'Enough is enough': Ohio lawmakers, family honor Andre Hill

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — As light snow fell around the Ohio church Tuesday morning, Andre Hill’s family, friends and strangers angry about his death — clad in their Sunday best and Black Lives Matter masks — walked in…

3 nabbed at Johannesburg airport with gold in carry-on bags

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South African police are investigating a possible international gold smuggling syndicate after three suspects were arrested at O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg with gold bars wei…

AP source: 3 NFL teams granted permission to talk to Brady

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Panthers offensive coordinator Joe Brady is becoming a popular name for NFL teams looking to fill head coaching vacancies.

Missouri patrol shoots man who fired at troop headquarters

LIBERTY, Mo. (AP) — A man fired several shots with an assault-style rifle at a suburban Kansas City headquarters for the Missouri State Highway Patrol before he was shot and wounded by troopers, the patrol said Tue…

Niger has 3 days of national mourning over deadly attack

NIAMEY, Niger (AP) — Niger will hold three days of national mourning after attacks on two villages killed more than 100 civilians, the government said.

Rangers look to build on last season's improved play

The New York Rangers liked the way they were playing before the coronavirus pandemic interrupted last season. After a quick exit in the postseason when play resumed, they're now focused on building on the strides t…

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EXPLAINER: Breaking down Biden’s Iran problem

WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden has an Iran problem. And, it’s getting more complicated by the day.

US Air Force deploys airmen, drones to base in Romania

BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — The U.S. Air Force has deployed about 90 airmen and an unspecified number of drone aircraft to a base in central Romania, boosting its military presence in the region where there are allie…

Kentucky lawmakers convene amid COVID-19 challenges

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Republican lawmakers flexed their political muscle as Kentucky's legislature convened Tuesday, promoting legislation to scale back the Democratic governor's emergency powers and give the state…

Massachusetts lawmaker wants to name official state dinosaur

BOSTON (AP) — A Massachusetts state lawmaker is asking for the public's help to select an official state dinosaur.

Missouri congressman defends 'A-woman' end to prayer

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver said he was caught off guard by the negative response after he ended his opening prayer on the first day of the new Congress by saying, “Amen and A-woman.”

Witnesses say 20 are killed in an airstrike in central Mali

BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — At least 20 people have been killed in an airstrike on a village in central Mali where Islamic extremists had confronted a wedding party, witnesses said Tuesday.

Hart stopper: Flyers count on G Hart to lead them to Cup

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Carter Hart spent his offseason living more like a young adult forced to move back home because of the pandemic rather than a franchise-shifting goalie who could have lived a luxe life anywhere …

Browns' Stefanski positive for COVID-19, out of playoff game

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Browns will play their first playoff game since 2002 without first-year coach Kevin Stefanski, who tested positive for COVID-19 just two days after leading the team back to the postse…