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Settlement reached in lawsuit over Michael Brown's death
ST. LOUIS - A federal judge on Tuesday approved a settlement in the wrongful-death lawsuit filed by the parents of Michael Brown, an unarmed, black 18-year-old, whose fatal shooting by a white police ...
Jun 20, 2017
Dashcam video shows officer firing 7 shots into Castile car
MINNEAPOLIS - The Minnesota police officer who pulled over Philando Castile politely told the driver that his brake lights were out and calmly instructed him not to pull out his handgun before suddenl...
Jun 20, 2017
Brain surgeon charged with child sex abuse gives up license
SAN FRANCISCO - A California brain surgeon has agreed to give up his state medical license while he faces charges of sexually abusing children. Dr. James Kohut agreed to the suspension, electronic mon...
Jun 20, 2017
UN chief: US will be replaced if it disengages from world
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned the Trump administration on Tuesday that if the United States disengages from many issues confronting the international community it will be replaced - and th...
Jun 20, 2017
GOP leaders plan to finalize tax bill behind closed doors
WASHINGTON - The White House plans to privately negotiate a massive overhaul of the tax system with Republican leaders in Congress, possibly giving rank-and-file members little if any say over the fin...
Jun 20, 2017
Brazil federal police accuse president of getting bribes
SAO PAULO - Brazil’s federal police said Tuesday that investigators have found evidence President Michel Temer received bribes to help businesses, raising a new threat that the embattled leader ...
Jun 20, 2017
Venezuela chief prosecutor to face charges as crisis deepens
CARACAS, Venezuela - Venezuela’s Supreme Court cleared the way for a trial against the country’s chief prosecutor, who became a surprise hero to the opposition after breaking ranks with th...
Jun 20, 2017
Amazon aiming to be the dressing room in your house
NEW YORK - Amazon is hoping to claim more territory once held by department stores, essentially placing a dressing room in your house. The company, which has been making a big push into selling clothe...
Jun 20, 2017
Stampeders start 2017 intending to close the door on Grey Cup disappointment
CALGARY - There will be a few clenched jaws among the Calgary Stampeders when the Ottawa Redblacks are introduced as the defending Grey Cup champions Friday at TD Place Stadium. The Stampeders open th...
Jun 20, 2017
Whitecaps' Carl Robinson says club has discussed Atiba Hutchinson amid rumours
VANCOUVER - Carl Robinson did nothing to dispel rumours that the Vancouver Whitecaps are keen to bring Canadian international Atiba Hutchinson to Major League Soccer. The Whitecaps’ head coach w...
Jun 20, 2017