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Oil prices leap as attack on Saudi facility disrupts output

Oil prices surged Monday after an attack on Saudi Arabia's largest oil processing plant halted output of more than 5.7 million barrels of crude a day.9/15/2019 9:45 pm

No Deal: Auto workers strike against GM in contract dispute

DETROIT (AP) — More than 49,000 members of the United Auto Workers walked off General Motors factory floors or set up picket lines early Monday as contract talks with the company deteriorated into a strike.9/15/2019 9:21 pm

Asian markets mixed as oil prices surge

BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets were mixed Monday after crude prices surged following an attack on Saudi Arabia's biggest oil processing facility.9/15/2019 9:17 pm

"Handmaid's Tale," "Mrs. Maisel" guest stars capture Emmys

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A trio of Emmy-honored actors are winners again for their guest performances in TV series, joined by an awards newcomer.9/15/2019 9:14 pm

Energy prices spike after Saudi attack US blames on Iran

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Global energy prices have spiked after an attack on the heart of Saudi Arabia's oil infrastructure as President Donald Trump warned Iran that America was "locked and loaded" to respond to an assault it alleges Tehran orchestrated.9/15/2019 9:12 pm

As shock wears off, mental health concerns grow in Bahamas

HIGH ROCK, Grand Bahama (AP) — One woman and her husband huddled on top of a bedroom dresser for two days, surrounded by floodwaters.9/15/2019 9:06 pm

More than 49,000 United Auto Workers members go on strike at 55 General Motors facilities over contract dispute

DETROIT (AP) — More than 49,000 United Auto Workers members go on strike at 55 General Motors facilities over contract dispute.9/15/2019 9:04 pm

Mexico celebrates its independence with iconic dish

MEXICO CITY (AP) — The first bite of chiles en nogada, a traditional Mexican dish eaten around the country's independence celebrations, sends a shiver. The salty skin of the poblano chile crunches, the pomegranate seeds that dot it explode between your teeth and the flavors combine to dance in the mouth. Almost instantly, the creamy walnut sauce permeates the meat filling, and just when your palate asks, "What is this deliciousness?" the spices kick in and your senses ask for more.9/15/2019 9:03 pm

Purdue Pharma files for bankruptcy as part of settlement

Purdue Pharma, the company that made billions selling the prescription painkiller OxyContin, filed for bankruptcy in White Plains, New York, days after reaching a tentative settlement with many of the state and local governments suing it over the toll of opioids.9/15/2019 9:02 pm

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Latest World News

AP FACT CHECK: Trump myths on economy; Dems' selective facts

WASHINGTON (AP) — The country described by the Democrats running for president is mired in child poverty, riven with economic unfairness and broken in its approach to health care, crime and guns. The country presented by President Donald Trump is roaring and ascendant , shattering all economic records for performance.9/15/2019 9:28 pm

Embattled Israeli PM fights for survival in do-over election

JERUSALEM (AP) — A visibly frantic Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in the fight of his political life as the country heads to national elections for the second time this year.9/15/2019 4:33 am

Saudi Arabia: Drone attacks knocked out half its oil supply

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Yemen's Houthi rebels launched drone attacks on the world's largest oil processing facility in Saudi Arabia and a major oil field Saturday, sparking huge fires and halting about half of the supplies from the world's largest exporter of oil.9/14/2019 6:55 pm

AP FACT CHECK: Trump, Dems and their tale of 2 countries

WASHINGTON (AP) — The country described by the Democrats running for president is mired in child poverty, riven with economic unfairness and broken in its approach to health care, crime and guns. The country presented by President Donald Trump is roaring and ascendant — and, hey, how about those moderating prescription drug prices?9/14/2019 7:42 am

Indian soldiers injured in boat incident with Chinese army

LEH, India (AP) — Chinese and Indian army boats collided on a lake in an area of Kashmir claimed by both countries, injuring some Indian soldiers, but the incident has been settled, Indian officials said Thursday.9/12/2019 6:11 am

Officials: 31 Iraqi pilgrims die in stampede during holiday

BAGHDAD (AP) — A walkway collapsed and set off a stampede in the holy city of Karbala on Tuesday as thousands of Shiite Muslims marked one of the most solemn holy days of the year. At least 31 people were killed and about 100 were injured, officials said.9/10/2019 10:59 am

North Korea fires 2 projectiles after offering talks with US

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea launched two projectiles toward the sea on Tuesday, South Korea's military said, hours after the North offered to resume nuclear diplomacy with the United States but warned its dealings with Washington may end without new U.S. proposals.9/9/2019 10:38 pm

Syria says Israel was behind airstrike in country's east

BEIRUT (AP) — Unknown warplanes targeted an arms depot and posts of Iranian-backed militias in eastern Syria, near the Iraqi border, killing at least 18 fighters in a nighttime attack, Syrian opposition activists said Monday. A Syrian security official said Israeli jets staged the airstrikes, but denied there were any casualties.9/9/2019 2:16 pm

Egypt wants Sudan off US terror list

CAIRO (AP) — Egypt's foreign minister on Monday called for more support for neighboring Sudan's new civilian-led government, including getting it off the U.S. list of countries sponsoring terrorism.9/9/2019 11:07 am

Lebanon PM, US diplomat talk offshore gas feud with Israel

BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon's prime minister and a U.S. diplomat are discussing a maritime border dispute with Israel, with both sides claiming areas with potentially lucrative offshore gas fields in the Mediterranean Sea.9/9/2019 10:58 am