Turkey says it has retaliated after deadly Syrian shelling

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey said it retaliated Monday after "intense" shelling by Syrian forces killed five of its soldiers and wounded five others in Syria's northern Idlib province, a marked escalation a week af…

Massachusetts waitress surprised with $2,000 tip on $12 bill

SWANSEA, Mass. (AP) — A man surprised a Massachusetts waitress with a $2,000 tip.

Gastro outbreak forces Caribbean cruise ship to return to US

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A Caribbean Princess cruise was cut short following a gastrointestinal outbreak aboard the ship caused it to be denied entry to at least one island before it headed to its home port in …

Sanity phase in newspaper shooting case delayed to June

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — The second phase of a trial to determine whether a man who has pleaded guilty to killing five people at a Maryland newspaper is not criminally responsible due to his mental health will be dela…

Bribery trial begins against ex-Ecuador leader Rafael Correa

QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — Prosecutors opened what some are calling Ecuador’s trial of a century Monday against former President Rafael Correa and 20 other high-ranking politicians and business leaders accused of operat…

Maryland school addresses Nazi flag seen hanging in window

FREDERICK, Md. (AP) — Officials for a public school in Maryland are investigating after a Nazi flag was pictured hanging in a classroom window over the weekend.

US charges 4 Chinese military members in Equifax breach

WASHINGTON (AP) — Four members of the Chinese military have been charged with breaking into the networks of the Equifax credit reporting agency and stealing the personal information of tens of millions of Americans…

Michigan police fatally shoot man who stabbed police dog

SAGINAW, Mich. (AP) — Police officers fatally shot a man who stabbed a police dog in the head during a hostage situation at a home in a mid-Michigan city, law enforcement officials said.

EU official: Fast response to Albania quake raises support

TIRANA, Albania (AP) — A fast response by the European Union to the earthquake in Albania that killed 51 people has increased the bloc’s popularity among the tiny Western Balkan country’s population, according to a…

US stocks start higher on Wall Street following a big gain

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks edged higher in early trading following a big gain in the market last week. Large retailers, including Amazon, and technology companies led the way higher Monday.

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Coast Guard brings $338M of seized cocaine to San Diego

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The U.S. Coast Guard says nearly 20,000 pounds of cocaine seized in the eastern Pacific Ocean has been brought to San Diego.

US charges 4 Chinese military hackers in Equifax breach

WASHINGTON (AP) — Four Chinese military hackers have been charged with breaking into the computer networks of the Equifax credit reporting agency and stealing the personal information of tens of millions of America…

Iran: US killing of Iranian general weakens IS fight

VIENNA (AP) — The head of Iran's nuclear program said Monday the U.S. killing of a high-ranking Iranian general has weakened the fight against the Islamic State extremist group in the region.