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"Ocho Ocho Ocho" made it through the name-approval process, but "Preakness Princess" never would.

North Korea and Somalia are perceived to be the most corrupt countries, according to the Corruption Perception Index released today by Transparency International. Denmark is seen as least corrupt.

As a member of the influential folk group starting in 1948, her strong voice was an inspiration to later female singers in the genre.

Secretaries of state and other top officials sometimes make personal stops while traveling on official business. It's permitted, though it sometimes raises eyebrows and questions of cost.

Lawyers for Curtis Reeves Jr. argued that he was in imminent danger when he shot a man who had been texting in the movie theater. But the judge ruled that surveillance video suggested otherwise.

The Afghan Taliban confirmed that a U.S. drone strike killed their leader last week, and they announced his successor: Mullah Haibatullah Akhundzada, an extremist scholar without military experience.

For the past year, Gov. Robert Bentley has faced allegations that he had an affair with an aide and misused funds. Now there's a chance he could face two felony accusations.

Retired Gen. John Kelly, the former boss of the U.S. Southern Command, would be the third former general picked by President-elect Trump.

In a 4-3 decision, the court ruled that the university's "race-conscious admissions program" is constitutional.

In describing steps the military is taking to confront the pandemic within its ranks, Defense Secretary Mark Esper said a shutdown is "not feasible." He did not say who is recommending such a move.