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Why AP called South Carolina for Biden: Race call explained

Why AP called South Carolina for Biden: Race call explained

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden won the South Carolina primary on Saturday, the contest that revitalized his 2020 campaign and now has given him his first official victory in his bid for a second term.
President Joe Biden wins South Carolina’s Democratic primary as he gears up for his reelection bid

President Joe Biden wins South Carolina’s Democratic primary as he gears up for his reelection bid

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — President Joe Biden has won South Carolina’s Democratic primary, notching an overwhelming 2024 victory in the state that vaulted him to the White House four years ago.
US, Britain strike Yemen's Houthis in a new wave, retaliating for attacks by Iran-backed militants

US, Britain strike Yemen's Houthis in a new wave, retaliating for attacks by Iran-backed militants

WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States and Britain struck 36 Houthi targets in Yemen on Saturday in a second wave of assaults meant to further disable Iran-backed groups that have relentlessly attacked American and international interests in the wake of
For the first time, an Irish nationalist will lead Northern Ireland's government

For the first time, an Irish nationalist will lead Northern Ireland's government

LONDON (AP) — An Irish nationalist made history Saturday by becoming Northern Ireland’s first minister as the government returned to work after a two-year boycott by unionists.
Police: Inert Cold War-era missile found in garage of Washington state home

Police: Inert Cold War-era missile found in garage of Washington state home

BELLEVUE, Wash. (AP) — An inert rocket of the type used to carry a nuclear warhead has been found in the garage of a home of a deceased resident in Washington state, police said.
Senegal's leader postpones Feb. 25 presidential vote, citing controversies over candidate lists

Senegal's leader postpones Feb. 25 presidential vote, citing controversies over candidate lists

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Senegalese President Macky Sall on Saturday postponed presidential elections scheduled for Feb. 25, citing controversies over the disqualification of some candidates and allegations of corruption in election-related cases.
Paris police chief says man who wounded 3 in knife and hammer attack may have mental health issues

Paris police chief says man who wounded 3 in knife and hammer attack may have mental health issues

PARIS (AP) — A man armed with a knife and a hammer wounded three people Saturday in an early morning attack at the bustling Gare de Lyon train station in Paris, another nerve-rattling security incident in the Olympic host city before the Summer Games
Pakistan's ex-PM Imran Khan and wife convicted of marriage law violation in a fourth case

Pakistan's ex-PM Imran Khan and wife convicted of marriage law violation in a fourth case

ISLAMABAD (AP) — A Pakistani court on Saturday convicted and sentenced former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife to seven years in prison on a charge that their 2018 marriage violated the law, officials and a defense lawyer said.
US hits hard at militias in Iraq and Syria, retaliating for fatal drone attack

US hits hard at militias in Iraq and Syria, retaliating for fatal drone attack

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military launched an air assault on dozens of sites in Iraq and Syria used by Iranian-backed militias and the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Friday, in the opening salvo of retaliation for the drone strike that killed three U.
Testimony, closing arguments conclude in manslaughter trial of Michigan school shooter's mother

Testimony, closing arguments conclude in manslaughter trial of Michigan school shooter's mother

PONTIAC, Mich.