Congress looks for Trump's exit plan as the Iran war drags on

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump took the United States to war without a vote of support from Congress, but lawmakers are increasingly questioning when, how and at what cost the war ...

Models with Down syndrome in Romania strike a pose for World Down Syndrome Day

BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Dozens of models with Down syndrome strutted down a catwalk at a fashion show in Romania’s capital for an evening celebrating style, “atypical beauty” and courage t...

Big money flows into state attorney general races as legal battles shape American politics

With control of Congress on the ballot in November, state attorney general races can get lost in the shuffle. But just outside the election spotlight, there are partisan groups, corporate in...

Wimbledon introduces video review on six courts for this year's tournament

LONDON (AP) — Wimbledon will use video review technology for the first time at this year's tournament, the All England Club announced Saturday. The oldest Grand Slam tennis tournament will h...

A wave of executions is feared in Iran after 3 young men were hanged this week

BEIRUT (AP) — A 19-year-old star wrestler and two other young men were hanged in Iran this week, raising alarm among rights groups that a wave of executions may be underway as authorities fa...

South Dakota and Northern Colorado meet in NIT

Northern Colorado Bears (23-10, 13-6 Big Sky) at South Dakota Coyotes (23-9, 13-5 Summit) Vermillion, South Dakota; Sunday, 2 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: South Dakota takes on Northern Colorado in...

Washington and Colorado meet in non-conference matchup

Colorado Avalanche (45-13-10, in the Central Division) vs. Washington Capitals (35-27-8, in the Metropolitan Division) Washington; Sunday, 12:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Washington Capitals...

Denver puts home win streak on the line against Portland

Portland Trail Blazers (35-36, eighth in the Western Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (43-28, fifth in the Western Conference) Denver; Sunday, 5 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Denver will try to keep i...

Iran war halts Qatar helium output, threatening global tech supply chains

LONDON (AP) — Iran's attack this week on Qatar's natural gas export facility threatens to disrupt not just world energy markets but also global technology supply chains because the helium it...

230 people are rescued as flash flooding hits Hawaii and officials warn 120-year-old dam could fail

HONOLULU (AP) — Muddy floodwaters from severe rains inundated streets, pushed homes off their foundations, swallowed vehicles and prompted evacuation orders for thousands of residents in tow...

Blackhawks D Louis Crevier and F Andrew Mangiapane sidelined by injuries

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Louis Crevier and forward Andrew Mangiapane missed Friday night's 4-1 loss to Colorado because of unspecified injuries. Crevier and Mangiapane go...

MacKinnon stars as the Avalanche beat the Blackhawks 4-1 to clinch playoff spot

CHICAGO (AP) — Nathan MacKinnon had three assists in Colorado's 4-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday night, helping the Avalanche become the first NHL team to clinch a playoff s...