WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump’s claim that he once told a NATO ally that he would encourage Russia “to do whatever the hell they want” to “delinquent” members of the group sent shockwaves through Europe over the weekend. But in Washington, most Republicans downplayed or defended remarks that seemed to invite Russian aggression. “I was here when he was president. …

The top 10 teams in the Michigan Associated Press high school basketball poll, with records in parentheses. Totals are based on 15 points for a first-place vote, 14 for second,etc.: Division 1 School Record Total Points 1. Orchard Lake St. Mary’s (5) (19-1) 75 2. Detroit Cass Tech (17-1) 70 3. East Lansing (16-2) 61 3. Dearborn (18-0) 61 5. …

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A federal lawsuit filed over five years ago challenging North Carolina’s new photo voter identification mandate is now set to go to trial in the spring, with an outcome that could possibly affect what people must do to cast ballots this fall. The U.S. District Court in Winston-Salem announced on Monday that Judge Loretta Biggs will …