WASHINGTON (AP) — Seeking to bolster airline security, the U.S. government is temporarily barring passengers on certain flights originating in eight other countries from bringing laptops,... READ MORE »

DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — Zahraa Ballout isn't "white," and she certainly isn't "some other race." If the government gives her the choice of checking a new "Middle East/North Africa" box on a... READ MORE »

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — An Australian teen who was attacked by a crocodile after jumping into a crocodile-infested river on a dare was recovering from serious wounds to his arm,... READ MORE »

A Muppet with autism to be welcomed soon on 'Sesame Street'By FRAZIER MOORE, AP Television WriterNEW YORK (AP) — Folks on Sesame Street have a way of making everyone feel accepted. That... READ MORE »

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The U.S. Postal Service is refusing to mail a promotional flier for a Billings church.The flier resembles a sheet of yellow notepad paper and is printed with just a... READ MORE »

ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina police say a man defended himself with a toy light saber when his stepdaughter tried to slash him with kitchen knives.The Herald in Rock Hill reports (... READ MORE »

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — A group called The Satanic Temple has put up a billboard in North Texas that criticizes the use of corporal punishment in schools.The Massachusetts-based group... READ MORE »

WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional Republicans have a lot to say about their new president. Donald Trump's proposed budget is "draconian, careless and counterproductive." The health care plan... READ MORE »

Coaches across the country can use the first two days of the NCAA Tournament as examples when they're teaching the importance of knowing when and how to foul in late-game situations. One... READ MORE »

PARIS (AP) — A man was shot to death Saturday after trying to seize the weapon of a soldier guarding Paris' Orly Airport, prompting a partial evacuation of the terminal, police said.... READ MORE »