Twitter pulls back on political ads, but pitfalls await
SAN FRANCISCO — Twitter says it will ban political ads on its site — a move that could create unintended consequences for users and nonprofit groups.
Tip Ins: Tigers, Buffs, Wildcats all likely tourney hopefuls
Memphis coach Penny Hardaway went 22-14 and led the Tigers to an NIT berth in his debut season. His biggest wins came on the recruiting trail.
3rd strong quake this month kills 5 in southern Philippines
KIDAPAWAN, Philippines — The third strong earthquake this month killed five people Thursday, injured several others and destroyed buildings that were ...
Disabled, infirm at senior complex were ‘abandoned’ in dark
NOVATO, Calif. — One woman in her 80s tripped over another resident who had fallen on the landing in a steep stairwell. Others got turned around, even...
Chile cancels climate, trade summits amid protest chaos
SANTIAGO, Chile — Chilean President Sebastián Piñera canceled two major international summits and said he would focus on restoring security and moving...
Thai entrepreneur pushing insects as the snack of the future
BANGKOK — They are sold in bags like salted peanuts, or tubes like stacked potato chips, but these crunchy morsels on the shelves of Thai convenience ...
Mayors for Pete: Buttigieg hunts for support in city halls
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — As Pete Buttigieg works to prove the leader of a city of roughly 100,000 people is ready to assume the American presidency, ...
Stable costs but more uninsured as ‘Obamacare’ sign-ups open
WASHINGTON — More Americans are going without health insurance, and stable premiums plus greater choice next year under the Obama health law aren't li...
Border wall, impeachment battle imperil budget progress
WASHINGTON — A bitter fight over funding for border fencing is imperiling Capitol Hill efforts to forge progress on more than $1.4 trillion worth of o...
Harden scores 59 points, Rockets outlast Wizards 159-158
WASHINGTON — James Harden scored 59 points and made one of two free throws with 2.4 seconds to play to give the Houston Rockets a 159-158 victory over...
Chicago teachers ok tentative agreement but strike goes on
CHICAGO — Chicago's teachers union voted to approve a tentative contract agreement with city officials, Wednesday, but have refused to return to work ...
California nursing home patients had minutes to flee fire
JURUPA VALLEY, Calif. — A wildfire pushed by gale-force winds moved with terrifying speed toward a psychiatric nursing care facility Wednesday, leavin...
The Latest: Man accused of arson in California wildfire
SIMI VALLEY, Calif. — The Latest on California wildfires (all times local):
Fires spare Reagan library but menace homes near Los Angeles
SIMI VALLEY, Calif. — A wind-whipped outbreak of wildfires outside Los Angeles on Wednesday threatened thousands of homes and horse ranches, forced th...
‘A bold step’: Democrats laud Twitter for political ad ban
WASHINGTON — Democratic presidential candidates largely praised Twitter's decision Wednesday to ban all political advertising, while President Donald ...
Pompeo criticizes China and long-held US views on country
WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is lashing out at China and accusing the Chinese Communist Party of adopting policies that run counter to ...
The Latest: Bolton won’t testify without subpoena
WASHINGTON — The Latest on President Donald Trump and the House impeachment inquiry (all times local):
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What’s next: House investigators summon Bolton to testify
WASHINGTON — For only the fourth time in U.S. history, the House of Representatives has started a presidential impeachment inquiry. House committees a...
Anger grows as utility struggles to get its blackouts right
SAN FRANCISCO — As Pacific Gas & Electric deliberately shut off power to homes and businesses to prevent wildfires, it has failed to communicate w...
Oklahoma judge rejects challenge to ‘permitless carry’ law
OKLAHOMA CITY — An Oklahoma judge on Wednesday rejected an attempt by a Democratic state lawmaker and gun safety advocates to block a new law that wil...
Apple shakes off iPhone slump to deliver strong fiscal 4Q
SAN FRANCISCO — Apple is still running a well-oiled moneymaking machine despite cooling demand for its hottest product, the iPhone.
Twitter bans political ads ahead of 2020 election
SAN FRANCISCO — Twitter, reacting to growing concern about misinformation spread on social media, is banning all political advertising from its servic...
Facebook posts solid 3Q despite rising regulatory threats
SAN FRANCISCO — Facebook reported solid third-quarter results Wednesday showing steady growth in its user base even as it faces broad regulatory threa...
Top Trump adviser steps down ahead of impeachment testimony
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's top adviser for Russian and European affairs is leaving his job at the White House, a day before he's scheduled ...
Doctor at Missouri abortion clinic defends patient care
ST. LOUIS — The top doctor at Missouri's sole abortion clinic on Wednesday defended its handling of four patients who faced complications — women whos...
US House OKs protections near historical park in New Mexico
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Walls of stacked stone jut up from the canyon floor, some perfectly aligned with the seasonal movements of the sun and moon. Circu...
Democrats set stage for approval of impeachment ground rules
WASHINGTON — Democrats set the stage Wednesday for certain House approval of the ground rules lawmakers will use as they consider impeaching President...
Boeing employee raised concern about design of Max system
Two days of congressional hearings have produced internal Boeing documents showing that company employees raised concerns about the design of a key fl...