Swimmer's remains found after shark attack in waters off Israel's Mediterranean coast

JERUSALEM (AP) — A man in Israel has died after he was attacked by a shark, police and the victim's wife said Wednesday, after he went swimming in an area that draws dozens of the marine pre...

Evacuation orders lifted as fast-moving New Jersey wildfire burns

CHATSWORTH, N.J. (AP) — A fast-moving wildfire was burning in New Jersey's Pine Barrens, but officials on Wednesday lifted earlier evacuation orders and a stretch of a major highway that was...

Worries about flying seem to be taking off. Here's how to cope with in-flight anxiety

NEW YORK (AP) — Adelynn Campbell’s last plane trip ended with a panic attack that she got through largely with the help of a kind flight attendant. That was last year — before 67 people die...

The Latest: The Vatican opens St. Peter's Basilica to public to pay final respects to Pope Francis

The body of Pope Francis was moved Wednesday morning to St. Peter’s Basilica for three days of public mourning for an Argentine pontiff remembered for his humble style, concern for the poor ...

Disputed Kashmir witnesses deadliest attack on civilians in years, sparking fears of rising tensions

NEW DELHI (AP) — At least 26 people were killed and 17 others wounded after gunmen opened fire on a group of tourists in Indian-controlled Kashmir, the worst assault in years targeting civil...

Orders to leave the country — some for US citizen — sow confusion among immigrants

McALLEN, Texas (AP) — Hubert Montoya burst out laughing when the U.S. Department of Homeland Security emailed to say he should leave the country immediately or risk consequences of being dep...

Sanders is at forefront of large contingent of legacy players in this NFL draft class

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Shedeur Sanders thrived in his father's offensive system in high school and emerged as one of college football's top quarterbacks while playing for him at Jackson State a...

Dialysis patients struggle to get treatment in blockaded Gaza. Officials say hundreds have died

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Twice a week, Mohamed Attiya’s wheelchair rattles over Gaza’s scarred roads so he can visit the machine that is keeping him alive. The 54-year-old makes the ...

Rockies aim to stop 11-game road losing streak, play the Royals

Colorado Rockies (4-18, fifth in the NL West) vs. Kansas City Royals (10-14, third in the AL Central) Kansas City, Missouri; Wednesday, 7:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Rockies: German Marq...

84% of the world's coral reefs hit by worst bleaching event on record

Harmful bleaching of the world's coral has grown to include 84% of the ocean's reefs in the most intense event of its kind in recorded history, the International Coral Reef Initiative announ...

Nuggets, Clippers tied 1-1 heading to game 3

Denver Nuggets (50-32, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (50-32, fifth in the Western Conference) Inglewood, California; Thursday, 10 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK ...

New Jersey forest fire prompts thousands of evacuations and closes a major highway

BARNEGAT TOWNSHIP, N.J. (AP) — A fast-moving wildfire burning in New Jersey on Tuesday forced thousands of people to evacuate and closed a stretch of a major highway. The Garden State Parkwa...