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Savannah Guthrie to return to 'Today' on April 6 after mother's disappearance

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2026 0:49


Savannah Guthrie is returning to NBC's “Today” show, nearly two months after the kidnapping of her mom. AP correspondent Donna Warder reports.

Austria plans to ban social media use for under-14s, joining a string of other countries

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2026 0:58


AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports Austria's governing coalition has announced plans to ban social media for children under 14, joining a string of countries with parallel restrictions.

House ethics panel finds Florida congresswoman Cherfilus-McCormick committed 25 violations

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2026 0:40


The House Ethics Committee has ruled against Democratic Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, a decision that could add weight to Republicans' push to expel her from Congress. The AP's Marcela Sanchez has more.

Stocks fall and oil prices rise after Trump's latest delay in the Iran war fails to raise much hope

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2026 0:44


A 14-year-old running for governor is the first teen to get on Vermont's general election ballot

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2026 0:47


AP correspondent Donna Warder reports on a candidate for Vermont's governor, who brings youth to the race.

3 killed in tourist helicopter crash on the Hawaiian island of Kauai

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2026 0:49


AP correspondent Donna Warder reports on a deadly tourist helicopter crash in Hawaii.

Costa Rica to accept 25 'third country' deportees from US every week

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2026 0:52


Another country agrees to accept migrants deported from the U.S. AP correspondent Mike Hempen reports.

Israel launches a new wave of strikes on Iran with no sign of diplomatic breakthrough

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2026 0:35


AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports Russia's top diplomat denies providing intelligence to Iran.

Senate approves funding for TSA and most of Homeland Security, but not immigration enforcement

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2026 0:44


AP correspondent Donna Warder reports, legislation to pay TSA workers is heading to the House Friday, after being approved by the Senate in the early morning.

Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm sues his parents, accuses them of misusing his money

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2026 0:34


A major leaguer has filed a lawsuit against family members for alleged misuse of his money. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

The latest in sports

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2026 0:56


A buzzer-beater helps Purdue stay dancing in the NCAA Tournament, Iowa, Illinois and Arizona also punch tickets to Elite Eight, the World Series champs open the season with a bang on MLB's Opening Day, a Cy Young winner gets roughed up in his season debut and an Englishman has the lead in golf's Houston Open. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

Tom Brady says he's weighed coming out of retirement, but the NFL doesn't like the idea

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2026 0:35


A seven-time Super Bowl winner turned NFL owner says he considered un-retiring, but the league shot him down. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

Federal judge denies NCAA's restraining order request to make DraftKings stop using 'March Madness'

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2026 0:38


A popular sportsbook can continue using the term “March Madness” after a courtroom victory over the NCAA. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

US Treasury plans to put Trump's signature on new paper currency in first for sitting president

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2026 0:37


AP correspondent Ben Thomas reports the U.S. Treasury's planning to put President Trump's signature on paper currency.

Florida congresswoman faces a rare public hearing on ethics charges. Threat of expulsion vote looms

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2026 0:53


A Florida congresswoman faces allegations before a House committee. The AP's Jennifer King reports.

California lawmakers pass bill to rename César Chavez Day following sexual abuse allegations

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 0:56


California lawmakers are moving to rename Cesar Chavez Day after allegations of sexual abuse. The AP's Ed Donaue reports.

The Oscars are leaving Hollywood

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 0:40


AP correspondent Ed Donahue reports the Oscars are moving.

Brother and sister are charged after an explosive device was found outside a Florida Air Force base

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 1:00


AP correspondent Jennifer King reports a brother and sister are charged after an explosive device was found outside the home of U.S. Central Command.

Wall Street falls to its worst drop since the Iran war as the Nasdaq sinks 10% below its record

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 0:42


The war in Iran sends stocks even lower.

Dash Crofts of Seals & Crofts, known for hits 'Summer Breeze' and 'Diamond Girl,' dies at 87

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 0:51


AP's Lisa Dwyer reports on the death of an iconic 70's band member.

Fetty Wap has a lot to say on 'Zavier.' It's his first album since being released from prison

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 0:54


AP correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on a rapper's first album since being released from prison.

Trump interrupts a Cabinet meeting focused on war and rising prices to talk Sharpies

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 0:55


AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on President Trump's long aside about his favorite marker, during a Cabinet meeting.

A sweeping Idaho bill would criminalize transgender bathroom use in private businesses

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 0:39


AP's Lisa Dwyer reports that if an Idaho bill passes, going to the wrong bathroom there could net you a felony.

Lebanese fear another occupation as Israel threatens to use Gaza tactics in the south

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 0:50


AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports on Israel's plans to depopulate the south of Lebanon, claiming they need to establish a zone of control.

Iran and the US harden their positions as Tehran tightens its grip on the Strait of Hormuz

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 0:47


AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on an apparent impasse between the U.S. and Iran over talks to end the war.

Average US long-term mortgage rate leaps to 6.38%, the highest level in more than 6 months

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 0:27


The AP's Alex Veiga reports on another rise in mortgage rates.

Wall Street's 2025 bonuses reached unprecedented levels in a rollicking year for markets

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 0:39


AP's Lisa Dwyer reports on record bonuses on Wall Street.

Transgender women athletes banned from women's Olympic events by new IOC policy

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 0:37


AP's Lisa Dwyer reports on a new ruling against transgender athletes at the Olympics.

Iran war's environmental toll could leave damage and health risks for decades, experts say

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 0:54


AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports experts are warning that the Iran war's environmental toll could leave health risks that linger for decades.

Growth rate slowed in US metro areas in 2025, with steepest drops along the southern border

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 0:32


Some areas of the U.S. aren't gaining population at the rate they previously did. AP correspondent Mike Hempen reports.

Asia chases Russian crude oil as Iran war strains energy, but supplies are limited

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 0:48


AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports Asian nations scramble for other sources of crude oil as shipments through the strait of Hormuz become limited because of the U.S.- Iran war.

What men and women think about gender and pay, according to a new AP-NORC poll

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 0:41


A new AP-NORC poll finds men and women have different views on who has the advantage when it comes to earning competitive wages. AP correspondent Marcela Sanchez has more.

Parents see hope in back-to-back rulings that social media providers failed to protect young users

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 0:45


AP correspondent Donna Warder reports on the push by parents to make online platforms more responsible for children's safety.

Stocks swing and oil prices rise as uncertainty about the war with Iran weighs on Wall Street

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 0:42


A soothing study session: Students cram in Amsterdam's Concertgebouw as musicians play

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 0:51


AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports a well-known classical music venue in Amsterdam has found a new way to attract a younger crowd.

Most Republicans are loyal to Trump. A prolonged war in Iran could test that, an AP-NORC poll shows

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 0:49


AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports a long war with Iran could test GOP loyalty to President Trump.

Latest AP headlines from Around the world

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 0:58


AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports both sides in the Iran war have hardened their positions; Lebanese fear the Israeli occupation of the South of Lebanon; a bus has crashed into a river in Bangladesh; and world shares are down.

Iran and the US harden their positions as Tehran keeps its grip on the Strait of Hormuz

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 0:47


AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports the U.S. and Iran have made no diplomatic headway as more missiles are fired.

US appeals court sides with Trump administration on detaining immigrants without bond

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 0:44


Immigrants in detention can continue to be held without bond. AP correspondent Donna Warder reports.

The Latest: US and Iran make no diplomatic headway as more missiles fired at Israel

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 0:48


AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports on the latest on diplomatic efforts on both sides to end the Iran war.

Trump promises 'bigger majorities' for GOP even as midterm warning signs flash for his party

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 0:41


President Donald Trump is trying to rally the GOP, on the heels of a recent election loss. AP correspondent Donna Warder reports.

Indian Health Service chips away at construction backlog

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 0:54


Federal funding to update Native American health facilities is failing to catch up to community needs. The AP's Savannah Peters reports.

The latest in sports

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 0:56


The Bronx Bombers roll in the MLB season opener, the champs' double-digit win streak is snapped in a potential NBA finals preview, more big nights for a pair of hoops stars, the NBA takes the next step toward expansion and a rare mid-week NFL opener is slated for 2026. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

Rams receiver Puka Nacua sued for allegedly making antisemitic remark, biting woman

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 0:34


An NFL standout is facing a lawsuit for allegedly biting a woman and making anti-Jewish remarks. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

March Madness: An eighth grader from Pittsburgh is all alone with a perfect women's NCAA bracket

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 0:34


This year's lone unblemished March Madness bracket has come from a young fan in Pennsylvania. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

Expansion may be coming to the NBA. Here's some of what you may want to know

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 0:29


A top American sports league has taken the next steps to look into adding a pair of franchises. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

Hawaii digging out from another round of flooding after surprise downpour

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 0:35


Hawaii is looking for help from the federal government after back to back storms caused major flood damage. The AP's Jennifer King reports.

USPS seeks a temporary 8% charge on Priority Mail and other products to offset transportation costs

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 0:40


AP's Lisa Dwyer reports it may soon cost more to send priority mail.

Canadian prime minister says Air Canada CEO's English-only condolences lacked compassion

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 0:47


AP correspondent Ed Donahue reports on reaction in Canada to a deadly plane crash in the U.S.

The NAACP names ex-DOJ civil rights chief Kristen Clarke as its top lawyer

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 0:40


AP's Lisa Dwyer reports on a new top lawyer at the NAACP.

Jury finds Instagram and YouTube liable in a landmark social media addiction trial

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 0:58


AP correspondent Ed Donahue reports on the verdict in a California trial involving 2 social media giants.

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