The Associated Press

Warren Buffett’s company reported a steep drop in earnings Saturday because the paper value of its investments fell and it sold off some Apple shares, but the tens of thousands of shareholders filling an Omaha arena to hear Buffett answer questions at the annual meeting later can take heart that Berkshire Hathaway’s many businesses performed well

It hasn't happened in almost anyone's lifetime: two presidents squaring off in one election

It hasn't happened in almost anyone's lifetime: two presidents squaring off in one election

A deadly shootout in Charlotte that left five dead illustrates how smartphone-wielding bystanders don’t always run for cover when bullets start to fly

A deadly shootout in Charlotte that left five dead illustrates how smartphone-wielding bystanders don’t always run for cover when bullets start to fly

Officials say 14 people are dead after a flood and landslide hit Indonesia’s Sulawesi island

Chris Paddack pitched six scoreless innings to carry the Minnesota Twins to their 11th consecutive victory with a 5-2 decision over the Boston Red Sox

San Diego acquired two-time batting champion Luis Arraez from the Miami Marlins along with nearly $7.9 million in a deal for four players that left the Padres responsible only for the major league minimum salary

San Diego acquired two-time batting champion Luis Arraez from the Miami Marlins along with nearly $7.9 million in a deal for four players that left the Padres responsible only for the major league minimum salary

The Miami Marlins are working on a trade that would send second baseman Luis Arraez to the San Diego Padres