The top photos of the day by AP’s photojournalists

Oklahoma’s governor picks energy executive Alan Armstrong to fill US Senate seat through end of year

Phil Berger, top architect of North Carolina’s recent conservative shift, concedes in primary for his state Senate seat

In land of tall corn, is it a tall order to ask Cyclones and Hawkeyes fans to unite for Sweet 16?

Veteran prosecutor confirmed to lead new Justice Department division targeting fraud nationwide

Group’s report highlights how guns in the US get from legitimate stores to crime scenes