Ukraine’s plan to sell farmland raises fears of foreigners
NEBELYTSIA, Ukraine — Most of Ukraine's rich farmland is carved up into small plots owned by about 7 million people, like Tetiana Petrovych, the postm...
Fire nearly destroys historic Japanese castle
TOKYO — A fire broke out early Thursday and spread quickly through historic Shuri Castle on Japan's southern island of Okinawa, nearly destroying the ...
Berlin Wall’s fall stokes memories of lost hopes in Russia
MOSCOW — When the Berlin Wall fell, the Soviet Union stepped back, letting East Germany's communist government collapse and then quickly accepting Ger...
The decision tree picks out the good watermelon
1, Decision tree 1.1 INTRODUCTION Decision tree is a decision analysis method based on the known probability of occurren...
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.
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 ...
Curry breaks left hand in another embarrassing Warriors loss
SAN FRANCISCO — In what has already been a rough start to the season for the Warriors, now Stephen Curry is down. A two-time MVP, Golden State's longe...
No Kashmiri flag, constitution under Indian-imposed changes
SRINAGAR, India — India on Thursday formally implemented legislation approved by Parliament in early August that removes Indian-controlled Kashmir's s...
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, ...
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 ...
The Latest: Bolton won’t testify without subpoena
WASHINGTON — The Latest on President Donald Trump and the House impeachment inquiry (all times local):
US sued over health insurance rule for immigrant families
A lawsuit Wednesday accused the Trump administration of preventing Americans from bringing their foreign spouses and parents to live with them in the ...
Adams still ‘hurt’ Jets listened to trade offers for him
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Jamal Adams stepped into Joe Douglas' office last Friday and told the New York Jets general manager he was exactly where he wants...
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...
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...
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...
Bolivia says OAS team to audit disputed election
LA PAZ, Bolivia — Bolivia's government said Wednesday the Organization of American States is sending a 30-person team to launch a "binding" audit of a...
Horse racing’s tragic, wild ride culminates at Breeders’ Cup
ARCADIA, Calif. — Thirty horse deaths over the winter at Santa Anita. The first disqualification for interference in Kentucky Derby history. A horse t...
American students’ performance lags on Nation’s Report Card
WASHINGTON — The latest Nation's Report Card is painting a dismal picture of math and reading achievement among American fourth and eighth graders des...
Rocket attack kills Iraqi soldier, adding to growing unrest
BAGHDAD — Two rockets were fired into Baghdad's fortified Green Zone on Wednesday, killing one Iraqi soldier and adding to the violence gripping the c...
Georgia Supreme Court temporarily halts man’s execution
ATLANTA — With about eight hours to spare before a man convicted of killing a convenience store clerk was to be put to death Wednesday, Georgia's high...
After Biden reversal on super PAC, allies form outside group
WASHINGTON — Allies of former Vice President Joe Biden formed an outside group this week that would allow wealthy individuals and corporations to spen...
The Latest: Powell says Fed working on inflation policy
WASHINGTON — The Latest on the Federal Reserve's monetary policy meeting (all times local):