Epicenter is 6-5 favorite for Preakness without Rich Strike

Rich Strike's absence clouds the second big horse race of the Triple Crown, and it marks the second Preakness Stakes in four years where the Kentucky Derby winner isn't competing.

Lightning kills cow ‘on the spot,’ prompting warning from farmer

“We are always saddened at a loss like this, but realize that events like this happen in nature,“ an Alabama farmer said.

Report: Cavs guard Rajon Rondo allegedly pulled gun, threatened to kill mother of his children

NBA star Rajon Rondo’s former partner and mother of his two children filed an emergency protective order against him after he allegedly threatened to kill her during an incident last week.

FDA approves Pfizer COVID-19 booster for children ages 5 to 11

Pfizer’s COVID-19 booster shot for U.S. kids ages 5 to 11 has been approved by the FDA. Next, it will need the CDC’s final sign-off.

Black Lives Matter has $42 million in assets, IRS documents show

A new IRS tax filing shared exclusively with The Associated Press shows the Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation Inc. spent more than $37 million on grants, real estate, consultants, and other expenses.

2022 midterm elections: What to watch as 5 states hold primaries

Voters in several states will test former President Donald Trump’s sway again Tuesday — including Pennsylvania, where he’s endorsed celebrity Dr. Oz for U.S. Senate.

Taco Bell's Mexican Pizza returns to menus this week — how to get early access

Taco Bell’s Mexican Pizza returns to menus nationwide on Thursday following a social media outcry. But some eager fans can actually get the beloved menu item starting Tuesday.

California church shooting victim identified: 'Dr. Cheng is a hero'

The heroic actions of a Laguna Niguel doctor who died while trying to save fellow parishioners during Sunday's shooting at Geneva Presbyterian Church are being described by authorities as "literally the meeting of good versus evil."

Abbott says agreement reached to reopen baby formula plant

The White House says it is working with all major formula producers to boost production, including reaching out to their suppliers to encourage them to prioritize production and delivery of formula ingredients.

Buffalo shooting suspect once threatened high school, what else is known about the 18-year-old

New details continue to emerge from authorities about the 18-year-old suspected of killing 10 people at a Buffalo supermarket. Here's what's known so far about the suspect, Payton Gendron.

Buffalo shooting suspect aimed to keep killing if he got away, police say

The gunman, who had crossed the state to target people at the Tops Friendly Market, had talked about shooting up another store as well, police said.