Red wolves court battle reignites as governor urges action
RALEIGH, N.C. — The fight over the critically endangered red wolf has returned to court as North Carolina's governor sought immediate help for the doz...
N Carolina couple call 911 on vacuum thought to be intruder
HIGH POINT, N.C. — 'Twas the night of Christmas at a North Carolina house, no creature should have been stirring, not even a mouse.
Indonesia, Thailand mark 15th anniversary of massive tsunami
BANDA ACEH, Indonesia — Thousands of people knelt in prayer in Indonesia's Aceh province at ceremonies Thursday marking the 15th anniversary of the In...
World shares mostly higher; China plans stimulus measures
TOKYO — Global markets edged higher on Thursday though trading was subdued after the Christmas holidays. Chinese markets surged after the government a...
Embiid stars as 76ers beat Bucks 121-109
PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid outplayed Giannis Antetokounmpo in Philadelphia's first home Christmas game in 31 years, collecting 31 points and 11 reboun...
Student who saved classmates from shooting honored as Jedi
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A North Carolina college student hailed by police as a hero for preventing more injuries and deaths after a gunman opened fire in a ...
Miami ballet school a haven for Venezuelan dancing diaspora
MIAMI — Lusian Hernandez’s eyes watered when she recalled receiving a free pair of pointe shoes after arriving in Miami on a dance scholarship as her ...
JFK letter promising Santa safe during Cold War on display
BOSTON — In the throes of the Cold War, the Soviet Union was planning to test a massive nuclear bomb in the Arctic Circle.
Utility finishes removing toxic coal ash from SC power plant
COLUMBIA, S.C. — A utility company in South Carolina finished removing all the coal ash from the site of a nearly 50-year-old power plant on the Water...
AP Photos: Seniors join Indian citizenship law protests
GAUHATI, India — Senior citizens in India's northeastern Assam state have protested against a new citizenship law passed by Prime Minister Narendra Mo...
Notre Dame rector: Fragile cathedral might not be saved
PARIS — The rector of Notre Dame Cathedral says the Paris landmark is still so fragile that there's a “50% chance” the structure might not be entirely...
Japan stocks lower, China little-changed on Christmas Day
BEIJING — Japanese stock prices declined and Chinese markets were little-changed Wednesday while trading in most other Asian economies was closed for ...
The NBA on Christmas: Things to know about league showcase
A six-pack of Christmas nuggets to know going into this year’s slate of showcase NBA games on the holiday: Boston at Toronto, Milwaukee at Philadelphi...
Lebanese help each other as economic crisis crushes lives
BEIRUT — Panic set in on a WhatsApp group used to organize Lebanese protests when one member said he intended to kill himself because he can’t provide...
Only 3 playoff slots locked up as NFL goes into final week
NEW YORK — The NFL goes into the final week of the season with the Baltimore Ravens knowing exactly what lies ahead of them in the postseason.
The next team in golf is the toughest to make for Americans
Gary Woodland was runner-up twice against strong fields in South Korea and Kapalua. He won the U.S. Open. He had another top-10 finish at the PGA Cham...
Column: Major shots and the ones that might not stand out
Brooks Koepka and Shane Lowry have a clear memory of one shot from the final round of the majors they won that not many would remember, and for good r...
Rapper DaBaby handcuffed, given pot citation after concert
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Grammy-nominated rapper DaBaby was handcuffed and cited on a misdemeanor marijuana charge in North Carolina hours after he performed...
Cavaliers send Clarkson to Jazz for Exum, 2 2nd-round picks
CLEVELAND — The Cavaliers traded Jordan Clarkson before he could walk away.
Colombia’s conflict spills over to museum of memory
BOGOTA, Colombia — On a vacant grassy lot squeezed between several smoggy highways lies the property where Colombia’s government hopes to build a larg...
Elizabeth Spencer, ‘Light In the Piazza’ author, dies at 98
NEW YORK — Elizabeth Spencer, a grande dame of Southern literature who bravely navigated between the Jim Crow past and open-ended present in her novel...
Putin rebuffs Western criticism of 1939 Stalin-Hitler pact
Russian President Vladimir Putin countered European criticism of a 1939 Soviet pact with Nazi Germany on Tuesday, charging that collusion with Adolf H...
Advice to first-time gardeners: Think small. Find your spot.
Another growing season is building momentum with the arrival of the 2020 seed catalogs, and gardeners are drafting plans for new harvests. There’s suc...
AP PHOTOS: In despair, French hospital interns go on strike
MARSEILLE, France — Nestled in the cinderblock complex of Marseille’s sprawling La Timone hospital stands the intern residency building, home to a com...
Home for the holidays: Prince Philip leaves hospital
LONDON — Prince Philip was discharged from a London hospital Tuesday and immediately taken by helicopter to join other senior royals at Queen Elizabet...
No. 2 Ohio State gets another test with No. 22 West Virginia
RALEIGH, N.C. — Chris Holtmann has already seen his Ohio State team claim three wins against marquee nonconference opponents. The second-ranked Buckey...
India’s ruling party loses key state election amid protests
NEW DELHI — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Hindu nationalist party has lost a key state legislature election, a setback for the party as it fac...
Beast Mode is back: Lynch signs with Seattle to fill RB void
RENTON, Wash. — The Seattle Seahawks have reunited with Marshawn Lynch.
UCF gets 10th win, beating Marshall 48-25 in Gasparilla Bowl
TAMPA, Fla. — Central Florida is best known for a high-powered offense, but the Knights are capable of big plays on defense, too.
AP Source: Cavs to trade Clarkson to Jazz for Exum, picks
CLEVELAND — A person familiar with the negotiations says the Cleveland Cavaliers have agreed to trade guard Jordan Clarkson to the Utah Jazz for guard...