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AOL's dial up internet takes its last bow, marking the end of an era

NEW YORK (AP) — It's official: AOL's dial-up internet has taken its last bow. AOL previously confirmed it would be pulling the plug on Tuesday (Sept. 30) — writing in a brief update on its s...

Residents of a NYC public housing tower escape unharmed after a massive chimney collapses

NEW YORK (AP) — A massive brick chimney running 20 stories up the side of a New York City apartment building collapsed after an explosion Wednesday, sending tons of debris plummeting to the ...

Supreme Court lets Lisa Cook remain as a Federal Reserve governor for now

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed Lisa Cook to remain as a Federal Reserve governor for now, declining to act on the Trump administration’s effort to immediately remov...

What happens now that a government shutdown is underway

WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington is bracing for what could be a prolonged federal shutdown after lawmakers deadlocked and missed the deadline for funding the government. Republicans supported a ...

Walmart plans to remove artificial colors and other food additives from store brands by 2027

NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart said Wednesday that it plans to remove synthetic food dyes and 30 other ingredients, including some preservatives, artificial sweeteners and fat substitutes, from its...

Indonesian rescuers race to find dozens of students in rubble of collapsed school

SIDOARJO, Indonesia (AP) — Rescue workers continued to search on Wednesday for dozens of missing students suspected of still being buried under the rubble of a collapsed school in the provin...

Rockies GM Bill Schmidt steps down after one of the worst seasons in MLB history

DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Rockies stressed bringing a “new voice” and a “new vision” into the front office. Someone who hasn't been around for three straight 100-loss seasons. Someone who h...

Brian Snitker, who managed Braves to 2021 World Series title, won't return to dugout next season

ATLANTA (AP) — When in doubt, Brian Snitker turned to Bobby Cox for advice. It was only natural for Snitker to once again seek counsel from Cox, through Cox's wife Pam, when considering if t...

Police say Oktoberfest reopens after a security sweep due to a bomb threat

MUNICH (AP) — The Oktoberfest fairgrounds closed for several hours Wednesday as police conducted a security sweep of the famed beer festival due to a bomb threat by a suspect linked to an ex...

Federal judge allows Pac-12's lawsuit against Mountain West over poaching fees to go forward

A federal judge has allowed the Pac-12 Conference's lawsuit against the Mountain West Conference over $55 million in “poaching fees” to go forward. Northern District of California Senior Jud...

Colorado Rockies say GM Bill Schmidt is stepping down after one of the worst seasons in MLB history

DENVER (AP) — Colorado Rockies say GM Bill Schmidt is stepping down after one of the worst seasons in MLB history. ...

Investigators to review the 2005 shooting death of Hunter S. Thompson, which was ruled a suicide

ASPEN, Colo. (AP) — Investigators in Colorado are reviewing the 2005 shooting death of journalist Hunter S. Thompson, which was ruled a suicide, authorities said. There's no new evidence sug...