Amid signs of turmoil, South Sudan says that oil will continue to flow through Sudan JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — Following a lengthy Cabinet meeting, South Sudan's government spokesman said Wednesday that the country will continue to expo...

Obama hosts South Korea's new president to show united front against North Korean threats WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama welcomed South Korea's new leader Park Geun-hye to the White House Tuesday, looking to present a strong ...

Obama says SKorea leader's visit shows NKorea has failed, can't use threats to get concessions WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama said Tuesday that North Korea can no longer create an international crisis with nuclear provocation...

Winners named in 2013 Great Plains Associated Press awards covering ND, SD, Neb SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — LARGE MARKETS Spot News: 1. Omaha World-Herald, Matthew Hansen, "Shooting of suspect at Offutt raises questions." 2....

Maine lawmakers consider bill that would prohibit government links to terrorism states PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A week after the Boston Marathon bombings, Maine legislators are considering a bill that aims to fight back at terrorism by c...

Illinois House defeats proposed divestiture of gun companies by public pension systems SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois House has rejected a plan to force public pension systems to dump investments in gun manufacturers. ...

Former AP correspondent George McArthur, who covered Vietnam War, dies in Virginia at age 88 Born in the Deep South and caught up in the romance of journalism at an early age, George McArthur was not one to let social taboos or politics ...

As world awaits North Korea missile test, Pyongyang calmly celebrates Kim anniversaries PYONGYANG, North Korea (AP) — As neighboring nations kept a close eye on missile movements in North Korea, people in the country's capital began ce...

SKorea anticipating NKorea missile launch; Pyongyang residents calm, saying: 'We will win war' PYONGYANG, North Korea (AP) — The prospect of a North Korean missile launch is "considerably high," South Korea's foreign minister told lawm...

Even as tensions rise, residents of North Korea's capital go into celebration mode PYONGYANG, North Korea (AP) — As the world watches to see what North Korea's next move will be in a high-stakes game of brinksmanship with the United St...

Recalling 53K NKorean workers, Pyongyang suspends operations at North-South factory complex SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea said Monday it will suspend operations at a factory complex it has jointly run with South Korea, pulling ...

Top SKorean official says he misspoke in mentioning 'indication' of NKorea nuclear-site work SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A top South Korean official said Monday he misspoke earlier in the day when he told lawmakers there is an "indicatio...