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US-born Bei Bei settles into new home at Chinese panda base

BEIJING — After an intercontinental flight on the “Panda Express,” a furry American darling arrived early Thursday in his new Chinese home.
3:39 22 November 2021

Baltimore ex-mayor enters guilty pleas in fraud case

BALTIMORE — The disgraced former mayor of Baltimore pleaded guilty Thursday to federal conspiracy and tax evasion charges involving sales of her self-...
0:48 22 November 2021

Winfrey, Coates among speakers at tribute to Toni Morrison

NEW YORK — Oprah Winfrey, Ta-Nehisi Coates and Angela Davis have spoken at a tribute to the late Toni Morrison, the Nobel laureate who died last summe...
23:37 21 November 2021

AP Exclusive: DOJ would take halted executions to high court

WASHINGTON — Attorney General William Barr told The Associated Press on Thursday that he would take the Trump administration’s bid to restart federal ...
23:18 21 November 2021

Iraqi officials: 8 protesters dead in day of violent clashes

BAGHDAD — Eight people died and at least 90 were wounded on Thursday in renewed clashes in central Baghdad, in the most violent clashes between anti-g...
22:16 21 November 2021

US agency to consider expanded drilling in Alaska reserve

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The Trump administration will consider a new management plan and expanded oil drilling for the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska, ...
21:35 21 November 2021

Ohio State vows ‘monetary resolution’ for doctor’s victims

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State University is committed to a “monetary resolution” for men sexually abused decades ago by team doctor Richard Strauss, sch...
20:37 21 November 2021

Garrett’s suspension for helmet attack upheld after appeal

CLEVELAND — Myles Garrett’s season is over after the NFL’s indefinite suspension of the Cleveland Browns star defensive end was upheld Thursday by an ...
20:21 21 November 2021

Trump says Navy won’t remove Gallagher’s SEAL designation

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump insisted Thursday that the Navy “will NOT be taking away Warfighter and Navy Seal Eddie Gallagher’s Trident Pin,” ...
18:57 21 November 2021

Vape debate: Are e-cigarettes wiping out teen smoking?

WASHINGTON — In almost any other year it would be hailed as a public health victory: The smoking rate among U.S. high schoolers took its biggest hit e...
17:58 21 November 2021

Takeaways from the 5th Democratic 2020 presidential debate

WASHINGTON — Democrats spent more time making the case for their ability to beat President Donald Trump than trying to defeat each other in their fift...
11:26 21 November 2021

Pope in Thailand calls for action to protect women, children

BANGKOK — Pope Francis called Thursday for women and children to be protected from exploitation, abuse and enslavement as he began a busy two days of ...
9:59 21 November 2021

Fear, turmoil in Lebanon as its financial crisis worsens

BEIRUT — On one of Beirut’s main commercial streets, store owners are cutting salaries by half or considering shutting down. Shops advertise sales, bu...
6:09 21 November 2021

Hong Kong holdout protester: No surrender, no regrets

HONG KONG — Pale and thin, a teenager wandered the nearly deserted campus of Hong Kong Polytechnic University at about 1 a.m. Wednesday. He wrapped hi...
3:51 21 November 2021

Clarification: California-Oil Well Moratorium story

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — In a story Nov. 19 about California Gov. Gavin Newsom issuing a moratorium on permits for wells using high-pressure steam to extr...
1:25 21 November 2021

UAW president steps down as GM sues rival over union bribery

DETROIT — United Auto Workers President Gary Jones abruptly resigned Wednesday, capping a tumultuous day that saw union leaders move to oust him and G...
23:21 20 November 2021

Away from Washington, Trump praises Apple’s Texas expansion

AUSTIN, Texas — President Donald Trump got away from the impeachment inquiry in Washington on Wednesday and celebrated tech behemoth Apple keeping its...
23:13 20 November 2021

Apple cancels premiere of ‘The Banker’ over ‘concerns’

NEW YORK — Apple has canceled the premiere of one of the tech company’s first original films, “The Banker” the day before it was to debut at Los Angel...
22:57 20 November 2021

Review: ‘Waves’ explores the ebb, flow of a family’s love

Rarely has a movie’s title been so apt as that of “Waves,” a film that makes you feel like you’ve been knocked flat over by a fierce current — only to...
22:28 20 November 2021

Browns’ Garrett awaits ruling after hearing for suspension

CLEVELAND — Myles Garrett looked composed and casual, a stark contrast to the last time he was seen in public.
22:24 20 November 2021

Impeachment intensifies buzz about Pompeo run for US Senate

TOPEKA, Kan. — A persistent buzz about Mike Pompeo stepping down as the top U.S. diplomat to run for an open Senate seat in Kansas has built to a roar...
21:36 20 November 2021

Charles Barkley apologizes for comment about hitting a woman

Charles Barkley has issued an apology for a comment he made to a female political reporter about hitting her.
21:15 20 November 2021

Fed minutes: Officials felt 3 cuts this year could be enough

WASHINGTON — Most Federal Reserve officials believed last month that the three rate cuts they have made this year would be enough unless the economy w...
20:50 20 November 2021

Trump directed Ukraine quid pro quo, key witness says

WASHINGTON — Ambassador Gordon Sondland told House impeachment investigators Wednesday that he worked with Rudy Giuliani on Ukraine at the “express di...
19:02 20 November 2021

Ex-Baltimore mayor charged in ‘Healthy Holly’ book scandal

BALTIMORE — The disgraced former mayor of Baltimore was charged Wednesday with fraud and tax evasion involving sales of her self-published children's ...
18:29 20 November 2021

Malta arrests exec, apparently linked to journalist slaying

VALLETTA, Malta — Authorities arrested a prominent Maltese businessman Wednesday who appears to be a “person of interest” in the assassination of a le...
16:58 20 November 2021

Syracuse University janitor battles racism with kindness

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A janitor who removed racist graffiti at Syracuse University has started a campaign of kindness.
15:47 20 November 2021

UK Conservatives under fire for Twitter deception in debate

LONDON — Britain's Conservative Party was accused Wednesday of trying to deceive voters by changing the name of its press office Twitter account to “f...
14:32 20 November 2021

New acts rule Grammys as Lizzo, Lil Nas, Eilish lead in noms

NEW YORK — The Grammys are screaming “Cuz I Love You” to Lizzo: The breakthrough singer-rapper scored a whopping eight nominations, including bids for...
13:48 20 November 2021

Series of books planned, based on NYT’s “1619 Project”

NEW YORK — The New York Times’ acclaimed “1619 Project” will be the basis for a series of books, for readers of all ages.
13:01 20 November 2021