Washington media dinner shooting suspect is set for his first court appearance on federal charges
WASHINGTON (AP) — The man who authorities say tried to storm the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner with guns and knives while President Donald Trump was in attendance is due in court to face federal charges. Saturday night's chaotic encounter resulted in shots being fired, Trump being rushed off the stage and guests ducking for cover underneath their tables. Authorities say Cole Tomas Allen, of Torrance, California, was taken into custody after the shooting and is being charged Monday in federal court in Washington. It's unclear if he has a lawyer who could speak on his behalf. Authorities say an officer wearing a bullet-resistant vest was shot in the vest but is expected to recover.
Trump's many upcoming large, public events may present fresh security challenges after latest attack
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is likely to face new security questions as he plans to attend a series of large, high-profile events in coming months. Saturday night's attack during the White House Correspondents' Association dinner is the third violent episode involving Trump in less than two years. The White House hasn't commented on additional security measures, but more thorough screening and possibly bulletproof glass at public Trump events could be coming. The Republican president has tried to reassure the public he's well protected. But questions are likely to arise going forward. Presidents often chafe at the prospect of too much security.
Iran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz if US lifts its blockade and the war ends, officials say
CAIRO (AP) — Iran has offered to end its control over the Strait of Hormuz if the U.S. lifts its blockade and ends the war. That's according to regional officials. The proposal that emerged Monday would delay discussions on Iran’s nuclear program. U.S. President Donald Trump seems unlikely to accept the offer. The blockade prevents Iran from selling oil, affecting global prices and economies. Trump extended a ceasefire with Iran, but a permanent settlement remains elusive. In other developments, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss the situation. Talks between Iran and the U.S. have stalled. Pakistan has been attempting to mediate.
Tired and worried, seafarers have been stranded in the Persian Gulf for weeks
NEW DELHI (AP) — Around 20,000 seafarers on hundreds of vessels are stuck in the Persian Gulf, unable to cross the Strait of Hormuz that remains effectively shut by Iran. Indian Capt. Rahul Dhar and his crew have been stranded on their tanker for about eight weeks. They have witnessed drones and missile interceptions as they try to keep in touch with their families. Some other crews have faced shortages of food and water. A ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran has brought some hope, but anxiety over uncertainty has taken its toll. The International Maritime Organization has called for a safe corridor, but most ships remain stranded.
King Charles III heads to Washington on a delicate mission to restore the UK-US relationship
WASHINGTON (AP) — King Charles III will arrive in Washington for a four-day state visit aimed at celebrating the United States’ 250th anniversary. The trip beginning Monday comes amid strained trans-Atlantic ties partly over disagreements between the U.K. government and President Donald Trump on issues including the Iran war. The Republican president has praised Charles but criticized Prime Minister Keir Starmer for not supporting military action. Charles' visit includes a White House state dinner and a speech to Congress. Charles also will visit the Sept. 11 memorial in New York and attend a 250th birthday party in Virginia. A shooting at a Washington dinner attended by Trump over the weekend sparked a last-minute security review.
Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman head to court in high-stakes showdown over AI
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Technology tycoons Elon Musk and Sam Altman are poised to face off in a high-stakes trial revolving around the alleged betrayal, deceit and unbridled ambition that blurred the bickering billionaires’ once-shared vision for the development of artificial intelligence. The trial, which is scheduled to begin Monday with jury selection, centers on the 2015 birth of ChatGPT maker OpenAI as a nonprofit startup primarily funded by Musk before evolving into a capitalistic venture now valued at $852 billion. The civil lawsuit accuses Altman, OpenAI’s CEO, of double-crossing Musk by straying from the company’s founding mission to be an altruistic steward of the technology.
Prosecutors say suspect in missing students' killings asked ChatGPT about disposing of a body
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Prosecutors say the suspect in the killings of two University of South Florida doctoral students from Bangladesh had asked ChatGPT days before the pair went missing what would happen if a human body was put in a garbage bag and thrown in a dumpster. According to a pretrial detention report, Hisham Abugharbieh also asked the artificial intelligence chatbot whether the identification number on his car could be changed. ChatGPT responded that Abugharbieh’s question sounded dangerous. The remains of Abugharbieh’s roommate, Zamil Limon, were found Friday, but authorities said they were still searching for Limon’s girlfriend, Nahida Bristy. On Sunday, the sheriff’s office said a body was found in the area, but had not been identified.
Fast-moving storms batter the Midwest, flooding streets and stranding commuters
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Authorities say fast-moving storms pummeled parts of the Midwest with hail, strong wind and heavy rain, flooding streets and leading to stranded commuters who needed to be rescued from their vehicles. More storms are on the way through Monday night. The National Weather Service forecasts show more than 64 million people in the Midwest mostly are at risk of severe storms, with the St. Louis region at moderate risk for multiple strong tornadoes and large hail. In Kansas City, Missouri, the local fire department responded to 11 water rescues Monday morning following heavy rain. No injuries were reported.
Researchers say remote Lake Superior island's wolves are thriving as packs prey on moose
Researchers say more wolves are roaming a remote Lake Superior island, using moose as one of their primary food sources. Isle Royale is a 134,000-acre island in far western Lake Superior between Grand Marais, Minnesota, and Thunder Bay, Canada. Scientists began surveying the island's wolves in 1958. A team of researchers led by Michigan Tech University conducted this year's study between Jan. 22 and March 3. They estimate that the island's wolf population has grown to 37, up from the last estimate of 30 in 2024. They estimated the island's moose population has dropped 75% since reaching a high of 2,000 in 2019. They attribute the decline to wolf depredation.
How a surgeon kept a Sudan hospital functioning on the war's front line
OMDURMAN, Sudan (AP) — A soft-spoken surgeon kept a hospital running on the front line of Sudan's war as many staffers fled. He took The Associated Press around the hospital near the capital, Khartoum, after the fighting shifted elsewhere. He described making excruciating choices as the hospital was bombed and the wounded flowed in. Who should live and potentially die? How would they find supplies as medicines like antibiotics and painkillers ran out? It's a rare look at the war's toll on health care. Nearly 40% of Sudan’s hospitals no longer function. Many have been stripped for parts or used by fighters as bases.
