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People leave their home in the neighborhood near a home being investigated in connection to the shootings in San Bernardino, Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015, in Redlands, Calif. A heavily armed man and woman opened fire Wednesday on a holiday banquet for his co-workers, killing multiple people and seriously wounding others in a precision assault, authorities said. Hours later, they died in a shootout with police. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)

Politics of grief, gun control, prayer after latest shooting

WASHINGTON — It’s a natural reaction in times of grief: Politicians from both parties offered supportive thoughts and prayers for those killed in the San… Continue reading

People leave their home in the neighborhood near a home being investigated in connection to the shootings in San Bernardino, Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015, in Redlands, Calif. A heavily armed man and woman opened fire Wednesday on a holiday banquet for his co-workers, killing multiple people and seriously wounding others in a precision assault, authorities said. Hours later, they died in a shootout with police. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)

Senate rejects more gun background checks after attack

WASHINGTON — A polarized Senate voted Thursday against expanding background checks for more gun purchases, rejecting the proposal a day after the latest U.S. mass… Continue reading

House overwhelmingly backs 5-year transportation bill

WASHINGTON (AP) — After years of stymied efforts to address the nation’s aging and congested highways and bridges, Congress found the sweet spot for passage… Continue reading

Pentagon chief to military: Open combat jobs to women

WASHINGTON — After three years of study and debate, Defense Secretary Ash Carter ordered the military Thursday to open all military jobs to women, removing… Continue reading

Senate set to OK Republican bill unraveling health care law

WASHINGTON (AP) — Openly welcoming a preordained veto, Senate Republicans on Thursday drove toward passage legislation aimed at crippling two of their favorite targets: President… Continue reading

Speaker Ryan calls for ‘bold, pro-growth agenda’

WASHINGTON (AP) — New Speaker Paul Ryan pledged Thursday that the House will finally come up with a replacement to President Barack Obama’s health care… Continue reading

More US police charged with murder, manslaughter in 2015

CHICAGO (AP) — The number of U.S. police officers charged with murder or manslaughter for on-duty shootings has tripled this year — a sharp increase… Continue reading

Ex-coal CEO convicted of misdemeanor conspiracy

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Former Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship was convicted Thursday of a misdemeanor count connected to a deadly coal mine explosion and acquitted… Continue reading

Supreme Court blocks Native Hawaiian election vote count

HONOLULU — The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday blocked votes from being counted in a unique election that’s considered a major step toward self-governance for… Continue reading

In this Nov. 23 photo, an Indian woman riding a two wheeler has her face covered to protect from pollution as she waits at a traffic signal in New Delhi, India.

As air quality drops, Delhi fashions its own masks

NEW DELHI — There was a time when winter in the Indian capital was a glorious thing. Clear, sunny days and crisp cold nights.No longer.… Continue reading

In this Nov. 23 photo, an Indian woman riding a two wheeler has her face covered to protect from pollution as she waits at a traffic signal in New Delhi, India.

India, Brazil resist bid for long-term carbon goals

LE BOURGET, France — Attempts to inscribe a long-term goal to phase out carbon emissions in an envisioned global climate pact are facing pushback at… Continue reading

In this Nov. 17 photo, 36-year-old Amjad Miyah stands for a photograph in a field in the island district of Bhola, Bangladesh.

Legal limbo awaits millions of future ‘climate refugees’

NEW DELHI — Farmer Ajmad Miyah has given up on ever settling down again. Three years after the sea swallowed his home on the Bangladeshi… Continue reading

In this Nov. 17 photo, 36-year-old Amjad Miyah stands for a photograph in a field in the island district of Bhola, Bangladesh.
First responders attend to people outside a Southern California social services center in San Bernardino, where gunmen opened fire Wednesday.

14 dead in San Bernardino shooting

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — At least two heavily armed attackers opened fire on a banquet at a social services center for the disabled Wednesday, killing… Continue reading

First responders attend to people outside a Southern California social services center in San Bernardino, where gunmen opened fire Wednesday.

Hawaii Supreme Court denies telescope construction

HONOLULU — The Hawaii Supreme Court Wednesday invalidated a permit awarded for the construction of one of the world’s largest telescopes on a mountain many… Continue reading

Texas sues feds to block resettlement of 6 Syrian refugees

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas on Wednesday sued the U.S. government in an effort to block six Syrian refugees from resettling in Dallas this week.The lawsuit… Continue reading

Lack of sound in Chicago police videos raises more questions

CHICAGO — A police dash-cam video that captures a white Chicago officer fatally shooting a black teenager 16 times has no sound, nor do videos… Continue reading

Tourists visit the Templo Mayor archaeological site in Mexico City on Tuesday.

Mexico experts: Passageway may lead to Aztec ruler

MEXICO CITY — A Mexican archaeologist said his team has found a tunnel-like passageway that apparently leads to two sealed chambers, the latest chapter in… Continue reading

Tourists visit the Templo Mayor archaeological site in Mexico City on Tuesday.
Iraqi security forces take combat position at the front-line against Islamic State group militants as they seek to retake Ramadi, the capital of Iraq's Anbar province, on Monday.

Iraqi forces surround Ramadi, but it could be a long siege

BAGHDAD — After months of sluggish progress, stalled advances and outright failures, Iraqi troops and militias backed by U.S.-led airstrikes have surrounded the key city… Continue reading

Iraqi security forces take combat position at the front-line against Islamic State group militants as they seek to retake Ramadi, the capital of Iraq's Anbar province, on Monday.

Obama: Parts of deal must be legally binding

LE BOURGET, France — President Barack Obama said Tuesday that parts of the global warming deal being negotiated in Paris should be legally binding on… Continue reading

In this undated photo provided by Mark Zuckerberg, Max Chan Zuckerberg is held by her parents, Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan Zuckerberg. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife announced the birth of their daughter, Max, as well as plans to donate most of their wealth to a new organization that will tackle a broad range of the world's ills. (Mark Zuckerberg via AP)

Facebook CEO, now a father, will give away most of his money

SAN FRANCISCO — Talk about birth announcements: Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife say they’ll devote nearly all their wealth — roughly $45 billion… Continue reading

In this undated photo provided by Mark Zuckerberg, Max Chan Zuckerberg is held by her parents, Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan Zuckerberg. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife announced the birth of their daughter, Max, as well as plans to donate most of their wealth to a new organization that will tackle a broad range of the world's ills. (Mark Zuckerberg via AP)