By HYUNG-JIN KIM, KIM TONG-HYUNG and HUIZHONG WU, Associated Press GYEONGJU, South Korea (AP) — Chinese leader Xi Jinping told Asia-Pacific leaders on Friday that his country would help to defend global free trade at an annual economic regional forum … Continued
By EILEEN NG KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — The U.S. Secretary of Defense said Friday he told his Chinese counterpart during talks in Malaysia that Washington would “stoutly defend” its interests in the Indo-Pacific. He also signed a new agreement … Continued
By AAMER MADHANI and EDNA TARIGAN, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump made sure during his visit to Asia this week to praise regional allies who have backed his push to bring about a permanent end to the … Continued
BY DASIA GARNER, HAYA PANJWANI, AARON KESSLER, SHANNON BUTLER, TINA TERRY, and TED DANIEL WASHINGTON (AP) — Anthony Taylor will never forget the look of horror on the student’s face. The school crossing guard was walking into the crosswalk in … Continued
By JOSHUA A. BICKEL and MELINA WALLING EMINENCE, Ky. (AP) — Allan Bryant scans the sky as he watches over a minutes-old calf huddled under a tree line with its mother. After a few failed tries, the calf stands on … Continued
By COLLIN BINKLEY and MAKIYA SEMINERA, AP Education Writers WASHINGTON (AP) — The government shutdown has been a source of anxiety for school leaders wondering how long grant money will last and who can help them interpret federal laws. For … Continued