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Konecny powers Flyers past Blackhawks 4-3 in Prague

PRAGUE, Czech Republic - It was a successful home debut for Flyers coach Alain Vigneault - a long, long way from Philadelphia. Travis Konecny had two goals and Vigneault won his first game with his ne...

Oct 06, 2019

Spanish cinema great Almodóvar plans his 1st film in America

NEW YORK - Pedro Almodvar is a master of cinema who has found international acclaim with 21 films he's shot in his native Spain. Now he's setting his sights on making his first film in North America. ...

Oct 06, 2019

Police: 'Jersey Shore' star arrested in LA after struggle

LOS ANGELES - "Jersey Shore" star Ronnie Ortiz-Magro was arrested early Friday on suspicion of kidnapping in Los Angeles and had to be shocked with a stun gun while being taken into custody, police sa...

Oct 06, 2019

Hundreds honour iconic Mexican crooner at Miami wake

MIAMI - Hundreds are gathering in Miami to honour the life of Mexican crooner Jos Jos, who died in Miami eight days ago at age 71. Known as the "Prince of Song," Jos Rmulo Sosa Ortiz was beloved acros...

Oct 06, 2019

Iranian hackers said to target presidential campaign

WASHINGTON - Microsoft said Friday that hackers linked to the Iranian government targeted a U.S. presidential campaign, as well as government officials, media targets and prominent expatriate Iranians...

Oct 06, 2019

Retrial for man in California warehouse fire that killed 36

OAKLAND, Calif. - The founder of an artists' work-live collective in the San Francisco Bay Area where a fast-moving fire trapped and killed 36 partygoers three years ago will be tried again on manslau...

Oct 06, 2019

Friends of Mexico's "Prince of Song" pay respects in Miami

MIAMI - Relatives of the late Mexican crooner known as Jose Jose and Latin American entertainment celebrities have gathered at a funeral home in Miami to pay respects to Mexico's "Prince of Song." The...

Oct 06, 2019

Aerosmith named MusiCares' 2020 Person of the Year

SANTA MONICA, Calif. - An organization that helps music professionals who need financial, personal or medical assistance will honour Aerosmith as its 2020 person of the year. MusiCares announced Frida...

Oct 06, 2019

Pastor, radio host charged with sexual battery on child

WINTER PARK, Fla. - A popular local Christian radio show host is being held without bail in Florida on allegations that he sexually abused a child numerous times over five years. The Orlando Sentinel ...

Oct 06, 2019

Mexican actress Aparicio named UNESCO ambassador

PARIS - The United Nations' cultural agency UNESCO has appointed Mexican actress Yalitza Aparicio as its goodwill ambassador for indigenous peoples. The 25-year-old actress made history as the first i...

Oct 06, 2019