Japan’s central bank survey underpins optimism about growth
Business sentiment among Japan’s large manufacturers stood unchanged in the latest quarter from the previous quarter, ...
Leaders depart UN facing prospect of a wider Mideast war — but with a blueprint for a better future
World leaders gathered at the United Nations amid warnings of an escalating conflict that could engulf the Middle East and the breakdown of international relations based on nations working together.
Accused Los Angeles bus hijacker charged with murder, kidnapping
Authorities say a man suspected of hijacking a city bus in Los Angeles has been charged with murder, kidnapping, and numerous other offenses.
Humberto Ortega, Nicaragua’s ex-military chief who later turned critic of his brother, dies at 77
Nicaraguan guerrilla fighter Humberto Ortega, a Sandinista defense minister who later in life became a critic of his older brother President Daniel Ortega, has died at age 77.
Japan’s Prime Minister Kishida steps down as planned before likely successor Ishiba takes office
Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has resigned with his Cabinet, paving the way for his likely successor Shigeru Ishiba to take office.
D-backs can only watch on TV as dreams of the playoffs and defending their NL title vanish
The Atlanta Braves and New York Mets split their doubleheader on Monday in Atlanta, meaning both those teams will head to ...
Pete Rose, baseball’s banned hits leader, has died at age 83
NEW YORK (AP) — Pete Rose, baseball’s career hits leader and fallen idol who undermined his historic achievements and Hall of Fame dreams by gambling on the game he loved and once embodied, has died.
Balenciaga upturns luxury in Paris as McCartney puts on high-octane fashion with playful, eco twist
Stella McCartney’s high-octane Paris show transformed an ordinary rainy market street into a dazzling runway spectacle.
Murders, mayhem and officer’s gunfire lead to charges at Brooklyn jail where ‘Diddy’ is held
Criminal charges unsealed Monday offer a fresh window into violence and dysfunction plaguing the Brooklyn federal jail where ...
WA ferry fares increase to make up for passenger decline
The money gap between what it takes to run Washington State Ferries and what the agency brings in with fares is growing.
China marks 75 years of Communist Party rule as economic challenges and security threats linger
China is marking the 75th year of Communist Party rule as economic challenges and security threats linger over the massive state.
How Seattle-area residents can help after Hurricane Helene
Amid Hurricane Helene's devastation, agencies are urging people to text, not call to check on family and friends. And to only ...