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Former Indian President Pranab Mukherjee dies at age 84

NEW DELHI - Former President Pranab Mukherjee, a senior leader of India's Congress party who served in multiple Cabinets during five decades in politics, has died. He was 84. Mukherjee had emergency s...

Aug 31, 2020

Lady Gaga dominates at MTV VMAs, The Weeknd wins top award

NEW YORK - Lady Gaga cleaned house at the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards, while The Weeknd took home the top prize - and both pop stars sent important messages to viewers about the current state of the w...

Aug 31, 2020

Former athletes, sports shows take lead on social justice

Chris Webber's emotional comments last week in support of NBA players, who boycotted the playoffs after the shooting of Jacob Blake, generated millions of views because they came from the heart and ad...

Aug 31, 2020

List of winners at the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards

Winners of the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards, held Sunday night at various locations throughout New York City. - Video of the year: The Weeknd, "Blinding Lights" - Artist of the year: Lady Gaga - Song o...

Aug 31, 2020

Israeli, US delegations depart to UAE in 1st direct flight

BEN-GURION AIRPORT, Israel - A Star of David-adorned El Al plane took off Monday from Israel's Ben-Gurion Airport, carrying a high-ranking American and Israeli delegation to Abu Dhabi in the first-eve...

Aug 31, 2020

Gaga’s masks, Weeknd’s advocacy and more top VMAs moments

The MTV Video Music Awards got a little creative trying to put on a somewhat live awards show from New York City in the middle of a pandemic. Sunday's show included performances with mask-wearing arti...

Aug 31, 2020

India accuses China of 'provocative' military movements

SRINAGAR, India - India said Monday its soldiers thwarted China's "provocative" military movements near a disputed border in Ladakh region months into their deadliest standoff in decades. A statement ...

Aug 31, 2020

ABC to air 'Black Panther' as tribute to Chadwick Boseman

NEW YORK - ABC will air "Black Panther" commercial-free Sunday as a prime-time tribute to Chadwick Boseman. The film will be followed by an ABC News Special, "Chadwick Boseman: A Tribute for a King." ...

Aug 30, 2020

He's back! Alaphilippe takes emotional win at Tour de France

NICE, France - France's fastest showman on two wheels is back making a splash at the Tour de France and once again wearing the iconic yellow jersey. Julian Alaphilippe, the rider who more than any oth...

Aug 30, 2020

Death toll rises to 29 in north China restaurant collapse

BEIJING - Chinese authorities say the death toll has risen to 29 in the collapse of a two-story restaurant in the northern province of Shanxi. The Ministry of Emergency Management says another 28 peop...

Aug 29, 2020