US troops at Syria base say they’ll keep pressure on IS
A BASE IN EASTERN SYRIA — At a base in eastern Syria, a senior U.S. coalition commander said Monday that American troops who remain in Syria are redep...
All eyes on Texas governor as calls grow to halt execution
AUSTIN, Texas — In his five years as Texas' governor, Republican Greg Abbott has overseen the execution of nearly 50 prisoners while only once sparing...
Mexico killing highlights confusion over Mormon groups
SALT LAKE CITY — After nine people belonging to a Mormon offshoot community were killed in Mexico this week, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day ...
Bucks hold off Clippers 129-124 for 4th win in a row
LOS ANGELES — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 38 points and 16 rebounds, George Hill scored 24 off the bench and the Milwaukee Bucks repelled every threat i...
Judge strikes down new Trump rule on religious objections
NEW YORK — A federal judge on Wednesday struck down a new Trump administration rule that could open the way for more health care workers to refuse to ...
Review: It’s a ‘Marriage Story,’ but about divorce
Noah Baumbach is a keen observer of life's banalities. His films relish in the strange and wonderful and awkward things people say and do in the cours...
Legendary Puerto Rican astrologer Walter Mercado dies at 88
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Television astrologer Walter Mercado, whose glamorous persona made him a star in Latin media and a cherished icon for gay peop...
Competing protests in Lebanon bring thousands to the streets
BEIRUT — Tens of thousands of people held competing rallies in Lebanon Sunday, including thousands who flocked to the presidential palace in support o...
El Salvador archbishop apologizes over priest sex abuse case
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — El Salvador's top Roman Catholic cleric apologized Sunday for the alleged sexual abuse by a priest of an unidentified mino...
Trump to welcome military working dog Conan to White House
WASHINGTON — Every dog has his day, just not at the White House.
Pentagon releases new details on al-Baghdadi raid
WASHINGTON — The general who oversaw the U.S. raid on Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi provided the most detailed account yet of the operatio...
The Latest: Islamic State leader buried at sea, US says
WASHINGTON — The Latest on the United States and the Islamic State (all times local):
Funeral set for former US Sen. Kay Hagan of North Carolina
GREENSBORO, N.C. — A service to remember former North Carolina U.S. Sen. Kay Hagan will be held this weekend in the city where she lived for decades.
North Dakota Democrats urge resignation over fake Omar photo
BISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota Senate Democrats have joined the call for a state senator to resign his leadership position in the wake of his Facebook ...
76ers top Celtics 107-93 in 1st battle of East favorites
PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid was popped in the mouth by an elbow that drew blood, rattled teeth, and stunned the Sixers' big man.
Leonard leads Clippers over LeBron and Lakers 112-102
LOS ANGELES — Kawhi Leonard hit seven straight shots in one stretch, creating a run for the Clippers that his new teammates quickly joined.
Brand Name: 76ers GM goes full circle in championship hunt
PHILADELPHIA — While his front office contemporaries enjoyed the spoils of splashy signings and bold trades, Elton Brand flew halfway across the world...