Fox News legal analyst Andrew Napolitano emerges as Trump critic
NEW YORK — More than two decades into his career as a commentator at Fox News Channel, Andrew Napolitano reached a milestone of sorts when he was called a “fool” on his own network. Not to his face, of course. But Tucker Carlson guest Joseph diGenova’s dismissal of Napolitano for...
Poll: Many say high school diploma enough to succeed
Although most young Americans believe in the value of higher education, many still consider a high school diploma alone to be enough for success, according to a survey of teens and young adults by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. The findings alarm some experts who say young...
After push from Energy Secretary Rick Perry, backers got huge gas deal in Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine — Two political supporters of U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry secured a potentially lucrative oil and gas exploration deal from the Ukrainian government soon after Perry proposed one of the men as an adviser to the country’s new president. Perry’s efforts to influence Ukraine’s energy policy came earlier...
N.Y. Rep. Peter King retiring, presenting Democrats with new target
WASHINGTON — Rep. Peter King, a moderate Republican who has represented a Long Island congressional district for nearly 30 years, announced Monday he won’t seek reelection in 2020, presenting Democrats with a fresh suburban target in 2020 as they seek to defend their majority. The decision comes days after voters...
Hong Kong police shoot protester, man set on fireVideo
HONG KONG — Hong Kong’s leader pledged on Monday to “spare no effort” in bringing an end to anti-government protests that have wracked the city for more than five months, following a day of violence in which one person was shot and another set on fire. Carrie Lam’s comments are...
Texas substitute teacher arrested when video shows alleged assault on studentVideo
A substitute teacher in Kyle, Texas was fired and arrested Friday when an online video showed her allegedly assaulting a high school sophomore, officials said. The incident, which was captured in a foreign language class at Lehman High School, was later circulated online. UPDATE: the substitute teacher seen attacking a...
In memoir, Nikki Haley alleges disloyalty among some on Trump teamVideo
NEW YORK — President Donald Trump’s former U.N. ambassador, Nikki Haley , alleges in her upcoming memoir that two administration officials who were ultimately pushed out by Trump once tried to get her to join them in opposing some of his policies. In “With All Due Respect,” Haley said then-Secretary...
2 dead when Porsche crashes into building’s 2nd floor in New JerseyVideo
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Police say a convertible traveling at high speed went airborne and crashed into the second floor of a New Jersey commercial building, killing both of the car’s occupants. Toms River police say the red Porsche Boxster went out of control just after 6:30 a.m. Sunday. The...
Girl, 14, charged in beating death of Philadelphia animal rescuer
PHILADELPHIA — Authorities say a 14-year-old girl has been charged with murder in the beating death of a well-known animal rescuer in his northeast Philadelphia home. Court documents indicate that the teenager is also charged with robbery, evidence-tampering and other counts in the Nov. 4 death of 59-year-old Albert Chernoff...
Bolivian President Evo Morales resigns amid election-fraud allegationsVideo
LA PAZ, Bolivia — Bolivian President Evo Morales announced his resignation Sunday under mounting pressure from the military and the public after his re-election victory triggered weeks of fraud allegations and deadly protests. The decision came after a day of fast-moving developments, including an offer from Morales to hold a...
Trump suggests he would like to attend Russia’s May Day ParadeVideo
President Donald Trump said Friday he’s considering accepting Russia President Vladimir Putin’s invitation to attend Russia’s May Day parade next year. Trump couched the statement tough, admitting going to the event would be difficult because it would occur during the campaign season. “President Putin invited me,” Trump told reporters on...
Man struck and killed by train on Pittsburgh’s South Side
A male pedestrian was struck and killed by an eastbound CSX train on Pittsburgh’s South Side on Saturday, authorities said. The victim’s name had not been released as of Sunday afternoon. Pittsburgh Public Safety Spokesman Chris Togneri said first responders were called around 4:45 p.m. for a report of a...
Was Trump call with Ukraine ‘perfect’? GOP has many answersVideo
WASHINGTON — Republicans have no unified argument in the impeachment inquiry of Donald Trump , in large part because they can’t agree on how best to defend the president — or for some, if they should. That would require a level of consensus that Trump’s call with the Ukraine president...
‘Baby Trump’ balloon slashed at Alabama appearance
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — A towering “Baby Trump” protest balloon was knifed and deflated by someone unhappy with its appearance during President Donald Trump’s Saturday trip to Alabama, organizers said. The incident occurred during Trump’s visit to watch the University of Alabama football game. The balloon, which is over 20 feet...
AP finds thousands face risk because of aging U.S. dams
On a cold morning last March, Kenny Angel got a frantic knock on his door. Two workers from a utility company in northern Nebraska had come with a stark warning: Get out of your house. Just a little over a quarter-mile upstream, the 92-year-old Spencer Dam was straining to contain...
Justices take up high-profile case over young immigrantsVideo
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court is taking up the Trump administration’s plan to end legal protections that shield 660,000 immigrants from deportation, a case with strong political overtones amid the 2020 presidential election campaign. All eyes will be on Chief Justice John Roberts when the court hears arguments Tuesday. Roberts...
High risk dams pose upstream danger for many Pennsylvanians
HARRISBURG — Pennsylvanians living downstream may not often think about what could happen if something goes wrong with one of the state’s many dams, but threats to life and property are scattered along the state’s 86,000 miles of streams and rivers. “Our infrastructure in Pennsylvania is old — we’re an...
Volunteer firefighter was a role model of devotion to community service
Jim Smith was a volunteer firefighter’s fireman. When the Southwest Greensburg Volunteer Fire Department was ready to retire its 1932 Mack fire truck, Mr. Smith, a longtime member of the company, and fellow volunteer firefighter Tom Gressman stepped forward to buy it. James E. Smith of Greensburg died Tuesday, Nov....
Despite fires, California wine is doing just fine – for now
HEALDSBURG, Calif. — If you’re worried that wildfires might have created shortages of Northern California’s 2019 cabernet sauvignon, or even just imparted it with an undesirable smoky flavor, you can relax. The wine is just fine. For now. Despite a late October blaze that raged through one of the world’s...
John Bolton has book deal, publishing officials say
NEW YORK — Former national security adviser John Bolton has a book deal, The Associated Press has learned. The hawkish Bolton departed in September because of numerous foreign policy disagreements with President Donald Trump. He reached a deal over the past few weeks with Simon & Schuster, according to three...
Funeral held for last victim of Mexico border killings
COLONIA LEBARON, Mexico — Family and friends said goodbye Saturday to the last victim of a cartel ambush that killed nine American women and children from a Mormon community in northern Mexico where cartels have disrupted an otherwise peaceful, rural existence. In the attack Monday, Christina Langford Johnson jumped out...
2 suspects in custody in Atlanta college student’s death
ATLANTA — A day after a missing Clark Atlanta University student was found dead in a Georgia park, police have arrested the victim’s roommate and the roommate’s boyfriend. Atlanta police on Saturday arrested 21-year-old Jordyn Jones and Jones’ boyfriend, 21-year-old Barron Brantley, each on charges of malice murder in the...
Pot or not? Busts highlight growing confusion over hemp
NEW YORK — The CBD craze is leaving the war on drugs a bit dazed and confused. The extract that’s been showing up in everything from candy to coffee is legally derived from hemp plants, which look and smell an awful lot like that other cannabis — marijuana. They’re so...
All eyes on Texas governor as calls grow to halt execution
AUSTIN, Texas — In his five years as Texas’ governor, Republican Greg Abbott has overseen the execution of nearly 50 prisoners while only once sparing a condemned man’s life, after a victims’ family asked him to do so. But Abbott — who has proudly referred to the death penalty as...
Harris, Warren compete for support from black female voters
Kamala Harris got a much needed boost this week when the California senator picked up the endorsement of Higher Heights, the country’s largest political organization aimed at electing black women. But Elizabeth Warren would not be outdone. A day after Harris’ announcement, the Massachusetts senator won the backing of more...
