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Astros power past Yanks for 3-1 ALCS lead, Verlander up next

NEW YORK - They have the pitching, and they don't need the pitches. Certainly, the Houston Astros have confidence for good reason on the brink of another World Series. "It's Justin Verlander," relieve...

Oct 19, 2019

China's economic slowdown deepens, weighing on global growth

BEIJING - China's economic growth sank to a new multi-decade low in the latest quarter as a trade war with the U.S. deepened a slump that is weighing on the global economy. Growth in the world's secon...

Oct 19, 2019

Trump drops plan to host G-7 at Doral

WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump on Saturday abruptly reversed his plan to hold the next Group of Seven world leaders' meeting at his Doral, Florida, golf resort next year. Accused of using the pre...

Oct 19, 2019

Man heard in strangling video charged in 2nd death in Alaska

ANCHORAGE, Alaska - A man accused of killing a woman who was seen strangled in videos on a digital memory card was charged Thursday with the death of another woman, authorities in Alaska said. Brian S...

Oct 19, 2019

Energy Secretary Perry says he is resigning by year's end

WASHINGTON - Energy Secretary Rick Perry announced Thursday that he will leave his job by the end of the year, saying that under President Donald Trump the nation is nearing energy independence. Perry...

Oct 19, 2019

White House: Ukraine aid held up in part over election probe

WASHINGTON - The White House acknowledged Thursday that President Donald Trump's decision to hold up military aid to Ukraine was linked to his demand that Kyiv investigate the Democratic National Comm...

Oct 19, 2019

'Spirited Away,' other Studio Ghibli films head to HBO Max

LOS ANGELES - The vast catalogue of storied Japanese animation house Studio Ghibli is heading to the new HBO Max streaming service. Films such as "Princess Mononoke," ''My Neighbor Totoro" and Oscar-w...

Oct 19, 2019

Alicia Alonso, the grande dame of Cuban ballet, has died

HAVANA - Alicia Alonso, the revered ballerina and choreographer whose nearly 75-year career made her an icon of artistic loyalty to Cuba's socialist system, died Thursday at age 98. Miguel Cabrera, an...

Oct 19, 2019

GM workers to stay on picket line until vote on new contract

DETROIT - Striking General Motors workers will stay on the picket lines for at least another week until they vote on a tentative contract with the company. Factory-level officials from the United Auto...

Oct 19, 2019

Placido Domingo's European cultural award delayed

MILAN - Placido Domingo will not receive a European cultural award this weekend in Vienna as previously announced. It was the first change in the opera legend's European schedule since numerous accusa...

Oct 19, 2019