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UK economy shrinks for first time since 2012 as Brexit bites

LONDON - The British economy unexpectedly shrank in the second quarter for the first time since 2012 as Brexit uncertainties heaped pressure on firms, official figures showed Friday. The decline is se...

Aug 11, 2019

Muslims clash with Israeli police at Jerusalem holy site

JERUSALEM - Muslim worshippers and Israeli police clashed Sunday at a major Jerusalem holy site during prayers marking the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Adha. Palestinian medics said at least 14 people we...

Aug 11, 2019

Cyrus and Hemsworth split after less than year of marriage

LOS ANGELES - Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth have separated after less than a year of marriage. A representative for the singer said Saturday the pair decided a break was best while they focus on "the...

Aug 10, 2019

Celebs, members push for gym boycott over Trump fundraiser

Luxury gym Equinox and indoor cycling studio SoulCycle are facing a backlash from some members and celebrities over a fundraiser being held for President Donald Trump by a company executive. Stephen R...

Aug 10, 2019

El Paso crowd decries racism week after mass shooting

EL PASO, Texas - More than 100 people marched through the Texas border city of El Paso on Saturday, denouncing racism and calling for stronger gun laws one week after 22 people were killed in a mass s...

Aug 10, 2019

California 'First Partner' puts focus on gender equality

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - California Gov. Gavin Newsom was wrapping up a meeting with the president of El Salvador in April when his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, spoke up in fluent Spanish. What, she aske...

Aug 10, 2019

Officials: Jeffrey Epstein dies by suicide in jail cell

NEW YORK - Financier Jeffrey Epstein killed himself while awaiting trial on sex-trafficking charges in New York, officials said Saturday. Epstein was found unresponsive in his cell at the Manhattan Co...

Aug 10, 2019

Willie Nelson comes off tour, cites 'breathing problem'

NEW YORK - Willie Nelson has come off his tour because of a "breathing problem." The 86-year-old singer apologized on Twitter late Wednesday, writing "I need to have my doctor check out." Nelson had j...

Aug 10, 2019

McConnell wants to consider gun background checks in fall

WASHINGTON - Shifting the gun violence debate, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says he now wants to consider background checks and other bills, setting up a potentially pivotal moment when lawm...

Aug 10, 2019

Police say 62 killed in Tanzania fuel tanker explosion

DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania - A damaged tanker truck exploded in eastern Tanzania as people were trying to siphon fuel out of it Saturday, killing at least 62 in one of the worst incidents of its kind in ...

Aug 10, 2019