the Badr Brigades Shiite militia clash with an Islamic State militant group at the front line on the outskirts of Fallujah in the Anbar province of Iraq, June 1, 2015. (AP Photo/Hadi Mizban, File)

As the last US troops pack up in Iraq, militias signal their weapons will stay

1:13 AM on Tuesday, September 15

Iraq faces two major deadlines at the end of September

FILE - National flags from Latin American countries are displayed on the field during a celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month before an NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sept. 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson, File)

National Hispanic Heritage Month begins with celebrations across the US

12:05 AM on Tuesday, September 15

National Hispanic Heritage Month is being celebrated across the U.S. The celebration highlighting Latino diversity and culture runs from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh arrives at the annual Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, in Moran, Wyo. (AP Photo/Amber Baesler)

Federal Reserve is expected to raise its benchmark rate, defying Trump's demands

12:04 AM on Tuesday, September 15

The Federal Reserve is widely expected to lift its short-term interest rate Wednesday for the first time in three years to fight stubbornly high inflation, a move that would put the central bank at odds with President Donald Trump’s demands

Teachers work with AI on their laptops during the Charleston County School District Charleston Educator Symposium Wednesday, July 22, 2026, in North Charleston, S.C. (AP Photo/Mic Smith)

Microsoft commits to sweeping AI privacy rules for students. Will other tech giants follow?

12:02 AM on Tuesday, September 15

As the new school year kicks in, the debate around student AI use is raging

FILE - The OpenAI logo is displayed on a cellphone with an image on a computer monitor generated by ChatGPT's Dall-E text-to-image model, Dec. 8, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)

Tech CEOs call for AI regulation. Trump and Congress are not rushing to act

12:01 AM on Tuesday, September 15

The technology industry is urgently warning about the potential harm of artificial intelligence, but political inaction in Washington poses a challenge

FILE - Microsoft's Bill Gates attends a dinner with President Donald Trump in the State Dining Room of the White House, Sept. 4, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Gates Foundation warns AI could widen inequality as foundation pledges $1B to expand access

12:01 AM on Tuesday, September 15

Bill Gates is warning technology companies and world leaders that they must act now to ensure artificial intelligence combats social inequities

Photos of standout moments from the Emmys

11:57 PM on Monday, September 14

FILE - Vote-by-mail ballots for the presidential primary election are seen on March 12, 2024, at the Clark County Elections Office in Vancouver, Wash. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)

Supreme Court lifts a cloud over midterms, letting mail ballots flow as normal to voters

10:59 PM on Monday, September 14

The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected President Donald Trump's attempt to limit mail voting by imposing new Postal Service regulations for the midterm elections

A person walks in front of an electronic stock board showing Japan's Nikkei index at a securities firm Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Asian shares trade mixed as markets continue to watch AI stocks and oil prices

10:58 PM on Monday, September 14

Asian shares are trading mixed after artificial-intelligence stocks slid overnight

FILE - Election worker Wendy Wimer looks through vote-by-mail ballots for the presidential primary election, March 12, 2024, at the Clark County Elections Office in Vancouver, Wash. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)

Supreme Court rejects Trump mail ballot restrictions ahead of midterms

7:36 PM on Monday, September 14

The Supreme Court has rejected President Donald Trump’s bid to restrict mail ballots ahead of the midterm elections

FILE - U.S. embassy personnel inspect the damage caused by a bombing in Baghdad, March 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Hadi Mizban, File)

US watchdog tallies Iran war's hit to weapons stockpiles, military bases and more

6:46 PM on Monday, September 14

A U.S. government watchdog has released its first report on the impact of the Iran war

FILE - Voters cast their ballots during the primary election in Windsor, Conn., Aug. 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones, File)

DHS voter probe may break state laws and wrongly implicate US citizens, whistleblower alleges

6:37 PM on Monday, September 14

A whistleblower claims a Trump administration effort to find noncitizen voters may violate state laws

Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., speaks to reporters at the U.S. Capitol, Monday, Sept. 14, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert)

McConnell returns to the Senate for the first time since his June hospitalization

5:57 PM on Monday, September 14

Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky has returned to the Senate after a long absence

President Donald Trump speaks with reporters while in flight on Air Force One from Shannon, Ireland to Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

The Latest: Supreme Court rejects Trump’s mail ballot restrictions for now ahead of midterms

8:32 AM on Monday, September 14

The Supreme Court has rejected President Donald Trump’s bid to restrict mail ballots ahead of the midterms

Yemeni civilians celebrate while riding in the back of a pickup truck in the Bani Matar district, Yemen, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, as they follow a convoy carrying Houthi prisoners freed in Mokha on its way to Sanaa following the Houthi takeover of the southern Red Sea port city. (AP Photo/STR)

Houthis seize 2 strategic Red Sea islands, and other Mideast developments

6:08 AM on Monday, September 14

Yemen's Houthi rebels have seized the strategic islands of Greater and Lesser Hanish in the southern Red Sea

Yemeni civilians celebrate while riding in the back of a pickup truck in the Bani Matar district, Yemen, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, as they follow a convoy carrying Houthi prisoners freed in Mokha on its way to Sanaa following the Houthi takeover of the southern Red Sea port city. (AP Photo/STR)

Saudi pipeline hit by drones will be out of service for weeks, further restricting oil flow

3:47 AM on Monday, September 14

A crucial Saudi oil pipeline that was struck in an attack will mostly be out of service for weeks as the damage is repaired

Electronic displays show financial news on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York, Monday, Sept. 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

AI stocks drop, but the rest of Wall Street holds steadier after oil prices give back an early jump

1:09 AM on Monday, September 14

AI stocks slid worldwide after leaders of the industry warned a slowdown is needed for the safety of humanity

Matthew Rhys poses in the press room with the awards for outstanding lead actor in a limited or anthology series or movie for "The Beast In Me," and outstanding lead actor in a comedy series for "Widow's Bay" during the 78th Emmy Awards on Monday, Sept. 14, 2026, at the JW Marriott in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)

‘Widow’s Bay’ breaks Emmys record with 14 wins including best comedy series, 'Pitt' wins best drama

12:20 AM on Monday, September 14

“Widow’s Bay” has stormed the Emmy Awards, breaking a record for a comedy series with 14 awards including best comedy series and three acting wins

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6:21 PM on Sunday, September 13

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