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September 29, 2016

Alabama chief justice waits for judgment day on keeping job

Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore — famously removed from office 13 years ago for refusing to remove a Ten Commandments display ...

September 29, 2016

Officials: Firefighter halted teen who killed father, shot 3

A volunteer firefighter stopped a teenager who shot three people outside a South Carolina elementary school after killing his ...

Aleksandr Khutsishvili, Sasha Khutsishvili

September 28, 2016

Friend: Starbucks shooting victim became US citizen in 2004

The man killed in a weekend shooting at a Starbucks coffee shop in Las Vegas was a naturalized U.S. citizen from the country ...

September 28, 2016

California officer guns down man in 'shooting stance'

The fatal police shooting of a black man who drew something from his pocket and extended his hands in a "shooting stance" ...

September 28, 2016

Massive Texas district isn't big enough for either candidate

A West Texas congressional district sprawls 58,000-plus square miles and two time zones, from San Antonio to just outside El ...

September 28, 2016

Minnesota police shooting probe goes to prosecutors

Minnesota investigators looking into the July shooting of a black man by a suburban St. Paul police officer announced ...

September 28, 2016

After 170 years, remains of US troops return from Mexico

Remains thought to be those of U.S. troops who died in the Mexican-American War have been flown to a military mortuary in ...

September 28, 2016

Takata sells auto interiors unit as recall costs rise

Troubled air bag maker Takata Corp. of Japan is selling its automotive interior trim and seating material operation, raising ...

September 28, 2016

Some evacuation orders lifted in California wildfire areas

Some evacuations were lifted Wednesday as cooler weather gave firefighters a boost in their fight against a wildfire that is ...

September 27, 2016

At NBA media day, concern for country over concern for team

NBA players aren't just worried about their teams as they start a new season. They're concerned for their country. The usual ...

September 27, 2016

AP Interview: LeBron says "a personal goal" to match Jordan

Now that LeBron James has won a championship for the ages, he's set a loftier goal: Catching Michael Jordan. Long flattered ...

September 26, 2016

Life without Duncan begins for the new-look Spurs

Life without Tim Duncan has officially begun for the San Antonio Spurs, even if they aren't quite ready to accept it. For the ...

September 26, 2016

76ers center Noel: Too many bigs on team, 'Just a logjam'

Shortly after Philadelphia 76ers president and general manager Bryan Colangelo said he is not actively shopping any of his ...

September 26, 2016

Pacers believe pieces are in place to play faster style

Indiana Pacers President Larry Bird spent most of his offseason trying to stitch together a championship contender. He made ...

September 26, 2016

LeBron will stand for anthem, says 'scary' to be parent now

LeBron James has been horrified at the videos of police shootings and violence he's seen over the past few months. Like many ...

September 26, 2016

Pierce returns to Clippers for 19th and last NBA season

Paul Pierce decided to return for his 19th and last season in the NBA, convinced the Los Angeles Clippers can make a ...

September 26, 2016

Pat Riley says Chris Bosh likely played last game with Heat

Chris Bosh has almost certainly played his final game for Miami, with the All-Star forward's latest health setback convincing ...

September 23, 2016

Around NBA, teams already discussing need for social change

Whatever the Detroit Pistons decide to do when it comes to protests that call for societal change this season, they'll have ...

September 23, 2016

Harden focused on helping Rockets improve after tough season

James Harden was second in the NBA with 29 points per game last season and his 7.5 rebounds were a career high. Still, it was ...