New Zealand passes landmark law to decriminalize abortion
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Margaret Sparrow was 21 years old when she drank a concoction to induce an abortion, at a time when the procedure was both i...
Watchdog says Israel’s West Bank settlements surged in 2019
JERUSALEM — Israeli settlement activity in the West Bank surged ahead in 2019, a watchdog group said in a report Tuesday, maintaining a rapid pace tha...
Ravaged by war, Middle Eastern countries face a new scourge
CAIRO — When Dr. Ismail al-Mansouri goes to work in Yemen’s capital, he puts on one of the hospital’s few pairs of medical gloves. Then he enters a cr...
Switching remaining primaries to vote-by-mail not so easy
Voting rights groups and the head of the Democratic National Committee want the states with remaining primary elections to offer voting by mail as a w...
In Mexico, a cartel is taking over: Jalisco New Generation
MEXICO CITY — Mexico’s fastest-rising cartel, the Jalisco New Generation gang, has a reputation for ruthlessness and violence unlike any since the fal...
Progressive Newman ousts Rep. Lipinski in Illinois primary
CHICAGO — Progressive Marie Newman won a rematch Tuesday with Illinois Rep. Dan Lipinski, unseating one of the most conservative Democrats in Congress...
Analysis: American attitudes make virus response a hard sell
When Americans are summoned to deal with an attack or defy overwhelming odds, the response typically goes something like this: Fight. Hold the line. S...
Kerr says USA Basketball still planning for Tokyo 2020
The USA Basketball coaching staff for the Tokyo Olympics is still preparing as if there will be a gold medal to try and defend this summer, even in hi...
The Latest: Broncos agree to deal with QB Jeff Driskel
The Latest on NFL free agency. Teams can negotiate with representatives of free agents for the second day Tuesday but cannot finalize any agreements u...
5 primary takeaways: Joe Biden is Democrats’ antidote
Joe Biden's surge toward the Democratic presidential nomination rolled on Tuesday with a dominating victory in Florida, the largest delegate prize of ...
AP Source: Panthers replacing Newton with Bridgewater at QB
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Panthers have found a replacement for Cam Newton — and it didn't take long.
Jazz Festival postponed as virus reaches Louisiana capital
NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, which attracts hundreds of thousands of people for eight days of music, food and culture, ...
Tom Hanks says he has the ‘blahs’ but no fever in isolation
NEW YORK — Tom Hanks says he feels the “blahs” but has no fever as he and wife Rita Wilson remain in isolation in an Australian residence after being ...
Virus deaths hit 54, Inslee signs emergency aid bill
SEATTLE — As the death toll from COVID-19 in Washington state reached 54, Gov. Jay Inslee signed a measure drawing $200 million from the state’s emerg...
Rio’s Christ statue closes and state of emergency decreed
RIO DE JANEIRO — Rio de Janeiro’s Christ the Redeemer statue, which appears to balance improbably atop Corcovado mountain, has withstood the worst of ...
AP VoteCast: A look at voters in Florida, Illinois, Arizona
WASHINGTON — The Associated Press surveyed voters in the three states that held Democratic presidential contests on Tuesday. Here’s a snapshot of vote...
Barr: FBI probing if foreign gov’t behind HHS cyber incident
WASHINGTON — Attorney General William Barr vowed in an interview with The Associated Press on Tuesday that there would be swift and severe action if a...
Durant among 4 Nets to test positive for new coronavirus
NEW YORK — Four Brooklyn Nets players, including Kevin Durant, have tested positive for the new coronavirus, bringing the total to seven known players...
Hudgens reassures fans, Cyrus spreads hope amid coronavirus
LOS ANGELES — From finding ways to help others cope to sheltering in place to canceling events, here's a look at some of the ways the entertainment in...
Column: Get ready for the 2021 Summer Olympics in Tokyo
One by one, some of the world's grandest sporting events have fallen or faded away to a later spot on the calendar.
Ohio Democratic Party sues over delay of primary election
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Politicians of all stripes expressed frustration Tuesday after Ohio's primary was postponed until June by elected state Republican le...
When Irish eyes are absent: Virus subdues St. Patrick’s Day
BOSTON — St. Patrick's Day revelers across the world tried to salvage the holiday with makeshift celebrations after parades and parties were scrapped ...
AP source: Colts agree to 1-year deal with QB Philip Rivers
INDIANAPOLIS — Philip Rivers spent more than a decade picking apart the Indianapolis Colts and irritating their fans.
Administration announces 90-day delay for many tax payments
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration says individuals and businesses will be allowed to delay paying their 2019 tax bills for 90 days past the usual ...
Esper: Pentagon to give respirator masks, ventilators to HHS
WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Tuesday that the Pentagon will provide 5 million respirator masks and 2,000 specialized ventilators to ...
EU to ban most foreign travelers for 30 days to curb virus
BRUSSELS — The leaders of European Union nations have agreed to institute a travel ban that prohibits most foreigners from entering the bloc for 30 da...
White House warning to millennials: Stay out of the bars
WASHINGTON — The scientific community's message to young Americans about the coronavirus got more pointed on Tuesday: Stay out of bars.
Oscar-nominated actor Stuart Whitman dead at 92
NEW YORK — Stuart Whitman, a prolific lead and character actor who appeared in hundreds of film and television productions and received an Oscar nomin...
Ohio governor, an early lone wolf on virus, wins wide praise
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A week before Ohio recorded any coronavirus cases, Gov. Mike DeWine delivered his first warning, banning spectators from an internati...
Where will Tom Brady land? Bucs are faves and front-runners
Tom Brady made it clear to the world Tuesday that he’s leaving New England after two decades, three league MVPs and six Super Bowl rings.