(AP) — South Carolina is No. 1 in women's preseason AP Top 25, followed by UConn and USC.
Bamako, Mali (AP) — Attack by Islamic State-affiliated group in Mali kills 48 people, official says.
Bucharest, Romania (AP) — Romanian lawmakers back a minority government to end monthslong stalemate.
London, United Kingdom (AP) — UK expands military support for Saudi Arabia against Houthis with ‘defensive’ air patrols.
Melbourne, Australia (AP) — Driver charged with intentionally injuring Australian federal lawmaker.
Edmonton, Canada (AP) — Alberta rejects a move toward independence from Canada in a victory for Carney.
St. Petersburg, United States (AP) — Díaz, Caminero and Peralta lead Rays to 7-3 win over Guardians and a trip to the World Series.
San Francisco, United States (AP) — Angel Reese has 30 points, 16 rebounds as Dream beat Valkyries 79-65 to even WNBA Finals at 1-1.
(AP) — Japan launches spacecraft to mysterious moons of Mars in a bold mission to bring home soil samples.
Jackson, United States (AP) — Mississippi AG says officer's force was justified during shoplifting call in which boy was killed.
Nairobi, Kenya (AP) — Leader of Kenyan doomsday cult that left more than 400 followers dead convicted of 191 murders.
(AP) — Florida is No. 1 in preseason AP Top 25 men's poll as Duke, Illini also receive first-place votes.
Philadelphia, United States (AP) — Eagles QB Jalen Hurts is expected to miss the rest of the season with blood clots, AP source says.
Indianapolis, United States (AP) — Colts fire general manager Chris Ballard amid 2-4 start and loss to previously winless Titans.
Washington, United States (AP) — Supreme Court agrees to review a Reconstruction-era ban on distilling spirits in private homes.
Cairo, Egypt (AP) — Houthi rebels strike Yemen's government forces, killing at least 53.
Paris, France (AP) — La policía impone un toque de queda nocturno en 2 zonas de París.
Paris, France (AP) — Paris police issue overnight curfew in 2 areas of French capital to try to prevent further disorder.
Melbourne, Australia (AP) — Australian prime minister says lawmaker critically injured by car is 'no accident'.
Hong Kong, China (AP) — China's economy accelerated in the July-September quarter on robust exports.
