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Analysis: Trump leans on tone that turns off voters he needs

Analysis: Trump leans on tone that turns off voters he needs

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump needed to make the first general election debate about his rival, Democrat Joe Biden. Instead, as he so often does, Trump made it about himself.
Chaotic first debate: Taunts overpower Trump, Biden visions

Chaotic first debate: Taunts overpower Trump, Biden visions

CLEVELAND — The first debate between President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden deteriorated into bitter taunts and near chaos Tuesday night as Trump repeatedly interrupted his opponent with angry — and personal — jabs that sometimes
Trump facing devastating debt load? Experts say not so fast

Trump facing devastating debt load? Experts say not so fast

NEW YORK — President Donald Trump reportedly must pay back more than $300 million in loans over the next four years, raising the possibility his lenders could face an unprecedented situation should he win a second term and not be able to raise the mo
Debate Takeaways: An acrid tone from the opening minute

Debate Takeaways: An acrid tone from the opening minute

WASHINGTON — After more than a year of circling each other, Republican President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden met on the debate stage Tuesday night in Ohio.
Actors in drag march to highlight virus threat to UK theatre

Actors in drag march to highlight virus threat to UK theatre

LONDON — As much of Britain’s economy emerged from the coronavirus lockdown, its theatres stayed dark, with performers and staff unwillingly idled. So they made a song and dance about it.
32 acquitted in razing of India mosque that set off violence

32 acquitted in razing of India mosque that set off violence

LUCKNOW, India — An Indian court on Wednesday acquitted all 32 people accused of crimes in a 1992 attack and demolition of a 16th century mosque that sparked Hindu-Muslim violence leaving some 2,000 people dead.
Serena Williams pulls out of French Open with hurt Achilles

Serena Williams pulls out of French Open with hurt Achilles

PARIS — Saying she is “struggling to walk,” Serena Williams ended her latest bid for a 24th Grand Slam title and withdrew from the French Open before her second-round match Wednesday because of an injured Achilles heel.
AP FACT CHECK: False claims flood Trump-Biden debate

AP FACT CHECK: False claims flood Trump-Biden debate

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump unleashed a torrent of fabrications and fear-mongering in a belligerent debate with Joe Biden, at one point claiming that the U.S.
Debate veers from 'How you doing?' to 'Will you shut up?'

Debate veers from 'How you doing?' to 'Will you shut up?'

CLEVELAND — It started out civilly enough, with President Donald Trump striding deliberately to his lectern, and Democrat Joe Biden nodding to his opponent and offering a “How you doing, man?” But within 15 minutes, the debate had devolved into a ser
Chaotic first debate: Taunts overpower Trump, Biden visions

Chaotic first debate: Taunts overpower Trump, Biden visions

CLEVELAND — The first debate between President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden deteriorated into bitter taunts and near chaos Tuesday night as Trump repeatedly interrupted his opponent with angry — and personal — jabs that sometimes