Associated Press

May 20, 2019 at 5:05 pm

Texas advances bill to stiffen penalties for pipeline damage

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A bill that would stiffen penalties for those who damage or trespass around oil and gas operations is advancing through the...

Wesley Mantooth lifts a wooden chair out a window of the home of his father, Robert, in Abilene, Texas, on Saturday, May 18, 2019. Many residents said a tornado struck in the early morning hours. (Ronald W. Erdrich/The Abilene Reporter-News via AP) TXABI101 TXABI101

May 20, 2019 at 6:29 am

Tornadoes on the Plains not as bad as feared; threat remains

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — An intense storm system moved across the Southern Plains on Monday, spawning tornadoes that caused scattered damage and a deluge of...

May 19, 2019 at 9:27 am

Eurovision scolds Madonna for Palestinian flag display

JERUSALEM (AP) — Eurovision Song Contest organizers said on Sunday they were taken aback by the display of a Palestinian flag during Madonna's guest appearance,...

May 16, 2019 at 8:07 am

Marta and Formiga head Brazil Women’s World Cup squad

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Six-time world player of the year Marta and the unretired Formiga will spearhead Brazil in the Women's World Cup in...

Sports

May 15, 2019 at 7:11 pm

Police officer, firefighter injured in Wisconsin shooting

APPLETON, Wis. (AP) — A police officer and a firefighter have been injured in a shooting in Appleton, Wisconsin, and several others have been taken...

May 13, 2019 at 11:13 am