Gay Philadelphia: The Latest
Hong Kong Protesters Set Up Roadblocks, Clash with Police
Hong Kong protesters flooded the city's streets on Sunday in defiance of a ban by the authorities on their march, setting up roadblocks and tossing firebombs amid the firing of tear gas by police.
GOP Congressman Weighing Impeachment Won't Seek New Term
Florida Rep. Francis Rooney, one of the few Republicans openly weighing whether to impeach President Donald Trump, said Saturday he will not run for reelection.
Tulsi Gabbard Elevated in Iowa by Clinton Spat
Hillary Clinton's suggestion this past week that Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard is being "groomed" by Russians to act as a spoiler in the 2020 race may have had the opposite effect of what the 2016 Democratic presidential nominee intended.
Italian Experts Defuse WWII Bomb in Northern City
Italian authorities have evacuated 4,000 people from the center of the northern city of Bolzano to defuse a World War II bomb found during construction.
Exhibit on Jefferson's Architecture Weaves in Slavery's Role
As an architect, Thomas Jefferson envisioned buildings for a new republic — not old-world kings. The domes and columns in his designs recalled ancient Greece and Rome to symbolize liberty and democracy.
In Many Parts of Mexico, Government Ceded Battle to Cartels
The Mexican city of Culiacan lived under drug cartel terror for 12 hours as gang members forced the government to free a drug lord's son, but in many parts of Mexico, the government ceded the battle to the gangs long ago.
Hong Kongers Use Masquerade As New Protest Tactic
Winnie the Pooh, Guy Fawkes, Pepe the Frog — these are the new faces of Hong Kong's pro-democracy protest movement.
Schiff, A Longtime Prosecutor, Angers GOP in Impeachment
There is no Archibald Cox or Ken Starr to be found in President Donald Trump's impeachment. So it's up to Adam Schiff to build the case.
AP Fact Check: Trump's Syrian Mission-Accomplished Moment
As President Donald Trump describes it, the U.S. swooped into an intractable situation in the Middle East, achieved an agreement within hours that had eluded the world for years and delivered a "great day for civilization." Not everyone bought it.
'Only God is with Us': A Syrian Family Feels Betrayed by U.S.
"For a whole year the Turks threatened us," Hanna said. "I kept saying we should escape, because with the Turks there is no security. But my husband always said there are Americans, Britain, France, and they won't abandon us."
News
Shifting Explanations from White House Alarm Some in GOP
The shifting White House explanation for President Donald Trump's decision to withhold military aid from Ukraine drew alarm Friday from Republicans as the impeachment inquiry brought a new test of their alliance.
Entertainment
Philadelphia, PA
Review :: PABallet's 'Don Quixote' Revival More Cohesive and Fun
Pennsylvania Ballet Artistic Director Angel Corella kicks off the company's 2019-20 season with "Don Quixote," which he first staged in 2016 and continues to polish.
New HBO Series 'Watchmen' Hopes to Match Original's Ambition
Damon Lindelof didn't take lightly the challenge of adapting the most acclaimed graphic novel of all time.
Business
Despair in Burgundy and Beyond, As U.S. Tariffs Hit EU Goods
French vintners are begging for government aid. Italian farmers are scrambling for new export markets. And American shoppers are about to face supermarket sticker shock on European products.
Technology
Bangladesh Police Say Violence over Facebook Post Kills 4
At least four people were killed and dozens injured Sunday after security officials in southern Bangladesh opened fire to disperse hundreds of Muslims during a protest over an alleged social media post undermining Islam's Prophet Muhammad, police said.
Finance
Patients Eligible For Charity Care Instead Get Big Bills
Under the Affordable Care Act, nonprofit hospitals are required to provide free or discounted care to patients of meager incomes — or risk losing their tax-exempt status. These price breaks can help people avoid financial catastrophe.
Cars
Workers Celebrate Deal with GM, Show Union Power in Industry
On the picket lines at a General Motors transmission plant in Toledo, Ohio, passing cars honked and striking workers celebrated a tentative contract deal by munching on 10 pizzas dropped off by a supporter.
Style
Move over, Honeycrisp: New Apple to Debut At Grocery Stores
They call it the Cosmic Crisp. It's not a video game, a superhero or the title of a Grateful Dead song. It's a new variety of apple, coming to a grocery store near you Dec. 1.
Health/Fitness
Vaping-Related Illnesses Still Rising, Though at a Slower Pace
Health officials of Thursday said there have been 1,479 cases and at least 33 deaths in the mysterious outbreak.
Travel
Oahu: 72 Hours in the Heart of Hawaii
Our essential guide for things to do on Oahu, from shopping and beaches to terrific restaurants and one of the best beachfront hotels.
Nightlife
Frank Ocean To Launch LGBTQ Dance Night in NYC in Honor of PrEP
Frank Ocean's Blonded brand is set to host a queer club night called PrEP+, so named for the HIV prevention drugs, and to imagine what the 80s would have been like if PrEP had existed then.