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Social Security's retirement trust fund faces a projected funding shortfall in 2032, a year earlier than expected

By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press

Medicare's hospital insurance trust fund will be unable to pay full benefits in 2033, unchanged from last year's estimate.

Texas Tech ruling ignites debate on sports betting and gambling addiction

By William Brangham, Ryan Connelly Holmes, Genesis Magpayo

A judge’s ruling in Texas is sending shockwaves through college sports. Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby, who wagered $90,000 on sports games, was banned from the sport. But he and the school appealed, arguing he has a gambling addiction and…

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'Grandfamilies' spotlights grandparents stepping in to raise children

By Geoff Bennett, Jackson Hudgins

More than 2.5 million children across the U.S. live in households where grandparents have taken on the role of primary caregiver. But many grandparents face challenges navigating custody issues and accessing the resources and support they need. Geoff Bennett discussed…

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Southern California stadium workers say they have a tentative deal, averting strike ahead of World Cup

By Jaimie Ding, Amy Taxin, Associated Press

The tentative contract will give stadium cooks among the highest wages for the job in the country, with many earning $40 an hour in about two years.

Texas teen convicted of murder for fatally stabbing another athlete at a high school track meet

By Jamie Stengle, Associated Press

Prosecutors accused Anthony of egging on a confrontation after being asked to leave the tent of another track team but defense attorneys argued the teen was defending himself.

The 2026 World Cup has arrived. Here's what to know about the 16 stadiums hosting matches

By Associated Press

Many of the stadiums have been renamed by FIFA for the duration of the tournament because the companies that paid for the naming rights are not FIFA sponsors.

New study recommends 1 alcoholic drink per day. Its researchers want clearer U.S. guidelines on drinking

By Laura Ungar, Ali Swenson, Associated Press

One of the officials involved in the study commissioned by Biden's Democratic administration accused Trump's Republican administration of “sidelining” the research — an allegation the Trump administration denies.

Rob Reiner's son Nick seeks money from trust parents left him for his defense in their killings

By Andrew Dalton, Associated Press

A petition filed by the 32-year-old Nick Reiner's civil attorneys in a Los Angeles County court on Monday says that trustees overseeing the funds have denied them to him without legal justification, and he needs and should get them now.

Victor Wembanyama carries Spurs to win, cutting Knicks' NBA Finals lead to 2-1

By Brian Mahoney, Associated Press

Victor Wembanyama has his first NBA Finals win — and the New York Knicks suddenly have a lot of work left to end their 53-year championship drought.

Vance demands DOJ probe of Minnesota officials as White House presses 'war on fraud'

By Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press

Vice President JD Vance is pressing federal prosecutors to investigate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and state Attorney General Keith Ellison over allegations they failed to stop widespread social services fraud.