A $400 million cash payment to Iran has little precedent

WHY IT MATTERS: It’s as if Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton live on two entirely different Earths when it comes to global warming

Memorial Mass for 2 nuns killed in their Mississippi home
A memorial Mass will be held Monday for two 68-year-old nuns who were killed in their Mississippi home, even as authorities continue to investigate the stabbing

News Guide: McCain, Arpaio draw interest in Arizona primary
A challenge to longtime U.S. Sen. John McCain leads the lists of contests drawing attention in Tuesday’s Arizona primary

Drones meet drought in skies of storied California farmland
In the drought-stricken West, where every drop of water counts, some California farmers are using advanced drone technology to save the scarce resource

Trump plans detailed immigration talk as questions remain
Donald Trump’s top allies struggling to speak for their presidential candidate on immigration

Asian stocks lower, except for Tokyo, on Yellen speech
Most Asian stocks slipped Monday on remarks from the U.S. Federal Reserve late last week that the case has strengthened for raising interest rates, except for the Tokyo market that gained on prospects for a strong dollar

Mariah Carey’s sister arrested on prostitution charges
The sister of pop star Mariah Carey has been arrested on prostitution charges in upstate New York

Permanent cease-fire taking effect in Colombia under accord
A permanent cease-fire is taking effect in Colombia on Monday, bringing an end to 52 years of bloody combat between the government and the country’s biggest rebel group

Playing with sports concussion doubles recovery time: Study
New research shows continuing to play despite a concussion doubles recovery time for teen athletes and leads to worse short-term mental function

Brazil’s Rousseff to address Senate in trial over her future
Suspended Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff faces her accusers in the Senate on Monday, a showdown sure to be filled with heated rhetoric

EU forum to take stance on Sweden’s call for lobster ban
An arm of the European Union is expected to weigh in on a request from Sweden to deem American lobsters an invasive species in much of Europe

Trial over Ohio policeman’s slaying delayed until March
The trial for a man accused of fatally shooting an Ohio policeman has been delayed until March

Aviation group in negotiations to buy Wright brothers site
A group that preserves historically significant aviation sites is trying to buy the Wright brothers’ former factory buildings in Ohio

‘Believeland’ corn mazes celebrate Cleveland Cavaliers
An Ohio farm is honoring the Cleveland Cavaliers through several corn mazes designed in the shape of their championship trophy, LeBron James’ head and the words “Homegrown Hero” and “Believeland.”

GOP presidential nominee Trump plans major ad buy Monday
Donald Trump’s campaign is planning its biggest ad buy to date: upward of $10 million on commercials airing over the next week

WWII dog tags found on beach in ’66 returned to family
A World War II veteran’s dog tags found on a New York City beach 50 years ago have been returned to the man’s family in Queens

Police probe Cornell brawl that left Ithaca student dead
Police in New York are investigating a brawl on the campus of Cornell University that left an Ithaca College student dead and another Ithaca student injured

Mondesi’s triple keys big inning, Royals beat Red Sox 10-4
Raul Mondesi hit a bases-loaded triple and Eric Hosmer added a two-run single during an eight-run sixth inning, lifting the surging Kansas City Royals to a 10-4 victory over the Boston Red Sox

Police search LA airport, many evacuate as shooter reported
Police say they are searching the terminals at Los Angeles International Airport after reports of an active shooter that have not yet been confirmed

Kim Dotcom wants to livestream legal fight against the US
Internet entrepreneur Kim Dotcom wants to livestream his legal fight against the United States on YouTube

Supporters mark slain girl’s 10th birthday in Albuquerque
Supporters of a girl who police say was raped and killed are holding a birthday party and memorial service in her honor

Fowler plays his way off US Ryder Cup team
Zach Johnson doesn’t have to wait by the phone to find out if he’s on another Ryder Cup team

Stewart, 4 relievers throw 4-hitter; Dodgers beat Cubs 1-0
Brock Stewart and four relievers combined on a four-hitter and Andrew Toles scored on a fielder’s choice in the eighth inning, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers over Jon Lester and the Chicago Cubs 1-0

Maine state senator: Censure may be in order for governor
A Maine state senator says legislative leaders are considering whether to hold a special session to censure the governor following recent controversial remarks

2 dead, 36 hurt after bus hits fire truck, more vehicles
Louisiana police say a man who’s in the United States illegally drove a bus into a firetruck and other vehicles on an elevated highway, killing two people and injuring 36 _ several of them seriously

Longtime Associated Press TV columnist Jerry Buck dies at 85
William G. (Jerry) Buck, a columnist who chronicled the television industry for The Associated Press in New York and Los Angeles, died Friday at age 85

Politicos spar over ethics surrounding Clinton Foundation
Politicos spar over ethical questions surrounding her decision at State Department to talk with people outside the government who had contributed to her family’s philanthropy foundation

Burning Man gets mixed reaction in nearby small Nevada town
The start of Burning Man this week means a mix of excitement and bitterness to the tiny town of Gerlach

Donaldson hits three HRs, Blue Jays beat Twins 9-6
Josh Donaldson had his first career three-homer game, Troy Tulowitzki also went deep and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Minnesota Twins 9-6 on Sunday to complete a three-game sweep

Larson takes advantage of late restart for first Cup victory
Kyle Larson raced to the first victory of his Sprint Cup career Sunday, taking the lead on a restart with nine laps remaining and holding off Chase Elliott in a duel between two of NASCAR’s up-and-coming standouts

FARC sets permanent cease-fire under Colombia peace deal
The commander of Colombia’s biggest rebel movement says its fighters will permanently cease ho

Endwell, New York, wins Little League World Series
Ryan Harlost led Endwell, New York, to the Little League World Series title, striking out eight and limiting South Korea to five hits in six innings in a 2-1 victory Sunday

Juan Gabriel, Mexican superstar singer, dead at 66
The press office for Mexican superstar Juan Gabriel says the singer has died at age 66

Rangers top Indians 2-1 to win series of division leaders
Derek Holland allowed one run over six innings in his second start off the disabled list, new left fielder Carlos Gomez made two highlight-reel catches and the AL-best Texas Rangers beat the Cleveland Indians 2-1

Reeds win Barclays, Fowler loses Ryder Cup spot
Patrick Reed won The Barclays to secure his shot at the FedEx Cup as Fowler throws away spot on Ryder Cup team

Kaepernick will sit through anthem until there’s change
Colin Kaepernick plans to sit through the national anthem for as long as he feels is appropriate until he sees major change in America, specifically when it comes to race relations

Ariya Jutanugarn wins in Canada for 5th LPGA Tour title
Ariya Jutanugarn ran away with the Canadian Pacific Women’s Open on Sunday at chilly Priddis Greens for her LPGA Tour-leading fifth victory of the year

Merkel’s deputy wishes he’d given neo-Nazis both fingers
Germany’s second-in-command has only one regret after flipping the bird at a group of neo-Nazis recently

Few contenders, more pretenders in NFC
The last four teams to play for the NFC championship have the same goal: Super Bowl or bust.

For retired US Open champ Flavia Pennetta, no regrets
Flavia Pennetta arrived back at Arthur Ashe Stadium and had one question: “Where is it?”

Boston police rolling out body-worn cameras