Republicans target law that protects whales, seals and polar bears
BOOTHBAY HARBOR, Maine (AP) — Republican lawmakers are targeting one of the U.S.’s longest standing pieces of environmental…
Medicare Part D prescription drug plans options are shrinking. Here’s what to know
Fewer choices may be on the menu again as Medicare patients shop for prescription coverage this fall. The…
Hungarian writer László Krasznahorkai wins Nobel Prize in literature
THE WORK BEHIND THE PRIZE: László Krasznahorkai has been called a “master of the apocalypse” whose more than…
Trump, administration’s portrayal of Portland as conflict zone debated
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — President Donald Trump, members of his administration and conservative influencers painted a bleak portrait…
Kirkus Prize winners include a novel on identity, a history of Iran and an ode to belly buttons
NEW YORK (AP) — A novel about identity and a missing youth, a history of the overthrow of…
Comey makes first court appearance in criminal case
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — James Comey pleaded not guilty Wednesday in a criminal case that has highlighted the…
The Blue Jays think their 1992 World Series-style caps are a lucky charm
NEW YORK (AP) — Wanting to cap Toronto’s season with a title, Jeff Hoffman suggested changing hats. Six…
Government shutdown: Health care remains an intractable issue in Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats believe health care is an issue that resonates with a majority of Americans as…
Brewers’ Chourio hits 3-run homer in Game 2 of NLDS after hurting his hamstring in series opener
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio had a simple solution for making sure he didn’t aggravate his…
Canadian PM Carney meets with Trump in Oval Office
WASHINGTON (AP) — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office…
Utah passes new US House map that could give Democrats a slight chance to flip a seat
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah’s Republican-led Legislature approved a revised congressional map Monday that could give Democrats…
What happened in the AP Top 25 poll?
Miami moved back to No. 2 in The Associated Press college football poll on Sunday, Texas Tech has…