Judge tosses convictions in case championed by WNBA’s Moore
Maya Moore has always been known for hitting the big shot on the grandest stage. She just got the biggest assist of her career.
Schools wrestle with fairness of closures during outbreak
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — When the new coronavirus surfaced at Saint Raphael Academy after a school group returned from a trip to Italy, officials decided to...
Trainers, vets, others charged in racehorse-drugging scheme
More than two dozen people, including the trainer of champion Maximum Security, were charged in what authorities described Monday as a widespread inte...
AP FACT CHECK: Trump and the myriad costs of cheaper oil
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is suggesting Americans should be happy about a plunge in oil prices because it'll mean cheaper gas. Those savings...
IN THE PITS: NASCAR off to fast start through first month
A busy first month for NASCAR came to a close with a three-race West Coast swing marked by both a surprise appearance from injured driver Ryan Newman ...
Virus outbreak disrupts joyous Purim fest but some improvise
NEW YORK — Purim is traditionally one of the most joyous Jewish holidays, but some celebrations in Israel and hard-hit parts of the United States are ...
Wall Street circuit breakers trip ... markets, crude plunge
NEW YORK — U.S. companies buffeted by supply chain chaos and a growing awareness of the scope of a viral outbreak are facing new threats to begin the ...
Best player? In college basketball, that’s still unclear
The unpredictability of the college basketball season has led to uncertainty as to which team is truly the nation's best, and that has made for a murk...
Major gun safety groups endorse Joe Biden’s presidential bid
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Two of the nation’s largest gun control advocacy groups have endorsed Joe Biden, the latest sign that Bernie Sanders’ spotty rec...
Sporting events in Italy to be halted because of virus
LONDON — All sports in Italy were expected to be halted on Monday because of the virus outbreak, including games in the country’s top soccer division ...
Experts: Rapid testing helps explain few German virus deaths
BERLIN — Germany has confirmed more than 1,100 cases of the new coronavirus but — so far — just two deaths, far fewer than other European countries wi...
Poland sets date for Frederic Chopin piano competition
WARSAW, Poland — Culture authorities in Poland said Monday that the 18th edition of the international Frederic Chopin piano competition will take plac...
South Carolina stays No. 1 in women’s Top 25; Oregon next
NEW YORK — South Carolina ran through the Southeastern Conference Tournament to keep its hold on the No. 1 ranking in The Associated Press women's col...
US begins troop withdrawal from Afghanistan, official says
WASHINGTON — American troops have begun leaving Afghanistan for the initial troop withdrawal required in the U.S.-Taliban peace agreement, a U.S. offi...
AP sources: Bills agree to sign cornerback Josh Norman
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Veteran cornerback Josh Norman has agreed to sign a one-year contract with the Buffalo Bills, two people with knowledge of the decisio...
Prison riots hit Italy amid virus; 6 die in overdose
ROME — Tensions in Italy's overcrowded prisons erupted Monday over new coronavirus containment measures, with riots in at least two dozen lock-ups and...
Netanyahu rivals to cooperate on forming new government
JERUSALEM — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's chief rival said Monday that he has agreed with a smaller party to work together to form a new governm...
‘Exorcist’ actor Max von Sydow dies at age 90
COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Max von Sydow, the self-described “shy boy”-turned-actor known to art house audiences through his work with Swedish director Ing...
Cruise docks at Florida port after virus test clears crew
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The Regal Princess cruise ship finally pulled into a Florida port and passengers began disembarking after two crew members tes...
Montana Gov. Steve Bullock to run for Senate against Daines
HELENA, Mont. — Montana Gov. Steve Bullock will file Monday to run against first-term Republican Sen. Steve Daines, giving Democrats a boost in their ...
UN watchdog: Iran providing access to active nuclear sites
VIENNA — Iran continues to provide international inspectors access to its active nuclear facilities, even after its announcement it was no longer boun...
Oil price war, Mecca ban are latest risks by Saudi prince
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is behind the kingdom's boldest and riskiest moves in decades, most rece...
PSG-Dortmund game to be played without fans because of virus
PARIS — The Champions League match between Paris Saint-Germain and Borussia Dortmund will be played without fans because of the spread of the coronavi...
Harry, Meghan do their last royal job at Commonwealth event
LONDON — Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, will make their final appearance as senior royals Monday when they appear with Queen Elizabeth II at the a...
PGA Tour media deal aimed at more video for bigger audience
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — The PGA Tour announced an expansive media rights deal Monday that brings ESPN back into the fold with its streaming service,...
Grief, controversy mark anniversary of Ethiopian plane crash
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — The year since the crash of an Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 Max has been a journey through grief, anger and determination for...
China turns to propaganda to right image in virus ‘war’
BEIJING — As the rest of the world grapples with a burgeoning virus outbreak, China's ruling Communist Party has deployed its propaganda playbook to p...
Juul Labs sought to court AGs as teen vaping surged
WASHINGTON — It was a blunt warning about the dangers of youth vaping: Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr announced late last month that his state ha...
AP FACT CHECK: Trump’s rosy take on govt’s handling of virus
WASHINGTON — As the stock market convulses, airline schedules buckle and businesses worry their overseas supply lines will snap, President Donald Trum...
Dems look to Michigan primary as testing ground for November
DETROIT — Ask Arlene Williams about President Donald Trump's promises to bring back auto industry jobs that have evaporated across Michigan and she'll...