Peres, remembered for tireless peace efforts, laid to rest
By ARON HELLER Shimon Peres was laid to rest Friday by dozens of world leaders who praised Israel’s former president and prime minister for pursuing peace with an indefatigable spirit…
Funerals and memorial services
Iran says it executed nuclear scientist in US spy mystery
By NASSER KARIMI and JON GAMBRELL Iran executed a nuclear scientist who defected to the U.S. and returned to the Islamic Republic under mysterious circumstances a year later, an official…
Funerals Wednesday for 3 of 5 slain Dallas police officers
Funerals are set to begin for the five officers slain by a sniper during a protest last week in downtown Dallas. Funerals will be held Wednesday for Dallas Police Sr.…
Turkish official: Attackers were from Russia, Central Asia
By DOMINIQUE SOGUEL and SUZAN FRASER As the death toll from the Istanbul airport attack rose Thursday to 44, a senior Turkish official said the three suicide bombers who carried…
The Latest: House to get FBI, Homeland Security briefing
The Latest on the deadly shooting at a nightclub in Orlando. (all times local): 3 p.m. The head of the FBI and the Homeland Security secretary will brief members of…
Muhammad Ali makes his final journey through his hometown
By JENNA FRYER and BRUCE SCHREINER Muhammad Ali made his final journey through his hometown Friday — past the little pink house where he grew up and the museum that…
Ali remembered in prayer as an icon who pushed for unity
Thousands of fans, dignitaries and faithful from across the globe filled a Kentucky arena Thursday to honor Muhammad Ali at a traditional Muslim prayer service where he was remembered as…
Latest on police-custody death: 500 Guardsmen in Baltimore
By The Associated Press A spokesman says Monday’s riot is the first time the Maryland National Guard has been called up for a civil disturbance in the state since 1968,…