New York City poised to give noncitizens right to vote in local elections
New York City local elections historically have attracted low voter turnout. A record-low 23% of New Yorkers voted in…
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In militants’ hands, drones are a deadly new wild card in the Middle East
Since the U.S. killing of a key Iranian general two years ago, Iran-backed militias have acquired scores of attack…
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Dressel, Ledecky win athletes of year at Golden Goggles
Caeleb Dressel and Katie Ledecky were honored as male and female athletes of the year at USA Swimming’s annual Golden…
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Taliban fighters now manning checkpoints in Afghan cities
HERAT, Afghanistan (AP) — Since the Taliban took over Afghanistan more than three and a half months ago amid a chaotic…
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Hertl’s hat trick leads Sharks past Flames 5-3
Tomas Hertl scored his fourth career hat trick and the San Jose Sharks used a three-goal barrage in the second period to…
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AP PHOTOS: Nepal’s cliff honey hunters risk their lives
DOLAKHA, Nepal (AP) — High up in Nepal’s mountains, groups of men risk their lives to harvest much sought-after wild…
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Preview: ‘Pac-Man Community’ on Facebook Gaming adds a social element to gameplay
“Pac-Man” is one of a few franchises that’s instantly recognizable from a crowd. The gameplay is simple but addictive.…
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Los Angeles neighborhood group in Melrose installs license plate readers amid crime wave
A neighborhood group that monitors crime along a portion of Los Angeles’ famed Melrose Avenue is moving forward with a…
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