‘OK, Boomer’ makes a Supreme Court appearance in age case
WASHINGTON — “OK, Boomer" made its first appearance in the Supreme Court Wednesday, invoked by baby boomer Chief Justice John Roberts 12 days before h...
Ahead in the clouds: Alibaba plans to change the Olympics
LAUSANNE, Switzerland — Alibaba’s promise to the Olympic family is to bring its technological might to help organizers, broadcasters and fans.
Video: 20 seconds of terror between missiles in Iran crash
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran's top diplomat acknowledged Wednesday that Iranians “were lied to" for days after the Islamic Republic accidentally...
Tagliabue, NFL Films’ Sabol headed to Hall of Fame
Former NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue has made the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his fifth attempt.
UN court to rule next week in Rohingya genocide case
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The United Nations' top court announced Wednesday that it will issue a decision next week on a request to order Myanmar to ha...
Documents suggest Thomas Markle may testify in Meghan suit
LONDON — The estranged father of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex could be called as a defense witness in her lawsuit against the Mail on Sunday newspaper, c...
EU legal opinion: mass data retention at odds with EU law
BRUSSELS — A legal adviser at the European Union’s highest court said Wednesday that the bloc's data protection rules should prevent member states fro...
US-China pact signing to ease tension but leaves much undone
WASHINGTON — After 18 months of economic combat, the United States and China are set to take a step toward peace Wednesday. At least for now.
Analysis: Dems strain for civility, contrasts burst through
WASHINGTON — Electability questions persist. Anxieties about gender and sexism are resurgent. And three leading candidates are about to get yanked off...
World shares slip on jitters over China-US trade deal
BANGKOK — World shares were mostly lower on Wednesday as conflicting reports raised concerns over the likely outcome of a trade deal to be signed by t...
Asian shares decline on revived jitters over trade deal
BANGKOK — Shares retreated in Asia on Wednesday as conflicting reports raised concerns over the likely outcome of a trade deal to be signed by the U.S...
Texas inmate faces execution for killing wife in 2005
HOUSTON — A Texas inmate with a history of violence against women is set to be executed Wednesday evening for fatally shooting his wife, who had feare...
The Crossing: What to watch as impeachment heads to Senate
WASHINGTON — The articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump don't move to the Senate by themselves.
Red Sox manager Alex Cora fired in sign-stealing scandal
BOSTON — Alex Cora has already been identified as a ringleader in an illegal system of sign stealing when he was with the Houston Astros.
Meat Loaf sues hotel, blaming negligence for disabling fall
FORT WORTH, Texas — Meat Loaf has filed a lawsuit against a hotel at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and organizers of a horror convention hel...
Crosby collects 4 points in return, Penguins rip Wild 7-3
PITTSBURGH — Sidney Crosby watched the Pittsburgh Penguins thrive in his absence. The longtime captain pledged he would simply focus on doing his part...
Panthers LB Kuechly retiring after 8 seasons in NFL
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Carolina Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly is retiring from the NFL after eight seasons.
Debate to highlight vanishing diversity in Democratic field
A half dozen White House hopefuls will gather on a debate stage in Des Moines, Iowa, on Tuesday night at a critical moment in the Democratic primary. ...
Black prosecutors back Gardner, say they’ve faced resistance
ST. LOUIS — One day after St. Louis’ top prosecutor filed a federal lawsuit alleging a concerted and racist conspiracy to push her out of office, othe...
Trump in early stages of planning 1st visit to India
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is in the early stages of planning what would be his first visit to India, officials in the U.S. and Indian govern...
House votes Wednesday to send impeachment articles to Senate
WASHINGTON — The House is preparing to vote Wednesday to send the articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump to the Senate to start the hi...
Booker not offering 2020 endorsement, taking a ‘breather’
WASHINGTON — Sen. Cory Booker says he's not making any immediate endorsement for president now that he's dropped out of the race for the Democratic no...
Warren vows to cancel college debt without awaiting Congress
WASHINGTON — Presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren says she'd order her secretary of education to cancel up to $50,000 in college debt for about 95%...
Amid doc’s murder case, lawsuits reflect battle over blame
COLUMBUS, Ohio — In the year since an Ohio hospital system announced an intensive care doctor had ordered excessive painkillers for dozens of patients...
Global shares slip ahead of US-China ‘Phase 1’ trade deal
TOKYO — Global stocks mostly edged lower on Tuesday as investors looked to the signing of a trade deal between the U.S. and China as well as upcoming ...
Bad air doesn’t stop qualifying for Australian Open
The air was considered hazardous for outdoor workers, and described as among the worst in the world. For professional tennis players, though, it was d...
Iran announces arrests over downing of plane that killed 176
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran's judiciary said Tuesday arrests have been made for the accidental shootdown of a Ukrainian passenger plane that killed all 176 pe...
Bye week hazardous for Chiefs and Ravens, but KC survives
The San Francisco 49ers and Green Bay Packers used their bye week to rest, relax and recharge.
Turkey: 115 soldiers detained over links to US-based cleric
ANKARA, Turkey — Turkish authorities on Tuesday detained 115 soldiers suspected of links to the U.S.-based Muslim cleric blamed by Turkey for a failed...
Column: LSU makes a persuasive case as the best team ever
NEW ORLEANS — A year ago, Clemson made a pretty good case as the greatest team in college football history.