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11 years later, Federer tops Nadal in Wimbledon semifinals

WIMBLEDON, England - Roger Federer waited 11 years to get another shot at Rafael Nadal on Centre Court. This one was a semifinal, not a final. It was settled in four sets, not five. Felt like just as ...

Jul 12, 2019

Many Fed officials saw stronger case for rate cut last month

WASHINGTON - Most Federal Reserve officials expressed concern at a meeting last month that the outlook for the U.S. economy was weakening, and many said the Fed should soon cut rates if uncertainty co...

Jul 12, 2019

Federal court: Duggar sister privacy lawsuit can proceed

SPRINGDALE, Ark. - A federal appeals court has ruled that a lawsuit filed by four reality show sisters can proceed against an Arkansas city that released confidential information about their alleged s...

Jul 12, 2019

Federer, Nadal to play at Wimbledon for 1st time since 2008

WIMBLEDON, England - All these years later, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will meet again at Wimbledon for the 40th installment of their terrific rivalry - and first at the All England Club since the...

Jul 12, 2019

Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith launch media venture

LOS ANGELES - Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith are looking to expand their brands under a new corporate umbrella. The Hollywood power couple on Wednesday announced the launch of a new media venture. ...

Jul 12, 2019

Ed Sheeran confirms he's married to Cherry Seaborn

LONDON - Ed Sheeran has confirmed for the first time that he and long-time girlfriend Cherry Seaborn are married. British media reported the pair wed before Christmas in front of about 40 friends and ...

Jul 12, 2019

Disney cancels premiere after death of star Cameron Boyce

LOS ANGELES - Disney Channel has cancelled the red-carpet premiere of its movie "Descendants 3" after the death of 20-year-old star Cameron Boyce. Disney Channel said in a statement Thursday that inst...

Jul 12, 2019

Labor Secretary Acosta resigns amid Epstein deal scrutiny

WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump says Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta is stepping down following criticism of his handling of a plea deal with a wealthy financier Jeffrey Epstein, who is accused o...

Jul 12, 2019

US producer prices rise a modest 0.1% in June

WASHINGTON - U.S. producer prices rose modestly in June, another sign that inflationary pressures remain subdued. The Labor Department said Friday that its producer price index, which measures inflati...

Jul 12, 2019

3 vehicles owned by Elvis Presley going up for auction

LOS ANGELES - Elvis Presley fans can take to the road in his personal stretch limousine, on his last motorcycle or in a pickup truck if they have the money, an auction house announced Wednesday. Kruse...

Jul 12, 2019