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South Carolina House approves abortion ban with exceptions

South Carolina House approves abortion ban with exceptions

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina House on Tuesday approved a bill that outlaws abortion except in the cases of pregnancies caused by rape or incest. The chamber initially rejected the bill without the exceptions by eight votes.
US Navy says Iran seized, later let go of American sea drone

US Navy says Iran seized, later let go of American sea drone

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard seized an American sea drone Tuesday in the Persian Gulf and tried to tow it away, only releasing the unmanned vessel when a U.S.
Iraqis heed cleric's plea to leave streets after clashes

Iraqis heed cleric's plea to leave streets after clashes

BAGHDAD (AP) — Armed supporters of a powerful Iraqi cleric who clashed with security forces in the capital began to withdraw from the streets Tuesday, restoring a measure of calm after a serious escalation of the nation's political crisis .
AP Was There: Diana's final hours, on a tragic Paris night

AP Was There: Diana's final hours, on a tragic Paris night

PARIS (AP) — An elegant dinner at the Ritz in Paris. A post-midnight drive past the city's floodlit treasures. And then, tragedy.
1 dead after seniors served dishwashing liquid at home

1 dead after seniors served dishwashing liquid at home

SAN MATEO, Calif. (AP) — A resident of a San Francisco Bay Area senior citizens home died after being mistakenly served dishwashing liquid as drinking juice, the home said.
Serena Williams not done yet; wins 1st match at US Open

Serena Williams not done yet; wins 1st match at US Open

NEW YORK (AP) — Serena Williams is not ready to say goodbye just yet. Nor, clearly, are her fans. In her first match at what is expected to be the last U.S.
Police: Heroic Safeway employee confronted gunman in store

Police: Heroic Safeway employee confronted gunman in store

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A Safeway employee who previously served in the U.S.
New Jersey man sentenced for Tom Brady Super Bowl ring fraud

New Jersey man sentenced for Tom Brady Super Bowl ring fraud

SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — A New Jersey man who posed as a former New England Patriots player in order to buy and sell Super Bowl rings that he claimed were gifts to Tom Brady’s family was sentenced Monday to three years in federal prison. Scott V.
Clashes erupt after Iraqi Shiite cleric resigns, 15 dead

Clashes erupt after Iraqi Shiite cleric resigns, 15 dead

BAGHDAD (AP) — An influential Shiite cleric announced Monday that he would resign from Iraqi politics, prompting hundreds of his angry followers to storm the government palace and sparking clashes with security forces.
Man suspected of killing 3 'terrorized' Detroit, chief says

Man suspected of killing 3 'terrorized' Detroit, chief says

DETROIT (AP) — A 19-year-old man suspected of randomly killing three people on Detroit streets over roughly two hours may have been emboldened when he didn't encounter police after the first shooting, the mayor said Monday.
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