California discloses Facebook probe, sues for documents
California's attorney general disclosed an ongoing probe into Facebook's privacy practices Wednesday, as it sued the company over its repeated refusal...
Panthers have tough decision to make on Cam Newton’s future
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Cam Newton's injury status has raised questions about whether he's played his final game for the Carolina Panthers.
Airline says false hijack alarm caused Dutch airport alert
SCHIPHOL, Netherlands — An accidental hijack warning set off from the cockpit of a plane triggered a big security operation at Amsterdam's Schiphol Ai...
White House adding aides to deal with impeachment inquiry
WASHINGTON — The White House is beefing up its communications staff as it tries to grapple with the ongoing House impeachment investigation.
California justices skeptical of requiring Trump tax returns
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California's Supreme Court justices seemed skeptical Wednesday of a state law requiring President Donald Trump to disclose his ta...
The Latest: Mexico official says suspect not tied to attack
GALEANA, Mexico — The Latest on the slaying of nine U.S. citizens in Mexico (all times local):
The Latest: Impeachment investigators release new transcript
WASHINGTON — The Latest on President Donald Trump and the House impeachment inquiry (all times local):
Trump attacks whistleblower anonymity, but won’t utter name
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is blasting the media for not reporting the name of a person who has been identified in conservative circles as th...
Simple can be gorgeous when setting a holiday table
Setting a gorgeous table for a holiday meal doesn't have to be expensive or difficult, says interior designer Elizabeth Stuart. Sometimes, a simple de...
Walmart, Tesla settle lawsuit over fiery solar panels
NEW YORK — Walmart and Tesla have settled a lawsuit filed by the retail giant alleging that Tesla installed rooftop solar panels that caught fire.
Buckingham Palace: Queen’s new outfits won’t use real fur
LONDON — Buckingham Palace says new outfits designed for Queen Elizabeth II will not use real fur.
Zimbabwe’s severe drought killing elephants, other wildlife
MANA POOLS, Zimbabwe — Weak from hunger and thirst, the elephant struggled to reach a pool of water in this African wildlife reserve. But the majestic...
Calling plays in NFL a challenge for some rookie NFL coaches
Maybe Sean McVay made it all look just too easy.
A Duck x 1000: Ryan Getzlaf reaches career games milestone
ANAHEIM, Calif. — If Ryan Getzlaf had spent his career in a cold-weather hockey hotbed instead of sunny Southern California, the profile of the Anahei...
Back at Michigan, Howard begins a new challenge
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Juwan Howard was musing recently about the state of college basketball when the new Michigan coach interrupted himself.
High-tech chestnuts: US to consider genetically altered tree
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Chestnuts harvested from high branches on a chilly fall morning look typical: they're marble sized, russet colored and nestled in pri...
Democrats promise swift action after win in Virginia
RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia Democrats are promising swift action on a host of liberal policy proposals now that they've taken control of the statehouse f...
Maxey leads No. 2 Kentucky past No. 1 Michigan State 69-62
NEW YORK — Tyrese Maxey, Kentucky's latest freshman star, scored 26 points and the second-ranked Wildcats opened the season with a 69-62 victory again...
A ‘refreshed’ memory: Key takeaways from Ukraine testimony
WASHINGTON — In transcripts of closed-door interviews released by impeachment investigators Tuesday, two State Department officials recount what they ...
LeBron 3rd straight triple-double, Lakers rally past Bulls
CHICAGO — LeBron James and Anthony Davis watched and cheered as Kyle Kuzma powered a big fourth-quarter run for Los Angeles.
Asia stocks mixed on possible US-China trade snag
BEIJING — Asian stock markets were mixed Wednesday after investors were rattled by a possible snag in a U.S.-Chinese trade truce following reports Bei...
Dems flip Virginia; Kentucky governor race too close to call
Democrats took full control of the Virginia legislature for the first time in more than two decades on Tuesday while the race for governor in deeply R...
The Latest: Democrats win control of Virginia statehouse
RICHMOND, Va. — The Latest on Virginia's legislative elections (all times local):
No. 4 Duke edges third-ranked Kansas 68-66
NEW YORK — Tre Jones scored 15 points and Cassius Stanley added 11 of his 13 points in the second half to help No. 4 Duke beat third-ranked Kansas 68-...
Alec Baldwin sues man who accused him of parking spot rage
NEW YORK — Alec Baldwin filed a defamation lawsuit Friday against the man who says Baldwin hit him in the face during an argument over a New York City...
Biden accuses Warren of having elitist view of policy
Without naming her, Joe Biden attacked fellow Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren on Tuesday for employing a "condescending" approach t...
Boeing chairman says CEO won’t get bonus until Max flies
Boeing's new chairman gave embattled CEO Dennis Muilenburg a vote of confidence Tuesday and said the chief executive is giving up any bonus this year.
White House lawyers expected to take lead in impeachment
WASHINGTON — As House Democrats prepare for public impeachment hearings, President Donald Trump and his legal team are working to organize a defense t...
Impeachment reversal: Diplomat now acknowledges quid pro quo
WASHINGTON — In a striking reversal, a top diplomat revised his testimony in the House impeachment inquiry to acknowledge that U.S. military aid to Uk...