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Loughlin, Giannulli fighting new charges in admissions case

BOSTON - "Full House" actress Lori Loughlin and her fashion designer husband are contesting expanded charges against them in the college admissions bribery scandal. Lawyers for Loughlin and Mossimo Gi...

Nov 19, 2019

Kanye West talks about serving God during visit with Osteen

HOUSTON - Rapper Kanye West told parishioners at Joel Osteen's Houston megachurch on Sunday that his recent spiritual awakening has made him realize he's no longer in the service to fame and money but...

Nov 19, 2019

Bei Bei, an American-born panda, leaves Washington for China

WASHINGTON - A specially equipped Boeing 777 jet took off from Dulles International Airport on Tuesday carrying a true Washington celebrity: Bei Bei, a 4-year-old giant panda. Visitors to Washington's...

Nov 19, 2019

Embattled Illinois prosecutor announces bid for re-election

CHICAGO - The top prosecutor in Cook County, Illinois, who was harshly criticized when her office suddenly dropped charges against actor Jussie Smollett, says she's running for re-election. Cook Count...

Nov 19, 2019

Jury rules for half of 21 plaintiffs in used body parts suit

PHOENIX - The owner of a now-closed Phoenix body donation facility has been found civilly liable for mishandling such donations about half of 21 cases filed by families of the dead. A jury on Tuesday ...

Nov 19, 2019

Trump says he went through ‘very routine physical’

WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump says he went through a "very routine physical" when he visited Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Saturday. He's complaining that first lady Melania Tr...

Nov 19, 2019

Lionel Messi in Israel despite rockets and boycott threats

TEL AVIV, Israel - Soccer superstar Lionel Messi finally arrived in sports-crazed Israel on Sunday, after a Palestinian protest campaign derailed his previous visit and the latest round of cross-borde...

Nov 19, 2019

In the House impeachment drama, Russia still plays big role

WASHINGTON - For all the talk about Ukraine in the House impeachment inquiry, there's a character standing just off-stage with a dominant role in this tale of international intrigue: Russia. As has so...

Nov 19, 2019

Michelle Obama signs ‘Becoming’ copies on book’s anniversary

WASHINGTON - Michelle Obama marked one year since publication of her bestselling memoir at a book signing in the nation's capital Monday. "It's so good to meet you," the former first lady told patrons...

Nov 19, 2019

Doobie Brothers unite with Michael McDonald for tour

NASHVILLE - Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees The Doobie Brothers are joining with singer and songwriter Michael McDonald for a 50th anniversary tour next year. McDonald, who sang with the band st...

Nov 19, 2019