AfD party’s landslide win in eastern Germany tests country’s ‘firewall’ against the far right

BERLIN (AP) — Alternative for Germany, or AfD, has established itself as a significant political force in the 13 years since ...

Illinois mom charged with killing toddler was closely following Lindsay Clancy trial, officials say

Prosecutors say an Illinois woman charged with killing her 2-year-old son had been closely following the murder trial of ...

Federal investigators probe Amazon cargo jet’s fiery runway crash that killed 5 in Miami

Federal investigators are trying to determine what caused an Amazon cargo jet to barrel off a runway at Miami International Airport, killing at least five people and injuring five others as it struck ...

Midterm elections head into the home stretch as candidates hit Labor Day events

Candidates in several states with competitive House and Senate races are beginning the stretch run of election season with ...

Iran says improved ballistic missile shows it will take preemptive action against threats

Iran state media says a ballistic missile with improved capabilities demonstrates Tehran's shifting stance toward taking ...

Orioles offer complimentary tickets, say Flowers not at fault for Bird Bath promotion

The Baltimore Orioles are offering complimentary tickets to fans in their “Bird Bath” section after the team promoted Ravens ...

Host Germany avoids early exit from women’s FIBA World Cup, France sets 3-pointer record

France has set a record for 3-pointers in a single game at the Women’s Basketball World Cup with 22 against ...

Texas braces for rematch with No. 1 Ohio State after previous close losses to the Buckeyes

Texas and Ohio State have a short rivalry over more than 130 years of college football. The Longhorns and Buckeyes will meet ...

Rogers and Mayo help the Orioles snap their 6-game skid with a 6-4 win over Cleveland

Trevor Rogers pitched impressively into the eighth inning, Coby Mayo homered twice and the Baltimore Orioles took advantage ...

Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks remains out of practice, but team hopeful he’ll play vs. Bears

Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks missed his third straight practice with “general soreness,” but coach Dave ...

From substitute teacher to the NFL, persistence pays off for Seahawks WR Foster

Montorie Foster Jr. spent parts of the past year working as a substitute teacher and pursuing his real estate license. Now he ...

Al-Hilal’s 47-game unbeaten run in Saudi league shattered in home loss

Al-Hilal’s 47-game unbeaten run in the Saudi Pro League has ended after a 2-0 home loss to Neom. It was the first league defeat for coach Simone Inzaghi.