‘Joker’ leads Oscar noms; ‘1917,’ ‘Irishman’ close behind
Jan 13, 2020
By JAKE COYLE Female filmmakers were shut out, “Parasite” made history and “Joker” edged out “The Irishman,” “1917” and “Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood” in Monday’s Oscar nominations. Todd Phillips’ R-rated superhero smash…
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Iran denies downing plane, says West should share evidence
Jan 10, 2020
By NASSER KARIMI and JOSEPH KRAUSS TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran on Friday denied Western allegations that one of its own missiles downed a Ukrainian jetliner that crashed outside Tehran, and called on the U.S.…
Iran says Ukrainian plane was on fire, tried to turn back
Jan 09, 2020
By AMIR VAHDAT, JON GAMBRELL and DARIA LITVINOVA TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — The crew of a Ukrainian jetliner that crashed in Iran, killing all 176 people on board, never made a radio call for help…
US, Iran step back from brink; Trump says Iran stands down
Jan 08, 2020
By ZEKE MILLER and DEB RIECHMANN WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. and Iran stepped back from the brink of possible war Wednesday, as President Donald Trump indicated he would not respond militarily after no one…
Stampede kills 40 at funeral for Iranian general slain by US
Jan 07, 2020
By NASSER KARIMI, AMIR VAHDAT and JON GAMBRELL TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — A stampede broke out Tuesday at a funeral for a top Iranian general killed in a U.S. airstrike, and at least 40 people…
Push to oust US troops from Iraq a risky undertaking
Jan 06, 2020
By QASSIM ABDUL-ZAHRA and ZEINA KARAM BAGHDAD (AP) — A push led by pro-Iran factions to oust U.S. troops from Iraq is gaining momentum, bolstered by a Parliament vote in favor of a bill calling…
Iran vows ‘harsh’ response to US killing of top general
Jan 03, 2020
By QASSIM ABDUL-ZAHRA and ZEINA KARAM BAGHDAD (AP) — Iran vowed “harsh retaliation” for a U.S. airstrike near Baghdad’s airport that killed a top Iranian general who had been the architect of its interventions across the Middle…
2020 Watch: Messy primary finally meets election year
Dec 30, 2019
By BILL BARROW ATLANTA (AP) — The presidential politics calendar turned to 2020 nearly a year ago. This week, the actual date catches up. What we’re watching as the preseason closes and election year opens:…
State officials are at the core of 2020 election security
Dec 26, 2019
By CHRISTINA A. CASSIDY SPRINGFIELD, Va. (AP) — Inside a hotel ballroom near the nation’s capital, a U.S. Army officer with battlefield experience told 120 state and local election officials that they may have more…
Trump calls troops ahead of Christmas holiday
Dec 24, 2019
By ZEKE MILLER PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump is calling members of the military stationed across the world to share greetings ahead of the Christmas holiday. Trump is speaking by video conference…