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AP sources: 1 of Brown's accusers has met with NFL

Two people with knowledge of the investigation into Antonio Brown being accused of sexual assault tell The Associated Press that one of the accusers has met with NFL investigators and that there is no...

Sep 18, 2019

Brad Pitt asks astronaut: Who was better? Clooney or me?

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Brad Pitt, star of the new space movie "Ad Astra," had a burning question for a real-life astronaut. "Who was more believable? Clooney or Pitt?" In a televised call Monday, NASA...

Sep 18, 2019

Oil price drops for 2nd day as Saudi crude output recovers

NEW YORK - The price of oil fell Wednesday after Saudi officials announced oil production halted by an attack on the heart of its oil industry would be fully restored within weeks. Prices continued to...

Sep 18, 2019

Creativity without the pressure at 'paint and sip' studios

They've become a global sensation - "paint and sip" studios where adults can spend evenings out learning to make art in a relaxed, BYOB setting. Thousands of franchises now exist to help us all unleas...

Sep 18, 2019

A divided Fed cuts key rate for 2nd time this year

WASHINGTON - A sharply divided Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate Wednesday for a second time this year while saying it's prepared to continue doing what it deems necessary to sustain the...

Sep 18, 2019

GM walkout brings factories and warehouses to a standstill

DETROIT - More than 49,000 members of the United Auto Workers went on strike Monday against General Motors, bringing more than 50 factories and parts warehouses to a standstill in the union's first wa...

Sep 18, 2019

Propane blast kills firefighter, injures his brother, others

FARMINGTON, Maine - A fierce propane explosion levelled a newly constructed building after fire crews arrived to investigate the smell of gas Monday, killing one firefighter and injuring at least eigh...

Sep 18, 2019

Trump names hostage envoy O'Brien national security adviser

WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump said Wednesday he's naming hostage negotiator Robert O'Brien, who Trump had monitor the criminal case in Sweden against American rapper A$AP Rocky, as his new natio...

Sep 18, 2019

Producer: 'The Rookie' co-star's misconduct claims unfounded

LOS ANGELES - Actress Afton Williamson's claims of misconduct against her on the set of "The Rookie" weren't substantiated by an independent investigator, according to the ABC drama series' producer. ...

Sep 18, 2019

Olesen stays suspended from European Tour amid assault case

LONDON - Danish golfer Thorbjorn Olesen will remain suspended from the European Tour until at least December after being charged with sexual assault and being drunk on an aircraft. The 29-year-old Ole...

Sep 18, 2019