Obama trumpets Asia trip as boost to US economy

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama’s eight-day trip to Asia produced no tangible wins for the United...

Prosecutors plan commission case in Cole bombing

WASHINGTON — Military prosecutors said Friday they plan to seek new charges against the alleged mastermind...

AP names New England news editor in restructuring

NEW YORK — The Associated Press has named Karen Testa, currently the news editor for Massachusetts and...

Big cat show in Atlanta has 750 entries, 1 crown

The cat world will spend the weekend looking for its top dog. The Western Hemisphere’s largest show for...

New guidelines: Women need fewer Pap smears

WASHINGTON - Most women in their 20s can have a Pap smear every two years instead of annually, under new guidelines...

Iran to hold war games to protect nuclear sites

TEHRAN, Iran — Iran will begin large-scale air defense war games Sunday aimed at protecting its nuclear facilities...

Foster kids need you

Children needing placement are an average of 8 years old and many of them have been in foster care for several...

World won’t bow for Obama’s sake

On his 10-day trip to Asia and in his 10th month in office, Barack Obama is beginning to encounter limits on...

Mexico says new data reflect economic recovery

MEXICO CITY — Rising oil prices and increased exports are slowly dragging Mexico’s economy out of a...

AP reporter caught up in Stalin family’s agony

WASHINGTON, Conn. — Newly arrived in Moscow on his first foreign assignment, Associated Press correspondent...

SARA TAVARES

Given the mix of traditions (Portuguese, African, Cuban, Brazilian) that make up Cape Verdean music, and the size...

Slim pickings for pumpkin pie fixin’s

PORTLAND, Ore. - The holidays may not be so sweet this year. Nestle, which sells nearly all the canned...

‘Hand of Shame’ sparks debate on cheating, replays

LONDON — Irish soccer officials accused Thierry Henry of damaging the integrity of the game when he blatantly...

A ‘Twilight’ primer

Stephenie Meyer said it started with a dream. The “Twilight” author sold 40 million copies of...

Pentagon: US to look at own role in Afghan graft

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia — The United States will do its part to reduce corruption in Afghanistan by examining...