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FILE - In this Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015 file photo, cabins are set up inside Hanger 4 of the former airport Tempelhof to be used as a temporary emergency shelter for migrants, refugees and asylum seekers in Berlin. Across Europe, gay, lesbian and transgender migrants say they suffer from verbal, physical and sexual abuse in refugee shelters, and some have been forced to move out. The AP found out about scores of documented cases in The Netherlands, Germany, Spain, Denmark, Sweden and Finland, with the abuse usually coming from fellow refugees and sometimes security staff and translators. In Germany, the Lesbian and Gay Federation counted 106 cases of violence against homosexual and transgender refugees in the Berlin region from August through the end of January 2016. Most of the cases came from refugee centers, and 13 included sexual abuse. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber, file)

Across Europe, gay migrants face abuse in asylum shelters

BERLIN — Alaa Ammar fled Syria to escape not just civil war but also the threat of persecution as a gay man. Yet when he… Continue reading

FILE - In this Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015 file photo, cabins are set up inside Hanger 4 of the former airport Tempelhof to be used as a temporary emergency shelter for migrants, refugees and asylum seekers in Berlin. Across Europe, gay, lesbian and transgender migrants say they suffer from verbal, physical and sexual abuse in refugee shelters, and some have been forced to move out. The AP found out about scores of documented cases in The Netherlands, Germany, Spain, Denmark, Sweden and Finland, with the abuse usually coming from fellow refugees and sometimes security staff and translators. In Germany, the Lesbian and Gay Federation counted 106 cases of violence against homosexual and transgender refugees in the Berlin region from August through the end of January 2016. Most of the cases came from refugee centers, and 13 included sexual abuse. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber, file)
This Feb. 11, 2016, photo, shows the battery, bottom, of the LG G5 phone popped out, and a camera grip, top, with physical shutter buttons, in New York. The battery can be removed from the phone and inserted into a different module with extra features. LG is dipping its toes into a modular-design concept with its upcoming G5 smartphone. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)

Innovation and today’s economy: Why it’s lagging

WASHINGTON — It’s a dreary thought.America’s most innovative days are gone. A lack of truly groundbreaking inventions has imposed a long-term drag on economic growth… Continue reading

This Feb. 11, 2016, photo, shows the battery, bottom, of the LG G5 phone popped out, and a camera grip, top, with physical shutter buttons, in New York. The battery can be removed from the phone and inserted into a different module with extra features. LG is dipping its toes into a modular-design concept with its upcoming G5 smartphone. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)
Businessman Donald Trump, center, speaks as Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., left and Ted Cruz, R-Texas look on during a Republican presidential primary debate at The University of Houston on Thursday.

Anxious to slow Trump, both Rubio and Cruz go after him

HOUSTON — Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz barreled into Thursday’s Republican debate eager to seize one last chance to slow Donald Trump’s before next week’s… Continue reading

Businessman Donald Trump, center, speaks as Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., left and Ted Cruz, R-Texas look on during a Republican presidential primary debate at The University of Houston on Thursday.

Nevada gov withdraws from high court vacancy

LAS VEGAS — Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval said Thursday he is not interested in being considered for the Supreme Court vacancy — a decision that… Continue reading

Mumbai sets no-selfie zones as deaths linked to selfies rise

MUMBAI, India — Look around in any major Indian city, and you will find someone with an arm outstretched, mobile phone in hand, smiling widely… Continue reading

In this Feb. 22 photo, vice-presidential candidate Sen. Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. waves to supporters during his campaign sortie in Muntinlupa city, southeast of Manila, Philippines.

30 years after Marcos’ fall, his son aims for No. 2 job

MANILA, Philippines — Three decades after a “people power” revolt ousted his dictator father, Sen. Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was wooing voters on the campaign trail… Continue reading

In this Feb. 22 photo, vice-presidential candidate Sen. Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. waves to supporters during his campaign sortie in Muntinlupa city, southeast of Manila, Philippines.

Egyptian intellectuals campaign against jailing of novelist

CAIRO — Egyptian writers, artists and film-makers have launched a public campaign for greater freedom of creativity and expression following the jailing of a novelist… Continue reading

SeaWorld admits putting workers in animal rights group

ORLANDO, Fla. — SeaWorld acknowledged that it sent its own workers to infiltrate an animal rights group which opposed the practices of the theme park.The… Continue reading

This photo provided by the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center via NASA, shows astronaut Scott Kelly. After nearly a year in space, Kelly is just a few days away from returning to Earth. On Thursday, Feb. 25, 2016, Kelly is scheduled to hold his final news conference from the International Space Station. He'll check out Tuesday, riding a Russian Soyuz capsule back to the planet to end NASA's longest space flight ever. (AP Photo/Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center via NASA)

Space-endurance champ: I could do another year

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — America’s space-endurance champ, Scott Kelly, returns to Earth next week after nearly a year in orbit aboard the International Space Station.… Continue reading

This photo provided by the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center via NASA, shows astronaut Scott Kelly. After nearly a year in space, Kelly is just a few days away from returning to Earth. On Thursday, Feb. 25, 2016, Kelly is scheduled to hold his final news conference from the International Space Station. He'll check out Tuesday, riding a Russian Soyuz capsule back to the planet to end NASA's longest space flight ever. (AP Photo/Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center via NASA)

Apple asks judge to vacate order on locked iPhone

WASHINGTON — Apple Inc. on Thursday asked a federal magistrate to reverse her order that the company help the FBI hack into a locked iPhone,… Continue reading

US: China seeking control of East Asia

WASHINGTON — The commander of U.S. forces in the Pacific said Tuesday that China is seeking control of East Asia, comments that could further inflame… Continue reading

Cambodian navy to hold training exercise with Chinese ships

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — Cambodia is holding its biggest-ever joint naval training exercise with China this week, a senior Cambodian officer said Tuesday.Deputy navy chief… Continue reading

Delegations from Afghanistan, Pakistan, the U.S. and China discuss a road map for ending the war with the Taliban on Tuesday at the Presidential Palace in Kabul, Afghanistan.

Talks with Taliban to begin in March

KABUL, Afghanistan — Four countries trying to end Afghanistan’s 15-year war with the Taliban announced on Tuesday that direct talks between the Afghan government and… Continue reading

Delegations from Afghanistan, Pakistan, the U.S. and China discuss a road map for ending the war with the Taliban on Tuesday at the Presidential Palace in Kabul, Afghanistan.

Apple: Feds want to evade security on other phones

NEW YORK — Apple is challenging government efforts to overcome encryption on at least 14 electronic devices nationwide in addition to the phone of a… Continue reading

Phoenix police face bullets from shooter who killed family

PHOENIX — Phoenix police and firefighters braved bullets and flames as they responded to a shooting and house fire that left five family members dead… Continue reading

Michigan gunman had no barriers to weapons

PLAINWELL, Mich. — A man accused of randomly killing six people in Michigan had a personal cache of weapons that included handguns and long guns,… Continue reading

Obama: Gitmo undermines security, must be closed

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama’s plan to close the detention center at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba slammed into a wall of Republican opposition on Tuesday, stopping… Continue reading

Democratic presidential candidate, Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., right, and his wife, Jane arrive for a rally in Norfolk, Va., Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2016. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Poll: Jobs, Social Security are key for next president

WASHINGTON — Here’s something that Democrats, Republicans and independents agree on. When it comes to the economy, they all want to protect Social Security and… Continue reading

Democratic presidential candidate, Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., right, and his wife, Jane arrive for a rally in Norfolk, Va., Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2016. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

GOP senators: No hearing, no vote for Obama pick

WASHINGTON — The Senate will take no action on anyone President Barack Obama nominates to fill the Supreme Court vacancy, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell… Continue reading

Migrants stranded in Greece, face eviction in France

Migrants stranded in Greece, face eviction in France

IDOMENI, Greece — At flashpoints near borders on either side of Europe, authorities tried Tuesday to force back migrants desperate to begin new lives in… Continue reading

Migrants stranded in Greece, face eviction in France