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In this Nov. 10 photo, Ira Watkins, a homeless artist, works on a painting inside of the van where he works and lives in the Bayview-Hunters Point district in San Francisco.

San Francisco’s housing shortage threatens African Americans

SAN FRANCISCO — Tired of paying nearly $4,000 a month for a one-bedroom in San Francisco’s popular South of Market district, two newlyweds last year… Continue reading

In this Nov. 10 photo, Ira Watkins, a homeless artist, works on a painting inside of the van where he works and lives in the Bayview-Hunters Point district in San Francisco.
Pascale Etiennette, chief of the Paris Police Prefecture Archives department holds a file box in the controlled storage room where historic documents are stored in Paris, France, Tuesday.

French public gets access to archives of WWII regime

PARIS — Hundreds of thousands of files on members of the French resistance, communists and Jews hunted by the collaborationist Vichy government in France during… Continue reading

Pascale Etiennette, chief of the Paris Police Prefecture Archives department holds a file box in the controlled storage room where historic documents are stored in Paris, France, Tuesday.
A seller puts Salad Olivier in a container for a customer in GUM Department Store in Red Square in Moscow, Russia on Tuesday. For most Russians, it's not New Year's without a Salad Olivier, a dish meant to augur prosperity.

In Russia, recession takes a bite out of the holiday feast

MOSCOW — For most Russians, it’s not New Year’s without a Salad Olivier, a dish meant to augur prosperity. This year, soaring food costs mean… Continue reading

A seller puts Salad Olivier in a container for a customer in GUM Department Store in Red Square in Moscow, Russia on Tuesday. For most Russians, it's not New Year's without a Salad Olivier, a dish meant to augur prosperity.

White officer won’t face charges in shooting

CLEVELAND — A grand jury declined to indict a white rookie police officer in the killing of 12-year-old Tamir Rice, a black youngster who was… Continue reading

In this Dec. 22 photo, Stage 3 Properties co-founder Christopher Bledsoe talks about the kitchen appliances that come with one of the apartment units at the Carmel Place building in New York.

NYC may fit in more ‘micro’ apartments

NEW YORK — The apartments in a new Manhattan building boast little balconies, tall ceilings, dishwashers and storage space. All in 360 square feet or… Continue reading

In this Dec. 22 photo, Stage 3 Properties co-founder Christopher Bledsoe talks about the kitchen appliances that come with one of the apartment units at the Carmel Place building in New York.

Hawaii weighs DNA testing to demonstrate Native heritage

HONOLULU — When the state deemed Leighton Pang Kee ineligible for one of the most valuable benefits available to Native Hawaiians — land at almost… Continue reading

Russia has removed uranium from Iran

VIENNA — Iran has moved closer to next month’s expected implementation of a landmark nuclear deal with six world powers by allowing Moscow to transfer… Continue reading

Cow dung patties selling like hot cakes online in India

NEW DELHI — Like consumers around the globe, Indians are flocking to the online marketplace in droves these days. But there’s one unusual item flying… Continue reading

Japan, wary of outsiders, keeps doors closed to Syrian refugees

TOKYO — For Mohammed, the perils of staying in Damascus crystalized when a sniper’s bullet whizzed past his head while he and his cousins were… Continue reading

In this Sept. 17 photo, the tallest clock tower in the world with the world's largest clock face atop the Abraj Al-Bait Towers, overshadows mountain slums in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia. The kingdom has announced on Monday, a projected budget deficit in 2016 of $87 billion, as lower oil prices cut into the government's main source of revenue.

Saudi Arabia posts $98B deficit, raises oil prices

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Saudi Arabia on Monday said this year’s budget deficit amounted to $98 billion as lower oil prices cut into the government’s… Continue reading

In this Sept. 17 photo, the tallest clock tower in the world with the world's largest clock face atop the Abraj Al-Bait Towers, overshadows mountain slums in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia. The kingdom has announced on Monday, a projected budget deficit in 2016 of $87 billion, as lower oil prices cut into the government's main source of revenue.
In this Dec. 3 photo, Cook County Sheriff's Detective Jason Moran poses for a portrait with his case files of unidentified victims of serial killer John Wayne Gacy in Maywood, Illinois. While working to identify these victims, Moran has cleared 11 cold cases across America that had nothing to do with Gacy.

Gacy probe clears 11 unrelated cold cases

CHICAGO — His task was to solve a cruel mystery decades after a serial killer’s death.Sgt. Jason Moran’s work began in a graveyard, his first… Continue reading

In this Dec. 3 photo, Cook County Sheriff's Detective Jason Moran poses for a portrait with his case files of unidentified victims of serial killer John Wayne Gacy in Maywood, Illinois. While working to identify these victims, Moran has cleared 11 cold cases across America that had nothing to do with Gacy.
Members of the Army and rescue teams wade through floodwater in York city center after the River Ouse and the River Foss burst their banks on Sunday.

UK military helps combat flooding in cities

LONDON — British Prime Minister David Cameron sent hundreds more troops into northern England on Sunday to help exhausted residents and emergency workers fight back… Continue reading

Members of the Army and rescue teams wade through floodwater in York city center after the River Ouse and the River Foss burst their banks on Sunday.

Hitler’s ‘Mein Kampf’ returns to Germany

BERLIN — For 70 years since the Nazi defeat in World War II, copyright law has been used in Germany to prohibit the publication of… Continue reading

Iraqi security forces enter heavy damaged downtown Ramadi, 70 miles west of Baghdad, Iraq on Sunday.

IS puts up heavy fight to slow Iraqi troop advance on Ramadi

BAGHDAD — Islamic State fighters are putting up a tough fight in the militant-held city of Ramadi, slowing down the advance of Iraqi forces, a… Continue reading

Iraqi security forces enter heavy damaged downtown Ramadi, 70 miles west of Baghdad, Iraq on Sunday.

‘Force Awakens’ becomes fastest movie to $1 billion

LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” has reached $1 billion at the box office, achieving the milestone with record-setting hyper speed.The Walt… Continue reading

Relatives of 2 killed by Chicago police question shootings

CHICAGO — Grieving relatives and friends of two people shot and killed by Chicago police said Sunday the slayings raised concerns about why officers “shoot… Continue reading

Lawsuits seek to abolish country’s bail bond system

SAN FRANCISCO — Crystal Patterson didn’t have the cash or assets to post $150,000 bail and get out of jail after her arrest for assault… Continue reading

At least 11 die from Texas tornadoes, 12 in Midwest flooding

GARLAND, Texas — At least 11 people died and dozens were injured in strong tornadoes that swept through the Dallas area and caused substantial damage… Continue reading

FILE - In this Nov. 19, 205 file photo, President Barack Obama listens as Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks during their bilateral meeting at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Manila, Philippines. The president is now staring down 11 months before his successor is chosen in an election shaping up to be a referendum on his leadership at home and abroad. He stirs deep anger among many Republicans, a constant reminder of his failure to make good on campaign promises to heal Washington's divisiveness. But he remains popular among Democrats and foresees a role campaigning for his party's nominee in the general election. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

No lame duck

WASHINGTON — In June, during one of the best stretches of his presidency, Barack Obama strode through a West Wing hallway exclaiming, “Offense! Stay on… Continue reading

FILE - In this Nov. 19, 205 file photo, President Barack Obama listens as Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks during their bilateral meeting at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Manila, Philippines. The president is now staring down 11 months before his successor is chosen in an election shaping up to be a referendum on his leadership at home and abroad. He stirs deep anger among many Republicans, a constant reminder of his failure to make good on campaign promises to heal Washington's divisiveness. But he remains popular among Democrats and foresees a role campaigning for his party's nominee in the general election. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

ISIS leader: Group well, mocks Saudis

BEIRUT — The Islamic State group on Saturday released a new message purportedly from its reclusive leader, claiming that his self-styled “caliphate” is doing well… Continue reading