Sen. Gardner’s reelection campaign refunds $33K in donations
DENVER — Colorado Sen. Cory Gardner's reelection campaign said Friday that it was refunding $33,000 in excess contributions.
ICE leader blames ‘sanctuary’ policies for NYC killing
NEW YORK — The country's top immigration official blamed the “sanctuary policies” of New York City on Friday for the sexual assault and killing of a 9...
Hillary Clinton to 2020 Democratic voters: pick a winner
PASADENA, Calif. — Hillary Rodham Clinton has advice for Democratic voters faced with an unsettled field of presidential contenders: pick a winner.
Ukrainian president rejects prime minister’s resignation
KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy rejected his prime minister's offer to resign and asked him to stay on the job Friday after he...
Iran’s top leader strikes defiant tone amid month of turmoil
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran's supreme leader lashed out at Western countries as he led Friday prayers in Tehran for the first time in eight years, dismissing ...
Locust outbreak, most serious in 25 years, hits East Africa
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — The most serious outbreak of locusts in 25 years is spreading across East Africa and posing an unprecedented threat to food se...
Michael Bloomberg outlines plans for cleaner buildings, cars
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg would push for all new cars to be electric by 2035 and new buildings to produ...
‘Days of God’: A look at Iran’s mounting crises
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran's supreme leader says his nation is living through “days of God.”
Russia’s foreign minister slams ‘aggressive’ US policies
MOSCOW — Russia's foreign policy chief on Friday blamed what he described as “aggressive” U.S. policies for growing global tensions, noting Washington...
Chinese president heads to Myanmar for crucial state visit
NAYPYITAW, Myanmar — China's President Xi Jinping was given a lavish welcome to Myanmar as he arrived Friday for a state visit meant to deepen bilater...
Putin’s, Xi’s ruler-for-life moves pose challenges to West
MOSCOW — Russia’s Vladimir Putin and China's Xi Jinping have established themselves as the world’s most powerful authoritarian leaders in decades. Now...
Trump campaign tries robust outreach to expand his appeal
WASHINGTON — Selfies on a “Women for Trump” bus tour through Iowa. Volunteer training at a “Black Voices for Trump” organizing session in Philadelphia...
Germany: ugly anti-Semitic remnant at center of court battle
WITTENBERG, Germany — High on the wall of a German church where Martin Luther once preached, an ugly remnant of centuries of anti-Semitism is now at t...
Royal rift: UK monarchy will look smaller when dust settles
LONDON — Prince Charles, the future king, has long been seen as a potential modernizer who wants a more modest monarchy in line with other European ro...
Steyer, buoyed by polling, makes campaign swing in Nevada
LAS VEGAS — Driving on any freeway in Las Vegas, you’re likely to see Tom Steyer’s face. Turn on the radio, you might hear his voice. Turn on the tele...
Mara the elephant to leave Argentina for Brazil sanctuary
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Mara listens to her trainer say “up, down, blow,” obediently raising her trunk so a saline solution can be introduced, then ...
Golden Knights beat Senators in DeBoer’s debut with Vegas
OTTAWA, Ontario — Mark Stone scored a goal and picked up an assist in his return to Ottawa, leading Vegas to a 4-2 victory over the Senators on Thursd...
Giuliani associate names Trump, Pence, more in Ukraine plan
WASHINGTON — A close associate of President Donald Trump's personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani is claiming Trump was directly involved in the effort to pres...
Denver officials won’t hand over information sought by ICE
WASHINGTON — Denver officials on Thursday said they would not hand over information requested by U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement on four men ...
Pence courts evangelical Latino voters in Florida
KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Marilyn Del Valle climbed to her feet at the Nacion de Fe church in Kissimmee on Thursday, clapping and taking photos as Vice Presid...
Expert: Georgia election server showed signs of tampering
BOSTON — A computer security expert says he found that a forensic image of the election server central to a legal battle over the integrity of Georgia...
Guatemala sweeps up migrant, group, returns them to border
EL CINCHADO, Guatemala — Guatemalan police accompanied by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents swept up the majority of a group of some 300...
FBI plans to notify states about local election breaches
WASHINGTON — The FBI, in a change of policy, is committing to inform state officials if local election systems have been breached, federal officials s...
Greece threatens to block Libya deal over sea border dispute
ATHENS, Greece — Greece will block any European peace deal on Libya unless an agreement between the internationally-recognized government in Tripoli a...
Boyhood and theatrics mark Paris Fashion Week men’s shows
A giant beanstalk that penetrated a cloud-patterned sky-blue ceiling at Louis Vuitton's exhibition caused VIPs — including model Bella Hadid and actor...
The Latest: Inofe away on family matter for Trump trial open
WASHINGTON — The Latest on President Donald Trump's impeachment (all times local):
Georgia board spares prisoner’s life hours before execution
ATLANTA — Georgia’s parole board on Thursday spared the life of a prisoner just hours ahead of his scheduled execution, commuting his sentence to life...
Top Democrat pushing $3.4B emergency measure for Puerto Rico
WASHINGTON — A top House Democrat is introducing a $3.4 billion emergency spending bill to help Puerto Rico deal with a recent spate of earthquakes ro...
Ex-Texas nurse pleads guilty in 1981 death of 11-month-old
SAN ANTONIO — A former Texas nurse suspected in the killing of dozens of children pleaded guilty Thursday to the 1981 death of an 11-month-old, receiv...