A ferry carrying 189 passengers and crew capsized after it left the central port in the Philippines. Costa guard officials say at least 35 people are dead and 20 others are missing. They say the accident was caused by strong waves. The Washington Nav...
This is AP news minute. 1. President Barack Obama announced that the US and Cuba will reopen embassies in Havana and Washington, heralding a new chapter in relations after a half-century hostility. The embassy agreement marks the biggest tangible ste...
This is AP news minute. 1. An African-American Church burned in South Carolina. Authorities don't know if the fire was deliberately set or a severe storm caused it. 2. 12 staff members have been suspended from the New York State prison where 2 killer...
This is AP news minute An Indian nation transport _ crashed that would _ neighborhood in the Indian nation third large city, _ report said twenty people are dead. A fisher _ riding a high speed _ set up on fire, the man along with another passenger d...
1. Thousands of pro-government demonstrators gathered outside the Greek parliament in Athens to show support for the prime minister's call to reject a proposed compromise with the country's creditors. But the head of the EU warned if they veto No, it...
This is AP News minute.1. The surviving escaped convict from upstate New York is listed in critical condition. David Sweet was shot and captured closed to the Canadian border Sunday. 2. A massive wild fire is growing larger than 2.5 square miles in ce...
1. Hundreds of thousands of people are celebrating gay pride events in cities across the country from New York to San Francisco. Supporters filled the street Sunday following the Supreme Court's ruling legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide. 2. The...
1. The Supreme Court upholds a major part of President Barack Obama's health care law. In a 6-3 decision, the justices ruled health insurance subsidy for millions of people can continue. It's the second major victory for the law at the high court. 2....
Senators are expected to hand President Obama a major victory with final passage of fast track authority to negociate trade deals. Senate approval would boost his hopes for a 12-nation Pacific rim trade agreement. Much of the Northeast is cleaning up...
1. Celebrities have been paying tribute to film composer James Horner who died Monday in a plane crash. Celine Dion said she will always remember his kindness and great talent that changed her career, while James Cameron and John Landau who worked wi...