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Posted on May 22, 2013 at 12:27am

(AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un dispatched a high-profile official and close confidant to travel to China on Wednesday as a special envoy while Beijing is under pressure to rein in its belligerent neighbor.

Posted on May 22, 2013 at 12:19am

(AP) — An early count of mail-in ballots Tuesday pointed to a close race for Los Angeles mayor.

Posted on May 22, 2013 at 12:15am

(AP) — Oakland rookie right-hander Dan Straily was well aware of the ace pitcher and the powerful lineup he was facing.

Posted on May 22, 2013 at 12:15am

(AP) — Tony Parker had 15 points and a career playoff-high 18 assists, Tim Duncan scored San Antonio's first six points of overtime and the Spurs bounced back after squandering a 13-point lead in the fourth quarter to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 93-89 on Tuesday night.

Posted on May 22, 2013 at 12:06am

(AP) — Now that tech darling Apple Inc. has been dragged front and center into the debate over the U.S. tax code, lawmakers are hoping that the spotlight on such a high-profile company could be the catalyst for Congress to take action to close loopholes or reform the law.

Posted on May 22, 2013 at 12:05am

(AP) — When Ben Bernanke testifies about the U.S. economy Wednesday, the Federal Reserve chairman's words will be examined for any clues that the Fed might soon taper — or increase — its support for the economy.

Posted on May 22, 2013 at 12:03am

(AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un dispatched a high-profile official and close confidant to travel to China on Wednesday as a special envoy while Beijing is under pressure to rein in its belligerent neighbor.

Posted on May 21, 2013 at 11:52pm

(AP) — A North Korean state media dispatch shows that leader Kim Jong Un has named a hardline general as his new military chief.

Posted on May 21, 2013 at 11:52pm

(AP) — It took 40 years for Original Six rivals Boston and New York to face off again in the playoffs.

Posted on May 21, 2013 at 11:51pm

(AP) — Aretha Franklin is taking off the month of June.

Posted on May 21, 2013 at 11:44pm

(AP) — State media dispatch shows North Korea has named hardline general as new military chief.

Posted on May 21, 2013 at 11:43pm

(AP) — Residents are voting to keep Portland, Ore., as the largest U.S. city without fluoride in the water or any plans to add it.

Posted on May 21, 2013 at 11:40pm

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Wednesday:

Posted on May 21, 2013 at 11:34pm

(AP) — Kellie Pickler came into the final "Dancing With the Stars" episode in second place but finished in first.

Posted on May 21, 2013 at 11:29pm

(AP) — Charles Woodson is coming back home to Oakland.

Posted on May 21, 2013 at 11:22pm

(AP) — Asian stock markets were mostly higher Wednesday after investor confidence was boosted by a Federal Reserve official's comments that the U.S. central bank should stick with its super-easy monetary policy.

Posted on May 21, 2013 at 11:05pm

Sergio Garcia apologized for saying he would "serve fried chicken" while making a joke about having Tiger Woods over for dinner.

Posted on May 21, 2013 at 11:05pm

(AP) — Far-reaching legislation that grants a chance at citizenship to millions of immigrants living illegally in the United States cleared the Senate Judiciary Committee on a solid bipartisan vote Tuesday night after supporters somberly sidestepped a controversy over the rights of gay spouses.

Posted on May 21, 2013 at 11:01pm

(AP) — Tiger Woods and Sergio Garcia don't like each other, and they're making no effort to disguise their feelings.

Posted on May 21, 2013 at 10:54pm

(AP) — Helmeted rescue workers raced Tuesday to complete the search for survivors and the dead in the Oklahoma City suburb where a mammoth tornado destroyed countless homes, cleared lots down to bare red earth and claimed 24 lives, including those of nine children.