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In reversal, Hallmark will reinstate same-sex marriage ads

NEW YORK - The Hallmark Channel, reversing what it called a "wrong decision," said Sunday it will reinstate commercials featuring same-sex couples that it had pulled following a complaint from a conse...

Dec 16, 2019

Harvey Weinstein says he's advanced women's film careers

NEW YORK - Harvey Weinstein says he is a pioneer in advancing the careers of women in the film industry, saying his work has been forgotten in the wake of allegations of sexual assault. "I feel like t...

Dec 16, 2019

Ex-Sudan strongman al-Bashir gets 2 years for corruption

KHARTOUM, Sudan - A court in Sudan convicted former President Omar al-Bashir of money laundering and corruption on Saturday, sentencing him to two years in a minimum security lockup. That's the first ...

Dec 16, 2019

Royalty, EU, US delegations attend Battle of Bulge ceremony

BASTOGNE, Belgium - Royalty, U.S. and European Union top officials are attending ceremonies to mark the 75th anniversary of one of the most important battles in World War II - the Battle of the Bulge,...

Dec 16, 2019

North Korea says new tests will help it counter US threats

SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of - North Korea said it successfully performed another "crucial test" at its long-range rocket launch site that will further strengthen its nuclear deterrent. The test - the se...

Dec 16, 2019

Justices to take up dispute over subpoenas for Trump records

WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court said Friday it will hear President Donald Trump's pleas to keep his tax, bank and financial records private, a major confrontation between the president and Congress tha...

Dec 15, 2019

Democrats threaten to boycott next debate over labour dispute

WASHINGTON - All seven Democratic presidential candidates who qualified for next week's debate threatened on Friday to skip the event if an ongoing labour dispute forces them to cross picket lines on ...

Dec 15, 2019

Babe Ruth's 500th homer bat sells for more than $1 million

LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif. - Babe Ruth has hit another one out of the ballpark. The bat used by the legendary baseball player to hit his 500th home run was auctioned on Saturday for more than $1 million. S...

Dec 15, 2019

How US-China trade deal achieved a little but left out a lot

WASHINGTON - The limited trade deal that the Trump administration and Beijing announced Friday means Americans will avoid a holiday tax increase on imported toys, clothing and smartphones. U.S. farmer...

Dec 15, 2019

1 shot dead at plant near Atlanta; suspect caught in Alabama

CONYERS, Ga. - A contract worker was arrested at an Alabama bus station Friday, hours after officials say he shot and killed a fellow worker in a suburban Atlanta factory. Rockdale County Sheriff Eric...

Dec 15, 2019