Mark Shapiro gets 5-year extension as Blue Jays' CEO

TORONTO (AP) — Mark Shapiro has been given a five-year contract extension as the Toronto Blue Jays' president and chief executive officer.

AP PHOTOS: Tunisia revolution victims plea for recognition

TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — Some lost a leg, some gaze out from permanently scarred faces, others live forever bound to a wheelchair. All these men were injured in Tunisia’s democratic uprising 10 years ago, and they are…

Colombia struggles to keep social leaders safe

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Just taking a walk in the streets of Colombia’s capital can feel dangerous for Luz Nelly Santana.

Premier League players told to stop hugging by government

LONDON (AP) — The British government is increasingly troubled by soccer players hugging and kissing in celebrations, risking coronavirus infections and the sport's ability to be allowed to continue during the lates…

The Latest: Heated debate as House considers impeachment

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the fallout from the attack of the U.S. Capitol by pro-Trump loyalists (all times local):

German regional spy chief fired over Christmas attack probe

BERLIN (AP) — The domestic intelligence chief in Germany's northeastern state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania has been fired over his agency's failure to pass on information about a 2016 truck attack on a Christma…

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INDONESIA-PLANE CRASH-BLACK BOX — Video. This animated video explains how an aircraft's ‘black box’ - an electronic recording device - helps in the investigation of accidents. Divers searching for a crashed jet’s c…

Belgian judge asked to investigate death of young Black man

BRUSSELS (AP) — Belgian prosecutors have requested the appointment of an investigative judge following the death of a 23-year-old Black man who was detained by police last week in Brussels.

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Northwest storm causes wind damage, landslide, power outages

SEATTLE (AP) — A powerful wind storm rolled through the Pacific Northwest leaving a trail of damage -- including nearly blowing a semi off a bridge, a landslide and more than 500,000 people without power.

Irish PM sorry for 'profound wrong' of unwed mothers homes

LONDON (AP) — Ireland’s prime minster issued a formal state apology Wednesday to the thousands of unmarried women and their children who endured pain, shame and stigma at church-run institutions, saying his governm…

The Latest: Dems say Trump message to mob was unmistakable

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the fallout from the attack of the U.S. Capitol by pro-Trump loyalists (all times local):

Defiance of virus dining bans grows as restaurants flounder

BORING, Ore. (AP) — A line formed out the door during the lunch rush at the Carver Hangar, a family-owned restaurant and sports bar, and waitresses zipped in and out of the kitchen trying to keep up with orders as …

The Latest: Putin orders expansion of vaccination effort

MOSCOW — Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has ordered his government to expand the vaccination effort.

LA real estate investors buy David Cassidy's Florida home

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A Los Angeles-based real estate investor has purchased the six-bedroom South Florida home that belonged to the late teen idol David Cassidy, and hopes to give it a fresh look on televis…