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N Korea fires 23 missiles, prompting air-raid alert in South

N Korea fires 23 missiles, prompting air-raid alert in South

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Air raid sirens sounded on a South Korean island and residents there evacuated to underground shelters after North Korea fired more than 20 missiles Wednesday, at least one of them in its direction and landing near the rival
Israel's Netanyahu appears to hold lead in election

Israel's Netanyahu appears to hold lead in election

JERUSALEM (AP) — Former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared to edge toward election victory on Wednesday, with nearly two-thirds of ballots showing that he and his ultranationalist and religious allies are poised to achieve a stable ma
Harper, Phillies tie World Series mark with 5 HR, top Astros

Harper, Phillies tie World Series mark with 5 HR, top Astros

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Bryce Harper bashed a home run on the first World Series pitch he saw in Philadelphia, and then figured out how the Phillies could hit a few more.
Denmark PM to try to form new government after election win

Denmark PM to try to form new government after election win

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen was in a strong position to remain in power after her Social Democrats won the most votes in Denmark’s election Tuesday and a center-left bloc in Parliament that backs appeared set to retain
2 police officers shot in Newark; suspect at large

2 police officers shot in Newark; suspect at large

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Two Newark police officers were in stable condition Tuesday after being wounded in a confrontation with a gunman being sought in connection with another shooting, authorities said.
Man accused of attacking Paul Pelosi on a 'suicide mission'

Man accused of attacking Paul Pelosi on a 'suicide mission'

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The man accused of breaking into House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s home, beating her husband and seeking to kidnap her told police he was on a “suicide mission” and had plans to target other California and federal politicians, accordi
Brazil's Bolsonaro declines to concede, but OKs transition

Brazil's Bolsonaro declines to concede, but OKs transition

BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Tuesday stopped short of conceding the election to leftist rival Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, instead using his first public comments since his defeat two days ago to thank his supporters an
Supreme Court clears way for Graham testimony in Georgia

Supreme Court clears way for Graham testimony in Georgia

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday lifted a temporary hold on Sen. Lindsey Graham's testimony in a Georgia investigation of possible illegal interference in the 2020 election by then-President Donald Trump and his allies in the state.
Crime opens political lane for GOP in Democratic New Mexico

Crime opens political lane for GOP in Democratic New Mexico

SANTA FE, N.M.
Randolph E. Schmid, AP science writer with light touch, dies

Randolph E. Schmid, AP science writer with light touch, dies

WASHINGTON (AP) — Randolph E. Schmid, a retired Associated Press science writer who seldom missed a chance to add a whimsical touch to his authoritative stories, has died.