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Comedian Andy Dick charged with groping driver

LOS ANGELES - Comedian Andy Dick has been charged with groping a driver from a ride-hailing service. Los Angeles County prosecutors say Dick is expected to be arraigned Friday on a charge of misdemean...

Oct 04, 2019

'Wow child' is special guest of orchestra that inspired him

BOSTON - A boy who charmed the world by exclaiming "Wow!" at the end of a classical music performance was a special guest of the orchestra that inspired his delight. The Boston Globe reports 9-year-ol...

Oct 04, 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 04, 2019

Retrial for man in California warehouse fire that killed 36

OAKLAND, Calif. - Prosecutors say they will re-try a man on manslaughter charges for allegedly turning a San Francisco Bay Area warehouse into a cluttered maze that killed 36 at a party. Alameda Count...

Oct 04, 2019

NTSB seeks new seat belt requirements for limos after crash

ALBANY, N.Y. - Federal inspectors recommended stricter regulations Wednesday for safety belts and passenger seats in new vehicles stretched into limousines, saying tighter standards might have made a ...

Oct 04, 2019

World War II-era bomber crashes; at least 7 reported dead

WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. - A World War II-era plane with 13 people aboard crashed and burned at the Hartford airport after encountering mechanical trouble on takeoff Wednesday, killing seven of them. The ...

Oct 04, 2019

Sanders has heart procedure, cancels campaign events for now

WASHINGTON - Bernie Sanders' campaign said Wednesday that the Democratic presidential candidate had a heart procedure for a blocked artery and was cancelling events and appearances "until further noti...

Oct 04, 2019

Wake for Mexico's "Prince of Song" being held in Miami

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

Oct 04, 2019

Aerosmith named MusiCare's 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 04, 2019

Dr. Dre, Iovine unveil high-tech new building at USC

LOS ANGELES - Andre "Dr. Dre" Young and Jimmy Iovine want a new high-tech building bearing their names at the University of Southern California to become a place where young creatives can understand m...

Oct 04, 2019