Activists Walk Out of U.N. Climate Talks
Hundreds of environmental activists walked out of U.N. climate talks on Thursday, saying they were deeply disappointed by the lack of results with just one day remaining.
Senate Rewrites Filibuster Rules for Presidential Appointees
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats eased the way for swift approval of President Barack Obama's current and future nominees on Thursday, voting unilaterally to overturn decades of Senate precedent and …
Iran: Difficult Differences at Nuke Talks
Seven-nation talks on a deal meant to start a rollback of Iran's nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief were delayed Thursday as senior envoys from both sides wrestled with …
Afghan President Wants to Defer Signing of U.S. Deal
The Afghan president urged tribal elders Thursday to support a security deal with the United States, but in a surprising about-face said he would defer the signing of the agreement …
APNewsBreak: Companies May Help Destroy Syria Arms
The global chemical weapons watchdog is inviting private companies to bid to get involved in destroying Syria's stockpile of toxic agents and precursor chemicals.
Miss. Prepaid College Tuition Plan Future Unclear
It's still not clear whether Mississippi's prepaid college tuition plan will reopen for additional enrollments, or when that might happen.
Watchdog Says Weapons Destruction at Sea Possible
A spokesman for the global chemical weapons watchdog says destroying Syria's stockpile of poison gas and nerve agents at sea is a possible alternative to finding a country willing to …
Iran's Leader Backs Nuke Talks, With Conditions
Iran's supreme leader voiced support Wednesday for the negotiations over his country's nuclear program, but insisted there are limits to the concessions Iran will make in exchange for an easing …
Rio's Olympic Waterways Full of Trash, Sewage
Rio de Janeiro's endless beaches and lush tropical forest will be a photographer's dream during the 2016 Olympics. But zoom in on the likes of once-pristine Guanabara Bay, and the …
Sheriff: No Charges for Coach Who Bit Player
A Mississippi sheriff said Tuesday that he doesn't plan to file criminal charges against a high school girls basketball coach accused of biting a player on the face during a …
Ex-Vicksburg Mayor Sentenced to About 2 Years
Former Vicksburg Mayor Paul Winfield has been sentenced to just over two years in prison for seeking a $10,000 bribe in exchange for a city contract.
Zimmerman Released from Jail After Court Hearing
George Zimmerman has been released from jail hours after his first court appearance on domestic violence-related charges.
Study: Kids Are Less Fit Than Their Parents Were
Today's kids can't keep up with their parents. An analysis of studies on millions of children around the world finds they don't run as fast or as far as their …
Egypt Revolutionaries Make Return to Tahrir Square
Egypt's revolutionary activists, overshadowed since leading the 2011 uprising against Hosni Mubarak, showed a new vigor Tuesday, scuffling with supporters of the military-backed government in Cairo's Tahrir Square and wrecking …
'Apocalyptic' Storm Floods Sardinia, 16 Dead
The Mediterranean island of Sardinia, prized by the jet-set for its white sand beaches and crystal-clear seas, was a flood-ravaged mud bath Tuesday after a freak torrential rainstorm killed at …
