The Associated Press

Preliminary magnitude 7.6 earthquake strikes near Tonga in the South Pacific Ocean, USGS says. apnews.com/article/tonga-…

Large oil refinery explosion near Texas coast forces residents to shelter in place apnews.com/article/refine…

A military cargo plane with 121 people, most of them soldiers, crashed shortly after taking off, killing at least 66, the head of Colombia’s armed forces says. apnews.com/article/colomb…

A California civil jury has found Bill Cosby liable for drugging and sexually assaulting a woman in 1972, awarding her nearly $60 million. apnews.com/article/bill-c…

The AP is celebrating 50 years of the women’s Top 25 poll. Cast your vote for the greatest player, program, and coach of the poll era. bit.ly/47SD4eH

BREAKING: The Supreme Court seems skeptical of laws in 14 states that allow counting of mail ballots that arrive after Election Day. apnews.com/live/supreme-c…

The Supreme Court hears arguments on whether states can continue to count late-arriving mail ballots, an issue targeted by President Trump. Follow live updates. apnews.com/live/supreme-c…

BREAKING: Two people were killed when an Air Canada jet collided with a firetruck on a runway at New York's LaGuardia Airport, a source tells the AP. apnews.com/article/new-yo…

BREAKING: New York's LaGuardia Airport closes after an Air Canada flight collides with a Port Authority vehicle on the runway, according to an FAA website. apnews.com/article/new-yo…

An Air Canada flight collides with a Port Authority vehicle at New York's LaGuardia Airport, according to authorities. Multiple videos taken by bystanders and posted on social media showed the jet with severe damage to the front of the aircraft. apnews.com/article/new-yo…

As U.S. President Donald Trump’s deadline on opening the Strait of Hormuz approaches, Iran threatens to attack electrical plants in the Middle East powering American military bases. apnews.com/article/iran-u…

BREAKING: British police are investigating an apparent arson attack on four vehicles belonging to a Jewish ambulance service in London early Monday morning. No injuries have been reported. apnews.com/article/london…

More than 200 cats from across southeastern Europe competed this weekend at the SofistiCat feline expo in the Romanian capital.

A statue of Christopher Columbus has been placed on the grounds of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building adjacent to the White House, the latest effort by President Donald Trump's administration to recognize the controversial explorer. apnews.com/article/trump-…

BREAKING: Alvaro Folgueiras nailed a 3-pointer with 4.5 seconds remaining, and Iowa eliminated defending national champion Florida, sending the top-seeded Gators home with a 73-72 victory in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. apnews.com/article/iowa-f…

Socialist candidate Emmanuel Gregoire has won the Paris mayoral race, succeeding fellow party member Anne Hidalgo as the French capital's mayor. apnews.com/article/france…

The AP is celebrating 50 years of the women's Top 25 poll. Who do you think is the top coach during the women’s poll era? apnews.com/https:/apnews.…

Tens of thousands of people protested in Prague on Saturday against the new Czech government led by Prime Minister Andrej Babiš. Read more: bit.ly/4rIYHVZ

Japan’s Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said that one of two Japanese nationals detained in Iran has been released and will be returning to Japan. apnews.com/article/japan-…

BREAKING: President Trump says the U.S. will “obliterate” Iranian power plants if Tehran doesn’t reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours. apnews.com/live/iran-war-…