Iraq’s political future in limbo as factions vie for power
BAGHDAD — Political factions in Iraq have been maneuvering since the parliamentary election more than a month ago…
Cleveland takes on Charlotte, looks to end 3-game slide
Charlotte Hornets (9-19, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (15-14, eighth in the Eastern Conference) Cleveland;…
Washington faces San Antonio on 3-game home skid
San Antonio Spurs (20-7, second in the Western Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (5-21, 15th in the Eastern Conference)…
Tyrese Maxey scores 38 points to lead 76ers to 121-114 win over Mavericks
PHILADELPHIA — Tyrese Maxey scored 38 points, including seven during a key fourth-quarter stretch, and VJ Edgecombe added…
Dallas visits Philadelphia following overtime win
Dallas Mavericks (11-17, 11th in the Western Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (15-11, fifth in the Eastern Conference) Philadelphia;…
Australian state plans tougher laws against displaying extremist flags after Bondi shooting
SYDNEY — The Australian state of New South Wales is proposing to ban public displays of Islamic State…
Pakistani court sentences former PM Imran Khan and wife to 17 years in graft case
A Pakistani court has convicted former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, sentencing them to…
Dallas police union picks new leader as current president is on leave amid probe
The board of Dallas’ largest police union certified results on Friday for its recent election, formalizing a leadership…
Judge orders special elections for Mississippi Supreme Court after Voting Rights Act violation
JACKSON, Miss. — A judge on Friday ordered special elections for the Mississippi Supreme Court after earlier finding…
3 officers wounded and suspect killed after domestic violence call in New York
Three police officers responding to a domestic violence call have been wounded, and a suspect killed in Rochester,…