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Monitors say 9 killed in Syria shelling of tent settlements

Monitors say 9 killed in Syria shelling of tent settlements

IDLIB, Syria (AP) — Syrian government forces shelled tent settlements housing families displaced by the country’s conflict in the rebel-held northwest early Sunday, killing at least nine people and wounding dozens, opposition war monitors and first r
Deadly tornadoes hit Texas and Oklahoma, flatten buildings

Deadly tornadoes hit Texas and Oklahoma, flatten buildings

IDABEL, Okla.
Obama to Democrats: 'Sulking and moping is not an option'

Obama to Democrats: 'Sulking and moping is not an option'

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Barack Obama warned anxious Democrats on Saturday that abortion rights, Social Security and even democracy itself are at risk if Republicans seize congressional majorities next week.
Deadly year could imperil Little Rock mayor's reelection bid

Deadly year could imperil Little Rock mayor's reelection bid

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Frank Scott became Little Rock’s first popularly elected Black mayor four years ago on campaign promises to unite a city long divided along racial lines.
Russia cafe blaze north of Moscow kills 13, injures 5

Russia cafe blaze north of Moscow kills 13, injures 5

MOSCOW (AP) — A fire in a large cafe in the Russian city of Kostroma killed 13 people and injured five others on Saturday, local authorities said.
Iran Revolutionary Guard launches satellite-carrying rocket

Iran Revolutionary Guard launches satellite-carrying rocket

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran's powerful paramilitary Revolutionary Guard on Saturday launched a new satellite-carrying rocket, state TV reported, seeking to demonstrate the force's space prowess even as anti-government protests rage across
N. Korea fires more missiles as US flies bombers over South

N. Korea fires more missiles as US flies bombers over South

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea added to its recent barrage of weapons demonstrations by launching four ballistic missiles into the sea on Saturday, as the United States sent two supersonic bombers streaking over South Korea in a dueling displa
1 dead, dozens hurt as tornadoes hit Texas and Oklahoma

1 dead, dozens hurt as tornadoes hit Texas and Oklahoma

POWDERLY, Texas (AP) — Tornadoes tore through parts of Texas and Oklahoma on Friday, killing at least one person, injuring two dozens others and leaving dozens of homes and buildings in ruins.
Iran marks 1979 US Embassy takeover amid nationwide protests

Iran marks 1979 US Embassy takeover amid nationwide protests

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran on Friday marked the 1979 takeover of the U.S. Embassy in Tehran as its theocracy faces nationwide protests after the September death of a 22-year-old woman who was arrested by the country's morality police.
Nike splits with Kyrie Irving amid antisemitism fallout

Nike splits with Kyrie Irving amid antisemitism fallout

Nike has parted ways with Kyrie Irving.
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