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Turkey's Erdogan vows US boycott, but diplomats resume talks
Turkey's Erdogan vows US boycott, but diplomats resume talks
(AP Photo/Mucahid Yapici). People walk in a market in Istanbul, Monday, Aug. 13, 2018. Turkey's central bank announced a series of measures on Monday to free up cash for banks as the country grapples with a currency crisis. The Turkish lira has nosediv...
The Turkish currency has stabilized near record lows as investors look to a speech by the finance chief later in the day.The Turkish currency has stabilized near record lows as investors look to a speech by the finance chief later in the day.Crash outside parliament in London treated as terrorism
Crash outside parliament in London treated as terrorism
London police say that a car has crashed into barriers outside the Houses of Parliament and that there are a number of injured.London police say that a car has crashed into barriers outside the Houses of Parliament and that there are a number of injured.Manafort trial turns from prosecution's case to his defense
Manafort trial turns from prosecution's case to his defense
(AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin). Members of the defense team for Paul Manafort, including Kevin Downing, left, Richard Westling, and Thomas Zehnle, walk to federal court as the trial of the former Trump campaign chairman continues, in Alexandria, Va., Mond...
Trial of longtime Washington operator Paul Manafort turning from prosecution to his defense team.Trial of longtime Washington operator Paul Manafort turning from prosecution to his defense team.Trump warns Cuomo: Anybody who runs against me 'suffers'
Trump warns Cuomo: Anybody who runs against me 'suffers'
(AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster). President Donald Trump speaks in Utica, N.Y., Monday, Aug. 13, 2018, at a joint fundraising committee reception in Utica, N.Y.
Trump dares Cuomo to challenge him in 2020, warns the Democratic governor of New York that "anybody that runs against Trump suffers".Trump dares Cuomo to challenge him in 2020, warns the Democratic governor of New York that "anybody that runs against Trump suffers".Trump and Omarosa spar over claim he used N-word
Trump and Omarosa spar over claim he used N-word
(AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File). FILE - In this Feb. 1, 2017, file photo, President Donald Trump, center, is flanked by White House staffer Omarosa Manigault Newman, left, and then-Housing and Urban Development Secretary-designate Ben Carson as he speaks ...
Just like old times: Trump and Omarosa spar over whether he used the N-word, other allegations in her new book.Just like old times: Trump and Omarosa spar over whether he used the N-word, other allegations in her new book.Gates testimony dredges up Trump inaugural spending mystery
Gates testimony dredges up Trump inaugural spending mystery
(Dana Verkouteren via AP). This Aug. 7, 2018, courtroom sketch depicts Rick Gates, right, testifying during questioning in the bank fraud and tax evasion trial of Paul Manafort at federal court in Alexandria, Va. U.S. district Judge T.S. Ellis III pres...
Paul Manafort's longtime deputy has admitted he embezzled hundreds of thousands of dollars from his boss _ and that he "possibly" was wrongfully reimbursed by Trump's inaugural committee.Paul Manafort's longtime deputy has admitted he embezzled hundreds of thousands of dollars from his boss _ and that he "possibly" was wrongfully reimbursed by Trump's inaugural committee.Trump's Harley boycott call roils Wisconsin primary
Trump's Harley boycott call roils Wisconsin primary
(AP Photo/Scott Bauer, File). FILE - In this Jan. 30, 2018, file photo, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker speaks at a news conference in Madison, Wis. Eight Democrats are taking on Walker in the Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018, as he seeks a third term, a sign of jus...
President Donald Trump's call for a boycott of Harley-Davidson motorcycles forced Gov. Scott Walker and other Republicans to either criticize the president or stick with the Milwaukee-based company just ahead the...President Donald Trump's call for a boycott of Harley-Davidson motorcycles forced Gov. Scott Walker and other Republicans to either criticize the president or stick with the Milwaukee-based company just ahead the primary.Trump signs bill named for Sen. McCain, doesn't mention him
Trump signs bill named for Sen. McCain, doesn't mention him
(AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster). President Donald Trump talks with Maj. Gen. Walter Piatt as they watch an air assault exercise at Wheeler-Sack Army Air Field in Fort Drum, N.Y., Monday, Aug. 13, 2018,
President Donald Trump has signed a $716 billion defense policy bill named for Sen. John McCain after giving a speech that didn't reference the ailing senator once.President Donald Trump has signed a $716 billion defense policy bill named for Sen. John McCain after giving a speech that didn't reference the ailing senator once.Midwest Democrats look to Tuesday's races to upend GOP gains
Midwest Democrats look to Tuesday's races to upend GOP gains
(Glen Stubbe/Star Tribune via AP, File). FILE - In this May 31, 2018, file photo, former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty speaks at a news conference in St. Paul, Minn. Minnesota Democrats are settling a three-way battle for governor in a stacked primary el...
'Blue wave' to be tested in Midwestern primaries across Wisconsin and Minnesota.'Blue wave' to be tested in Midwestern primaries across Wisconsin and Minnesota.Swedish leader voices anger after dozens of cars are burned
Swedish leader voices anger after dozens of cars are burned
Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven lashes out at those who set fire to dozens of cars in southwest Sweden, asking them 'what the heck are you doing?'.Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven lashes out at those who set fire to dozens of cars in southwest Sweden, asking them 'what the heck are you doing?'.Taliban overrun Afghan army base, kill 17 troops
Taliban overrun Afghan army base, kill 17 troops
(AP Photo/Rahmat Gul). An injured boy rides in an ambulance on the Ghazni highway, in Maidan Shar, west of Kabul, Afghanistan, Monday, Aug. 13, 2018. Afghan forces battled the Taliban in the eastern city of Ghazni a key provincial capital, for the four...
Officials: Afghan forces still clearing city of Ghazni of Taliban fighters on 5th day following massive insurgent attack.Officials: Afghan forces still clearing city of Ghazni of Taliban fighters on 5th day following massive insurgent attack.The Latest: Police treat London crash as terrorist incident
The Latest: Police treat London crash as terrorist incident
(Sam Lister/PA via AP). Police patrol on Millbank, in central London, after a car crashed into security barriers outside the Houses of Parliament, in London, Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018. London police say that a car has crashed into barriers outside the Ho...
The Latest: London's Metropolitan Police say no one is in a life-threatening condition following a car crash outside the Houses of Parliament.The Latest: London's Metropolitan Police say no one is in a life-threatening condition following a car crash outside the Houses of Parliament.Australia archbishop gets house detention for abuse cover-up
Australia archbishop gets house detention for abuse cover-up
(Darren Pateman/AAP Image via AP). Former Adelaide Archbishop Philip Wilson leaves Newcastle Local Court, in Newcastle, Australia, after a post-sentence decision, Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018. The most senior Roman Catholic cleric convicted of covering up ch...
The most senior Roman Catholic cleric convicted of covering up child sex abuse has been ordered by an Australian court to serve his 1-year sentence in home detention rather than jail.The most senior Roman Catholic cleric convicted of covering up child sex abuse has been ordered by an Australian court to serve his 1-year sentence in home detention rather than jail.Judge sets bail for adults arrested at New Mexico compound
Judge sets bail for adults arrested at New Mexico compound
(AP Photo/Morgan Lee). Siraj Ibn Wahhaj, center, confers with one of his attorneys at a first appearance in New Mexico district court in Taos, N.M., on Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018, on accusations of child abuse and abducting his son from the boy's mother. ...
A court hearing is planned on allegations that children at a remote compound in northern New Mexico may have been trained in the use of firearms in preparation for a school shooting.A court hearing is planned on allegations that children at a remote compound in northern New Mexico may have been trained in the use of firearms in preparation for a school shooting.Beyoncé honors ailing Aretha Franklin at Detroit concert
Beyoncé honors ailing Aretha Franklin at Detroit concert
(Photo by Owen Sweeney/Invision/AP, File). FILE - In this Aug. 26, 2017, file photo, Aretha Franklin performs in concert at The Mann Center for the Performing Arts in Philadelphia. During a performance on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018, Beyonce dedicated her pe...
Queen Bey dedicated her performance with husband, Jay Z, to the Queen of Soul drawing a thunderous roar from Aretha Franklin's hometown of Detroit.Queen Bey dedicated her performance with husband, Jay Z, to the Queen of Soul drawing a thunderous roar from Aretha Franklin's hometown of Detroit.Business owners, visitors rejoice as Yosemite reopens
Business owners, visitors rejoice as Yosemite reopens
(Steve Montalto/Visit Yosemite, Madera County Visitors Bureau via AP). This photo provided by Visit Yosemite, Madera County Visitors Bureau, shows Yosemite National Park employees, and a few visitors from France, posing for a photo holding hand fans th...
Most of Yosemite National Park is set to reopen Tuesday after a 20-day closure that cost the tourist magnet millions of dollars and devastated local businesses.Most of Yosemite National Park is set to reopen Tuesday after a 20-day closure that cost the tourist magnet millions of dollars and devastated local businesses.The Latest: Erdogan says Turkey will boycott US electronics
The Latest: Erdogan says Turkey will boycott US electronics
Turkey's influential business groups have called on the government to implement tighter monetary policy to help overcome the country's currency crisis.Turkey's influential business groups have called on the government to implement tighter monetary policy to help overcome the country's currency crisis.White House called toxins contamination 'PR nightmare'
White House called toxins contamination 'PR nightmare'
(AP Photo/Matt Rourke). In this Aug. 1, 2018 photo, Lauren Woehr hands her 16-month-old daughter Caroline, held by her husband Dan McDowell, a cup filled with bottled water at their home in Horsham, Pa. In Horsham and surrounding towns in eastern Penns...
Toxics used in nonstick cookware, fast-food wrappers and much more are turning up in public water systems in dozens of states.Toxics used in nonstick cookware, fast-food wrappers and much more are turning up in public water systems in dozens of states.Questions loom over Tesla deal after CEO reveals Saudi link
Questions loom over Tesla deal after CEO reveals Saudi link
Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk says he's in talks with the Saudi Arabian sovereign wealth fund about taking the electric car and solar panel maker private, but no deal has been finalized.Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk says he's in talks with the Saudi Arabian sovereign wealth fund about taking the electric car and solar panel maker private, but no deal has been finalized.Reality White House: Trump, Omarosa trade insults, charges
Reality White House: Trump, Omarosa trade insults, charges
(AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File). FILE - In this Feb. 1, 2017, file photo, President Donald Trump, center, is flanked by White House staffer Omarosa Manigault Newman, left, and then-Housing and Urban Development Secretary-designate Ben Carson as he speaks ...
President Donald Trump lashed out at Omarosa Manigault Newman Monday over book, recordings.President Donald Trump lashed out at Omarosa Manigault Newman Monday over book, recordings.AP Source: Soul icon Aretha Franklin is seriously ill
AP Source: Soul icon Aretha Franklin is seriously ill
Aretha Franklin is seriously ill, according to a person close with the singer.Aretha Franklin is seriously ill, according to a person close with the singer.Assaults by Taliban raise questions about US plan for peace
Assaults by Taliban raise questions about US plan for peace
(AP Photo/Mohammad Anwar Danishyar). In this Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018, photo, Afghan security personnel patrol in the city of Ghazni province west of Kabul, Afghanistan. A Taliban assault on Ghazni, a key city linking areas of Taliban influence barely 75...
Taliban's ability to attack is raising questions about US plan for ending war in Afghanistan.Taliban's ability to attack is raising questions about US plan for ending war in Afghanistan.Turkey tries to contain crisis but currency keeps falling
Turkey tries to contain crisis but currency keeps falling
Turkey's Central Bank has announced a series of measures to help banks manage their liquidity, after the country's finance chief said the government had readied an "action plan" to ease market concerns that led to...Turkey's Central Bank has announced a series of measures to help banks manage their liquidity, after the country's finance chief said the government had readied an "action plan" to ease market concerns that led to a slump in the value of Turkish currency.Multi-gene test may find risk for heart disease and more
Multi-gene test may find risk for heart disease and more
New way to track millions of genetic variations promises better forecasting of people's risk for heart attacks, four other disorders.New way to track millions of genetic variations promises better forecasting of people's risk for heart attacks, four other disorders.Seattle airplane theft prompts review of security measures
Seattle airplane theft prompts review of security measures
(Richard Russell/YouTube via AP). This undated image posted to Richard Russell's YouTube channel shows Russell, an airline ground agent. Investigators are piecing together how Russell stole an empty commercial airplane, took off from Sea-Tac Internatio...
After the spectacular theft of a 76-seat plane from the Seattle airport by a ground crew employee, authorities there are talking to counterparts around the country about how to prevent such breaches.After the spectacular theft of a 76-seat plane from the Seattle airport by a ground crew employee, authorities there are talking to counterparts around the country about how to prevent such breaches.Tunisian leader backs equal inheritance rights for women
Tunisian leader backs equal inheritance rights for women
(AP Photo/Hassene Dridi). People demonstrate with a banner reading "Quran text before any other text" during a demonstration in Tunis, Saturday Aug 11, 2018. Thousands of Muslim fundamentalists have held an hours-long protest in front of the nation's p...
Tunisia's president has promised to submit a bill to parliament that aims to give women equal inheritance rights with men, as debate over the topic of inheritance reverberates around the Muslim world.Tunisia's president has promised to submit a bill to parliament that aims to give women equal inheritance rights with men, as debate over the topic of inheritance reverberates around the Muslim world.Gore: Trump not yet as damaging to environment as he feared
Gore: Trump not yet as damaging to environment as he feared
(AP Photo/Gerry Broome). Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore speaks during an interview in Greensboro, N.C., Monday, Aug. 13, 2018. The former vice president joins Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II for an "ecological justice organizing tour" as a part of th...
Former Vice President Al Gore says the Trump administration has made some dangerous changes to environmental policy, though so far it's having less of an impact than he initially feared.Former Vice President Al Gore says the Trump administration has made some dangerous changes to environmental policy, though so far it's having less of an impact than he initially feared.UK Labour leader under fire over Palestinian wreath-laying
UK Labour leader under fire over Palestinian wreath-laying
(AP Photo/Matt Dunham, file). FILE - In this Monday, April 23, 2018 file photo, Britain's opposition Labour party leader Jeremy Corbyn arrives to attend a Memorial Service to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the murder of black teenager Stephen Lawr...
British opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn, facing allegations of enabling anti-Semitism, has acknowledged he was present at a wreath-laying to Palestinians allegedly linked to the murder of 11 Israeli athletes at the...British opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn, facing allegations of enabling anti-Semitism, has acknowledged he was present at a wreath-laying to Palestinians allegedly linked to the murder of 11 Israeli athletes at the 1972 Munich Olympics.Immigration cases tossed in fallout from high court ruling
Immigration cases tossed in fallout from high court ruling
For years, the country's immigration courts have besieged by ballooning dockets, lengthy backlogs and a lack of resources.For years, the country's immigration courts have besieged by ballooning dockets, lengthy backlogs and a lack of resources.Now with power to long rule China, Xi beset by challenges
Now with power to long rule China, Xi beset by challenges
Just months after clearing the way to rule in perpetuity, China's president and ruling Communist Party leader Xi Jinping is beset by a wave of economic, foreign policy and domestic political challenges.Just months after clearing the way to rule in perpetuity, China's president and ruling Communist Party leader Xi Jinping is beset by a wave of economic, foreign policy and domestic political challenges.AP Interview: Malaysia's Mahathir aims to scrap China deals
AP Interview: Malaysia's Mahathir aims to scrap China deals
Malaysia's prime minister says he will seek to cancel multibillion-dollar Chinese-backed infrastructure projects that were signed by his predecessor as his government works to dig itself out of debt.Malaysia's prime minister says he will seek to cancel multibillion-dollar Chinese-backed infrastructure projects that were signed by his predecessor as his government works to dig itself out of debt.Key Afghan city turned into 'ghost town' by deadly battles
Key Afghan city turned into 'ghost town' by deadly battles
(AP Photo/Mohammad Anwar Danishyar). In this Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018, photo, a wounded woman is brought into a hospital in Ghazni province, west of Kabul, Afghanistan. The United States has sent military advisers to aid Afghan forces in Ghazni, where the...
Kabul says battle with the Taliban in city of Ghazni has killed about 100 Afghan forces, 20 civilians.Kabul says battle with the Taliban in city of Ghazni has killed about 100 Afghan forces, 20 civilians.Governors: Trump directive could hurt effort to save bird
Governors: Trump directive could hurt effort to save bird
Some Western governors say a new Trump administration directive threatens to undermine a hard-won compromise aimed at saving a beleaguered bird scattered across their region.Some Western governors say a new Trump administration directive threatens to undermine a hard-won compromise aimed at saving a beleaguered bird scattered across their region.Deadline looms for release of Catholic church abuse report
Deadline looms for release of Catholic church abuse report
Time is ticking down to decide what information to black out in a forthcoming grand jury report investigating child sexual abuse in six of Pennsylvania's Roman Catholic dioceses.Time is ticking down to decide what information to black out in a forthcoming grand jury report investigating child sexual abuse in six of Pennsylvania's Roman Catholic dioceses.Prosecution rests in Manafort tax evasion and fraud trial
Prosecution rests in Manafort tax evasion and fraud trial
A bank executive says he found several red flags with Paul Manafort's finances while the former Trump campaign chairman was being considered for $16.5 million in bank loans.A bank executive says he found several red flags with Paul Manafort's finances while the former Trump campaign chairman was being considered for $16.5 million in bank loans.Glacier latest US park to be scorched by Western wildfires
Glacier latest US park to be scorched by Western wildfires
(AP/Daily Inter Lake, Brenda Ahearn). From left, Yaqmur Abay from Turkey and Anne Ruiz from Spain, two summer employees in Glacier National Park, sit on the edge of the Apgar dock with the feet in the water of Lake McDonald on Monday morning, Aug. 13, ...
A wildfire destroyed structures and forced evacuations Monday from the busiest area of Montana's Glacier National Park, as officials in California prepared to reopen Yosemite National Park following a two-week...A wildfire destroyed structures and forced evacuations Monday from the busiest area of Montana's Glacier National Park, as officials in California prepared to reopen Yosemite National Park following a two-week closure.Court date set for man charged in videotaped fatal shooting
Court date set for man charged in videotaped fatal shooting
White man charged with manslaughter in death of unarmed black man whose shooting revived debate over Florida's "stand your ground" law facing scheduled first court appearance.White man charged with manslaughter in death of unarmed black man whose shooting revived debate over Florida's "stand your ground" law facing scheduled first court appearance.Rival Korea leaders to meet in Pyongyang in September
Rival Korea leaders to meet in Pyongyang in September
The rival Koreas have begun high-level talks to set the date and the venue for a third summit between their leaders.The rival Koreas have begun high-level talks to set the date and the venue for a third summit between their leaders.FBI fires Peter Strzok in wake of anti-Trump text messages
FBI fires Peter Strzok in wake of anti-Trump text messages
(AP Photo/Evan Vucci). FILE - In this July 12, 2018 file photo, FBI Deputy Assistant Director Peter Strzok is seated to testify before the the House Committees on the Judiciary and Oversight and Government Reform during a hearing on "Oversight of FBI a...
The FBI has fired a longtime agent who once worked on special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation after he sent text messages criticizing President Donald Trump to a colleague.The FBI has fired a longtime agent who once worked on special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation after he sent text messages criticizing President Donald Trump to a colleague.Heavy rains prompt rescues, confusion in Pennsylvania
Heavy rains prompt rescues, confusion in Pennsylvania
Portions of eastern and central Pennsylvania are again dealing with heavy rains and high waters that have shut down highways, flooded homes and prompted rescues.Portions of eastern and central Pennsylvania are again dealing with heavy rains and high waters that have shut down highways, flooded homes and prompted rescues.Trump warns Cuomo: Anybody who runs against me 'suffers'
Trump warns Cuomo: Anybody who runs against me 'suffers'
(AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster). President Donald Trump speaks in Utica, N.Y., Monday, Aug. 13, 2018, at a joint fundraising committee reception in Utica, N.Y..
President Donald Trump is claiming that New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo called and told him that he wouldn't challenge him for the presidency.President Donald Trump is claiming that New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo called and told him that he wouldn't challenge him for the presidency.State probe finds immigrant teens not currently being abused
State probe finds immigrant teens not currently being abused
(AP Photo/Zachary Wajsgras). FILE - In this June 20, 2018 file photo, the Shenandoah Valley Juvenile Center is shown in Staunton, Va. Virginia investigators say they’ve found no evidence of abuse at a detention facility after immigrant teens described...
APNewsBreak: Virginia investigators find no evidence of abuse at a detention facility after immigrant teens described being strapped to chairs with mesh bags with their heads covered.APNewsBreak: Virginia investigators find no evidence of abuse at a detention facility after immigrant teens described being strapped to chairs with mesh bags with their heads covered.Taliban offensive exposes fragile US hopes for Afghan peace
Taliban offensive exposes fragile US hopes for Afghan peace
A year after the Trump administration introduced its strategy for Afghanistan, the Taliban are asserting themselves on the battlefield even as U.S. officials talk up hopes for peace.A year after the Trump administration introduced its strategy for Afghanistan, the Taliban are asserting themselves on the battlefield even as U.S. officials talk up hopes for peace.Florida shooting: Man arrested in 'stand your ground' case
Florida shooting: Man arrested in 'stand your ground' case
Florida prosecutors have charged a white man in the death of an unarmed black man whose videotaped shooting in a store parking lot has revived debate over Florida's "stand your ground" law.Florida prosecutors have charged a white man in the death of an unarmed black man whose videotaped shooting in a store parking lot has revived debate over Florida's "stand your ground" law.Under new law, military kids get sex assault protections
Under new law, military kids get sex assault protections
The Defense Department must improve how it responds to child-on-child sexual assault at U.S. military bases across the world as part of a sweeping new law President Donald Trump signed Monday.The Defense Department must improve how it responds to child-on-child sexual assault at U.S. military bases across the world as part of a sweeping new law President Donald Trump signed Monday.California man struggles to cope with loss of family in fire
California man struggles to cope with loss of family in fire
(AP Photo/John Locher). Ed Bledsoe tries to hold back tears as he searches through what remains of his home, Monday, Aug. 13, 2018, in Redding, Calif. Bledsoe's wife, Melody, great-grandson James Roberts and great-granddaughter Emily Roberts were kille...
A grief-stricken great-grandfather is collecting keepsakes from the charred remains of the California home where his family died in a wildfire.A grief-stricken great-grandfather is collecting keepsakes from the charred remains of the California home where his family died in a wildfire.Fox News to White House: Bill Shine is Trump's new image man
Fox News to White House: Bill Shine is Trump's new image man
(AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File). FILE - In this April 24, 2017, file photo, then-Fox News co-president Bill Shine, leaves a New York restaurant. For years Shine carried out Roger Ailes’ orders, earning himself the nicknamed “the Butler” at Fox. Now, Shi...
Shifting from Fox News to the White House, Bill Shine takes on task of protecting Trump's image.Shifting from Fox News to the White House, Bill Shine takes on task of protecting Trump's image.China to UN panel: No arbitrary detention in Uighur region
China to UN panel: No arbitrary detention in Uighur region
China is insisting that there is no "arbitrary detention" and there are no "re-education centers" in the Xinjiang region after a U.N. human rights committee raised concern over reported mass detentions of ethnic...China is insisting that there is no "arbitrary detention" and there are no "re-education centers" in the Xinjiang region after a U.N. human rights committee raised concern over reported mass detentions of ethnic Uighurs.Appeals court tells EPA to stop sales of harmful pesticide
Appeals court tells EPA to stop sales of harmful pesticide
(AP Photo/Andrew Harnik). FILE - In this May 16, 2018 file photo, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt appears before a Senate Appropriations subcommittee on budget on Capitol Hill in Washington. A federal appeals court has ruled ...
The Environmental Protection Agency has been ordered to stop sales of a widely used pesticide within two months.The Environmental Protection Agency has been ordered to stop sales of a widely used pesticide within two months.Outdoor fun dwindles as smoky haze hangs over California
Outdoor fun dwindles as smoky haze hangs over California
(AP Photo/Lorin Eleni Gill). The city of Berkeley, Calif., sits in a dull, smoky haze Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018. The air quality has hit unhealthy levels in cities miles away as California's largest wildfire ever burns to the north.
No major wildfires are burning near Sacramento but for two weeks a dull haze and the faint smell of smoke from distant blazes has blanketed California's capital region.No major wildfires are burning near Sacramento but for two weeks a dull haze and the faint smell of smoke from distant blazes has blanketed California's capital region.Jury awards $289M to man who blames Roundup for cancer
Jury awards $289M to man who blames Roundup for cancer
(Josh Edelson/Pool Photo via AP, File). FILE - In this July, 9, 2018, file photo, plaintiff DeWayne Johnson looks up during a brief break as the Monsanto trial in San Francisco. Monsanto is being accused of hiding the dangers of its popular Roundup pro...
Lawyers say a jury's $289 million award to a California man who claims Monsanto's Roundup weed killer gave him cancer may open the floodgates for legions of people suffering because of the agribusiness giant.Lawyers say a jury's $289 million award to a California man who claims Monsanto's Roundup weed killer gave him cancer may open the floodgates for legions of people suffering because of the agribusiness giant.Rent control fuels costliest fight on California 2018 ballot
Rent control fuels costliest fight on California 2018 ballot
Los Angeles-based health care nonprofit known for funding controversial ballot measures wages expensive battle with real estate industry over rent control in California.Los Angeles-based health care nonprofit known for funding controversial ballot measures wages expensive battle with real estate industry over rent control in California.Trump, Omarosa trade insults, charges; reality TV rerun?
Trump, Omarosa trade insults, charges; reality TV rerun?
Former presidential adviser Omarosa Manigault Newman is drawing fire from President Donald Trump's allies and national security experts for admitting that she secretly recorded her firing by chief of staff John...Former presidential adviser Omarosa Manigault Newman is drawing fire from President Donald Trump's allies and national security experts for admitting that she secretly recorded her firing by chief of staff John Kelly in the high-security Situation Room.Twitter CEO defends decision not to ban Alex Jones, Infowars
Twitter CEO defends decision not to ban Alex Jones, Infowars
(AP Photo/John Minchillo, File). FILE - In this Tuesday, July 19, 2016 file photo, Alex Jones, center right, is escorted by police out of a crowd of protesters outside the Republican convention in Cleveland. Facebook says it has taken down four pages b...
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey defend company decision not to ban right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones and his "Infowars" show.Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey defend company decision not to ban right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones and his "Infowars" show.Democrats look to longshot territory for midterm gains
Democrats look to longshot territory for midterm gains
(AP Photo/John Minchillo). Hamilton County Clerk of Courts Aftab Pureval speaks at a fundraising event for his 1st House District campaign challenge to veteran Republican Rep. Steve Chabot at a supporters home, Friday, June 15, 2018, in Maineville, Ohi...
Democrats look to longshot territory for midterm gains.Democrats look to longshot territory for midterm gains.Advocates condemn psych techniques used to keep kids online
Advocates condemn psych techniques used to keep kids online
(AP Photo/Tatan Syuflana). FILE - In this Monday, Dec. 23, 2013 file photo, youths look at computer screens at an Internet cafe in Jakarta, Indonesia. The tech industry's use of persuasive psychological techniques to keep kids glued to their screens is...
Children's advocates want the American Psychological Association to condemn the tech industry's practice of using persuasive psychological techniques to keep kids glued to their screens.Children's advocates want the American Psychological Association to condemn the tech industry's practice of using persuasive psychological techniques to keep kids glued to their screens.Charlottesville anniversary: Peaceful protests, few arrests
Charlottesville anniversary: Peaceful protests, few arrests
(AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin). Demonstrators march near the White House on the one year anniversary of the Charlottesville "Unite the Right" rally, Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018, in Washington.
Events to mark the anniversary of the deadly violence at a white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, were largely peaceful, with police making just a handful of arrests.Events to mark the anniversary of the deadly violence at a white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, were largely peaceful, with police making just a handful of arrests.WWII remains come home, brothers get to pay last respects
WWII remains come home, brothers get to pay last respects
(AP Photo/Matt Rourke). In this July 31, 2018 photo, Dominic Ragucci poses for a portrait in Philadelphia with a photo of his brother, Emil, who was killed in action during World War II. Nearly 70 years after Emil's death in the South Pacific Battle of...
Dominic Ragucci had thought for nearly 70 years that the remains of his older brother, Emil, were swept out to sea during a World War II battle on a Pacific atoll. On Monday, he plans to stand on the tarmac in...Dominic Ragucci had thought for nearly 70 years that the remains of his older brother, Emil, were swept out to sea during a World War II battle on a Pacific atoll. On Monday, he plans to stand on the tarmac in Philadelphia and greet Emil's remains.GOP congressman from New York charged with insider trading
GOP congressman from New York charged with insider trading
Republican U.S. Rep. Christopher Collins of New York has been indicted on securities fraud charges.Republican U.S. Rep. Christopher Collins of New York has been indicted on securities fraud charges.Jury backs man who claims Roundup weed killer caused cancer
Jury backs man who claims Roundup weed killer caused cancer
A San Francisco jury has awarded $289 million to a former school groundskeeper who claimed Monsanto's popular Roundup weed killer contributed to his terminal cancer.A San Francisco jury has awarded $289 million to a former school groundskeeper who claimed Monsanto's popular Roundup weed killer contributed to his terminal cancer.5 nations sign deal on Caspian Sea water, fishing rights
5 nations sign deal on Caspian Sea water, fishing rights
Leaders of the five countries along the Caspian Sea have signed a convention aimed at ending decades-long uncertainty over exploitation of its resources.Leaders of the five countries along the Caspian Sea have signed a convention aimed at ending decades-long uncertainty over exploitation of its resources.'Touch the sun': NASA spacecraft hurtles toward our star
'Touch the sun': NASA spacecraft hurtles toward our star
(Bill Ingalls/NASA via AP). The Mobile Service Tower is rolled back to reveal the United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy rocket with the Parker Solar Probe onboard, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018, Launch Complex 37 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Fla. A...
NASA has launched a spacecraft to the sun that will fly closer to our star than anything ever before.NASA has launched a spacecraft to the sun that will fly closer to our star than anything ever before.Koepka holds off Woods to win PGA Championship
Koepka holds off Woods to win PGA Championship
(AP Photo/Jeff Roberson). Brooks Koepka waves to the crowd after making his birdie putt on the 15th green during the final round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at Bellerive Country Club, Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018, in St. Louis.
Brooks Koepka captures 3rd major in last 6 tries by holding off Tiger Woods to win the PGA Championship.Brooks Koepka captures 3rd major in last 6 tries by holding off Tiger Woods to win the PGA Championship.Vigil, marches mark anniversary of deadly far-right protest
Vigil, marches mark anniversary of deadly far-right protest
(AP Photo/Steve Helber). Demonstrators march on the campus of the University of Virginia in anticipation of the anniversary of last year's Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, Va., Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018.
A day after tensions between police and activists nearly boiled over on the University of Virginia's campus, the city of Charlottesville plans to mark Sunday's anniversary of a deadly gathering of white...A day after tensions between police and activists nearly boiled over on the University of Virginia's campus, the city of Charlottesville plans to mark Sunday's anniversary of a deadly gathering of white supremacists with a rally against racial hatred.Friendly tone belied desperate acts of Seattle plane thief
Friendly tone belied desperate acts of Seattle plane thief
(AP Photo/Elaine Thompson). Alaska Airlines planes sit on the tarmac at Sea-Tac International Airport Friday evening, Aug. 10, 2018, in SeaTac, Wash. An airline mechanic stole an Alaska Airlines plane without any passengers and took off from Sea-Tac In...
Aviation expert say one of the biggest potential perils for commercial air travel is airline or airport employees causing mayhem.Aviation expert say one of the biggest potential perils for commercial air travel is airline or airport employees causing mayhem.Omarosa says she secretly taped her firing, plays audio
Omarosa says she secretly taped her firing, plays audio
(AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File). FILE - In this Feb. 14, 2017, file photo, Omarosa Manigault-Newman, then an aide to President Donald Trump, watches during a meeting with parents and teachers in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington. The Whit...
Former presidential adviser Omarosa Manigault Newman says she secretly taped her firing by White House chief of staff John Kelly in the Situation Room.Former presidential adviser Omarosa Manigault Newman says she secretly taped her firing by White House chief of staff John Kelly in the Situation Room.Ellison denies abuse allegations from ex-girlfriend
Ellison denies abuse allegations from ex-girlfriend
(AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File). FILE - In this Dec. 2, 2016, file photo, U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison, D-Minn., listens during a forum on the future of the Democratic Party, in Denver. On Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018, Ellison denied an allegation from an ex-gir...
An ex-girlfriend of Rep. Keith Ellison says the Minnesota Democrat emotionally and physically abused her, allegations that Ellison denies.An ex-girlfriend of Rep. Keith Ellison says the Minnesota Democrat emotionally and physically abused her, allegations that Ellison denies.His name is Idris Elba, but will he be first black Bond?
His name is Idris Elba, but will he be first black Bond?
(AP Photo/FILE). FILE - In this file photo dated Tuesday, April 14, 2015, actor Idris Elba poses for photographers during the MIPTV, International Television Programme Market, in Cannes, southern France. British actor Idris Elba has stoked speculation...
British actor Idris Elba is stoking speculation he may take over the role of James Bond when Daniel Craig steps aside, offering an enigmatic Twitter post that fueled the buzz about him becoming the first black Bond.British actor Idris Elba is stoking speculation he may take over the role of James Bond when Daniel Craig steps aside, offering an enigmatic Twitter post that fueled the buzz about him becoming the first black Bond.From Ailes to Trump: Meet Bill Shine, Trump's new image man
From Ailes to Trump: Meet Bill Shine, Trump's new image man
(AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File). FILE - In this April 24, 2017, file photo, then-Fox News co-president Bill Shine, leaves a New York restaurant. For years Shine carried out Roger Ailes’ orders, earning himself the nicknamed “the Butler” at Fox. Now, Shi...
From Ailes to Trump: Meet Bill Shine, Trump's new image man.From Ailes to Trump: Meet Bill Shine, Trump's new image man.Doctors nudged by overdose letter prescribe fewer opioids
Doctors nudged by overdose letter prescribe fewer opioids
(AP Photo/Patrick Sison). FILE - This Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2017 file photo shows an arrangement of pills of the opioid oxycodone-acetaminophen in New York. In an innovative experiment, doctors prescribed fewer opioids after learning of their patient's ove...
In a novel experiment, doctors started prescribing fewer opioids after getting a letter from the medical examiner telling them of their patient's fatal overdose.In a novel experiment, doctors started prescribing fewer opioids after getting a letter from the medical examiner telling them of their patient's fatal overdose.The Latest: Rival Koreas to meet in Pyongyang; date not set
The Latest: Rival Koreas to meet in Pyongyang; date not set
(Korea Pool/Yonhap via AP). South Korean Unification Minister Cho Myoung-gyon, left, shakes hands with his North Korean counterpart Ri Son Gwon during their meeting at the northern side of Panmunjom in the Demilitarized Zone, North Korea, Aug. 13, 2018...
The rival Koreas have agreed to hold a third summit between their leaders in Pyongyang sometime before the end of September.The rival Koreas have agreed to hold a third summit between their leaders in Pyongyang sometime before the end of September.Cooler weather helps crews fight Southern California fire
Cooler weather helps crews fight Southern California fire
(AP Photo/Michael Burke). Homes destroyed by a wildfire are seen from an aerial view in the Keswick neighborhood of Redding, Calif., Friday, Aug. 10, 2018. Fire crews have made progress against the biggest blaze in California history but officials say ...
Aided by slightly cooler temperatures, firefighters are continuing to make progress as they work to subdue a wildfire that has burned across more than 35 square miles (91 kilometers) of Southern California's...Aided by slightly cooler temperatures, firefighters are continuing to make progress as they work to subdue a wildfire that has burned across more than 35 square miles (91 kilometers) of Southern California's Cleveland National Forest.V.S. Naipaul, Nobel Prize-winning author, dies at 85
V.S. Naipaul, Nobel Prize-winning author, dies at 85
(Chris Ison/PA via AP). FILE - This 2001 file photo shows British author V.S. Naipaul in Salisbury, England. The Trinidad-born Nobel laureate whose celebrated writing and brittle, provocative personality drew admiration and revulsion in equal measures,...
V.S. Naipaul, the Trinidad-born Nobel laureate whose precise and lyrical writing and brittle, misanthropic personality made him one of the world's most admired and contentious writers, has died.V.S. Naipaul, the Trinidad-born Nobel laureate whose precise and lyrical writing and brittle, misanthropic personality made him one of the world's most admired and contentious writers, has died.Fox's Laura Ingraham: I wasn't talking about race
Fox's Laura Ingraham: I wasn't talking about race
Fox News Channel host Laura Ingraham is trying to tamp down a furor over her remark that 'demographic changes' that most Americans don't like have been forced on the country by immigration.Fox News Channel host Laura Ingraham is trying to tamp down a furor over her remark that 'demographic changes' that most Americans don't like have been forced on the country by immigration.Tesla CEO's buyout bid raises eyebrows, legal concerns
Tesla CEO's buyout bid raises eyebrows, legal concerns
(AP Photo/Richard Vogel). Customers check out the Tesla X, at the Tesla showroom in Santa Monica, Calif., on Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018. Board members at Tesla are evaluating CEO and Chairman Elon Musk's $72 billion proposal to take the electric car and s...
Tesla CEO's attempt to escape Wall Street's pressure with buyout of electric car maker could bring new headaches.Tesla CEO's attempt to escape Wall Street's pressure with buyout of electric car maker could bring new headaches.The Latest: Scores killed fighting Taliban in Afghan city
The Latest: Scores killed fighting Taliban in Afghan city
(AP Photo/Mohammad Anwar Danishyar). In this Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018, photo, Afghan Security personnel petrol in the city of Ghazni province, west of Kabul, Afghanistan. The United States has sent military advisers to aid Afghan forces in Ghazni, where t...
The Latest: Afghan minister: Battle with Taliban in Ghazni killed about 100 members of security forces, 20 civilians.The Latest: Afghan minister: Battle with Taliban in Ghazni killed about 100 members of security forces, 20 civilians.US advising Afghan forces in battle for eastern city
US advising Afghan forces in battle for eastern city
(AP Photo, File). FILE - In this June 16, 2018 file photo, Taliban fighters ride their motorbikes inside Ghazni city, capital of Ghazni province, west of Kabul, Afghanistan. An Afghan official said Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018, that security forces are battl...
Afghan official: Security forces are battling the Taliban for the third straight day in the city of Ghazni.Afghan official: Security forces are battling the Taliban for the third straight day in the city of Ghazni.The Latest: 1 arrest made in DC in Charlottesville protests
The Latest: 1 arrest made in DC in Charlottesville protests
The police chief in Washington, D.C., says one person was arrested after a chaotic day of protests and counterprotests centered around a white nationalist rally in front of the White House.The police chief in Washington, D.C., says one person was arrested after a chaotic day of protests and counterprotests centered around a white nationalist rally in front of the White House.Wildfire victims among those stung by Trump's trade war
Wildfire victims among those stung by Trump's trade war
(AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File). FILE - In this Oct. 14, 2017, file photo, an aerial view shows the devastation of the Coffey Park neighborhood after a wildfire swept through in Santa Rosa, Calif. President Donald Trump’s tariffs on imported cons...
President Donald Trump's tariffs on imported construction materials are making it more expensive to rebuild homes lost to wildfires and other natural disasters.President Donald Trump's tariffs on imported construction materials are making it more expensive to rebuild homes lost to wildfires and other natural disasters.Steve Bannon weighs in on UK burqa debate, Boris Johnson
Steve Bannon weighs in on UK burqa debate, Boris Johnson
(AP Photo/Czarek Sokolowski, FILE). FILE - In this file photo dated Thursday, June 21, 2018, Britain's Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson talks during a ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Warsaw, Poland. The chairman of Britain's governing Con...
Republican strategist Steve Bannon has weighed into Britain's burqa debate, defending former Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson's comments that women who wear face-covering veils look like "letter boxes" and "bank...Republican strategist Steve Bannon has weighed into Britain's burqa debate, defending former Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson's comments that women who wear face-covering veils look like "letter boxes" and "bank robbers.".Malians vote in presidential runoff amid attacks, threats
Malians vote in presidential runoff amid attacks, threats
(AP Photo/Baba Ahmed, File). FILE- In this Monday July 16, 2018, file photo a supporter of Soumaila Cisse, Opposition Presidential candidate with Union for the Republic and Democracy party hold a poster that reads '' Together lets restore hope'', durin...
Malians are voting in a second round presidential election between incumbent Ibrahim Boubacar Keita and opposition leader Soumaila Cisse.Malians are voting in a second round presidential election between incumbent Ibrahim Boubacar Keita and opposition leader Soumaila Cisse.Helping nature: Inducing labor avoids cesarean for some moms
Helping nature: Inducing labor avoids cesarean for some moms
(AP Photo/Teresa Crawford). In this Aug. 7, 2018 photo, a doctor performs an ultrasound scan on a pregnant woman at a hospital in Chicago. According to a study released on Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018, first-time mothers at low risk of complications were le...
A large study of first-time moms finds inducing labor rather than waiting avoids cesarean delivery for some.A large study of first-time moms finds inducing labor rather than waiting avoids cesarean delivery for some.Crews battle growing wildfire near homes in California
Crews battle growing wildfire near homes in California
(AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu). A firefighter keeps watch on the Holy Fire burning in the Cleveland National Forest in Lake Elsinore, Calif., Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018.
Firefighters are working to curb a wildfire threatening thousands of homes in the foothills south of Los Angeles before gusty winds can return to drive its explosive growth.Firefighters are working to curb a wildfire threatening thousands of homes in the foothills south of Los Angeles before gusty winds can return to drive its explosive growth.Orca back to feeding, frolicking after carrying dead calf
Orca back to feeding, frolicking after carrying dead calf
Researchers say an endangered killer whale that drew international attention as she carried her dead calf on her head for more than two weeks is finally back to feeding and frolicking with her pod.Researchers say an endangered killer whale that drew international attention as she carried her dead calf on her head for more than two weeks is finally back to feeding and frolicking with her pod.Rain pouring, Trump rages on Twitter and hangs with bikers
Rain pouring, Trump rages on Twitter and hangs with bikers
(AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster). President Donald Trump stands in the rain with members of Bikers for Trump and supporters after saying the Pledge of Allegiance, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018, at the clubhouse of Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, N.J.
Trump rages on Twitter as rain dumped on his New Jersey golf club ahead of a "Bikers for Trump" gathering.Trump rages on Twitter as rain dumped on his New Jersey golf club ahead of a "Bikers for Trump" gathering.Against all odds: Democrats pour money into longshot races
Against all odds: Democrats pour money into longshot races
Donors pouring money into the November midterm elections are putting cash into races in places they never have before to help Democrats.Donors pouring money into the November midterm elections are putting cash into races in places they never have before to help Democrats.4 Jordanian troops, 3 suspected militants dead in clash
4 Jordanian troops, 3 suspected militants dead in clash
Jordanian official: 5 suspected militants in custody after clashes that killed 3 members of the security forces.Jordanian official: 5 suspected militants in custody after clashes that killed 3 members of the security forces.Ige wins Hawaii Democratic governor primary
Ige wins Hawaii Democratic governor primary
(AP Photo/Audrey McAvoy, File). FILE - In this July 24, 2018, file photo, former U.S. Rep. Ed Case greets evening commuters while campaigning for the U.S. congressional seat representing urban Honolulu, in Honolulu. Hawaii voters head to the polls this...
Hawaii voters head to the polls this weekend for a primary election that will most likely settle the outcome of this year's major races.Hawaii voters head to the polls this weekend for a primary election that will most likely settle the outcome of this year's major races.The Latest: White House blasts Omarosa for recording talks
The Latest: White House blasts Omarosa for recording talks
The White House is blasting former staffer Omarosa Manigault Newman for secretly recording a conversation with chief of staff John Kelly in the high-security Situation Room.The White House is blasting former staffer Omarosa Manigault Newman for secretly recording a conversation with chief of staff John Kelly in the high-security Situation Room.Pence outlines US Space Force plan for 'next battlefield'
Pence outlines US Space Force plan for 'next battlefield'
Vice President Mike Pence says the time has come to establish a new United States Space Force to ensure America's dominance in space amid heightened completion and threats from China and Russia.Vice President Mike Pence says the time has come to establish a new United States Space Force to ensure America's dominance in space amid heightened completion and threats from China and Russia.The Latest: Anti-fascists confront police in Washington
The Latest: Anti-fascists confront police in Washington
(AP Photo/Alex Brandon). White nationalist Jason Kessler talks during a rally near the White House on the one year anniversary of the Charlottesville "Unite the Right" rally, Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018, in Washington.
Small group of white nationalists who marched on Washington, rallied near the White House have left area.Small group of white nationalists who marched on Washington, rallied near the White House have left area.Blast in northern Syria kills at least 36; cause unclear
Blast in northern Syria kills at least 36; cause unclear
Syrian activists say explosion in village near Turkish border kills at least 18, collapses building.Syrian activists say explosion in village near Turkish border kills at least 18, collapses building.Aid group: Ships not willing to save Mediterranean migrants
Aid group: Ships not willing to save Mediterranean migrants
(AP Photo/Javier Fergo). The Open Arms Search and Rescue vessel arrives in Algeciras, Spain, Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018. A rescue boat operated by Spanish aid group Proactiva Open Arms carrying 87 African migrants and refugees saved in the Mediterranean Se...
A European aid group says migrants have told rescuers that ships passed them by in the Mediterranean without offering help.A European aid group says migrants have told rescuers that ships passed them by in the Mediterranean without offering help.The Latest: White nationalists rally near White House
The Latest: White nationalists rally near White House
(AP Photo/Steve Helber). Demonstrators against racism march along city streets as they mark the anniversary of last year's Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, Va., Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018.
A park across the street from the White House is already filling up with people who oppose a white nationalist demonstration that is scheduled to take place later Sunday.A park across the street from the White House is already filling up with people who oppose a white nationalist demonstration that is scheduled to take place later Sunday.Find an eagle feather? US law says don't take it. Cuomo did
Find an eagle feather? US law says don't take it. Cuomo did
Gov. Andrew Cuomo recently told a story about grabbing a feather shed by an eagle after it swooped past his family's canoe during an outing on an Adirondack lake.Gov. Andrew Cuomo recently told a story about grabbing a feather shed by an eagle after it swooped past his family's canoe during an outing on an Adirondack lake.Cousins perfect in Minnesota debut, Vikings beat Broncos
Cousins perfect in Minnesota debut, Vikings beat Broncos
(AP Photo/Mark Reis). Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins looks to throw a pass against the Denver Broncos during the first half in an NFL preseason football game Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018, in Denver.
Kirk Cousins was perfect in his first game for Minnesota, completing all four of his passes, including a 1-yard touchdown strike to Stefon Diggs in the Vikings' 42-28 exhibition victory over the Denver Broncos.Kirk Cousins was perfect in his first game for Minnesota, completing all four of his passes, including a 1-yard touchdown strike to Stefon Diggs in the Vikings' 42-28 exhibition victory over the Denver Broncos.Maryland puts Durkin on leave amid football investigation
Maryland puts Durkin on leave amid football investigation
Person briefed on matter to AP: Maryland places strength coach on leave while it investigates accusations.Person briefed on matter to AP: Maryland places strength coach on leave while it investigates accusations.Officials: Man who stole plane, died in crash not a pilot
Officials: Man who stole plane, died in crash not a pilot
Alaska Airlines says there was an "unauthorized take-off" of an airplane and witnesses reported a jet being chased by military planes near Sea-Tac International Airport.Alaska Airlines says there was an "unauthorized take-off" of an airplane and witnesses reported a jet being chased by military planes near Sea-Tac International Airport.Turkey's president: US waging "economic war" against Turkey
Turkey's president: US waging "economic war" against Turkey
(Presidential Press Service via AP, Pool). Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan addresses his supporters in his Black Sea hometown, Rize, Turkey, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018.
Turkey's president is blaming the country's economic downturn on the United States and other nations that he claims are waging "war" against his country.Turkey's president is blaming the country's economic downturn on the United States and other nations that he claims are waging "war" against his country.GOP uncertain as Rep. Chris Collins ends re-election bid
GOP uncertain as Rep. Chris Collins ends re-election bid
Republican U.S. Rep Chris Collins says he will no longer run for re-election after being charged with insider trading.Republican U.S. Rep Chris Collins says he will no longer run for re-election after being charged with insider trading.Crews make progress battling Southern California wildfire
Crews make progress battling Southern California wildfire
(AP Photo/Michael Burke). Homes destroyed by a wildfire are seen from an aerial view in the Keswick neighborhood of Redding, Calif., Friday, Aug. 10, 2018. Fire crews have made progress against the biggest blaze in California history but officials say ...
Crews are working furiously to keep a Southern California wildfire from burning more homes south of Los Angeles while firefighters in the north have finally gained ground against destructive major blazes.Crews are working furiously to keep a Southern California wildfire from burning more homes south of Los Angeles while firefighters in the north have finally gained ground against destructive major blazes.List grows of people said to know of Ohio St. doctor's abuse
List grows of people said to know of Ohio St. doctor's abuse
(Ohio State University via AP, File). FILE – This undated file photo shows a photo of Dr. Richard Strauss, an Ohio State University team doctor employed by the school from 1978 until his 1998 retirement. The list of Ohio State officials said to have kn...
Several former students and student-athletes at Ohio State University have described sexual abuse they suffered at the hands of Dr. Richard Strauss, who worked at the university from 1978 until he retired in 1998.Several former students and student-athletes at Ohio State University have described sexual abuse they suffered at the hands of Dr. Richard Strauss, who worked at the university from 1978 until he retired in 1998.New US sanctions could pitch Russia relations to new low
New US sanctions could pitch Russia relations to new low
(Dmitry Astakhov, Sputnik, Government Pool Photo via AP). Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev speaks during a meeting in Kamchatka Peninsula region, Russian Far East, Russia, Friday, Aug. 10, 2018. Russia's prime minister sternly warned the United S...
While the first wave of new US sanctions may have a limited impact on Russia, a second batch could hit its economy hard and send already tense relations into a tailspin.While the first wave of new US sanctions may have a limited impact on Russia, a second batch could hit its economy hard and send already tense relations into a tailspin.In wake of critical book, Trump calls Omarosa 'a lowlife'
In wake of critical book, Trump calls Omarosa 'a lowlife'
(AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File). FILE - In this Feb. 14, 2017, file photo, Omarosa Manigault-Newman, then an aide to President Donald Trump, watches during a meeting with parents and teachers in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington. The Whit...
Former White House staffer Omarosa Manigault Newman says in a new book that she didn't want to believe President Donald Trump was racist but saw it with her own eyes.Former White House staffer Omarosa Manigault Newman says in a new book that she didn't want to believe President Donald Trump was racist but saw it with her own eyes.Kirk has big early play, Cardinals beat Chargers 24-17
Kirk has big early play, Cardinals beat Chargers 24-17
(AP Photo/Rick Scuteri). Arizona Cardinals quarterback Josh Rosen (3) gets the pass off as Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Uchenna Nwosu (58) pursues during the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz.
Christian Kirk has big early play, Arizona Cardinals beat San Diego Chargers 24-17.Christian Kirk has big early play, Arizona Cardinals beat San Diego Chargers 24-17.Memo shows Kavanaugh resisted indicting a sitting president
Memo shows Kavanaugh resisted indicting a sitting president
(AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite). In this Aug. 7, 2018, photo. President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee, Judge Brett Kavanaugh, officiates at the swearing-in of Judge Britt Grant to take a seat on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit ...
Newly released documents from Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh's time on the Ken Starr team investigating Bill Clinton reveal his resistance to issuing an indictment of a sitting president.Newly released documents from Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh's time on the Ken Starr team investigating Bill Clinton reveal his resistance to issuing an indictment of a sitting president.Taliban cling to pockets of Afghan city after assault
Taliban cling to pockets of Afghan city after assault
Afghan forces are battling the Taliban in parts of Ghazni a day after the insurgents launched a multi-pronged assault on the eastern city.Afghan forces are battling the Taliban in parts of Ghazni a day after the insurgents launched a multi-pronged assault on the eastern city.Wisconsin Democrats crowd in for chance to challenge Walker
Wisconsin Democrats crowd in for chance to challenge Walker
(AP Photo/Scott Bauer, File). FILE - In this Jan. 30, 2018, file photo, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker speaks at a news conference in Madison, Wis. Eight Democrats are taking on Walker in the Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018, as he seeks a third term, a sign of jus...
Wisconsin Republican Gov. Scott Walker has warned for months about a "blue wave" this fall, and Tuesday's primary will settle which Democrat tries to ride it.Wisconsin Republican Gov. Scott Walker has warned for months about a "blue wave" this fall, and Tuesday's primary will settle which Democrat tries to ride it.Thousands attend Arab-led rally against Israeli bill
Thousands attend Arab-led rally against Israeli bill
(AP Photo/Ariel Schalit). An Arab Israeli Arab man holds a sign that reads "Equality now" during a protest against the Jewish nation bill in Tel Aviv, Israel, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018. The recently passed law that enshrines Israel's Jewish character and...
Members of Israel's Arab minority are leading a mass protest in central Tel Aviv against a contentious law that critics say marginalizes the state's non-Jewish citizens.Members of Israel's Arab minority are leading a mass protest in central Tel Aviv against a contentious law that critics say marginalizes the state's non-Jewish citizens.Tense confrontation amid peaceful vigils in Charlottesville
Tense confrontation amid peaceful vigils in Charlottesville
(AP Photo/Steve Helber). A protester confronts riot gear-clad police on the campus of the University of Virginia during a rally to mark the anniversary of last year's Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, Va., Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018.
The city of Charlottesville marked the anniversary of last summer's white supremacist violence that sent ripples through the country with largely peaceful vigils, but police had a brief confrontation with students...The city of Charlottesville marked the anniversary of last summer's white supremacist violence that sent ripples through the country with largely peaceful vigils, but police had a brief confrontation with students angry over their heavy presence.Canadian police charge suspect in shooting that left 4 dead
Canadian police charge suspect in shooting that left 4 dead
(Andrew Vaughan/The Canadian Press via AP). Residents attend a candlelight vigil at St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church, in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, on Friday, Aug. 10, 2018. Two city police officers were among four people who died in a ...
Canadian police have charged a man for the deaths of two police officers and two civilians in a shooting that struck a nerve in a country that has been roiled in recent months by several instances of mass violence.Canadian police have charged a man for the deaths of two police officers and two civilians in a shooting that struck a nerve in a country that has been roiled in recent months by several instances of mass violence.Heat wave put flamingos in the mood for 1st time in 15 years
Heat wave put flamingos in the mood for 1st time in 15 years
(Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust via AP). An Andean flamingo swaddles a surrogate Chilean flamingo chick, supplanted to replace its own infertile egg, in Slimbridge, England, in this undated photo. The British conservation charity Wildfowl & Wetlands...
British conservation charity says record-breaking temperatures encouraged a rare flock of Andean flamingos to lay eggs for the first time since 2003.British conservation charity says record-breaking temperatures encouraged a rare flock of Andean flamingos to lay eggs for the first time since 2003.3 Jordan policemen killed in storming of militants' hideout
3 Jordan policemen killed in storming of militants' hideout
Three members of Jordan's security forces killed as they storm a hideout of suspected militants that had been rigged with explosives.Three members of Jordan's security forces killed as they storm a hideout of suspected militants that had been rigged with explosives.Nobel Prize-winning author V.S. Naipaul dies at 85
Nobel Prize-winning author V.S. Naipaul dies at 85
The family of Trinidad-born British author V.S. Naipaul says the Nobel Literature laureate has died at the age of 85.The family of Trinidad-born British author V.S. Naipaul says the Nobel Literature laureate has died at the age of 85.The Latest: Family: Man who took plane was warm, gentle
The Latest: Family: Man who took plane was warm, gentle
Officials at Sea-Tac International Airport say an Alaska Airlines plane that was stolen by an airline employee and has crashed.Officials at Sea-Tac International Airport say an Alaska Airlines plane that was stolen by an airline employee and has crashed.Tense confrontation amid peaceful vigils in Charlottesville
Tense confrontation amid peaceful vigils in Charlottesville
(AP Photo/Steve Helber). Susan Bro, mother of Heather Heyer who was killed during last year's Unite the Right rally, speaks with reporters at the spot where her daughter was killed in Charlottesville, Va., Friday, Aug. 10, 2018. The governor has declar...
Police are blocking off streets and mobilizing hundreds of officers for the anniversary of a deadly white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, alarming activists who plan to rally against the hatred that...Police are blocking off streets and mobilizing hundreds of officers for the anniversary of a deadly white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, alarming activists who plan to rally against the hatred that shocked the nation.New Mexico compound littered with ammunition, dirty diapers
New Mexico compound littered with ammunition, dirty diapers
(AP Photo/Mary Altaffer). Imam Siraj Wahhaj speaks to reporters, Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018, in New York. Wahhaj, the grandfather of a missing Georgia boy, says the remains of the child were found buried at a desert compound in New Mexico. Abdul-ghani Wah...
A well-known imam whose three children were among the five adults arrested during a raid on a New Mexico compound says he doesn't understand why his son and the others disappeared into the desert.A well-known imam whose three children were among the five adults arrested during a raid on a New Mexico compound says he doesn't understand why his son and the others disappeared into the desert.The Latest: Parent of player says some fully support Durkin
The Latest: Parent of player says some fully support Durkin
(AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File). FILE - In this Dec. 26, 2016, file photo, Maryland head coach DJ Durkin walks the sideline during the first half of the Quick Lane Bowl NCAA college football game against Boston College in Detroit. Maryland placed the he...
Maryland athletic director Damon Evans has announced coach DJ Durkin is being placed on leave while the school reviews allegations of "unacceptable behavior by members of our football staff.".Maryland athletic director Damon Evans has announced coach DJ Durkin is being placed on leave while the school reviews allegations of "unacceptable behavior by members of our football staff.".Correction: Britain-Friends story
Correction: Britain-Friends story
Almost 15 years after it was canceled, "Friends" is still there for British viewers.Almost 15 years after it was canceled, "Friends" is still there for British viewers.NFL players emphasize reasons for anthem demonstrations
NFL players emphasize reasons for anthem demonstrations
(AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee). Miami Dolphins defensive end Robert Quinn (94) raises his right fist during the singing of the national anthem, before the team's NFL preseason football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018, in Miami Ga...
While the NFL continues discussions with the players' union regarding a national anthem policy, players who demonstrate are emphasizing they are protesting social injustice, racial inequality and systematic...While the NFL continues discussions with the players' union regarding a national anthem policy, players who demonstrate are emphasizing they are protesting social injustice, racial inequality and systematic oppression.Count of last Kansas governor primary ballots to stretch out
Count of last Kansas governor primary ballots to stretch out
(AP Photo/John Hanna, File). FILE - In this Jan. 31, 2011, file photo, Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach, right, confers with Assistant Secretary of State Eric Rucker during a Kansas House Elections Committee hearing on Kobach's bill for cracking d...
The counting of the last ballots in the tight and contentious Republican primary for Kansas governor will stretch out over the next week and still might not settle the race.The counting of the last ballots in the tight and contentious Republican primary for Kansas governor will stretch out over the next week and still might not settle the race.Romanians protest govt corruption for 2nd straight day
Romanians protest govt corruption for 2nd straight day
(AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda). A man throws a plastic bottle at riot police during protests outside the government headquarters, in Bucharest, Romania, Friday, Aug. 10, 2018. Tens of thousands of Romanians flocked to an anti-government protest in Bucharest o...
Romanian police have defended their use of force after an anti-government protest turned violent leaving 455 people, including three dozen riot police, needing medical treatment.Romanian police have defended their use of force after an anti-government protest turned violent leaving 455 people, including three dozen riot police, needing medical treatment.The Latest: Jordan official says 3 police killed in raid
The Latest: Jordan official says 3 police killed in raid
Jordan's government spokeswoman says the number of police officers killed in the storming of a suspected militants' hideout has risen to three.Jordan's government spokeswoman says the number of police officers killed in the storming of a suspected militants' hideout has risen to three.Last-minute technical problem delays NASA's flight to sun
Last-minute technical problem delays NASA's flight to sun
(Bill Ingalls/NASA via AP). This photo provided by NASA shows the United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy rocket with the Parker Solar Probe onboard shortly after the Mobile Service Tower was rolled back, Friday, Aug. 10, 2018, at Launch Complex 37 at Ca...
A last-minute technical problem has delayed NASA's unprecedented mission to the sun.A last-minute technical problem has delayed NASA's unprecedented mission to the sun.Maryland says staffers placed on leave after player death
Maryland says staffers placed on leave after player death
Members of the University of Maryland athletic staff has been placed on administrative leave, pending the final outcome of a review of the death of football player Jordan McNair in June.Members of the University of Maryland athletic staff has been placed on administrative leave, pending the final outcome of a review of the death of football player Jordan McNair in June.Avenatti pitch in Iowa: 'When they go low ... we hit harder'
Avenatti pitch in Iowa: 'When they go low ... we hit harder'
(Chris Zoeller/Globe-Gazette via AP). Michael Avenatti speaks at the Iowa Democratic Wing Ding at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa, Friday, Aug. 10, 2018. Avenatti, the self-styled provocateur taking on the president on behalf of porn actress Stor...
The self-styled provocateur taking on Donald Trump for porn actress Stormy Daniels has brought his presidential pitch to Iowa, telling Democrats: "When they go low, I say we hit harder.".The self-styled provocateur taking on Donald Trump for porn actress Stormy Daniels has brought his presidential pitch to Iowa, telling Democrats: "When they go low, I say we hit harder.".Tunisian fundamentalists protest report on sexual equality
Tunisian fundamentalists protest report on sexual equality
(AP Photo/Hassene Dridi). A man shouts during a demonstration in Tunis, Saturday Aug 11, 2018. Thousands of Muslim fundamentalists have held an hours-long protest in front of the nation's parliament to decry proposals in a government report on gender e...
Thousands of Muslim fundamentalists have held an hours-long protest in front of the nation's parliament to decry proposals in a government report on gender equality.Thousands of Muslim fundamentalists have held an hours-long protest in front of the nation's parliament to decry proposals in a government report on gender equality.Pope to youth: Dream, don't let fear make you pessimistic
Pope to youth: Dream, don't let fear make you pessimistic
(AP Photo/Andrew Medichini). Pope Francis arrives at Rome's Circus Maximus to lead an evening prayer vigil with youths, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018. Thousand of youths gathered for the meeting with the pontiff in preparation for the next World Youth Day th...
Pope Francis has told a huge rally of Italian Catholic youths to pursue their dreams despite their elders' discouragement.Pope Francis has told a huge rally of Italian Catholic youths to pursue their dreams despite their elders' discouragement.British charity says heat wave put flamingoes in the mood
British charity says heat wave put flamingoes in the mood
British conservation charity says record-breaking temperatures encouraged a rare flock of Andean flamingoes to lay eggs for the first time since 2003.British conservation charity says record-breaking temperatures encouraged a rare flock of Andean flamingoes to lay eggs for the first time since 2003.French judge charges 2 German officials in campsite flood
French judge charges 2 German officials in campsite flood
(Jose Rocha/French Gendarmerie Nationale via AP). In this photo provided by the French Gendarmerie Nationale, a damaged trailer is photographed after floods at Saint-Julien de Peyrolas camping site, in southern France, Friday, Aug. 10, 2018. About 1,60...
A French judge handed preliminary charges Saturday to two Germans whose group ran an unauthorized campsite in southern France that was destroyed by flash floods, forcing the emergency evacuation of 119 children.A French judge handed preliminary charges Saturday to two Germans whose group ran an unauthorized campsite in southern France that was destroyed by flash floods, forcing the emergency evacuation of 119 children.Russian PM strongly warns US against ramping up sanctions
Russian PM strongly warns US against ramping up sanctions
(AP Photo/Matt Dunham, File). FILE - In this March 13, 2018, file photo, police officers guard a cordon around a police tent covering a supermarket car park pay machine near the spot where former Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter were found c...
The Russian prime minister has sternly warned the United States against ramping up sanctions, warning that Russia will strike back with economic, political and "other" means.The Russian prime minister has sternly warned the United States against ramping up sanctions, warning that Russia will strike back with economic, political and "other" means.Judge rejects plea deals in deadly Oakland warehouse fire
Judge rejects plea deals in deadly Oakland warehouse fire
(Alameda County Sheriff's Office via AP, File). FILE- This combination of file June 2017 booking photos released by the Alameda County Sheriff's Office shows Max Harris, left, and Derick Almena, at Santa Rita Jail in Alameda County, Calif. The two men,...
Two men who accepted a plea deal in exchange for each pleading no contest to 36 counts of involuntary manslaughter in a California warehouse fire will likely be released from prison after serving just half their...Two men who accepted a plea deal in exchange for each pleading no contest to 36 counts of involuntary manslaughter in a California warehouse fire will likely be released from prison after serving just half their sentences.Romanian expats stage huge anti-govt protest in Bucharest
Romanian expats stage huge anti-govt protest in Bucharest
Romanians who live abroad have begun an anti-government protest in Bucharest, urging the left-wing government to resign and call an early election.Romanians who live abroad have begun an anti-government protest in Bucharest, urging the left-wing government to resign and call an early election.Trump, at golf club, intent on projecting he's hard at work
Trump, at golf club, intent on projecting he's hard at work
(AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster). President Donald Trump sits with first lady Melania Trump as he meets with business leaders, Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018, at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, N.J.
President Donald Trump may be spending time at his golf club in New Jersey, but he wants you to know it's not a vacation.President Donald Trump may be spending time at his golf club in New Jersey, but he wants you to know it's not a vacation.Toll from Greek seaside resort wildfire rises to 94
Toll from Greek seaside resort wildfire rises to 94
(AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis, FILE). FILE - In this file photo dated Tuesday, July 24, 2018, burned cars are seen outside a damaged house in Rafina, east of Athens, after wildfires raged through the holiday resorts near Greece's capital. The prime mi...
The death toll from the July 23 fire at the seaside resort of Mati, near Athens, has risen to 94 after a 57-year-old woman in intensive care died of her injuries, the ministry of health announced.The death toll from the July 23 fire at the seaside resort of Mati, near Athens, has risen to 94 after a 57-year-old woman in intensive care died of her injuries, the ministry of health announced.AP Exclusive: Casey Affleck opens up in the wake of #MeToo
AP Exclusive: Casey Affleck opens up in the wake of #MeToo
(Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP). In this Aug. 3, 2018 photo, actor Casey Affleck poses for a portrait at the Four Seasons Hotel in Los Angeles to promote his upcoming film "The Old Man & The Gun," in theaters on Sept. 28.
AP Exclusive: With a new movie on the horizon, Casey Affleck opens up in the wake of #MeToo and Time's Up.AP Exclusive: With a new movie on the horizon, Casey Affleck opens up in the wake of #MeToo and Time's Up.Banker: Chairman OK'd Manafort loans, eyed Trump cabinet job
Banker: Chairman OK'd Manafort loans, eyed Trump cabinet job
(AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin). Attorney Kevin Downing, left, gestures to the rest of the defense team for Paul Manafort, as the team leaves federal court for a lunch break during the trial of the former Trump campaign chairman, in Alexandria, Va., Thursd...
Prosecutors in Paul Manafort's financial fraud trial say they expect to rest their case on Friday.Prosecutors in Paul Manafort's financial fraud trial say they expect to rest their case on Friday.Yemen's Shiite rebels welcome UN call for Saudi strike probe
Yemen's Shiite rebels welcome UN call for Saudi strike probe
(AP Video via AP). This image made from video taken on Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018, shows a child injured in an airstrike being treated at a hospital in Saada, Yemen. Yemen's Shiite rebels are backing a United Nations' call for an investigation into a Saudi...
Yemen's Shiite rebels welcome UN call for probe into Saudi-led coalition airstrike that killed many children.Yemen's Shiite rebels welcome UN call for probe into Saudi-led coalition airstrike that killed many children.Kobach's take-no-prisoners style at forefront in Kansas race
Kobach's take-no-prisoners style at forefront in Kansas race
(Chris Neal/The Topeka Capital-Journal via AP). Kansas Republican gubernatorial candidate Kris Kobach and his wife Heather take the stage to thank their supporters and send them home for the night after problems with polls in Johnson County, Kan., dela...
Secretaries of state from middle America aren't generally household names. Kansas' Kris Kobach is the exception.Secretaries of state from middle America aren't generally household names. Kansas' Kris Kobach is the exception.Kobach steps away from duties in contested Kansas vote count
Kobach steps away from duties in contested Kansas vote count
(Chris Neal/The Topeka Capital-Journal via AP). Kansas Republican gubernatorial candidate Kris Kobach and his wife Heather take the stage to thank their supporters and send them home for the night after problems with polls in Johnson County, Kan., dela...
An aide to Kansas Gov. Jeff Colyer says Secretary of State Kris Kobach's promise to remove himself from further counting in their contested Republican primary race is not enough.An aide to Kansas Gov. Jeff Colyer says Secretary of State Kris Kobach's promise to remove himself from further counting in their contested Republican primary race is not enough.Brazen Taliban attack raises pressure on Afghan forces
Brazen Taliban attack raises pressure on Afghan forces
Officials say Taliban fighters attacked an eastern provincial capital early Friday, leaving dead and wounded before Afghan forces pushed the militants out of the city.Officials say Taliban fighters attacked an eastern provincial capital early Friday, leaving dead and wounded before Afghan forces pushed the militants out of the city.Violence erupts amid Gaza cease-fire, 2 Palestinians killed
Violence erupts amid Gaza cease-fire, 2 Palestinians killed
(AP Photo/Khalil Hamra). Palestinians inspect the damaged building of Said al-Mis'hal cultural center after it was hit bombed by an Israeli airstrike in Gaza City, Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018. The Palestinian Health Ministry says several bystanders were wo...
Gaza's militant Hamas rulers and Israel appear to be honoring cease-fire after 2 days of intense flare-up.Gaza's militant Hamas rulers and Israel appear to be honoring cease-fire after 2 days of intense flare-up.Roger Stone associate held in contempt in Russia probe
Roger Stone associate held in contempt in Russia probe
(AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite). Paul Kamenar, attorney for Andrew Miller, joined by Peter Flaherty, chairman of the National Legal and Policy Center, left, talks to reporters after a federal judge found Miller in contempt for refusing to testify before...
An associate of Trump campaign adviser Roger Stone has been held in contempt of court for refusing to appear before a grand jury in the special counsel's Russia investigation.An associate of Trump campaign adviser Roger Stone has been held in contempt of court for refusing to appear before a grand jury in the special counsel's Russia investigation.Turkey shaken by financial fears, Trump rattles it further
Turkey shaken by financial fears, Trump rattles it further
(Presidential Press Service via AP, Pool). Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan addresses supporters at his Black Sea hometown, Guneysu, Turkey, early Friday, Aug. 10, 2018. Turkey's Finance and Treasury Minister Berat Albayrak will reveal a " new e...
The Turkish currency has plunged to an all-time low as an on-going dispute with the United States showed no sign of subsiding and concerns over the president's policies persisted.The Turkish currency has plunged to an all-time low as an on-going dispute with the United States showed no sign of subsiding and concerns over the president's policies persisted.AP Analysis: On enthusiasm, Democrats have advantage
AP Analysis: On enthusiasm, Democrats have advantage
An Associated Press analysis finds Democrats with a consistent enthusiasm advantage with nearly a dozen federal special elections now concluded ahead of the November midterms.An Associated Press analysis finds Democrats with a consistent enthusiasm advantage with nearly a dozen federal special elections now concluded ahead of the November midterms.President Trump's summer getaway: Don't call it a vacation
President Trump's summer getaway: Don't call it a vacation
(AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster). The clubhouse of Trump National Golf Club is seen from the media van, Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018, Bedminster, N.J., before a President Donald Trump meets with state leaders about prison reform.
President Donald Trump is spending his summer vacation _ wait, don't call it "vacation" _ at his golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey.President Donald Trump is spending his summer vacation _ wait, don't call it "vacation" _ at his golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey.Kavanaugh in memo argued against indicting sitting president
Kavanaugh in memo argued against indicting sitting president
(AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite). In this Aug. 7, 2018, photo, President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee, Judge Brett Kavanaugh, officiates at the swearing-in of Judge Britt Grant to take a seat on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit ...
Confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh to begin Sept. 4, Senate chairman says.Confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh to begin Sept. 4, Senate chairman says.In Iowa, Stormy Daniels' lawyer says Democrats must fight
In Iowa, Stormy Daniels' lawyer says Democrats must fight
(Zach Boyden-Holme/The Des Moines Register via AP). Michael Avenatti, the lawyer representing adult film actress Stormy Daniels, drinks a beer at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines, Iowa, Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018. Avenatti’s crusade for the porn actress t...
Michael Avenatti, the lawyer for the porn actress taking on President Donald Trump, is taking his message to Iowa Democrats.Michael Avenatti, the lawyer for the porn actress taking on President Donald Trump, is taking his message to Iowa Democrats.In book, Omarosa says Trump is a bigot, behaved 'like a dog'
In book, Omarosa says Trump is a bigot, behaved 'like a dog'
(AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File). FILE - In this Feb. 14, 2017, file photo, Omarosa Manigault-Newman, then an aide to President Donald Trump, watches during a meeting with parents and teachers in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington. The Whit...
The White House is slamming a new book by ex-staffer Omarosa Manigault-Newman, calling her "a disgruntled former White House employee.".The White House is slamming a new book by ex-staffer Omarosa Manigault-Newman, calling her "a disgruntled former White House employee.".Red-hot voyage to sun will bring us closer to our star
Red-hot voyage to sun will bring us closer to our star
(Steve Gribben/Johns Hopkins APL/NASA via AP). This image made available by NASA shows an artist's rendering of the Parker Solar Probe approaching the Sun. It's designed to take solar punishment like never before, thanks to its revolutionary heat shiel...
Red-hot voyage to the sun is going to bring us closer to our star than ever before.Red-hot voyage to the sun is going to bring us closer to our star than ever before.Millions in limbo as nativist anger roils Indian state
Millions in limbo as nativist anger roils Indian state
(AP Photo/Anupam Nath). People whose names were left out in the National Register of Citizens (NRC) draft stand to collect forms to file appeals in Mayong, 45 kilometers (28 miles) east of Gauhati, India, Friday, Aug. 10, 2018. A draft list of citizens...
Thousands of people left off a draft list of Indian citizens are preparing to file appeals across the northeastern state of Assam, wading into a process that many fear could lead to detention or expulsion.Thousands of people left off a draft list of Indian citizens are preparing to file appeals across the northeastern state of Assam, wading into a process that many fear could lead to detention or expulsion.The Latest: Omarosa calls Trump a bigot in upcoming book
The Latest: Omarosa calls Trump a bigot in upcoming book
(AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File). FILE - In this Feb. 14, 2017, file photo, Omarosa Manigault-Newman, then an aide to President Donald Trump, watches during a meeting with parents and teachers in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington. The Whit...
Former White House staffer Omarosa Manigault Newman claims in a new book that she saw President Donald Trump behave "like a dog off the leash" at Mar-a-Lago events without his wife, first lady Melania Trump.Former White House staffer Omarosa Manigault Newman claims in a new book that she saw President Donald Trump behave "like a dog off the leash" at Mar-a-Lago events without his wife, first lady Melania Trump.Shooting in Canadian city leaves 4 dead, including 2 police
Shooting in Canadian city leaves 4 dead, including 2 police
Police in the eastern Canadian city of Fredericton, New Brunswick say at least four people have been killed after a shooting.Police in the eastern Canadian city of Fredericton, New Brunswick say at least four people have been killed after a shooting.St. Louis DA victory latest for Black Lives Matter movement
St. Louis DA victory latest for Black Lives Matter movement
Ouster of veteran St. Louis prosecutor latest victory for Black Lives Matter voters, activists focused on the ballot.Ouster of veteran St. Louis prosecutor latest victory for Black Lives Matter voters, activists focused on the ballot.Yosemite to reopen Tuesday, 14 days after blaze choked air
Yosemite to reopen Tuesday, 14 days after blaze choked air
Yosemite National Park will reopen Tuesday, 14 days after a wildfire choked the park with smoke at the peak of tourist season.Yosemite National Park will reopen Tuesday, 14 days after a wildfire choked the park with smoke at the peak of tourist season.No easy answers on best heart check-up for young athletes
No easy answers on best heart check-up for young athletes
(AP Photo/Robert Stevens). Dr. Sanjay Sharma, professor of cardiology at St. George's University of London, speaks during an interview on Wednesday Aug. 8, 2018 about a study he led which found procedures that can help identify athletes who are at risk...
Large study of British teen soccer players finds in-depth heart screenings sometimes uncover athletes at risk of cardiac arrest _ but not always.Large study of British teen soccer players finds in-depth heart screenings sometimes uncover athletes at risk of cardiac arrest _ but not always.Devastating toxic algae bloom plagues Florida's Gulf Coast
Devastating toxic algae bloom plagues Florida's Gulf Coast
(AP Photo/Chris O'Meara). In this Monday Aug. 6, 2018 photo, dead fish are shown near a boat ramp in Bradenton Beach, Fla. From Naples in Southwest Florida, about 135 miles north, beach communities along the Gulf coast have been plagued with red tide. ...
Red tide is killing marine life, hurting tourism and upsetting beach lovers in Florida.Red tide is killing marine life, hurting tourism and upsetting beach lovers in Florida.NFL players protest during anthem, drawing rebuke from Trump
NFL players protest during anthem, drawing rebuke from Trump
(AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee). Miami Dolphins defensive end Robert Quinn (94) raises his right fist during the singing of the national anthem, before the team's NFL preseason football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018, in Miami Ga...
Player demonstrations took place during the national anthem at several early NFL preseason games.Player demonstrations took place during the national anthem at several early NFL preseason games.French police detain 2 campsite officials in flooding probe
French police detain 2 campsite officials in flooding probe
(Stéphane Decoux via AP). In this image from video, flash floods send a torrent of water down a street in Aubagne, France on Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018. Hundreds of rescuers backed by helicopters evacuated about 1,600 people, most of them campers, in three...
A top police official of the Gard, the French region that was hardest hit by violent storms and flooding, has told French media that all children were successfully rescued.A top police official of the Gard, the French region that was hardest hit by violent storms and flooding, has told French media that all children were successfully rescued.After Indonesia quake, a new worry: deadly aftershocks
After Indonesia quake, a new worry: deadly aftershocks
(AP Photo/Firdia Lisnawati). A woman collects some of her children's clothes in the ruin of her home destroyed by an earthquake in North Lombok, Indonesia, Friday, Aug.10, 2018. The north of Lombok was devastated by the powerful quake that struck Sunda...
After powerful Indonesia quake, traumatized survivors live in fear deadly aftershocks as sense of crisis drags on.After powerful Indonesia quake, traumatized survivors live in fear deadly aftershocks as sense of crisis drags on.14,000 fight California fires, some from prisons or overseas
14,000 fight California fires, some from prisons or overseas
(Kent Porter/The Press Democrat via AP). Evacuees from Lucerne, from left, Ken Bennett with Ember Reynolds, 8, and Lisa Reynolds watch the sunset as smoke from the Ranch Fire rises into the sky at Austin Park Beach in California's Clearlake with Mount ...
California could be facing the worst wildfire season ever as some 18 gigantic blazes ravage the state _ and the historically worst months are still to come.California could be facing the worst wildfire season ever as some 18 gigantic blazes ravage the state _ and the historically worst months are still to come.APNewsBreak: Outsourcing critic's brand sells foreign parts
APNewsBreak: Outsourcing critic's brand sells foreign parts
Indiana Senate candidate Mike Braun rails against foreign outsourcing on the campaign trail, even as his own company continues to sell its trademarked brand of auto accessories, many of which are made in China.Indiana Senate candidate Mike Braun rails against foreign outsourcing on the campaign trail, even as his own company continues to sell its trademarked brand of auto accessories, many of which are made in China.9-year-old chess prodigy wins fight to stay in Britain
9-year-old chess prodigy wins fight to stay in Britain
The family of a 9-year-old India-born chess prodigy whose case drew international attention say they have won their fight to stay in Britain.The family of a 9-year-old India-born chess prodigy whose case drew international attention say they have won their fight to stay in Britain.Missouri Republicans slam House GOP primary winner: 'Vile'
Missouri Republicans slam House GOP primary winner: 'Vile'
Missouri Republican leaders are condemning the winner of a GOP primary for a northwest Missouri seat who has said on a radio show that "Hitler was right" and promoted conspiracies about Jewish "cabals" that torture...Missouri Republican leaders are condemning the winner of a GOP primary for a northwest Missouri seat who has said on a radio show that "Hitler was right" and promoted conspiracies about Jewish "cabals" that torture children.Texas lockup is epicenter of family immigration detention
Texas lockup is epicenter of family immigration detention
(Charles Reed/U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement via AP). In this Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018, photo, provided by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, a boy eats at South Texas Family Residential Center in Dilley, Texas. Currently housing 1,520 m...
The Dilley family immigration lockup in rural south Texas has become an epicenter for immigration policies that the Trump administration has looked to tighten.The Dilley family immigration lockup in rural south Texas has become an epicenter for immigration policies that the Trump administration has looked to tighten.Italian wine harvest begins, productive year forecast
Italian wine harvest begins, productive year forecast
(AP Photo/Martino Masotto). FILE - In this Sept. 14, 2007 file photo, a worker picks grapes for harvest in the vineyards of Castelcerino, above the village of Soave, Northern Italy. The Italian wine grape harvest season has started with the picking of ...
The Italian wine grape harvest season has started with the first picking of Pinot and Chardonnay grapes in the northern region of Franciacorta, anticipating a better year after the weak production figures of 2017.The Italian wine grape harvest season has started with the first picking of Pinot and Chardonnay grapes in the northern region of Franciacorta, anticipating a better year after the weak production figures of 2017.Tennessee carries out its 1st execution in nearly a decade
Tennessee carries out its 1st execution in nearly a decade
(Tennessee Department of Correction via AP). This undated photo provided by the Tennessee Department of Correction shows Billy Ray Irick, currently on death row at Riverbend Maximum Security Institution in Nashville, Tenn. Irick was convicted for rapin...
Tennessee set to execute its first inmate since 2009, man condemned for the 1985 rape and murder of 7-year-old girl he was babysitting.Tennessee set to execute its first inmate since 2009, man condemned for the 1985 rape and murder of 7-year-old girl he was babysitting.Historic wooden church in northwest Russia destroyed by fire
Historic wooden church in northwest Russia destroyed by fire
An 18th-century church widely seen as a marvel of Russia's wooden architecture has been destroyed by a fire.An 18th-century church widely seen as a marvel of Russia's wooden architecture has been destroyed by a fire.Abortion activists vow to press fight despite Argentina loss
Abortion activists vow to press fight despite Argentina loss
(AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko). Pro-choice activists gather around a bonfire to keep warm as celebratory fireworks go off in the distance from a gathering of pro-life activists, as they all wait outside Congress for lawmakers to vote on an abortion bill ...
Argentina's Senate has rejected a bill to legalize elective abortion in the first 14 weeks of pregnancy _ an issue that bitterly divides the homeland of Pope Francis.Argentina's Senate has rejected a bill to legalize elective abortion in the first 14 weeks of pregnancy _ an issue that bitterly divides the homeland of Pope Francis.Court orders ban on harmful pesticide, says EPA violated law
Court orders ban on harmful pesticide, says EPA violated law
A federal appeals court has ruled that the Trump administration endangered public health by keeping a top-selling pesticide chlorpyrifos on the market, despite extensive scientific evidence that even tiny levels of...A federal appeals court has ruled that the Trump administration endangered public health by keeping a top-selling pesticide chlorpyrifos on the market, despite extensive scientific evidence that even tiny levels of exposure could harm babies' brains.Hoops coach pleads not guilty for punch that killed tourist
Hoops coach pleads not guilty for punch that killed tourist
Police say a college basketball coach threw a punch that killed a New York City tourist who knocked on his car window thinking it was his Uber ride.Police say a college basketball coach threw a punch that killed a New York City tourist who knocked on his car window thinking it was his Uber ride.Governor's demand pushes Kobach out of Kansas vote count
Governor's demand pushes Kobach out of Kansas vote count
APNewsBreak: Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach's lead over Gov. Jeff Colyer in the Republican primary has been cut more than half after election officials discovered a mistake in the listing for one county's...APNewsBreak: Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach's lead over Gov. Jeff Colyer in the Republican primary has been cut more than half after election officials discovered a mistake in the listing for one county's results in the state's tally.For now, Army suspends discharges of immigrant recruits
For now, Army suspends discharges of immigrant recruits
The U.S. Army has temporarily suspended discharges of immigrant reservists and recruits who were promised a pathway to citizenship when they enlisted,.The U.S. Army has temporarily suspended discharges of immigrant reservists and recruits who were promised a pathway to citizenship when they enlisted,.Q&A: Casey Affleck on new film, his Oscars absence and MeToo
Q&A: Casey Affleck on new film, his Oscars absence and MeToo
(Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP). In this Aug. 3, 2018 photo, actor Casey Affleck poses for a portrait at the Four Seasons Hotel in Los Angeles to promote his upcoming film "The Old Man & The Gun," in theaters on Sept. 28.
AP Exclusive: With a new film coming this fall, Casey Affleck speaks about bowing out of the Oscars and how #MeToo and Time's Up has made him reflect on the atmosphere of the set of "I'm Still Here" and past sexual...AP Exclusive: With a new film coming this fall, Casey Affleck speaks about bowing out of the Oscars and how #MeToo and Time's Up has made him reflect on the atmosphere of the set of "I'm Still Here" and past sexual harassment allegations.$3.9B buyout of Tribune by Sinclair ends in acrimony
$3.9B buyout of Tribune by Sinclair ends in acrimony
Tribune calls off $3.9 billion buyout by Sinclair, files lawsuit against it for breach of contract.Tribune calls off $3.9 billion buyout by Sinclair, files lawsuit against it for breach of contract.
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