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Democratic candidate Sanders to speak at black press meeting

CINCINNATI - Democratic presidential contender Sen. Bernie Sanders will be the featured speaker at a black press convention that begins Tuesday evening in Cincinnati. National Newspaper Publishers Ass...

Jun 25, 2019

Tributes to Michael Jackson flow on 10th death anniversary

LOS ANGELES - Michael Jackson's estate paid tribute to his artistry and charity Tuesday as fans make final preparations for gatherings to celebrate his memory on the 10th anniversary of the King of Po...

Jun 25, 2019

Iran: New US sanctions permanently close road for diplomacy

TEHRAN, Iran - Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman says the new U.S. sanctions targeting the Islamic Republic's supreme leader and other top officials mean the "permanent closure" of diplomacy between T...

Jun 24, 2019

Lithgow, Bening and more stars perform Mueller report

LOS ANGELES - John Lithgow joined the growing list of actors who have taken on the role of President Donald Trump, portraying the world leader in a live reading of former special counsel Robert Muelle...

Jun 24, 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 24, 2019

Monarchy cost British taxpayers $85.2 million last year

LONDON - Buckingham Palace says the monarchy cost British taxpayers 67 million pounds ($85.2 million) during 2018-19, a 41% increase on the previous financial year. The number rose primarily because o...

Jun 24, 2019

Police release hundreds of files from Smollett investigation

Chicago police have released hundreds of files from the investigation into Jussie Smollett's claim he was attacked by two men, including footage that shows the actor with his face blurred and wearing ...

Jun 24, 2019

Bounty hunter's wife remains in coma in Honolulu hospital

HONOLULU - The wife of "Dog the Bounty Hunter" reality TV star Duane "Dog" Chapman remained in a medically induced coma Monday so that she can be treated without suffering pain. Beth Chapman was diagn...

Jun 24, 2019

Trump signs order that aims to reveal real health care costs

WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday that calls for upfront disclosure by hospitals of actual prices for common tests and procedures to help keep costs down . The idea ...

Jun 24, 2019

Trump postpones nationwide immigration enforcement sweep

WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump on Saturday delayed a nationwide immigration sweep to deport people living the United States illegally, including families, saying he would give lawmakers two weeks...

Jun 24, 2019