Category Archives: World

KABUL - It was a routine check. Two vans, both without license plates, were stopped earlier this month by police in Afghanistan’s eastern Ghazni province, where Taliban hold sway in large swaths...

PYONGYANG, Korea, Democratic People’s Republic Of - While North Korea’s second launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile dominated headlines late last week, Pyongyang quietly unveile...

WASHINGTON - An Army medic who “ran into danger” to save wounded soldiers during a Vietnam War battle despite his own serious wounds on Monday became the first Medal of Honor recipient und...

BERATZHAUSEN, Germany - The subject line read: “Announcing a personal change.” The U.S. Army soldier took a deep breath before hitting the button that sent the email to more than 200 fello...

SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of - South Korea’s latest leader took office at an uneasy moment in his country’s history, inheriting the wreckage left by an ousted and excoriated predecessor. Amon...

WASHINGTON - Americans signed more contracts to buy homes in June, snapping a three-month decline in pending sales. The National Association of Realtors said Monday that its pending home sales index r...

DETROIT - In the wake of U.S. Supreme Court decisions banning mandatory life without parole for juvenile offenders, The Associated Press has surveyed all 50 states to see how officials are revisiting ...

MILWAUKEE - Another ballpark brouhaha for Chris Christie. Carrying a basket of nachos, the New Jersey governor was caught on video confronting a Chicago Cubs fan during Sunday’s game against the...

WASHINGTON - A group of Democratic senators is introducing legislation to crack down on lobbyists who fail to disclose their work on behalf of foreign governments. The legislation being introduced Mon...

AGAWAM, Mass. - A thrill-seeking Rhode Island couple has taken the plunge at a Massachusetts amusement park, screaming, “I do,” as they plummeted 20 stories on a roller coaster. Ashley Sch...