A Cold War reprise as U.S. seeks Moscow's isolation
The U.S. and its allies weigh sanctions on Moscow in response to Russia's advances.
Pistorius murder trial begins, pleads not guilty
PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) — Oscar Pistorius pleaded not guilty Monday to murdering his girlfriend on Valentine's Day last year, marking the start of the Olympian's murder trial that had South Africans watching live broadcasting of the proceedings against their country's most famous living citizen.
'12 Years a Slave,' 'Gravity' top 2014 Oscars
The slavery drama takes home Best Picture, while the sci-fi epic wins seven awards.
Diversity wins big at 86th Oscars
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Diversity was perhaps the biggest winner at the 86th annual Academy Awards.
Pistorius pleads not guilty at start of trial
PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) — The first witness in the Oscar Pistorius murder trial testified Monday to hearing a woman's "blood-curdling" screams before the sound of four gunshots on the night the double-amputee Olympian killed his girlfriend.
Winter's last gasp? Another storm hits much of US
WASHINGTON (AP) — Winter kept its icy hold on much of the country Monday, with snow falling and temperatures starting to plummet from the Mid-Atlantic states up to the East Coast.
Obama, Netanyahu to meet on Iran, Mideast peace
WASHINGTON (AP) — Seeking to keep a pair of delicate diplomatic efforts afloat, President Barack Obama will personally appeal for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to move forward on peace talks with the Palestinians, while also trying to manage Israel's deep suspicion of his pursuit of a nuclear accord with Iran.
4 women with new wombs are trying to get pregnant
LONDON (AP) — A Swedish doctor says four Swedish women who received transplanted wombs have had embryos transferred into them in an attempt to get pregnant.
Lupita Nyong'o's ice blue or JLaw's bright red?
NEW YORK (AP) — That's a wrap, Lupita Nyong'o, but may all the best dresses keep coming your way.
AP PHOTOS: What they wore at the Oscars
Academy Award winners create buzz. Then there's the buzz generated by what the winners (and others) wore.
Winter's last gasp? East braces for another storm
WASHINGTON (AP) — Spring is in sight, but winter kept its icy hold on much of the country Monday, with up to a foot of snow and plummeting temperatures expected across the Mid-Atlantic states and up the East Coast.
East Coast braces for yet another winter storm
WASHINGTON (AP) — Snow began falling in the nation's capital early Monday and officials warned people to stay off treacherous roads as the East Coast braced for a storm expected to dump a foot of snow in some places.
High court looks at death row inmate's IQ scores
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is hearing an appeal from a Florida death row inmate who claims he is protected from execution because he is mentally disabled.
DeGeneres' selfie crashes Twitter
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ellen DeGeneres' goal of setting a retweet record with her star-studded selfie was achieved before the Oscars telecast was even over.
SHOW BITS: Stars kick back after hard night's work
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Show Bits brings you the 86th annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles through the eyes of Associated Press journalists. Follow them on Twitter where available with the handles listed after each item.
Pistorius pleads not guilty at murder trial
PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) — Oscar Pistorius pleaded not guilty Monday to murdering his girlfriend on Valentine's Day last year, marking the start of the Olympian's murder trial that was being broadcast live on TV.
Ukraine asks UN council: Stop Russian 'aggression'
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Ukraine's ambassador to the United Nations asked an emergency session of the Security Council on Saturday "to do everything possible now" to stop Russia's "aggression" as its troops took over the strategic Crimea region.
G7 leaders condemn Russia over Ukraine
The leaders of the world's top industrialized powers turned on fellow G8 member Russia for its "clear" violation of Ukraine's sovereignty, withdrawing from preparations for June's G8 summit in Sochi. Symbolically billing themselves as the "G7," the leaders said Russia's actions were incompatible with the Group of Eight Nations, which Moscow joined in 1997, and said they would stay out of the Black Sea resort summit until the G8 can return to "meaningful" dialogue. The leaders said they joined together to "condemn the Russian Federation's clear violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, in contravention of Russia's obligations under the UN Charter and its 1997 basing agreement with Ukraine." "We call on Russia to address any ongoing security or human rights concerns that it has with Ukraine through direct negotiations, and/or via international observation or mediation under the auspices of the UN or the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe."
Witness tells Pistorius trial: 'bloodcurdling screams', then four shots
By David Dolan PRETORIA (Reuters) - The first witness at Oscar Pistorius' murder trial told the court on Monday she heard "bloodcurdling screams" from a woman followed by shots, a dramatic opening to a case that could see one of global sports' most admired role models jailed for life. Taking the stand after the Olympic and Paralympic star pleaded not guilty to murdering his girlfriend, model Reeva Steenkamp, on Valentine's Day last year, Michelle Burger, who lives in an estate nearby, testified she was woken up in the middle of the night by a woman shouting for help. "I was still sitting in the bed and I heard her screams," Burger told the Pretoria High Court, speaking in Afrikaans through an interpreter. Thinking it was a violent break-in - a possibility in crime-ridden South Africa - Burger said her husband called the private security firm guarding their upmarket housing estate in Pretoria's eastern suburbs, before the pair heard more shouts.
'On the brink of disaster'
Now Russia has invaded Ukraine's Crimea, what moves does the West have?
