Column: The 4-letter word from Azinger that stirs Ryder Cup
ORLANDO, Fla. — The Ryder Cup is more than six months away, and all it took was a four-letter word from Paul Azinger to get Europe worked up over defe...
Norway clears cruise passengers after 2 tested for virus
COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Passengers on a German cruise ship moored in southern Norway received clearance to come out of a 24-hour quarantine after two of...
High Court debates presidential power on Super Tuesday
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court wrestled Tuesday with whether to make it easier for the president to fire the head of the agency that enforces federal ...
Are these 8 `perfect’ murders a case of life imitating art?
“Eight Perfect Murders,” William Morrow, by Peter Swanson
Justices likely to preserve SEC power to recoup fraud money
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court seemed prepared Tuesday to preserve an important tool that federal securities regulators used last year to recoup $3.2 ...
Here’s what happens to the votes for candidates who drop out
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The abrupt departures of Pete Buttigieg and Amy Klobuchar from the Democratic presidential race on the eve of Super Tuesday primaries...
Musicals ‘& Juliet,’ ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ seek Olivier awards
LONDON — Pop-Shakespearean musical “& Juliet” leads the race for Britain’s Olivier theater awards, where “Fleabag” creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge is...
Spring decor trends: soothing, soft, sustainable, stylish
If you’re looking for respite from this winter’s weather and news, you’ll find plenty of peace and quiet in the spring offerings beginning to show up ...
Super Tuesday voters in some states brave severe weather
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — As Super Tuesday voting got underway, deadly storms that spawned tornadoes and heavy rains left treacherous conditions in at least ...
Black voters seek to flex political power on Super Tuesday
HOUSTON — Martha Whiting-Goddard believes there’s power in voting — she’s seen it firsthand.
AP EXPLAINS: The new migration crisis at Europe’s borders
ANKARA — Facing a potential wave of nearly a million people fleeing fighting in northern Syria, Turkey has thrown open its borders with Greece to thou...
Irish architects Farrell, McNamara win Pritzker Prize
NEW YORK — Irish architects Yvonne Farrell and Shelley McNamara have been awarded the 2020 Pritzker Architecture Prize for “consistent service to huma...
What to watch as 14 states vote in Super Tuesday primaries
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Democratic presidential candidates are racing toward the biggest day on the primary calendar, when 14 states vote on Super Tu...
Flowers and floral design are abloom in 2020 decor
In lighting fixtures, wallpapers, bedding and wall art, flowers are coming up all over in 2020. Along with floral design in furnishings, there’s also ...
`Sustainable gardening’ includes many eco-friendly practices
``Sustainable” is one of gardening’s trendiest buzzwords, yet it carries a range of definitions. Just what does it mean in practical terms, and how im...
Imprisoned for life as a teen, Myon Burrell finds his voice
BAYPORT, Minn. — When he was just a teenager, Myon Burrell lost his identity, his voice and even his name.
What’s Happening: Olympics may be late, Twitter telecommutes
BERLIN — More countries are reporting cases of the new coronavirus while more governments issue travel warnings for their citizens and companies urge ...
Australian Associated Press to shut down after 85 years
CANBERRA, Australia — The national news agency Australian Associated Press said Tuesday it will close in late June, its 85 years in business vanquishe...
Major conferences still with plenty left to be decided
College basketball has reached the final week of the regular season in all the major conferences.
Australia cuts rate to record low 0.5% to fight virus impact
CANBERRA, Australia — Australia’s central bank on Tuesday cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point to a record low of 0.5% i...
California Democrats ponder reordered field in 2020 contest
LOS ANGELES — Democratic voters in California will consider a suddenly reshaped presidential field Tuesday that has largely narrowed to a rivalry betw...
No. 4 Baylor holds on for 71-68 overtime win over Texas Tech
WACO, Texas — MaCio Teague hit a 3-pointer after stepping back behind the line and just beating the shot clock with 1:13 left in overtime and No. 4 Ba...
White scores 19, Bulls beat Mavericks 109-107
CHICAGO — Coby White scored 19 points, Otto Porter Jr. added 18 in his return from a broken left foot and the Chicago Bulls hung on to beat the Dallas...
Stanley, boardwork, zone help No. 12 Duke top NC State 88-69
DURHAM, N.C. — Cassius Stanley saw the pass coming his way, soared high to corral the ball then threw it down with his right hand to throw the home cr...
AP FACT CHECK: Trump’s false assurances on coronavirus
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump persisted Monday in making false assurances about U.S. preparedness for the coronavirus outbreak and the prospects...
China’s crisis wanes as epidemic takes hold in US, elsewhere
BEIJING — China's coronavirus caseload continued to wane Tuesday even as the epidemic took a firmer hold beyond Asia, with three countries now exceedi...
NBA to players: Avoid high-fives as virus concern grows
MIAMI — The NBA has told players to avoid high-fiving fans and strangers and avoid taking any item for autographs, the league’s latest response in its...
South Carolina, Baylor, Oregon top women’s NCAA reveal
NEW YORK — South Carolina, Baylor, Oregon and Maryland would be the No. 1 seeds if the women's NCAA Tournament began Monday.
Colombia court upholds law restricting access to abortion
BOGOTA, Colombia — Colombia’s Constitutional Court voted Monday in favor of upholding the nation's restrictive abortion law in a ruling that had been ...
Exit polls: Netanyahu short of majority in Israel vote
JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held an edge over his main rival in Israel’s third election in under a year, exit polls indicate...