Cyprus police pepper spray protesters at shut crossing point
NICOSIA, Cyprus — Cyprus riot police used pepper spray on Saturday to thwart Turkish Cypriot protesters trying to shove their way through a barricaded...
Biden’s big wins also were big for his Pennsylvania backers
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Democratic Party stalwarts in Pennsylvania heaved a collective sigh of relief as Joe Biden, the choice of many party leaders in the ...
Egypt says cruise ship quarantined over new virus cluster
LUXOR, Egypt — A cruise ship on Egypt's Nile River with over 150 tourists and local crew was in quarantine Saturday in the southern city of Luxor, aft...
NBA tells teams to plan for empty arenas; LeBron says no way
NEW YORK — The NBA wants its teams to prepare to play games without fans if necessary because of the coronavirus crisis, but LeBron James already says...
Virus outbreak hits weakened Italian economy where it hurts
MILAN — The focal point of the coronavirus emergency in Europe, Italy, is also the region's weakest economy and is taking an almighty hit as foreigner...
LeBrilliant: James’ 37 points lead Lakers past Bucks 113-103
LOS ANGELES — LeBron James had 37 points, eight rebounds and seven assists to win his showdown with fellow All-Star Game captain Giannis Antetokounmpo...
Clyburn’s kingmaker moment changes landscape of 2020 race
COLUMBIA, S.C. — At a funeral service last month, Jannie Jones locked eyes with Democratic Rep. Jim Clyburn across the church sanctuary and crooked a ...
Vucevic scores 28 to lead Magic past T-Wolves 132-118
MINNEAPOLIS — Nikola Vucevic had 28 points and 12 rebounds to lead Orlando past Minnesota 132-118 on Friday night, although the Magic played most of t...
AP sources: Inmate fatally beaten at US prison in Illinois
WASHINGTON — An inmate was killed after being beaten by another prisoner inside a high-security federal prison in Illinois, two people familiar with t...
Devils end defending Cup champion Blues’ 8-game win streak
NEWARK, N.J. — Dakota Mermis scored his first NHL goal, fellow defenseman Connor Carrick got his first of the season and the New Jersey Devils stunned...
AP Q&A with NCAA chief medical officer on COVID-19
Less than two weeks away from the start of the NCAA Division I men's and women's basketball tournaments, the association is considering how to proceed...
Trump’s CDC visit turns into scattershot defense on virus
ATLANTA — President Donald Trump's visit to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday turned into a scattershot defense of his administ...
Hatton, Kang share lead on a tough day at Bay Hill
ORLANDO, Fla. — Tyrrell Hatton lost his swing on his back nine without losing his head, a small victory. He battled through a tough test at Bay Hill o...
Austin officials cancel South by Southwest festival
AUSTIN, Texas — Austin city officials have canceled the South by Southwest arts and technology festival.
Romney will support GOP effort to investigate Biden
WASHINGTON — Utah Sen. Mitt Romney says he will support a subpoena to interview a witness and obtain records related to Burisma, the gas company in Uk...
Tiger still not ready, will miss The Players Championship
ORLANDO, Fla. — The strongest field of the year at The Players Championship will be without the biggest draw in golf.
New qualifications for next debate likely rule out Gabbard
The Democratic National Committee has ratcheted up the threshold to qualify for its next presidential debate, requiring candidates to have picked up a...
Nazi flag display at Sanders rally sparks broad condemnation
WASHINGTON — The display of a Nazi flag by a man at a Bernie Sanders campaign rally in Arizona drew condemnation from Jewish American groups and his m...
EU blasts Turkey for “organized” migrant attack on Greece
KASTANIES, Greece — Clashes between Greek riot police and migrants attempting to cross the border from Turkey erupted anew Friday as European Union fo...
Deval Patrick becomes latest former 2020 rival to back Biden
ATLANTA — Joe Biden secured the endorsement of another former presidential rival on Friday, with former Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick adding his na...
As coronavirus spreads, Medicare gets telemedicine option
Washington — The coronavirus legislation signed by President Donald Trump on Friday would let Medicare expand the use of telemedicine in outbreak area...
Skiing finals, Italian cycling races canceled due to virus
MILAN — The alpine skiing World Cup Finals and major Italian cycling races were among the latest sporting events to be canceled on Friday because of t...
Pence walks fine line on coronavirus response
CAMP MURRAY, Wash. — Vice President Mike Pence decided silence was the way to go.
Virus cancellations send Olympic beach hopefuls scrambling
Olympic beach volleyball hopefuls Emily Stockman and Kelley Larsen thought they’d have plenty of chances to play themselves into the Tokyo Games durin...
Trump surveys tornado damage, marvels at ‘tremendous heart’
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — President Donald Trump on Friday toured a neighborhood reduced to rubble by a tornado earlier this week and marveled at “the treme...
Tunisia: Suicide bombers near US Embassy kill, injure police
TUNIS, Tunisia — Two suicide bombers blew themselves up near the U.S. Embassy in Tunisia on Friday, killing one police officer and wounding four other...
UCLA on seven-game winning streak and leading Pac-12 race
LOS ANGELES — UCLA is the hottest college basketball team in the country after failing to create a ripple in the early months of the season.
Officials say gunmen kill 32 at ceremony in Afghan capital
KABUL, Afghanistan — Gunmen opened fire Friday at a ceremony in Afghanistan's capital attended by prominent political leaders, killing at least 32 peo...
Oil price dives as OPEC, Russia fail to agree on output cut
VIENNA — Talks between OPEC and non-member allies like Russia ended Friday without a deal on cutting oil production to limit a drop in the price of oi...