NASA’s space snowman reveals secrets: few craters, no water
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA's space snowman is revealing fresh secrets from its home far beyond Pluto.
German president marks Dresden bombing, warns of rising hate
DRESDEN, Germany — Germany's president called Thursday for his countrymen to stand up to extremism and nationalism, warning that hatred and a desire f...
While US worries about China, Europe stays focused on Russia
BRUSSELS — China and its increasingly sophisticated and far-flung military sit atop U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper's list of international security...
Trump says he might keep others from listening in on calls
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Thursday that he might end the long-running practice of letting other administration officials listen in on p...
Trump bringing back trusted aide Hope Hicks to White House
WASHINGTON — Hope Hicks, one of President Donald Trump's most trusted and longest-serving aides, is returning to the White House as his reelection cam...
1980 Lake Placid Olympics still resonate four decades later
Scott Hamilton gets goosebumps at the mention of Lake Placid.
Smollett case revives questions on Laquan McDonald, justice
CHICAGO — When a grand jury revived the criminal case against Jussie Smollett, the indictment for many people called to mind two nights on two differe...
Flooding seems certain for some along the Missouri River
OMAHA, Neb. — Several states along the Missouri River face an elevated flood risk this spring because the soil remains wet and a significant amount of...
Puerto Rico online scam targeted more than $4M amid crisis
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — An online scam that targeted Puerto Rican agencies attempted to steal more than $4 million, police said Thursday, deepening co...
Review: ‘The Photograph’ develops nicely into a fine film
This Valentine's Day, there's certain to be the usual flood of candy and flowers. But at your local movie theater, there's something increasingly rare...
Turkey at risk of more confrontations with Syria and Russia
ANKARA, Turkey — Direct clashes between Turkish and Syrian troops amid a Syrian government offensive in the last rebel stronghold of Idlib province ar...
Fear, boredom, adventure fill each day on quarantined ship
YOKOHAMA, Japan — Fear. Surprising moments of levity. Soul-crushing boredom.
Free tax filing has confused many Americans. Here’s help.
The majority of individual taxpayers in the U.S. are eligible to file their taxes for free, yet many may be unaware or confused by how to do so.
With government paralyzed, rising crime terrifies Haitians
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Thousands of young Haitians spent 2019 on the streets, demanding President Jovenel Moise resign over his government’s failure ...
2 Ohio State football players plead not guilty to rape
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Two former Ohio State football players pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges that they held a woman against her will and raped her t...
House acts to remove deadline for Equal Rights Amendment
WASHINGTON — In a bid to revive the Equal Rights Amendment, the House on Thursday approved a measure removing a 1982 deadline for state ratification a...
Trump Fed nominee Shelton faces skepticism at Senate hearing
Washington — One of President Donald Trump's nominees for the Federal Reserve came under sharp questioning Thursday from senators who expressed skepti...
Trump slams ex-adviser who defended key impeachment witness
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Thursday lashed out against former White House chief of staff John Kelly for being disloyal after the ex-advise...
South Sudan ignores reports on oil pollution, birth defects
PALOCH, South Sudan — The oil industry in South Sudan has left a landscape pocked with hundreds of open waste pits, the water and soil contaminated wi...
Tesla offers $2B in added shares, stock up despite dilution
DETROIT — Shares of Tesla rose a bout 1.5% i n trading Thursday morning after the electric vehicle and solar panel maker said it would sell over $2 bi...
Ideas for amending Russian Constitution aired for Putin
MOSCOW — A meeting Thursday chaired by President Vladimir Putin on amending the Russian Constitution featured proposed changes on a variety of topics,...
Buyers face more competition amid shortage of home listings
LOS ANGELES — Americans shopping for a home this spring may face more competition than they have in years.
Macron vows “fight of the century” against climate change
PARIS — France’s leader called the battle against climate change and environmental destruction “the fight of the century” Thursday after visiting a me...
Darius Rucker’s “Wagon Wheel” keeps rolling
NASHVILLE, Tenn — Country singer Darius Rucker couldn’t quite believe it when he was surprised this week with the news that his song “Wagon Wheel” was...
UK Treasury chief quits as Johnson shakes up Cabinet
LONDON — U.K. Treasury chief Sajid Javid unexpectedly resigned on Thursday after resisting a reduction in his power, as Prime Minister Boris Johnson s...
Warren Buffett’s son helps Colombia kick cocaine curse
TIBU, Colombia — With Colombian military snipers in position, Howard Buffett descends from a helicopter and trudges through the wet grass in steel-toe...
EU chief von der Leyen testifies at German defense inquiry
BERLIN — European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen defended the use of external experts during her time as German defense minister as she tes...
Getting the story of South Sudan’s devastating oil pollution
PALOCH, South Sudan — Air so foul it is hard to take a deep breath. Toxic chemicals seeping into the earth. Mothers giving birth to disabled children.
EU health ministers boost preparations to fight new virus
BRUSSELS — European Union health ministers agreed Thursday to boost preparations and organize a coordinated response to prevent the virus that emerged...
US consumer prices up 0.1% in January; gasoline prices fall
WASHINGTON — U.S. consumer prices rose modestly last month, weighed down by falling gasoline prices.