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China's Xi heads for NKorea for state visit, talks with Kim

BEIJING - Chinese state media say President Xi Jinping has departed for his state visit to North Korea, which he has said will strengthen the countries' strategic ties. Xinhua news agency said Xi left...

Jun 19, 2019

Homophobia study shows perception, reality "disconnect"

Researchers say a survey of players in the Australian Ice Hockey League shows homophobic language is often used but that an even higher percentage of competitors would make a gay player feel welcome. ...

Jun 19, 2019

Democratic panel to open debate on reparations for slavery

WASHINGTON - After more than a decade's absence, the case for reparations is returning to Capitol Hill, this time amid a growing discussion in the Democratic Party about what the country might owe to ...

Jun 18, 2019

Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong released from prison

HONG KONG - Joshua Wong, a leading figure in Hong Kong's 2014 Umbrella Movement demonstrations, was released from prison on Monday and vowed to soon join the latest round of protests. Wong's release f...

Jun 18, 2019

Kansas City, Missouri, voters elect Lucas as new mayor

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A 34-year-old black man whose family was occasionally homeless during his childhood in Kansas City, Missouri, will become the city's 55th mayor. Voters on Tuesday chose Quinton Luca...

Jun 18, 2019

Protesters demand embattled Hong Kong leader resign

HONG KONG - Demonstrators in Hong Kong gathered Monday outside the office of the city's leader, demanding that she resign for the crisis over an unpopular extradition bill that has tested the durabili...

Jun 18, 2019

The Rock and other stars promote positivity at MTV awards

LOS ANGELES - Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson says a person is most powerful when staying true to themselves and encouraged others to adopt that approach while accepting a top honour at the MTV Movie & ...

Jun 17, 2019

Earthquake in southern China kills 11 people, injures 122

BEIJING - A strong earthquake that hit Sichuan province in southern China late Monday night killed 11 people and injured 122, the local government said. The Yibin city government posted the casualty t...

Jun 17, 2019

AP Source: Lakers, Pelicans, agree on Anthony Davis trade

NEW ORLEANS - Anthony Davis will wind up with LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers after all. The New Orleans Pelicans have agreed to trade the disgruntled Davis to the Lakers for point guard Lonzo...

Jun 17, 2019

Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong released from prison

HONG KONG - Joshua Wong, a leading figure in Hong Kong's 2014 Umbrella Movement demonstrations, has been released from prison. Wong's release from the Lai Chi Kok Correctional Facility on Monday came ...

Jun 16, 2019