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‘We almost had it’: Blue Jays fans stunned after Dodgers win World Series in Game 7
TORONTO — Blue Jays fans were left in stunned silence Saturday night as Toronto’s early…
Aid efforts struggle to bring relief to parts of hurricane-stricken Jamaica
KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — Rescuers and aid workers fanned out across Jamaica on Saturday to…
Canada announces first investments under G7 pact, aims to stockpile critical minerals
TORONTO — Canada announced on Friday the first round of projects under a G7 critical…
NY judge dismisses legal challenge from Texas in early test of abortion shield law
A New York judge dismissed a legal challenge Friday from Texas seeking to enforce a…
Photos show Hurricane Melissa’s impact on the Caribbean
People across the northern Caribbean tried to salvage waterlogged belongings, assess damage to their homes…
‘It’s home’: Caribbean diaspora from Miami to New York fuels Hurricane Melissa relief efforts
COCONUT CREEK, Fla. (AP) — South Florida was spared a direct blow from Hurricane Melissa,…
Haiti, Jamaica and Cuba pick up the pieces after Melissa’s destruction
SANTIAGO DE CUBA, Cuba (AP) — The rumble of large machinery, whine of chain saws…
Ottawa announces $7 million for Hurricane Melissa relief in Caribbean countries
OTTAWA — Ottawa has announced $7 million in humanitarian relief for Caribbean states hit by…
The Latest: Hurricane Melissa impacting southeastern Bahamas after dozens killed across Caribbean
SANTIAGO DE CUBA, Cuba (AP) — Melissa began affecting the southeastern Bahamas on Wednesday, according…
What to know about Hurricane Melissa as death toll rises
The death toll was growing Wednesday as Hurricane Melissa made its way across Cuba and…
Hurricane Melissa leaves dozens dead in trail of destruction across Cuba, Haiti and Jamaica
SANTIAGO DE CUBA, Cuba (AP) — Hurricane Melissa left dozens dead and widespread destruction across…
No. 2 Houston Cougars return three starters after heartbreaking national title loss
Houston Cougars (35-5, 19-1 Big 12) The second-ranked Cougars are expected to be one of…
Category 5 Hurricane Melissa brings flooding and catastrophic winds to Jamaica
KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — Heavy floodwaters swept across southwestern Jamaica, winds tore roofs off buildings…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
Category 5 Hurricane Melissa brings flooding and catastrophic winds to Jamaica KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) —…
The Latest: Category 5 Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica with record strength
KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — Hurricane Melissa has made landfall on Jamaica as the strongest storm…
The top photos of the day by AP’s photojournalists
From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today’s top…
Melissa is a beast among a string of monster Atlantic storms. Scientists explain
Hurricane Melissa, which struck Jamaica with record-tying 185 mph winds Tuesday, was a beast that…
Ex-trooper on trial for murder is accused of using his car as a battering ram
KINGSTON N.Y. (AP) — A former New York state trooper was accused in court Tuesday…
Hurricane Melissa is among the most powerful Atlantic hurricanes on record
Hurricane Melissa is now among the most powerful Atlantic hurricanes on record. The monster storm…
Category 5 Hurricane Melissa brings flooding and catastrophic winds to Jamaica
KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — Heavy floodwaters swept across southwestern Jamaica, winds tore roofs off buildings…
Prime Minister Carney’s visit to Singapore focuses on attracting investment in Canada
SINGAPORE — Prime Minister Mark Carney met with potential investment partners in Singapore on Tuesday…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
Hurricane Melissa bears down on Jamaica and threatens to be the island’s strongest recorded storm…
Hurricane Melissa bears down on Jamaica and threatens to be the island’s strongest recorded storm
KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — Hurricane Melissa intensified into a Category 5 storm Monday as it…
Jack DeJohnette, acclaimed jazz drummer who worked with Miles Davis, dies at 83
NEW YORK (AP) — Jack DeJohnette, a celebrated jazz drummer who worked with Miles Davis…