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Now on Trump’s team, Dershowitz says, ‘I haven’t changed’

WASHINGTON — Alan Dershowitz was in line at Mar-a-Lago's lavish Christmas Eve buffet last month when President Donald Trump stopped to chat.
5:38 24 January 2022

Alaska pot shops to be among 1st in US to allow consumption

JUNEAU, Alaska — Marijuana shops in Alaska will be among the first nationally where onsite use would be permitted.
4:52 24 January 2022

N Korea names sharp-tongued army figure as foreign minister

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea has named a sharp-tongued former army officer with little foreign policy experience as its top diplomat, in a possibl...
3:49 24 January 2022

Those trapped in China virus lockdown expect lonely holiday

BEIJING — Bai Xue had planned a road trip through China's lush eastern coast to ring in the Lunar New Year, usually a time of lively family reunions a...
3:40 24 January 2022

For hippo Fiona’s 3rd birthday, zoo seeks aid for Australia

CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Zoo is using the third birthday of its beloved hippo, born premature, as a way to raise money for Australian wildlife affe...
3:30 24 January 2022

LeBron has triple-double, Lakers pull away to beat Nets

NEW YORK — LeBron James had 27 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists in his 10th triple-double of the season and the Los Angeles Lakers made a season-hig...
3:28 24 January 2022

NCAA’s Emmert: ‘Our job’ to solve athlete compensation

ANAHEIM, Calif. — NCAA President Mark Emmert spoke for 20 minutes Thursday in a crowded ballroom at the Anaheim Convention Center, two huge video boar...
2:53 24 January 2022

UConn beats Tennessee 60-45 in first meeting in 13 years

HARTFORD, Conn. — Crystal Dangerfield scored 14 points and No. 3 UConn used a dominant third quarter to beat 23rd-ranked Tennessee 60-45 on Thursday n...
2:01 24 January 2022

Privacy firm finds unsecured cannabis patient information

SEATTLE — An internet privacy firm says it was able to access private personal information of more than 30,000 medical marijuana patients, recreationa...
0:57 24 January 2022

China confirms 1st death outside epicenter of viral outbreak

BEIJING — China's National Health Commission says the number of cases of a new respiratory virus has risen to 830 with 25 deaths.
0:27 24 January 2022

Need a legal pot shop in California? Grab your smartphone

LOS ANGELES — Want to find a legal marijuana shop in California? Grab your smartphone.
0:21 24 January 2022

Trial highlights: Conspiracy theories and fidget spinners

WASHINGTON — Democrats argued that President Donald Trump sought a phony investigation of a political rival and pursued a discredited conspiracy theor...
0:19 24 January 2022

Woods opens with 69 at Torrey North to start new year

SAN DIEGO — Tiger Woods had his lowest opening round of the year since 2011. It wasn't enough to be among the leaders Thursday at the Farmers Insuranc...
0:15 24 January 2022

Trump vs. Bloomberg: Fortunes collide in pricey knife fight

NEW YORK — They are circling each other like wary boxers, with taunts on Twitter, snarky asides and belittling descriptions. They rose to prominence i...
0:01 24 January 2022

Spain-Venezuela encounter by tarmac unleashes speculation

MADRID — A secretive meeting this week by the tarmac of Madrid's international airport between two prominent officials from Spain and Venezuela trigge...
23:48 23 January 2022

Buttigieg seeks validation from gathering of mayoral peers

WASHINGTON — For Pete Buttigieg, an appearance before a gathering of the nation's mayors Thursday was a home game.
23:40 23 January 2022

Puerto Ricans protest in anger over unused emergency aid

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Hundreds of people joined a protest Thursday organized by Puerto Rican singer René Pérez of Calle 13 fame in a demonstration r...
23:37 23 January 2022

Trump: Mideast peace plan likely rolled out in days

JERUSALEM — President Donald Trump said Thursday that he'll likely release the long-awaited White House Mideast peace plan before his meeting early ne...
23:11 23 January 2022

New York City Council votes to ban cashless businesses

NEW YORK — New York City lawmakers voted Thursday to require stores and restaurants to accept cash for payment, saying businesses that accept only cre...
22:34 23 January 2022

Mexico’s tough response to migrants doesn’t stir outcry

MEXICO CITY — The hundreds of Central American migrants walking north in southern Mexico have received steady media coverage in Mexico, but with sky h...
22:32 23 January 2022

Suggs aiming for Super Bowl after joining Chiefs last month

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — There was a moment during practice last week, while the Kansas City Chiefs were prepping for their AFC title game against Tennessee...
22:16 23 January 2022

Long lines at Pro Bowl to get Jackson’s autograph, picture

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Baltimore cornerback Marlon Humphrey was signing autographs following Pro Bowl practice Thursday and wrapping up an interview...
22:06 23 January 2022

Mexican guardsmen break up migrant caravan along highway

FRONTERA HIDALGO, Mexico — Hundreds of Central American migrants were hauled onto buses by Mexican national guardsmen and immigration agents after cro...
22:01 23 January 2022

Militant sentenced to 19 years for role in Benghazi attacks

NEW YORK — A federal judge on Thursday sentenced a Libyan militant to more than 19 years in prison for his role in the 2012 Benghazi attacks that kill...
21:42 23 January 2022

Steyer aims criminal justice plan at taking on racial bias

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Democratic presidential candidate Tom Steyer is proposing a criminal justice reform plan that would reduce the costs of incarceration...
21:23 23 January 2022

R. Kelly girlfriend can return to Kelly home for belongings

CHICAGO — A judge on Thursday agreed to allow a girlfriend of R. Kelly retrieve her belongings from the singer's home in Trump Tower in Chicago, where...
20:47 23 January 2022

US general says troop surge in Middle East may not end soon

ABOARD THE USS BATAAN — Over the past eight months, the United States has poured more than 20,000 additional troops into the Middle East to counter th...
20:46 23 January 2022

Key quotes from world leaders at Holocaust forum

JERUSALEM — The presidents of France and Germany warned of rising anti-Semitism. Israeli and American leaders lashed out at Iran. Russia's president t...
20:15 23 January 2022

UN agency: China virus ‘too early’ for emergency declaration

LONDON — A viral illness in China that has sickened hundreds of people and prompted Chinese authorities to effectively shut down at least three cities...
20:09 23 January 2022

Easing trade tensions bode well for emerging market stocks

LOS ANGELES — Several factors are pointing to a possible rebound in emerging market stocks this year.
20:02 23 January 2022