Portland, Oregon, paramedics learn self-defense amid attacks
PORTLAND, Ore. — Trisha Preston was transporting a patient in a mental health crisis in the back of her ambulance when suddenly the woman undid her se...
The most destructive hurricanes are hitting US more often
WASHINGTON — Big, destructive hurricanes are hitting the U.S. three times more frequently than they did a century ago, according to a new study.
UN reports increasing violations of Iran nuclear deal
VIENNA — Uranium particles of man-made origin have been discovered at a site in Iran not declared to the United Nations, the U.N. atomic watchdog agen...
Veterans can get business help from govt, private sector
NEW YORK — For many people who leave military service, the next logical step is becoming an entrepreneur.
The Latest: Iran says working with IAEA to answer questions
VIENNA — The Latest on the Iran nuclear deal (all times local):
AP-NORC poll: Many youths say high school diploma is enough
Although most young Americans believe in the value of higher education, many still consider a high school diploma alone to be enough for success, acco...
Cholesterol levels dropping in US, but many still need care
WASHINGTON — Some good health news: Americans' cholesterol levels are dropping, and more people at especially high risk are getting treatment.
He said, she said: Will female acts win big at CMA Awards?
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The lack of women on country radio is as tired as a bad country song cliche, but the Country Music Association Awards is trying to ...
A Whole New World: Disney streaming debuts with hit brands
NEW YORK — Disney will sprinkle its pixie dust on the streaming arena Tuesday, as its Disney Plus service debuts with an arsenal of marquee franchises...
Top Shiite leader backs UN plan to resolve Iraqi crisis
BAGHDAD — Iraq's most powerful Shiite religious leader said Monday he backs a U.N. roadmap aimed at meeting the demands of anti-government protesters ...
What you get for $7-a-month Disney Plus subscription
NEW YORK — "The Simpsons," ''Cinderella" and several movies from the Star Wars and Marvel universes will share a streaming home Tuesday as Disney Plus...
Little Rock teachers to go on strike over district’s control
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Little Rock teachers will go on strike for one day this week over an Arkansas panel's decision to strip their collective bargainin...
Man charged in Caribbean hotel worker’s death skips hearing
DARIEN, Conn. — A Connecticut man charged in the death of a hotel worker he says attacked his family in Anguilla has declined to return to the British...
Brexit Party shifts tactics, won’t challenge Tories in vote
HARTLEPOOL, England — In a major shift, Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage said Monday that his party will not run against Conservative candidates in al...
Utah death-row inmate featured in best-selling book dies
SALT LAKE CITY — A Utah death-row inmate whose double-murder case was featured in the book "Under the Banner of Heaven" and who was nearing execution ...
Poll brings Spain no respite from political uncertainty
MADRID — A general election called to end political deadlock in Spain has only deepened uncertainty about the future of the European Union's fifth-lar...
Uber CEO walks back comment on Saudi writer’s slaying
NEW YORK — Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi is facing criticism for calling the murder of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi "a mistake" in an interv...
After boost from Perry, backers got huge gas deal in Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine — Two political supporters of U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry secured a potentially lucrative oil and gas exploration deal from the Ukr...
The Latest: Hong Kong leader refuses to accept demands
HONG KONG — The Latest on Hong Kong protests (all times local):
Lobbying by sitting Illinois lawmakers under scrutiny
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — A federal bribery charge against an Illinois state legislator has led to questions about whether lawmakers should be allowed to lo...
Fox legal analyst Napolitano emerges as Trump critic
NEW YORK — More than two decades into his career as a commentator at Fox News Channel, Andrew Napolitano reached a milestone of sorts when he was call...
Russian court arrests murder-suspect professor
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia — A St. Petersburg court on Monday ordered a prominent history professor suspected of murdering and dismembering a female stude...
Keystone pipeline restarts 2 weeks after North Dakota leak
BISMARCK, N.D. — Canadian crude oil is once again moving through a pipeline nearly two weeks after the line leaked an estimated 383,000 gallons (1.4 m...
Is my kid too young for contact sports? Advice still unclear
New guidance on concussions shows there isn't enough solid evidence to answer some of parents' most burning questions about contact sports. That inclu...
As ruling nears, immigrant fights for anti-deportation act
NEW YORK — A Mexican immigrant fighting President Donald Trump's attempt to end a program shielding young immigrants from deportation says he is nervo...
Macron marks Armistice Day in homage to dead soldiers
PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron led Armistice Day commemorations on Monday by visiting the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier under Paris' Arc de Tr...
What’s coming in impeachment: The inquiry goes public
WASHINGTON — For only the fourth time in U.S. history, the House of Representatives has started a presidential impeachment inquiry. House committees a...
The Latest: Corbyn: Brexit Party move is a “Trump alliance”
LONDON — The Latest on Britain's national election on Dec. 12 and its impending departure from the European Union (all times local):
Rebirth, angst and the ‘new normal’ of California wildfires
SANTA ROSA, Calif. — Tina Chandler walks outside her home and sniffs the air. "Do you smell smoke?" she asks.
Briton who helped found Syria’s White Helmets dies in Turkey
ISTANBUL — A former British army officer who helped found the White Helmets volunteer organization in Syria, was found dead in Istanbul early Monday, ...