By JACK GILLUM and DESMOND BUTLER Associated Press WASHINGTON — When the U.S. government’s global-aid agency launched secret plans to undermine Cuba’s communist government, it …

VALPARAISO, Ind. — Porter County officials are scrambling to find $3 million to pay health insurance bills after the county council failed to set aside enough …

By BRANDON BAILEY SAN FRANCISCO — Criminals stole personal information from tens of millions of Americans in data breaches this past year. Of those affected, one …

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) _ The Minnesota Senate has approved bill that would send an extra $365 million to schools. The DFL-controlled Senate’s plan is …

KIMBERLY HEFLING AP Education Writer WASHINGTON (AP) _ Time for another history lesson. Only about a quarter of eighth graders showed solid performance or better …

By LINDA MATCHAN The Boston Globe CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) _ Tonika Morgan has not had an easy life. Now 32, the Toronto woman says she …

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New England Patriots overcame the Miami Dolphins’ wildcat offense for a 27-17 win on Sunday.

FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (AP) — He didn’t need to hear any more.  “Do you beat yourself up over this one,” the question began, “or …” “Yes,” …

FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (AP) — While a few of his rivals were still sleeping, the best player in the world kept getting better. Not by the …