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Don DeLillo novel 'The Silence' coming in October

Don DeLillo novel 'The Silence' coming in October

NEW YORK — Don DeLillo will have something to say this fall about fear and isolation.
Woman accused of burning Wendy's after shooting granted bond

Woman accused of burning Wendy's after shooting granted bond

ATLANTA — A woman charged with arson in the burning of a fast food restaurant in the wake of Rayshard Brooks' killing was granted bond Wednesday but must wear an ankle monitor and remain at home, a judge said.
Not kidding around: Woman sues for paternity test on goats

Not kidding around: Woman sues for paternity test on goats

ODESSA, Fla. — A Florida woman has filed a lawsuit seeking either a paternity test on her goats or a refund — and she's not kidding.
New York City Marathon cancelled because of coronavirus

New York City Marathon cancelled because of coronavirus

NEW YORK — The New York City Marathon scheduled for Nov. 1 was cancelled Wednesday because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Rope found hanging in Wallace's garage was coincidence

Rope found hanging in Wallace's garage was coincidence

NASCAR went to Talladega Superspeedway on heightened alert after Bubba Wallace, its only Black driver, took on an active role in a push for racial equality. Wallace had successfully called for the ban of the Confederate flag and received threats.
Alaska contest to name new fire-prevention moose mascot

Alaska contest to name new fire-prevention moose mascot

JUNEAU, Alaska — Alaska needs help putting a name to the face of the state's newest celebrity moose.
New film tells tale of North Korean orphans sent to Europe

New film tells tale of North Korean orphans sent to Europe

SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of — Six decades after they returned to their homeland, traces of thousands of North Korean children orphaned by the Korean War linger for the elderly Europeans whose lives they briefly touched.
Thousands of Canadians could be affected by Trump's decision to extend visa ban

Thousands of Canadians could be affected by Trump's decision to extend visa ban

WASHINGTON — Thousands of Canadians working for technology companies or multinational corporations in the United States could be affected by a new ban that freezes the issuance of temporary work visas until the end of the year.
Mitch McConnell wins GOP nomination in bid for 7th term

Mitch McConnell wins GOP nomination in bid for 7th term

LOUISVILLE, Ky.
Cawthorn, 24, defeats Trump's pick in N Carolina GOP primary

Cawthorn, 24, defeats Trump's pick in N Carolina GOP primary

RALEIGH, N.C. — A 24-year-old real estate investment CEO won Tuesday’s Republican primary runoff for a western North Carolina congressional seat over President Donald Trump’s endorsed candidate for the nomination.