World shares subdued after signing of China-US trade pact
BANGKOK — Global markets were subdued Thursday after the signing of a preliminary China-U.S. trade agreement that investors hope will bring better rel...
China-US trade deal a blip in seismic shifts of Asian trade
BANGKOK — The trade agreement signed by President Donald Trump and Beijing's lead trade envoy comes amid seismic shifts in supply chains and investmen...
China welcomes US deal, says ‘core concerns’ must be met
BEIJING — China’s government welcomed an interim trade deal with Washington and said Thursday the two sides need to address each other’s “core concern...
Coco vs. Venus, Part II, in 1st round of Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Australia — Get ready for Coco Gauff vs. Venus Williams, Part II.
AUSTRALIAN OPEN ’20: Osaka, Djokovic try to defend titles
MELBOURNE, Australia — A glance at the Australian Open, the year's first Grand Slam tennis tournament:
King Henry running wild in the postseason, carrying Titans
King Henry is running wild in the postseason.
Wrestler Rocky Johnson, Dwayne Johnson’s father, dead at 75
Rocky "Soulman" Johnson, a WWE Hall of Fame wrestler who became better known as the father of actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, has died. He was 75.
Magic snap Lakers’ 9-game winning streak in 119-118 thriller
LOS ANGELES — Markelle Fultz hit two big layups in the final minute while scoring 21 points during his second career triple-double, and the Orlando Ma...
Asian shares mixed after signing of China-US trade pact
Share prices were mixed Thursday in moderate trading in Asia after the U.S. and China signed a preliminary trade agreement that investors hope will br...
Lewis, Alabama hand No. 4 Auburn its first loss, 83-64
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Kira Lewis Jr. scored 25 points and Alabama handed No. 4 Auburn its first loss of the season with an 83-64 rout on Wednesday night.
Halftime adjustments lead No. 18 Pirates past No. 5 Butler
INDIANAPOLIS — Seton Hall coach Kevin Willard kept it simple at halftime Wednesday.
Jefferson, Delpit among 6 LSU players entering NFL draft
BATON ROUGE, La. — Receiver Justin Jefferson and safety Grant Delpit are among a half dozen players from LSU's national championship team who've state...
Pelosi doles out impeachment pens, a signing tradition
WASHINGTON — One by one, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi picked up pens lined up beside her and used them to sign a bit of her name on the impeachment arti...
Immigration agency subpoenas sanctuary city law enforcement
WASHINGTON — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has subpoenaed Denver law enforcement for information on four foreign nationals wanted for depor...
Democratic impeachment managers will need some GOP help
WASHINGTON — The managers chosen to prosecute the impeachment case against President Donald Trump will make their case to all 100 senators. But to get...
Murder indictments handed down in deadly Houston drug raid
HOUSTON — A grand jury has indicted two former Houston police officers — including one who is facing murder counts — for their roles in a deadly Janua...
Titans lineman eager for 1st AFC title game in 9th season
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee defensive lineman Jurrell Casey took a moment to sit down with his wife and simply soak in the feeling.
House leaders march Trump impeachment articles to the Senate
WASHINGTON — In a dramatic procession across the U.S. Capitol, House Democrats carried the formal articles of impeachment against President Donald Tru...
Virgin Islands suit alleges decadeslong abuse by Epstein
HAVANA — A lawsuit filed by prosecutors in the Virgin Islands says multimillionaire sex offender Jeffery Epstein used two private islands in the U.S. ...
Leader of St. Louis black police union says racial bias real
ST. LOUIS — The president of a predominantly black St. Louis police union said Wednesday that the city prosecutor’s lawsuit is correct in pointing out...
Judge halts Trump’s order allowing states to block refugees
SILVER SPRING, Md. — A federal judge on Wednesday halted President Donald Trump's executive order that gave state and local officials the ability to s...
Reporters claim new rules will hinder impeachment coverage
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial in the Senate promises to be one of the most heavily scrutinized events in American political ...
Top women’s players to be part of NHL All-Star Weekend
NEW YORK — Twenty of the top women's hockey players in the world will take part in a 3-on-3 game at a new-look NHL All-Star Weekend in St. Louis next ...
Asylum agreements with Central American nations challenged
WASHINGTON — Trump administration agreements with Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras that allow U.S. immigration officials to send asylum seekers to ...
Putin engineers shake-up that could keep him in power longer
MOSCOW — President Vladimir Putin engineered a surprise shake-up of Russia's leadership Wednesday, proposing changes to the constitution that could ke...
Judge revokes bail for Avenatti, cites new crime evidence
SANTA ANA, Calif. — A federal judge revoked bail Wednesday for attorney Michael Avenatti after prosecutors detailed evidence of new financial crimes h...
Crafting for critters: Australian fires prompt global effort
CONCORD, N.H. — Kyla Gill had never so much as touched a sewing machine or picked up a crochet hook two weeks ago. Now, she’s hooked on crafting for c...
Griffin: Pelicans project Zion Williamson debut for Jan. 22
METAIRIE, La. — Zion Williamson, the top choice in last summer’s NBA draft, is scheduled to make his regular season debut for the Pelicans on Jan. 22 ...
Virginia moves to brink of becoming 38th state to ratify ERA
RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia moved to the brink of becoming the crucial 38th state to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment on Wednesday, a momentous victory ...
Who are the House’s 7 impeachment prosecutors?
WASHINGTON — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has chosen seven lawmakers to prosecute the House's case that President Donald Trump abused his office and obs...