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Japan enacts law to punish national flag vandals. Opponents say it’s a threat to free speech
TOKYO (AP) — Japan on Friday enacted a controversial new law prohibiting desecration of its…
Israel’s parliament dissolves ahead of Oct. 27 elections
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel’s parliament dissolved early Friday after passing a marathon of…
Clements and Gutierrez share the lead at the breezy Corales Puntacana Championship
PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic (AP) — Todd Clements of England and Ivan Cantero Gutierrez of…
Heavy smoke from wildfires is darkening skies from the US Midwest to the East Coast, in photos
Heavy, pungent wildfire smoke darkened skies in the U.S. on Thursday from the Great Lakes…
A former prime minister who led Israel out of Lebanon fears mistakes are being repeated
JERUSALEM (AP) — It was just before sunrise when the last columns of Israeli tanks…
Kevin Kelsy leads Timbers to 5-1 romp over Sounders as MLS returns from break
SEATTLE (AP) — Kevin Kelsy finished with two goals and an assist and the Portland…
Guns shaped America. Dirty Harry’s .44 Magnum is king
There are as many handguns in the U.S. as there are adults. Perhaps none is…
Hong Kong official says booksellers should ensure titles won’t harm national security after arrests
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong ’s top security official said Thursday that booksellers should…
To air or not to air? Nation’s TV networks struggle to find the right balance for Trump speech
As President Donald Trump threatened sanctions for those who didn’t cover his address live Thursday…
Toronto’s Luka Gavran duels Montreal’s Thomas Gillier to scoreless draw as MLS resumes
MONTREAL (AP) — Toronto’s Luka Gavran had three saves and Montreal goalkeeper Thomas Gillier wasn’t…
Why American elections are so complicated – and secure
In a speech to the nation Thursday evening, President Donald Trump said Americans deserve secure…
Maine shooting and officer’s background raise new questions about ICE’s rapid hiring
WASHINGTON (AP) — Immigration and Customs Enforcement has been rapidly expanding its workforce, hiring thousands…
The Latest: Trump delivers primetime address to the nation
President Donald Trump addressed the nation Thursday on topics that included elections and voting machines,…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
Texas flash floods leave at least 2 dead in region devastated a year ago UVALDE,…
Eduard Löwen’s late PK goal sends St. Louis City past Sporting KC 3-2 as MLS resumes
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Eduard Löwen scored on a late penalty kick to lift St.…
Catastrophic flooding sweeps across Texas, in photos
UVALDE, Texas (AP) — Catastrophic flooding has swept across parts of Texas following days of…
Outrage after ICE agents tackle man at Las Vegas airport
PHOENIX (AP) — Video footage of two Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents tackling a man…
Mets-Phillies start time moved, MLS game between Vancouver-Chicago ppd. due to wildfire smoke
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The start time for the MLB game between the New York Mets…
Francisco Alvarez homers twice as Mets beat Phillies 4-1 under smoky sky
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Francisco Alvarez homered twice, Brett Baty also went deep and the New…
US expands its airstrike campaign against Iran by hitting more bridges
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States expanded its airstrike campaign against Iran…
Texas flash floods leave at least 2 dead in region devastated a year ago
UVALDE, Texas (AP) — Catastrophic flash floods in Texas have killed two people and forced…
Fire hold the Mystics to 29% shooting in a 75-56 rout
WASHINGTON (AP) — Carla Leite scored 14 points, Serah Williams had 12 points and the…
Weather conditions again brought devastating floods to a vulnerable swath of Texas
WASHINGTON (AP) — Long before sunrise in Texas, a shallow spot of the Guadalupe River…
Blanche meets with Epstein accusers after demand from Republican senator crucial to confirmation
WASHINGTON (AP) — Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche met Thursday with accusers of convicted sex…