Haiti officials say 15 children died in residence fire
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — A fire swept through a Haitian children's home run by a Pennsylvania-based religious nonprofit group, killing 15 children, off...
Parkland widow renovates home, preserves memories
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — Debbi Hixon was a bundle of nerves waiting to see the 10-day makeover that had transformed her home. She wasn't concerned about the ...
In interview, Klobuchar, Steyer can’t name Mexican president
Democratic presidential hopefuls Amy Klobuchar and Tom Steyer were stumped when asked during a televised interview in Nevada to name the Mexican presi...
Michael Avenatti is convicted of trying to extort Nike
NEW YORK — Michael Avenatti, the combative lawyer who gained fame by representing porn star Stormy Daniels in lawsuits involving President Donald Trum...
Ex-Michigan State coach convicted in case tied to Nassar
LANSING, Mich. — A jury on Friday convicted a former Michigan State University gymnastics coach of lying to police when she denied that two teen athle...
US stocks post small gains, major indexes up for the week
Stocks are closing slightly higher on Wall Street Friday, as technology shares rise along with lower-risk sectors. The major stock indexes finished wi...
Lizzo talks diversity, self-confidence and femininity
MEXICO CITY — Fresh from winning three Grammys, singer Lizzo visited Mexico City for a private concert, surprising her fans with acoustic versions of ...
Voigt shocked paper ran her photo with Freni’s obituary
Deborah Voigt was in California earlier this week when she got a text from a friend on the East Coast.
Army: No investigation into Vindman
WASHINGTON — Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy said Friday there is no investigation into the Army officer who until last week worked at the White House Na...
Bernie Sanders pranked by Russians posing as Greta Thunberg
MOSCOW — Russian pranksters claim they called U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders pretending to be climate activist Greta Thunberg a...
Appeals court deals blow to Trump’s Medicaid work rules
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration's effort to remake Medicaid by requiring low-income people to work for health care suffered a serious setback Fr...
US travel ban for Sri Lanka army chief in hospital shelling
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — The U.S. government on Friday issued a travel ban Sri Lanka's army chief, saying there is “credible information of his involvemen...
Daytona 500 up for grabs as no clear theme has emerged
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — The first four events leading into the Daytona 500 have produced four different winners. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. put his new team on...
Boston Uighur woman champions her father’s release in China
BOSTON (RNS) — Samira Imin can’t stop thinking about the times her father took her horseback riding.
‘Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist’ finds heart, song in tragedy
LOS ANGELES — The zestfully titled, song-and-dance filled “Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist” has an unlikely origin. The NBC series, about a young woman ...
The First Fan: Obama appears at All-Star NBA Cares event
CHICAGO — Zion Williamson and Trae Young are used to meeting fans who are typically a bit nervous during those interactions.
Iran: US killing of general was a miscalculation
MUNICH — The U.S. killing of a top Iranian general was a miscalculation that has had the effect of bolstering support in Iraq for the removal of Ameri...
Goodrich: Jordan won fairly in 1988, judges not in cahoots
CHICAGO — More than three decades later, some details of the classic slam dunk contest showdown between Michael Jordan and Dominique Wilkins are a bit...
Jordan, Wilkins reflect on memorable ’88 dunk contest battle
CHICAGO — Michael Jordan and Dominique Wilkins have never talked to one another about the 1988 dunk contest.
Feds probing how personal Medicare info gets to marketers
WASHINGTON — A government watchdog is launching a nationwide probe into how marketers may be getting seniors’ personal Medicare information aided by a...
Speaker: Vote on medical marijuana bill possible next week
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Medical marijuana is getting a serious look in the Kentucky legislature.
Minnesota Wild fire coach Bruce Boudreau
ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Wild fired coach Bruce Boudreau on Friday after their 30th loss of the season.
Florida ‘red flag’ gun law used 3,500 times since Parkland
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A 23-year-old man who posted on Facebook, “I don't know why I don't go on a killing spree." A West Palm Beach couple who shot ...
Prosecutor: Weinstein saw victims as ‘complete disposables’
NEW YORK — Harvey Weinstein believed he was so powerful he could get away with denigrating aspiring actresses drawn into a world where he considered t...
Jimmy Hoffa associate who was suspect in disappearance dies
BOCA RATON, Fla. — Charles “Chuckie” O'Brien, a longtime associate of Teamsters boss Jimmy Hoffa who became a leading suspect in the labor leader's di...
Review: Tame Impala delivers on beautiful ‘The Slow Rush’
“The Slow Rush,” Tame Impala (Interscope Records)
Edie Falco talks new show ‘Tommy’ and staying close to home
NEW YORK — In her role in the news CBS drama “Tommy,” actress Edie Falco plays the first female chief of police in Los Angeles, but the native New Yor...
US retail sales up a modest 0.3% in January
WASHINGTON — U.S. retail sales rose a modest 0.3% in January, a slight improvement over December, as unseasonably warm weather boosted sales at hardwa...
With virus, shops in China suffer a star-crossed Valentines
BEIJING — In virus-stricken China, couples can celebrate Valentine's Day with a roast beef salad, hot chocolate, a rose and a note, all delivered to t...
Zuckerberg accepts that Facebook may have to pay more tax
LONDON — Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg plans to throw his support behind international reforms that would require Silicon Valley tech giants to pay mor...