McConnell’s challenge: Shaping a trial amid Trump’s demands
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump needs Mitch McConnell more than ever.
Marchand overskates puck in shootout, Bruins fall to Flyers
PHILADELPHIA — Bruins star Brad Marchand overskated the puck at center ice on a shootout attempt, clinching the Philadelphia Flyers’ 6-5 victory over ...
GOP senators reject plans to dismiss Trump impeachment
WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans signaled Monday they would reject the idea of simply voting to dismiss the articles of impeachment against President D...
Dole endorses western Kansas congressman in US Senate race
TOPEKA, Kan. — Kansas Senate candidate Roger Marshall won the endorsement Monday of political icon and 1996 Republican presidential nominee Bob Dole, ...
St. Louis prosecutor: Racist interests try to force her out
ST. LOUIS — St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner on Monday filed what she called an unprecedented federal civil rights lawsuit, accusing the city, t...
US drops designation of China as currency manipulator
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is dropping its designation of China as a currency manipulator in advance of the signing Wednesday of a Phase 1 ...
Democrats set to clash in final debate before Iowa caucuses
DES MOINES, Iowa — Democrats are preparing for what could be their most contentious debate yet as the leading candidates gather in Iowa on Tuesday loo...
Stocks climb ahead of trade deal, sending S&P 500 to record
Stocks are closing higher on Wall Street ahead of the signing of a “Phase 1” trade deal with China, sending the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq to record h...
Ravens’ memorable 2019 season spoiled by early playoff exit
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — As top-seeded Baltimore approached its playoff opener last week, linebacker Josh Bynes was asked to compare the current edition of...
Analysis: Expansion could help balance college football
NEW ORLEANS — College football has never had real parity.
Delaware court refuses to revive Uber shareholder lawsuit
DOVER, Del. — Delaware's Supreme Court has upheld a judge's dismissal of a shareholder lawsuit against ride-hailing company Uber and its former CEO.
AP source: NHL All-Star game to feature women’s 3-on-3 event
Women's national team players representing the United States and Canada will compete in a 3-on-3 event at the NHL All-Star game in St. Louis in two we...
Impeachment? Iran? Early state voters more swayed by basics
MANCHESTER, N.H. — President Donald Trump has an impeachment trial looming, and rising tensions with Iran have captured headlines. But standing in the...
NHL extends Buffalo’s agreement to host combine through 2022
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The NHL's top prospects will continue making their pre-draft stops in Buffalo for at least another three years.
Former IAAF president’s corruption trial opens in Paris
PARIS — The corruption trial involving the former president of track and field's governing body was suspended Monday shortly after it began.
Booker ends presidential bid after polling, money struggles
DES MOINES, Iowa — Democrat Cory Booker dropped out of the presidential race Monday, ending a campaign whose message of unity and love failed to reson...
New Mexico kicks Carlton Bragg Jr. off team after DWI arrest
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — New Mexico forward Carlton Bragg Jr. has been dismissed from the Lobos basketball team following his arrest on suspicion of drivin...
Global markets subdued ahead of US-China trade pact signing
BEIJING — Global stock markets were subdued Monday ahead of the signing of an interim U.S.-Chinese trade pact and as concerns about U.S.-Iranian tensi...
Humble Aguero still the standard bearer for strikers in EPL
There’s a shelf above the television in his home in a plush area of northwest England where Sergio Aguero keeps the match balls — signed by all his te...
Lava gushes from volcano near Manila; tens of thousands flee
TAGAYTAY, Philippines — Red-hot lava gushed out of a volcano near the Philippine capital on Monday, as tens of thousands of people fled the area throu...
2020 Watch: Will the debate provide any clarity?
NEW YORK — Presidential politics move fast. What we're watching heading into a new week on the 2020 campaign:
French summit aims to boost counterterror fight in W. Africa
PAU, France — France is preparing its military to better target Islamic extremists in a West African region that has seen a surge of deadly violence. ...
Dual-role players? Defensemen as wingers show it can be done
Brendan Smith caught his breath for a few seconds on the bench before New York Rangers coach David Quinn called his name again.
Real estate agent scales new heights with unique triathlon
The real estate agent from Utah indulged in a triathlon training program that at times was straight out of a couch potato's handbook.
On Football: Some answers, lots of questions for title games
After a wild weekend of historic offensive performances by Derrick Henry and nearly every Kansas City Chiefs player, spiced by some timely defense fro...
Cameron Smith wins Sony Open in another Hawaii comeback
HONOLULU — Two weeks in Hawaii brought rain, unusually strong wind, playoffs and two players who thought victory was out of reach until the winner's l...
High anxiety: Proposed US hemp rules worry industry
PORTLAND, Ore. — Hemp growers and entrepreneurs who were joyous a year ago after U.S. lawmakers reclassified the plant as a legal agricultural crop no...
AP FACT CHECK: Trump says Pelosi, Dems defended Iran general
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's relentless attacks on the impeachment investigation and Democrats' stance on Iran strained the truth on various ...
Cameron Smith wins Sony Open in playoff after wild finish
HONOLULU — Cameron Smith of Australia won his first PGA Tour title on his own Sunday when he least expected it.
Devils end Lightning team record tying 10-game win streak
NEWARK, N.J. — Louis Domingue stopped 26 shots against his former team as the New Jersey Devils beat Tampa Bay 3-1 Sunday night, ending the Lightning'...