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Greek police make arrest in 1985 hijacking of TWA Flight 847

By Demetris Nellas, Associated Press

Greek police said Saturday they have arrested a suspect in the 1985 hijacking of a flight from Athens that became a multi-day ordeal and included the slaying of an American.

Sanders heading to Warren's native state for Comanche event

By Sean Murphy, Will Weissert, Associated Press

LAWTON, Okla. — Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders is focusing on reliably Republican Oklahoma with an appearance before the largest annual gathering of the Comanche Nation in the state where rival Elizabeth Warren was born. Sanders' visit may remind some…

Booker could end campaign if fundraising doesn't pick up

By Hunter Woodall, Alexandra Jaffe, Associated Press

Lagging in polling and fundraising, Democratic presidential candidate Cory Booker said Saturday he may end his run unless donations from supporters increase quickly.

Steak, beer and politics: 2020 Democrats descend on Iowa

By Alexandra Jaffe, Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press

Democratic presidential candidates made a colorful and often loud pitch to Iowa Democrats at the Steak Fry fundraiser in Des Moines on Saturday as a new poll showed Elizabeth Warren and Joe Biden in a close race in the state.

World leaders feel the heat in upcoming climate summit

By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press

Saying humanity is waging war with the planet, the head of the United Nations isn't planning to let just any world leader speak about climate change at Monday's special "action summit."Only those with new, specific and bold plans can command…

Iran asks West to leave Persian Gulf as tensions heightened

By Nasser Karimi, Associated Press

Iran's president called Sunday on Western powers to leave the security of the Persian Gulf to regional nations led by Tehran, criticizing a new U.S.-led coalition patrolling the region's waterways as nationwide parades showcased the Islamic Republic's military arsenal.

The intersection of Trump, Ukraine and a whistleblower

By Calvin Woodward, Associated Press

Very behind the scenes, a whistleblower from the intelligence community voiced urgent concern about a matter involving a conversation between Ukraine's leader and President Donald Trump. It's so hush-hush that even Democrats won't say all that they know, or suspect.

UAW strike puts Trump, GOP in political bind in key states

By David Eggert, Sara Burnett, Associated Press

Democrats were quick to back working-class United Auto Workers in their strike against General Motors, delivering doughnuts and holding picket signs outside factories to show solidarity. It’s a union they long have aligned with politically.

Fifth death linked to storm that walloped Houston area

By Associated Press

The widespread damage brought to the Houston area by one of the wettest tropical cyclones in U.S. history came into broader view Saturday, as floodwaters receded to reveal the exhausting cleanup effort that lies ahead for many communities and homeowners.

Trump heads to UN with long list of deals he's yet to close

By Deb Riechmann, Associated Press

President Donald Trump, a self-described deal-maker, is saddled with a long list of unresolved foreign policy deals he has yet to close heading into his U.N. visit this coming week.