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Tributes to Michael Jackson flow on 10th death anniversary

LOS ANGELES - Hundreds of Michael Jackson fans gathered at his grave for a daylong celebration of his life and music Tuesday, with some travelling thousands of miles to join in the singalongs, selfies...

Jun 27, 2019

Iran says 'idiotic' new US sanctions shut doors of diplomacy

TEHRAN, Iran - Iran warned Tuesday that new U.S. sanctions targeting its supreme leader and other top officials meant "closing the doors of diplomacy" between Tehran and Washington amid heightened ten...

Jun 26, 2019

NKorea urges South to stop mediating between North, US

SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of - North Korea said Thursday that South Korea must stop trying to mediate between Pyongyang and Washington, as it stepped up its pressure on the United States to work out new ...

Jun 26, 2019

Lawyer: Gooding Jr.'s accuser 'troubled,' groping case bogus

NEW YORK - Cuba Gooding Jr.'s lawyer is urging a judge to dismiss the forcible touching case that landed the actor in handcuffs two weeks ago, arguing that witnesses and security video contradict a wo...

Jun 26, 2019

Prince Harry, Meghan's home renovations cost taxpayers $3M

LONDON - The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's home was renovated with 2.4 million pounds ($3.06 million) of taxpayers' money, royal accounts revealed Tuesday. Prince Harry and his wife Meghan's residence ...

Jun 26, 2019

Police release more than 1,000 files from Smollett probe

Chicago police on Monday released more than 1,000 files from the investigation into Jussie Smollett's claim he was attacked by two men, including video footage that for the first time shows the "Empir...

Jun 26, 2019

Federal jury rules against Huawei in trade secrets case

DALLAS - A federal jury in Texas has ruled that Huawei stole technology from a Silicon Valley startup, but it didn't award any damages. After a three-week trial, jurors determined Wednesday that while...

Jun 26, 2019

Britney Spears' conservatorship sues blogger for defamation

LOS ANGELES - The conservatorship that oversees Britney Spears' personal life and career has sued the creator of a blog devoted to the pop superstar. The lawsuit filed Wednesday in Los Angeles alleges...

Jun 26, 2019

Coal train derails into Great Dismal Swamp wildlife refuge

SUFFOLK, Va. - A coal train has derailed into the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge in Virginia. The derailment is still being cleaned up and has raised concerns about the impact on various ...

Jun 26, 2019

Arrest in case of 2 run over at Washington swimming hole

WASHOUGAL, Wash. - A man accused of driving his Jeep through a fence at a Washington state swimming hole and running over two German tourists, killing them, has been arrested, police said Wednesday. T...

Jun 26, 2019