Trends. Page 174



Argentina’s Peronists seek return in polarized election

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Frustration over a bruising economic crisis and rising poverty has eroded support for Argentina's pro-business incumbent ahe...
15:16 25 October 2021

No. 3 Kansas ready to focus on season rather than NCAA fears

LAWRENCE, Kan. — There has been more attention on Kansas basketball over the past six months in court rooms than on basketball courts, and coach Bill ...
15:11 25 October 2021

NFL is losing its reputation for boring trade deadlines

The NFL is losing its reputation for boring trade deadlines.
15:08 25 October 2021

‘Just too darn old:’ Sanders, Biden confront age concerns

MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa — Bernie Sanders insists he feels better than ever less than a month after heart surgery, but his return to the campaign trail this...
14:36 25 October 2021

After son’s death, Craig Morgan finds God’s purpose in song

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The last evening that country singer Craig Morgan spent with his 19-year-old son, Jerry, was during one of Morgan's performances at...
14:05 25 October 2021

Hundreds rally during Zimbabwe’s new anti-sanctions holiday

HARARE, Zimbabwe — The massive march that Zimbabwe's government tried to rouse for a new anti-sanctions public holiday appeared to fizzle on Friday, w...
13:18 25 October 2021

Activists hope to take impeachment fight to the streets

Women's rights, gun control and climate change have drawn masses of demonstrators into the streets during President Donald Trump's first term, but one...
13:06 25 October 2021

Doctor who kept fetuses is vilified in life and death

CHICAGO — Dr. Ulrich Klopfer competed so avidly in the 1970s to perform the most abortions each day at a Chicago clinic that it was said he would set ...
13:03 25 October 2021

Global shares mixed amid uncertainty over trade, Brexit

TOKYO — Global shares were mixed Friday, with U.S.-China trade tensions and Britain's unruly process toward leaving the European Union weighing on inv...
12:17 25 October 2021

EU envoys agree that Brexit extension is needed, no date set

LONDON — European Union ambassadors agreed Friday that the bloc should grant Britain's request for another extension to the Brexit deadline but have n...
11:29 25 October 2021

The Latest: EU envoys agree that Brexit extension is needed

BRUSSELS — The Latest on Britain's impending departure from the European Union (all times local):
10:34 25 October 2021

Inequalities in China drive many to seek better life abroad

BEIJING — Weeks prior to the discovery in England of the bodies of 39 people believed to be from China, Beijing was holding lavish National Day celebr...
10:13 25 October 2021

Japan’s SoftBank shaken by WeWork, but committing billions

TOKYO — Japanese technology giant SoftBank has committed billions of dollars to bailing out office-space sharing startup WeWork in a daring vote of co...
10:10 25 October 2021

For businesses, Brexit is happening already

LONDON — Mylands paint, founded 135 years ago, has survived two World Wars, the Great Depression and the end of the British Empire by adapting its pro...
8:23 25 October 2021

Essay: What is America’s game? 3 sports, 3 American eras

What is America's game?
7:36 25 October 2021

Jay Wright turning into legend in 19th season at Villanova

VILLANOVA, Pa. — The idea that Jay Wright could potentially replace Gregg Popovich momentarily stumped the Villanova coach as he considered potential ...
7:31 25 October 2021

Australia’s iconic rock Uluru scaled by final climbers

ULURU, Australia — Nature seemed to be siding with indigenous Australians' demand for Uluru to be respected as a sacred site on Friday when high winds...
7:26 25 October 2021

China urges joint fight on smuggling after deaths in Britain

BEIJING — China is calling for joint efforts to counter human smuggling after the discovering in Britain of 39 dead people believed to be Chinese migr...
7:18 25 October 2021

Israel, Jordan mark 25 years of imperfect peace

NAHARAYIM PARK, Israel — The Naharayim park was established 25 years ago as a symbol of the landmark peace agreement between Israel and Jordan. Now, a...
6:24 25 October 2021

Secret synagogue in Dubai prays for Persian Gulf revival

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — In an unmarked villa, nestled amid homes in an upscale Dubai neighborhood, a congregation prays in the first fully funct...
6:11 25 October 2021

Buttigieg starting to pay price for success: More scrutiny

NASHUA, N.H. — For much of the year, Pete Buttigieg has glided through the Democratic presidential campaign, raising stunning amounts of money, impres...
6:07 25 October 2021

Gabbard drops congressional race to focus on presidential

WASHINGTON — Democratic presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard says she will focus on her White House bid and not run for reelection to her congressiona...
5:30 25 October 2021

Japan trade minister resigns over vote buying scandal

TOKYO — Japan's trade minister resigned Friday a month into his job in a scandal over condolence money, expensive melons and other gifts allegedly off...
4:51 25 October 2021

Video seems to contradict hotel that ousted Gretchen Wilson

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Video from a police body camera appears to contradict a New Mexico hotel's story about removing country singer Gretchen Wilson fol...
4:34 25 October 2021

Meth is most common drug in overdose deaths in chunk of US

NEW YORK — Fentanyl is driving drug overdose deaths in the U.S. overall, but in nearly half of the country, it's a different story. Meth is the bigger...
4:29 25 October 2021

Samsung heir Lee appears in court for corruption retrial

SEOUL, South Korea — Billionaire Samsung scion Lee Jae-yong appeared in court Friday for a retrial on corruption allegations linked to a 2016 scandal ...
3:50 25 October 2021

Morales declares victory in Bolivia as foes keep protesting

LA PAZ, Bolivia — President Evo Morales on Thursday declared himself victor of the weekend election, stirring more anger among his opponents who have ...
3:00 25 October 2021

Facebook clarifies Zuckerberg remarks on false political ads

Facebook reiterated its policy of not removing misleading or bogus political ads Thursday, clarifying its own policies after CEO Mark Zuckerberg offer...
2:18 25 October 2021

Redskins QB Keenum leaves game vs. Vikings with concussion

MINNEAPOLIS — Washington quarterback Case Keenum has left the Redskins' game at Minnesota because of a concussion.
2:16 25 October 2021