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  Trial date set for accused in Toronto van attack

  December 05, 2018 3:15 IST

  The case of a man accused of driving a van into pedestrians in Toronto and killing 10 people is set to begin in February 2020

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  US coal consumption drops to lowest level since 1979

  December 05, 2018 3:00 IST

  Americans are using less coal this year than at any time since Jimmy Carter's presidency, a federal report says, despite the Trump administration's efforts to revive the country's coal industry

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  FANTASY PLAYS: Samuels at TE and RB creates interesting add

  December 05, 2018 3:00 IST

  FANTASY PLAYS: Samuels at TE and RB creates interesting add

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  Russian curler banned 4 years in Olympic doping case

  December 05, 2018 3:00 IST

  Russian curling medalist Alexander Krushelnitsky has been banned for four years in a doping case which cost Russia the right to fly its flag at the Pyeongchang Olympic closing ceremony

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  Arguments in UN-linked business bribery trial draw to close

  December 05, 2018 3:00 IST

  A U.S. prosecutor told a jury Tuesday that a "cheating" Hong Kong businessman undermined faith in the international market by lining the pockets of two African presidents to secure oil rights for a Chinese energy conglomerate

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  Kipchoge, Ibarguen win best-athlete awards

  December 05, 2018 3:00 IST

  Marathon world-record holder Eliud Kipchoge of Kenya and Colombian jumper Caterine Ibarguen won the IAAF athletes of the year awards Tuesday

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  BC-Sports Showcase Digest

  December 05, 2018 3:00 IST

  A look ahead to top enterprise and feature stories planned globally by AP Sports. New digests will go out each Thursday and Monday and will be repeated on other weekdays. Please note that story plans may change depending on news and other issues.For access to AP Newsroom and other technical issues, contact AP Customer Support at apcustomersupport@ap.org or 877-836-9477. For reruns, call the Service Desk 800-838-4616 or your local AP bureau.As with all our operations, we welcome and want your

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  Fans abuzz after NHL awards its 32nd franchise to Seattle

  December 05, 2018 2:45 IST

  Fans at a downtown Seattle bar erupted with cheers following the announcement that the city was being awarded the 32nd NHL franchise

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  The Latest: Dems want full Senate briefed on Khashoggi death

  December 05, 2018 2:45 IST

  Democratic leaders say CIA Director Gina Haspel should give the full Senate the same briefing they received on the death of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi

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  Billionaires eyeing White House visit early primary states

  December 05, 2018 2:15 IST

  Billionaire vs. billionaire: Steyer and Bloomberg to test messages ahead of potential campaigns

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  Victoria's Secret show tumbles to lowest ratings

  December 05, 2018 2:00 IST

  ABC's showing of troubled Victoria's Secret fashion show reaches its smallest audience since it became a holiday season TV tradition in 2001

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  6 killed in shootout between highway robbers in Mexico

  December 05, 2018 2:00 IST

  Six highway robbers are dead in central Mexico following a shootout between gangs

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  Nielsen's top programs for Nov. 26-Dec. 2

  December 05, 2018 2:00 IST

  A list of the top 20 prime-time programs in the Nielsen ratings for Nov. 26-Dec. 2

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  Italy investigating 5 Egyptians in student's murder

  December 05, 2018 1:45 IST

  The news agency ANSA says that prosecutors in Rome have opened an investigation into five Egyptian secret service and police investigators in connection with the torture and murder of an Italian researcher nearly three years ago

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  2 attorneys general to subpoena Trump Organization, IRS

  December 05, 2018 1:45 IST

  The attorneys general of the District of Columbia and Maryland plan to file subpoenas Tuesday against The Trump Organization, other entities, and a handful of federal agencies for records in their case accusing Donald Trump of profiting off the presidency

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  The Latest: Video shows suspect crying after alt-right rally

  December 05, 2018 1:45 IST

  Jurors have watched an interrogation video of a man accused of killing a woman and injuring dozens when he drove his car into a crowd of counterprotesters at a white nationalist rally in Virginia last year.

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  After 20-year wait, refugee sees 'bright future' in UK

  December 05, 2018 1:45 IST

  After two decades of living in a legal limbo on a British military base in Cyprus, Tag Bashir says he sees a "bright future" for his wife and three children after the UK government granted him and 30 fellow refugees permanent residency

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  Review: Film puts a modern spin on 'Mary, Queen of Scots'

  December 05, 2018 1:45 IST

  Film Review: Film puts a modern spin on 'Mary, Queen of Scots'

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  Largest police force in the US steps into the drone age

  December 05, 2018 1:15 IST

  NYPD shows off fleet of 14 new drones; detractors have privacy concerns

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  Toddler injured after being dropped from border fence

  December 05, 2018 0:45 IST

  A 2-year-old girl accidentally head-butted an adult and suffered a bloody nose after being dropped from an 18-foot border fence in another example of the increase in the number of families who have come to the U.S. border with Mexico near Yuma, Arizona

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  Hugh Jackman, the pop star, readies massive world tour

  December 05, 2018 0:45 IST

  Hugh Jackman is set to launch a pop star-like tour next year and says he's done his research by going to concerts by Michael Jackson, Justin Timberlake and Beyonce.

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  Biden says he's the most qualified person to be president

  December 05, 2018 0:45 IST

  Former Vice President Joe Biden says he believes that he is the most qualified person in the country to be president

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  Good boy: Sully the service dog visits Bush's casket

  December 05, 2018 0:45 IST

  Good boy: Sully the dog visits Bush's casket after serving the late president the last six months

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  BC-APFN-Money & Markets Digest

  December 05, 2018 0:30 IST

  Money & Markets modules for Wednesday, Dec. 5TODAYMajor U.S. stock markets are closed in honor of former President George H.W. Bush. Philadelphia-based retailer Five Below reports its third quarter earnings. The Federal Reserve serves up its latest Beige Book report on business conditions in its 12 regional districts.SPOTLIGHTAutoZone stock jumped to an all-time high after the Memphis-based car parts retailer reported higher profit and sales in its first quarter.CENTERPIECEThe other Christmas

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  Brazil's da Silva seeks prison release, arguing biased judge

  December 05, 2018 0:30 IST

  Brazil's top court is considering a petition to release ex-President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva from prison

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  The Latest: US-China trade uncertainty fuels market plunge

  December 05, 2018 0:15 IST

  The Latest: US-China trade uncertainty contributes to stock market plunge

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  Prison riot erupts in eastern Yemen

  December 05, 2018 0:15 IST

  Riots have broken out in a government-run prison in Yemen's eastern city of Mukalla

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  Oklahoma jail inmate bites off parts of officer's ears

  December 05, 2018 0:15 IST

  An Oklahoma jail inmate is facing new charges after authorities say he attacked a detention officer and bit off parts of his ears