The Associated Press An advertising sign for building land stands in front of a new home construction site in Northbrook, Ill., Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021. U.S. home prices surged again in October as the housing market continues to boom in the wake of last...

Ukraine's front line: Where lives turn on distant decisions Soldiers and civilians in eastern Ukraine are waiting with helpless anticipation to see if war comes By INNA VARENYTSIA and LORI HINNANT Associated Press January 26, 2022, 11:58 AM • 6 min re...

The Associated Press People walk across a street in Hong Kong, Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022. In an effort to limit omicron outbreaks, Hong Kong is closing kindergartens and primary schools after infections were reported in students, city leader Carrie Lam sai...

North Carolina chosen for supersonic passenger jet plant A Colorado-based aviation company has chosen North Carolina as the location for a new plant that will manufacture next-generation supersonic passenger jets By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press Ja...

The Associated Press An advertisement of Samsung Electronics' smartphone is seen at its shop in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022. Samsung Electronics Co. said Thursday its operating profit for the last quarter rose by more than 53% from the...

EPA acts to curb air, water pollution in poor communities The Environmental Protection Agency is taking a series of enforcement actions to address air pollution, unsafe drinking water and other problems afflicting minority communities in three Gulf Coas...

In Germany, activists rise up to counter vaccine skeptics A growing number of people in Germany have joined grassroots initiatives and demonstrations to speak out against vaccination opponents, conspiracy theorists and far-right extremists who have been...

Asian shares decline amid omicron, Fed, Ukraine jitters Asian shares have fallen following a volatile day on Wall Street By YURI KAGEYAMA AP Business Writer January 25, 2022, 3:12 AM • 5 min read Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Email this article 3...

The Associated Press Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) walks off the field after an NFL divisional round playoff football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won 42-36 in overtime. (AP Photo...

UAE sheikhdom to allow gaming as Wynn Resorts plans project One of the seven sheikhdoms in the United Arab Emirates says it will allow “gaming” while announcing a multibillion-dollar deal with casino giant Wynn Resorts By JON GAMBRELL Associated Pre...