Johnson tries to shake off rocky start as UK election begins
LONDON — Prime Minister Boris Johnson told British voters on Wednesday that they have to back his Conservatives if they want an end to Brexit delays, ...
Japan’s Softbank posts big losses after WeWork debacle
TOKYO — SoftBank, the Japanese technology conglomerate famous for seismic and visionary bets, has lost $4.7 billion in the WeWork debacle, the company...
Former military insider tries to rally Egypt’s opposition
BARCELONA, Spain — A self-exiled businessman who claims to know the secrets of Egypt's ruling military says he is marshaling political groups to try t...
EU to pay Turkey millions to boost its coast guard
BRUSSELS — The European Union is preparing to pay Turkey tens of millions to help bolster its coast guard, a senior EU official said Wednesday, as inc...
Gabbard says she won’t mount 3rd-party 2020 presidential bid
WASHINGTON — Longshot presidential hopeful Tulsi Gabbard says she will not launch a third-party bid for the White House if she fails to secure the Dem...
CERN appoints Gianotti, first female chief, to second term
GENEVA — The European research center that runs the world's largest atom smasher says it has reappointed Italian physicist Fabiola Gianotti, its first...
Sense of empathy, kindness floats over ‘Sesame Street’ set
NEW YORK — There's something circular about Matt Vogel's career, which is perfectly appropriate for the star of an educational children's show.
CVS gets a 3Q booster shot from Aetna as revenue soars
CVS Health revenue surged in the third quarter as the drugstore chain and pharmacy benefits manager added health insurance and pushed ahead with a pla...
Trump attacks whistleblower anonymity, but won’t utter name
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is blasting the media for not reporting the name of a person who has been identified in conservative circles as th...
Unknowns about 2020 election make some businesses cautious
NEW YORK — While the 2020 presidential election is still a year away, some business owners see their customers already becoming more cautious because ...
Simple can be gorgeous when setting a holiday table
Setting a gorgeous table for a holiday meal doesn't have to be expensive or difficult, says interior designer Elizabeth Stuart. Sometimes, a simple de...
Walmart, Tesla settle lawsuit over fiery solar panels
NEW YORK — Walmart and Tesla have settled a lawsuit filed by the retail giant alleging that Tesla installed rooftop solar panels that caught fire.
Apple launches new privacy website, but policies unchanged
CUPERTINO, Calif. — Apple is expanding its website on privacy with more explanations about its commitments, though its policies and practices aren't c...
UK court: Full ban on Extinction Rebellion protests unlawful
LONDON — Britain's High Court ruled Wednesday it was unlawful for London's Metropolitan Police to impose a blanket ban on protests by the climate acti...
Review: ‘Midway’ turns the WW II battle into a cartoon
The first thing Roland Emmerich should do after his latest movie "Midway" hits theaters is apologize.
US productivity falls for first time in nearly 4 years
WASHINGTON — American workers were less efficient in the July-September quarter, pushing down productivity for the first time since late 2015.
Swedish princess urges Bosnia’s leaders to address pollution
SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina — Swedish Crown Princess Victoria has urged Bosnian leaders to tackle their country's environmental problems, saying it's...
Billie Eilish, Lizzo, Dua Lipa, Cabello to perform at AMAs
NEW YORK — The two biggest breakthrough acts in music this year, Billie Eilish and Lizzo, will perform at the 2019 American Music Awards later this mo...
The Latest: UK’s Johnson: “No choice” but to have early vote
LONDON — The Latest on Britain's Dec. 12 election campaign and its impending departure from the European Union (all times local):
Attacker stabs 8 at popular Jordanian tourist site
AMMAN, Jordan — A lone attacker on Wednesday stabbed eight people, including four foreign tourists and their tour guide, at a popular archaeological s...
Buckingham Palace: Queen’s new outfits won’t use real fur
LONDON — Buckingham Palace says new outfits designed for Queen Elizabeth II will not use real fur.
Zimbabwe’s severe drought killing elephants, other wildlife
MANA POOLS, Zimbabwe — Weak from hunger and thirst, the elephant struggled to reach a pool of water in this African wildlife reserve. But the majestic...
Thailand set to hinder Cambodian opposition’s return plans
BANGKOK — Plans by self-exiled leaders of Cambodia's banned opposition party to return to their homeland hit a major roadblock Wednesday when Thailand...
Schools reopen in New Delhi with air pollution falling
NEW DELHI — Schools have reopened in the Indian capital with toxic air level coming down by more than half since authorities declared a health emergen...
Suspected rebels kill 15 at southern Thailand security posts
YALA, Thailand — Gunmen in insurgency-wracked southern Thailand killed 15 village defense volunteers and wounded five security personnel in what is be...
Liberal Tucson, Arizona rejects plan to be sanctuary city
TUCSON, Ariz. — After Arizona passed a law that required local police to check the immigration status of people suspected to be in the country illegal...
China and France reiterate support for Paris climate deal
BEIJING — Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Wednesday hailed a visit by French President Emmanuel Macron as giving a boost to multilateralism and free trad...
AP reporter recounts covering fall of Berlin Wall in 1989
BERLIN — After months of overtime writing about upheaval and protests in East Germany, AP's Frieder Reimold settled in on Nov. 9, 1989, to watch a tel...
Dem leads Kentucky governor’s race that is too close to call
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The hotly contested governor's race in Kentucky was too close to call Tuesday night, with Democratic Attorney General Andy Beshear h...
High-tech chestnuts: US to consider genetically altered tree
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Chestnuts harvested from high branches on a chilly fall morning look typical: they're marble sized, russet colored and nestled in pri...