Budget deficit to break $1 trillion despite strong economy
WASHINGTON — An annual congressional report says the U.S. budget deficit is likely to burst through the symbolic $1 trillion barrier this year despite...
Strike by Seattle nurses, staff closes emergency rooms
SEATTLE — Thousands of nurses and other employees at a Seattle hospital system began a three-day strike over staffing levels and wages Tuesday, forcin...
‘Minari,’ a Korean immigrant drama, breaks out at Sundance
PARK CITY, Utah — After the premiere of “Minari” at the Sundance Film Festival, while many in the audience were still drying their eyes, director Lee ...
In grinding manufacturing slump, 3M cuts another 1,500 jobs
A profound slump in manufacturing and a trade war that has slowed economic growth in China has led to a second round of layoffs at 3M, the Minnesota c...
Iowans adjust to ‘weird’ final days of caucus campaign
DES MOINES, Iowa — In normal years, Iowa is the center of the political universe during the final stretch before its famed caucuses. Top candidates ru...
Reports: Fotis Dulos, accused of killing his wife, is dead
FARMINGTON, Conn. — A Connecticut man charged with murdering his estranged and missing wife has died, according to reports Tuesday.
Kobe Bryant leaves lasting impact on women’s basketball
HARTFORD, Conn. — Kobe Bryant always had an interest in women's basketball, one that he shared with many in the sport even before his daughter Gianna ...
New pressure on Prince Andrew to help Epstein investigation
LONDON — The pressure on Britain’s disgraced Prince Andrew increased Tuesday after the revelation by U.S. authorities that he has failed to cooperate ...
‘Like I’m trapped’: Africans in China lockdown see no escape
JOHANNESBURG — The normally bustling supermarket in Wuhan was deserted, looking more foreign than ever. Khamis Hassan Bakari walked the aisles and saw...
Kobe Bryant and Philly: From hero to traitor to beloved
PHILADELPHIA — Jeered like a traitor just a few miles from the high school where he won a state title, Kobe Bryant stewed on the bench as the final mi...
Weinstein trial moves swiftly with more accusers on deck
NEW YORK — The closely watched #Metoo-era rape trial of Harvey Weinstein is moving at a faster pace than predicted, with three more of his accusers ex...
Astronaut craves salsa and surf after record 11 months aloft
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — After nearly 11 months in orbit, the astronaut holding the record for the longest spaceflight by a woman can't wait to dig into...
In snub to US, Britain will allow Huawei in 5G networks
LONDON — Britain has decided to allow Chinese tech giant Huawei to supply new high-speed network equipment, dealing a setback to the U.S. government a...
Sit tight, gardeners, the plants need to chill
Outdoor plants in cold climates need to bank a certain number of hours being chilly during the winter for their buds to awaken in the coming months. A...
Experts say UK should lower salary threshold for immigrants
LONDON — A panel of immigration experts says Britain should lower the salary threshold for immigrants after Brexit and urged the government to quickly...
‘Confused and angry’: Brexit unsettles EU citizens in the UK
LONDON — Anxious, angry, abandoned. Brexit elicits strong emotions, and as Britain’s departure from the European Union approaches, more than 3 million...
Puerto Rico opens only 20% of schools amid ongoing quakes
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Puerto Rico opened only 20% of its public schools on Tuesday following a strong earthquake that delayed the start of classes b...
French climate alliance takes legal action against Total
A French climate alliance of charity groups and local authorities launched an unprecedented legal action Tuesday against Total, hoping to make the Fre...
Britain’s EU Journey: When Brexit chaos ensued
LONDON — Britain officially leaves the European Union on Friday after a debilitating political period that has bitterly divided the nation since the 2...
NFL At 100: From head to toe, players equipment has evolved
MIAMI — Red Grange looked more like the pilot of a single-engine airplane than a dominant halfback who once thrived in a single-wing offense.
6 Catalan separatist prisoners return to regional parliament
BARCELONA, Spain — Six former members of Catalonia’s regional government have been escorted from prison to attend a hearing at the regional parliament...
Analysis: NBA made a good call moving Lakers-Clippers game
The NBA absolutely made the right call in postponing Tuesday night’s game in Los Angeles between the Lakers and the Clippers.
Asian shares sink on mounting worries over China outbreak
TOKYO — Asian shares skidded again Tuesday on deepening worries over the expanding outbreak of a new virus in China.
Ricky Martin finds inspiration in Puerto Rico protests
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Ricky Martin’s wide smile began to fade as the Puerto Rican superstar talked about his next album.
Washington Post places reporter on leave after Bryant tweet
WASHINGTON — The Washington Post has placed a political reporter on administrative leave after she tweeted a link to a story about rape allegations ag...
US, others prepare evacuations as virus spreads from China
BEIJING — The United States and several other nations prepared Tuesday to airlift citizens out of a Chinese city at the center of a virus outbreak tha...
Trial highlights: Bolton takes center stage from afar
WASHINGTON — Former national security adviser John Bolton took center stage at President Donald Trump's impeachment trial even though he was nowhere n...
The Latest: Capitol fireplaces go cold for impeachment trial
WASHINGTON — The Latest on the Senate impeachment trial of President Donald Trump (all times local):
Democrats’ competing impulses: Should they fight or unite?
FORT DODGE, Iowa — A Democratic presidential race that started as a struggle between the activist left and the moderates has become something far less...