Former congressman Walsh ends 2020 GOP bid against Trump
WASHINGTON — Former Illinois congressman Joe Walsh ended his Republican primary challenge to President Donald Trump on Friday, abandoning an effort th...
World stock markets retreat ahead of US jobs report
Global stock markets retreated Friday ahead of the monthly U.S. jobs report and after France and Germany reported weak factory data.
Pope’s Amazon document due Wednesday amid married priest row
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis will release his eagerly-awaited document on the Amazon next Wednesday, with attention focused on whether he will approve ...
India to continue rebel peace accord push in troubled areas
GAUHATI, India — India’s prime minister said on Friday that his government will continue its peace push in the insurgency-wracked northeastern region ...
Former NBA player Garbajosa revitalizes Spanish basketball
MADRID — A former NBA player who first got into basketball because it was the only sport with shoes big enough for him has been leading Spain to its m...
India arrests top Kashmiri leaders under controversial law
JAMMU, India — Indian authorities have arrested two former top elected officials of the disputed Himalayan region of Kashmir under a controversial law...
High water wreaks havoc on Great Lakes, swamping communities
MANISTEE, Mich. — Rita Alton has an unusual morning routine these days: Wake up. Get dressed. Go outside to see if her house is closer to tumbling dow...
To win New Hampshire, Warren has to go through Sanders
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Elizabeth Warren's path to victory may have to go through fellow progressive Bernie Sanders. And after Sanders' strong showing in I...
5 questions ahead of New Hampshire’s Democratic debate
Seven Democratic presidential candidates are scheduled to face off in a debate at 8 p.m. Friday at St. Anselm College in New Hampshire. The state's vo...
Poll pitch for India’s capital plays up growing divisions
NEW DELHI — Campaigning for a crucial state election in India's capital has reached a fever pitch as members of the Hindu nationalist-led government c...
January US jobs report may provide clarity amid disruptions
WASHINGTON — With China's viral outbreak disrupting trade and Boeing's troubles weighing on American factories, the January U.S. jobs report on Friday...
Asian stock markets retreat after surge on China tariff cut
Asian stock markets retreated Friday following a surge after China announced a tariff cut on U.S. imports.
Essence event affirms the power of black women in Hollywood
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — Through laughs, tears and speeches that turned into sermons and affirmations, the overarching theme of this year’s star-studde...
Antetokounmpo shines as Bucks defeat 76ers 112-101
MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 36 points and 20 rebounds and the Milwaukee Bucks used a strong defensive effort to beat the Philadelphia 76ers ...
Leslie Jones livens up Siriano’s NY Fashion Week front row
NEW YORK — With shouts of “work it! work it!” from superfan Leslie Jones on the front row, Christian Siriano helped kickoff New York Fashion Week on T...
Global tourism takes major hit as virus halts Chinese travel
This should have been a good year for global tourism, with trade tensions gradually easing, certain economies growing and banner events like the Summe...
Architect of US peace plan blames Palestinians for violence
UNITED NATIONS — The chief architect of the U.S. blueprint to resolve the decades-old conflict between Israelis and Palestinians on Thursday blamed Pa...
House passes bill easing bids by workers to form unions
WASHINGTON — In a move that supporters said would help working families, the Democratic-controlled House has approved a bill that would make it easier...
Trump tweets reversal of push for Nevada nuclear waste dump
LAS VEGAS — President Donald Trump on Thursday appeared to reverse his position on a proposal to create a national nuclear waste dump at Yucca Mountai...
Heat, Grizzlies complete trade sending Iguodala to Miami
MIAMI — Each of the last nine NBA Finals have included either the Miami Heat or Andre Iguodala.
Nick Taylor takes lead on glorious day at Pebble Beach
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. — Nick Taylor opened with an eagle, closed with two birdies and made a gorgeous day feel even better with an 8-under 63 at Monter...
Texas executes man who killed 5, including wife, children
HUNTSVILLE, Texas — A Dallas man was executed Thursday evening for a shooting in which he killed his wife, two children and two other relatives during...
Rains cause flooding, evacuations in western Washington
ISSAQUAH, Wash. — Heavy rains sent a creek over a major roadway and into an apartment building east of Seattle on Thursday.
Buttigieg, Sanders to win most national delegates in Iowa
WASHINGTON — Pete Buttigieg and Bernie Sanders will emerge from Iowa's Democratic caucuses with the most delegates to the party's national convention,...
Messy Iowa caucuses leave cash-poor candidates scrambling
MANCHESTER, N.H. — The Iowa caucuses weren't just a colossal political mess. They were a massive money drain for Democratic presidential contenders wh...
New virus cases in UK, Germany, Italy put Europe total at 31
LONDON — Britain, Germany and Italy announced more cases of the new virus from China on Thursday, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in Euro...
Trump says U.S. operation killed al-Qaida leader in Yemen
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Thursday that the U.S. at his direction has conducted a counter-terrorism operation in Yemen that killed Qass...
Wolves send Wiggins to Warriors for Russell in scorer swap
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Timberwolves have taken on yet another new look, with D'Angelo Russell on his way to join pal Karl-Anthony Towns and Andre...
Broadcasters stick with Trump during acquittal victory talk
NEW YORK — After President Donald Trump spoke live for more than an hour Thursday about his impeachment acquittal, one television network anchor apolo...
AP Source: Bryant memorial set for Feb. 24 at Staples Center
LOS ANGELES — A public memorial service for Kobe Bryant, his daughter and seven others killed in a helicopter crash is planned for Feb. 24 at Staples ...