A pastry brought to Mexico by British miners is still popular after 200 years
Associated Press REAL DEL MONTE, Mexico (AP) — Back in the 19th century, migrant miners from Cornwall, in the southwest of England, brought their…
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Ted Cruz and Colin Allred meet in the only debate in the Texas Senate race
Associated Press DALLAS (AP) — Republican Ted Cruz and Democrat Colin Allred have squared off for the only debate in the Texas Senate race this…
Continue Reading1-seat Democratic margin has Pennsylvania House control up for grabs in fall voting
Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania voters will soon decide whether to keep Democrats in the majority in the state House and…
Continue ReadingLeaf-peepers are flocking to see New England’s brilliant fall colors
Associated Press MEREDITH, N.H. (AP) — New England leaf-watching season is in full swing, with people from as far as Florida and Berlin flocking to…
Continue ReadingMigrant deaths in New Mexico have increased tenfold
Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico authorities are grappling with a growing number of migrants dying in the state’s border…
Continue ReadingTrump’s economic plans would worsen inflation, experts say
AP Economics Writers WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump has vowed that if voters return him to the White House, “inflation will vanish completely.”…
Continue ReadingCampaigning begins for Japan’s parliamentary election
Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Official campaigning has begun for Japan’s Oct. 27 parliamentary election. More than 1,300 candidates are…
Continue ReadingNorth Korea blows up parts of inter-Korean road and rail links in a symbolic display of anger
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea says North Korea blew up the northern parts of inter-Korean road and rail links no longer in…
Continue ReadingTrump’s Pennsylvania town hall turns into impromptu concert after medical incidents
Associated Press OAKS, Pa. (AP) — Donald Trump ‘s town hall in the Philadelphia suburbs turned into an impromptu concert Monday after the…
Continue ReadingRebecca Kimmel’s search for her roots had an unlikely ending: Tips for other Korean adoptees
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Rebecca Kimmel sat in a small room, stunned and speechless, staring at the baby photo she had just…
Continue ReadingA South Korean adoptee needed answers about the past. She got them — just not the ones she wanted
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Rebecca Kimmel sat in a small room, stunned and speechless, staring at the baby photo she had just…
Continue ReadingTaylor Swift and Travis Kelce attend Game 1 of ALCS at Yankee Stadium
NEW YORK (AP) — Turns out, Taylor and Travis like to watch a little baseball, too. Pop superstar Taylor Swift and her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs…
Continue ReadingTrial begins for Georgia woman accused of killing her toddler
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Testimony is underway in the trial of a Georgia woman accused of killing her 20-month-old son and dumping his body in a trash…
Continue ReadingArkansas Supreme Court rejects challenge to ballot measure that would revoke casino license
Associated Press LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Supreme Court has rejected part of a lawsuit challenging a ballot measure that would revoke…
Continue ReadingUN Security Council voices ‘strong concern’ for UN peacekeepers after Israeli attacks
Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council expressed “strong concern” Monday as Israel has fired on and wounded U.N.…
Continue ReadingCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom signs a law aimed at preventing gas prices from spiking
Associated Press/Report for America SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law aimed at preventing gas prices from…
Continue ReadingMinnesota city says Trump campaign still owes more than $200,000 for July rally
ST. CLOUD, Minn. (AP) — Local officials say former President Donald Trump’s campaign still owes a central Minnesota city nearly $209,000 for…
Continue ReadingRicky Pearsall returns to the 49ers practice for the first time since shooting
AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco 49ers rookie receiver Ricky Pearsall returned to the field for practice on Monday…
Continue ReadingPumpkin weighing 2,471 pounds wins California contest
HALF MOON BAY, Calif. (AP) — A Minnesota horticulture teacher remained the reigning champion Monday of an annual pumpkin-weighing contest in…
Continue ReadingA Southern California school plants a ‘Moon Tree’ grown with seeds flown in space
Associated Press LAKE FOREST, Calif. (AP) — A California school has planted a tree that’s out of this world. Santiago STEAM Magnet Elementary…
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