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Steve Cropper, songwriter and guitarist in Booker T and the M.G.’s, dead at 84

Par :Associated Press

4 décembre 2025 à 01:46

Steve Cropper, the lean, soulful guitarist and songwriter who helped anchor the celebrated Memphis backing band Booker T. and the M.G.’s at Stax Records and co-wrote the classics “Green Onions,” "(Sittin’ on) the Dock of the Bay” and “In the Midnight Hour,” has died.

Steve Cropper smiling while holding a guitar.

Isaac Hayes and Steve Cropper in front of the Stax SoulsVille theater marquee.

Steve Cropper and Donald "Duck" Dunn performing with Booker T & the M.G.'s.

Steve Cropper and Isaac Hayes at the Songwriters Hall of Fame Awards Induction.

Former Missouri police officer pleads guilty for searching for sexual photos in phones of women he stopped

Par :Associated Press

4 décembre 2025 à 01:29

A former suburban St. Louis police officer admitted that over several months last year, he pulled over 20 women’s vehicles and searched their phones for nude photos and videos.

Julian Alcala leaving federal court in St. Louis, accompanied by a man in a suit holding a microphone.

The top photos of the day by AP's photojournalists

The Independent

Par :The Associated Press

3 décembre 2025 à 22:16

From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today’s top photos chosen by Associated Press photo editors.

European football: Real Madrid’s Frenchmen run riot at Athletic Bilbao

Par :Associated Press

4 décembre 2025 à 00:29

Mbappé scores twice and Camavinga once in 3-0 win
Kane scores and gives away penalty as Bayern progress

Kylian Mbappé scored twice as Real Madrid defeated Athletic Bilbao 3-0 to end a three-match winless run in La Liga.

Mbappé’s France teammate Eduardo Camavinga also scored as Real moved back within a point of Barcelona, who defeated Atlético Madrid 3-1 on Tuesday.

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Drunk raccoon found passed out in liquor store after boozy escapade

The Independent

Par :Associated Press

3 décembre 2025 à 18:53

Staff arriving at the store discovered alcohol pooled across the floor, initially suspecting a human intruder.

What to know about Somalia as Trump wants Somalis in the US to leave

The Independent

Par :The Associated Press

3 décembre 2025 à 18:37

U.S. President Donald Trump has called Somali immigrants living in the United States “garbage” and wants them to leave

Lego launching a life-size World Cup trophy and there’s a secret hidden inside

The Independent

Par :Associated Press

3 décembre 2025 à 17:57

The Lego brick trophy will be plastic instead of 18 carat solid gold and green malachite

Man accused of eating $19K Faberge pendant inspired by Bond movie in New Zealand

Par :Associated Press

3 décembre 2025 à 15:19

The 32-year-old man, who has not been publicly named, is accused of eating an ornate Fabergé octopus pendant at Partridge Jewelers in Auckland on Nov. 28.

Faberge x 007 Special Edition Octopussy Egg Surprise Locket.

A police car is parked outside the Auckland District Court in Auckland, New Zealand.

Roger Moore and Kristina Wayborn in Octopussy.

The Latest: Trump administration halts immigration applications from 19 countries

The Independent

Par :The Associated Press

3 décembre 2025 à 14:25

The Trump administration is pausing all immigration applications such as requests for green cards for people from 19 countries banned from travel earlier this year, as part of sweeping immigration changes in the wake of the shooting of two National Guard troops

Raccoon goes on boozy escapade in liquor store, found passed out in bathroom

The Independent

Par :Associated Press

3 décembre 2025 à 00:53

Staff arriving at the store discovered alcohol pooled across the floor, initially suspecting a human intruder.

Belgian police make 3 arrests after raids on college and EU diplomatic headquarters

The Independent

Par :Associated Press

2 décembre 2025 à 13:48

Belgian police have arrested three people during a fraud investigation involving the European Union

The Associated Press’ top photos of 2025 from the US

The Independent

Par :The Associated Press

2 décembre 2025 à 13:01

Amid upheaval across the U.S. in 2025, Associated Press photographers captured images of heartache and hope, celebration and despair and flickering moments of wonder.

The Latest: Pope Leo ends first foreign trip with silent prayer at Beirut blast site, Mass at port

The Independent

Par :The Associated Press

2 décembre 2025 à 05:54

Pope Leo XIV offered a silent prayer at the site of the 2020 Beirut port explosion as he is wrapping up his first foreign trip to Turkey and Lebanon

Photos from the White House's Holiday Prep

The Independent

Par :The Associated Press

1 décembre 2025 à 22:29

As the calendar turned to December on Monday, the White House was preparing for the end-of-year holidays. Christmas decorations adorned the building, while first lady Melania Trump and second lady Usha Vance helped build holiday care packages at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland.

The top photos of the day by AP's photojournalists

The Independent

Par :The Associated Press

1 décembre 2025 à 21:23

This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.

Pope to visit Christian sites in Lebanon as he encourages Christians not to abandon the region

The Independent

Par :The Associated Press

1 décembre 2025 à 07:44

Pope Leo XIV visits holy sites in Lebanon on Monday, drawing Christians and Muslims

What to Stream: George Clooney, Tom Cruise, Zac Brown Band, Michelle Pfeiffer and Metroid Prime 4

The Independent

Par :The Associated Press

1 décembre 2025 à 06:01

George Clooney playing a dashing movie star with nagging midlife regrets in “Jay Kelly” and Zac Brown Band returning with fresh tunes are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you

The top photos of the day by AP's photojournalists

The Independent

Par :The Associated Press

1 décembre 2025 à 02:02

From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today’s top photos chosen by Associated Press photo editors.

A look back at the weekend's biggest stories

The Independent

Par :The Associated Press

30 novembre 2025 à 22:37

U.S. halts all asylum decisions after shooting of National Guard members in the nation’s capital

Crews restoring power in Wisconsin while Iowa airport tries to reopen after plane left icy runway

The Independent

Par :The Associated Press

30 novembre 2025 à 18:31

Utility crews are working to restore power to thousands of people in Wisconsin, the consequence of a weekend storm in the Great Lakes region that brought down power lines

Pope Leo XIV visits Istanbul's Blue Mosque on the second day of his trip to Turkey

The Independent

Par :The Associated Press

29 novembre 2025 à 07:45

Pope Leo XIV has started the second day of his trip to Turkey with a visit to Istanbul’s Blue Mosque

Snow, rain and cold in store for some Thanksgiving travelers

The Independent

Par :The Associated Press

29 novembre 2025 à 06:52

Snow and chilly temperatures have already greeted some Thanksgiving travelers and plenty more could be on its way this holiday weekend

The Latest: Pope Leo XIV to call for Christian unity at site where Nicaean Creed established

The Independent

Par :The Associated Press

28 novembre 2025 à 08:02

Pope Leo XIV marks a high point of his first foreign trip to Turkey with a pilgrimage to Iznik

Bolsonaro's sentence and more top photos this week from Latin America and the Caribbean

The Independent

Par :The Associated Press

28 novembre 2025 à 06:00

Nov. 21-27, 2025