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September 23, 2016

Bankrupt, hobbled by violence, San Bernardino still bleeding

When Betty Saffi moved to San Bernardino a year ago, she was thrilled to slash her commute time and slice $400 off her ...

September 23, 2016

Diaper change as molestation? Experts doubt Arizona charges

Statements from the Arizona Supreme Court equating diaper-changing to child molestation and the provocative social media ...

September 23, 2016

Queen guitarist Brian May protests Japanese dolphin hunts

Brian May, guitarist of British rock group Queen, is taking a stand against Japan's dolphin killing, saying the slaughter of ...

September 23, 2016

Bombing campaign in Syria kills dozens, demolishes buildings

Syria's military threatened a ground offensive in Aleppo and pounded the city's rebel-held neighborhoods with airstrikes on ...

September 23, 2016

Guam leader Oks bill ending time limits in child sex cases

Guam Gov. Eddie Calvo said Friday he signed a bill that would lift the statute of limitations on child sex abuse charges for ...

September 23, 2016

AP-GfK poll shows people trust Clinton more on most issues

Americans are more likely to trust Hillary Clinton than Donald Trump to handle a variety of issues facing the country, even ...

September 23, 2016

Imam in bombing suspect's hometown speaks against violence

An imam spoke against violence and in support of law enforcement during the first Friday prayer service since a local man was ...

September 23, 2016

Criminal charges in Tulsa police shooting may prevent unrest

Less than a week after an unarmed black man was shot dead by a white police officer on a Tulsa street, prosecutors charged ...

September 23, 2016

Q&A: What voters need to know about state election laws

In the U.S., states have wide discretion when it comes to crafting election laws. The result has been a patchwork of rules ...

September 23, 2016

A closer look at voter ID laws across the US

Details of voter identification laws in the U.S. and how they differ across states. Thirty-two states have such laws, while ...

September 23, 2016

New laws and rulings could cause Election Day confusion

With more than 120 million Americans expected to cast ballots for president this fall, the nation's voting process seems more ...

September 22, 2016

FBI says it's evaluating abuse allegations against Pitt

The FBI is gathering information about an incident involving actor Brad Pitt and his family aboard a private flight last ...

September 22, 2016

AP-GfK poll shows which candidate voters trust on top issues

Americans are more likely to trust Hillary Clinton than Donald Trump to handle a variety of issues facing the country, even ...

September 22, 2016

Tulsa, Oklahoma, police officer charged in man's death

Prosecutors charged a white Oklahoma police officer with first-degree manslaughter Thursday, less than a week after she ...

September 22, 2016

The Latest: Attorney: Prosecutors right to charge officer

The Latest on the death of an unarmed black man who was fatally shot by a white police officer in Tulsa, Oklahoma (all times ...

September 22, 2016

Sexual harassment common at national parks, panel told

Sexual harassment, bullying and other misconduct are rampant among employees at national parks across the country, including ...

September 22, 2016

New black museum prepared to deal with visitors' emotions

America's newest museum brings to life all the pain and tribulations of the black experience and its creators expect many ...

September 22, 2016

Virginia officers won't face federal charges in stun gun use

Three Virginia police officers will not be charged with federal civil rights crimes for repeatedly using a stun gun on a ...

September 22, 2016

Vegas defense lawyer sheds 'Black Lives' pin; keeps arm band

A deputy public defender in Las Vegas gave in to a judge's request on Thursday to remove a "Black Lives Matter" pin in court, ...