Lawsuit: Ex-Cardinal McCarrick abused boy in Newark in 1990s
NEWARK, N.J. — A lawsuit alleges that former Roman Catholic Cardinal Theodore McCarrick abused a teenage boy in the 1990s when he was leader of the ar...
Judiciary panel to take reins on Trump impeachment inquiry
WASHINGTON — The House Judiciary Committee is moving to the forefront of President Donald Trump’s impeachment inquiry, starting with a hearing Wednesd...
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Examining ’Bama’s drop from top 5
The Associated Press college football poll is a subjective and mostly backward-looking assessment, especially late in the season.
A look at 15 states making it easier to sue over sex abuse
NEW YORK — Fifteen states have revised their laws in the past two years extending or suspending statute of limitations to allow child sex abuse claims...
AP FACT CHECK: Trump’s Ukraine defense at odds with facts
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s defense of his actions with Ukraine collides with the known facts and the testimony of witnesses on multiple fro...
What’s next in impeachment: Judiciary Committee takes charge
WASHINGTON — The House impeachment inquiry enters a new phase this week as the Judiciary Committee takes charge of the investigation of President Dona...
Correction: Sex Abuse-Lawsuits story
NEWARK, N.J. — In a story Nov. 30 about New Jersey sex abuse limits, The Associated Press reported erroneously the type of clients two attorneys repre...
White House says it won’t participate in impeachment hearing
WASHINGTON — The White House declared Sunday it would not participate in the first impeachment hearings before the House Judiciary Committee as Democr...
The new ‘three amigos’ riding into Trump impeachment inquiry
WASHINGTON — The “three amigos” used to stand for one thing in Washington — the pack of globe-trotting senators led by John McCain who brought America...
Badgers take back Axe in snowy 38-17 win vs. Gophers
MINNEAPOLIS — Jack Coan delivered two momentum-shifting touchdown passes in the snow for No. 13 Wisconsin, Jonathan Taylor added three touchdowns to h...
No. 4 Georgia closes regular season with 52-7 rout of Tech
ATHENS, Ga. — Jake Fromm threw four touchdown passes and No. 4 Georgia cruised into the Southeastern Conference championship game with a 52-7 victory ...
July 25 forecast: Sunny, with cloud of impeachment for Trump
WASHINGTON — The forecast for July 25 was typical for Washington: sunny, mid-80s. President Donald Trump had good reason to be feeling bright and sunn...
AP FACT CHECK: Trump’s Ukraine defense collides with facts
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s defense of his actions with Ukraine collides with the known facts and the testimony of witnesses on multiple fro...
Trump to decide if he wants lawyers at impeachment hearings
WASHINGTON — The chairman of the House Judiciary Committee asked President Donald Trump on Friday to say whether he’ll send his attorneys to participa...
After time in the wilderness, Louis CK is welcomed in Israel
HOLON, Israel — Two years after being swept up in the #MeToo movement and acknowledging sexual misconduct with multiple women, comedian Louis C.K. too...
Trump impeachment drive has similarities to Wisconsin recall
MADISON, Wis. — A divisive leader drove the opposition to extreme measures. The political climate was toxic — with little civil debate or middle groun...
Wynn Resorts settles with pension funds over sex allegations
RENO, Nev. — Wynn Resorts agreed Wednesday to accept $41 million from former CEO and chairman Steve Wynn and insurance carriers as part of a settlemen...
No. 4 Kansas beats Dayton 90-84 in overtime for Maui title
LAHAINA, Hawaii — Devon Dotson scored 31 points, Udoka Azubuike had seven of his 29 in overtime and No. 4 Kansas outlasted Dayton 90-84 to win its thi...
Trump knew of whistleblower before releasing Ukraine aid
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump was briefed on the whistleblower complaint about his dealings with Ukraine before the White House released nearly ...
Sticky impeachment trial questions: How long? Who testifies?
WASHINGTON — What will the impeachment trial look like?
Judge denies challenge to Indiana religious objection limits
INDIANAPOLIS — An Indiana judge has canceled a trial challenging limits on the state’s religious objections law, finding conservative groups failed to...
Experts: Leadership key to changing anti-gay police culture
CLAYTON, Mo. — It is possible to change the police culture in St. Louis County, which was on the losing end of a $20 million jury award to a gay offic...
Impeachment fight leaves voters cold in contested Wisconsin
RACINE, Wis. — There’s not a lot that Republicans and Democrats in this political battlefield agree on, but the impeachment probe into President Donal...
Four of the top 10 teams in country to play in Paradise Jam
NEW YORK — Oregon coach Kelly Graves is excited to bring his team to the U.S. Virgin Islands for the holidays.
College Football Picks: Rivalry week wraps conference races
There is much to sort out this rivalry weekend and lots of football spread out over three days. All you need is a comfortable chair, a few screens and...
Taiwanese-Canadian model-actor Godfrey Gao dies on set
HONG KONG — Taiwanese-Canadian model-actor Godfrey Gao has died after suffering an apparent heart attack while on set in China.
US judge bars Trump’s health insurance rule for immigrants
PORTLAND, Ore. — A U.S. judge in Oregon on Tuesday granted a preliminary injunction blocking a Trump administration proclamation that would require im...
Ohio St jumps LSU to No. 1 in CFP rankings with 2 weeks left
Ohio State jumped LSU to No. 1 in the College Football Playoff rankings with two weeks left to go before selection Sunday.
Pennsylvania overhauls child sexual abuse laws
READING, Pa. — Pennsylvania overhauled its child sexual abuse laws Tuesday, more than a year after a landmark grand jury report showed the cover-up of...
Religious freedom law plays key role in migrant-aid case
Religious liberty is often a high priority for conservatives, but last week’s acquittal of an Arizona man prosecuted for aiding migrants along the U.S...