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September 21, 2019

Yemen rebels say they're halting attacks on Saudi Arabia

Yemen's Houthi rebels said late Friday night that they were halting drone and missile attacks against Saudi Arabia, one week ...

September 21, 2019

The Latest: Hundreds march for climate action in Los Angeles

The Latest on the global climate protests being held in cities around the world (all times local): 8:25 p.m. In downtown Los ...

September 21, 2019

Timeline: Tracking the whistleblower, Trump and Ukraine

There are many unanswered questions about a whistleblower's complaint that reportedly says President Donald Trump's made an ...

September 21, 2019

Peaceful party for revelers near Area 51 in Nevada

Nevada authorities say events have been peaceful at internet-inspired gatherings around Area 51, the military installation ...

September 21, 2019

'I want a future': Global youth protests urge climate action

Young people afraid for their futures protested around the globe Friday to implore leaders to tackle climate change, turning ...

September 21, 2019

Trump says he doesn't need China trade deal before election

As China and the U.S. near a new round of trade talks, President Donald Trump said Friday he doesn't feel he needs to secure ...

September 21, 2019

The Latest: Greek refugee camp unable to house new arrivals

The Latest on the influx of migrants into Europe (all times local): 12:30 a.m. Malta has taken in 35 migrants rescued in the ...

September 21, 2019

Trudeau again apologizes for blackface incidents

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau continues to apologize for the times he's worn brown or blackface, saying Friday he ...

September 21, 2019

Fresh US-China trade worries erase early gains for stocks

Wall Street closed out a volatile week with losses Friday as investors worried that upcoming trade talks aimed at resolving ...

September 20, 2019

Walmart to stop selling e-cigarettes

Walmart said Friday that it will stop selling electronic cigarettes at its namesake stores and Sam's Clubs following a string ...

September 20, 2019

Pelosi wants law to clarify that presidents can be indicted

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says it's time to change the law to ensure a sitting president can be indicted for wrongdoing.

September 20, 2019

AP Top Stories

Here's the latest for Friday, September 20th: Climate change protests held across the globe; 23 states sue to keep ...

September 20, 2019

'Climate strike' crosses continents: A look at the protests

Hundreds of thousands of mostly young people marched, rallied and demonstrated around the world Friday, demanding action to ...

September 20, 2019

A year in the ice: Scientists set sail on Arctic expedition

An international team of researchers set off Friday on the biggest and most complex expedition ever attempted in the central ...

September 20, 2019

Greek island refugee camp too crowded to house newcomers

A perpetually overcrowded refugee camp on the Greek island of Lesbos can't accommodate any more newly arrived asylum-seekers ...

September 20, 2019

Greek island refugee camp too crowded to house newcomers

A perpetually overcrowded refugee camp on the Greek island of Lesbos can't accommodate any more newly arrived asylum-seekers ...

September 20, 2019

Greta Thunberg on Climate: 'Listen to science'

Climate change protests swept the globe Friday with thousands sending a message to leaders headed for a U.N. summit: The ...

September 20, 2019

Trump scolds Europe over captured Islamic State fighters

President Donald Trump is warning European nations to take back citizens who joined the Islamic State and are now being held ...

September 20, 2019

Saudis show media scorched, shrapnel-blasted oil facility

The heart of Saudi Arabia's oil industry remained wrapped in scaffolding Friday as workers sought to repair the charred ...