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US to require Chinese officials to report American contacts

WASHINGTON - The Trump administration said Wednesday that it will soon require Chinese officials in the U.S. to notify the State Department ahead of any contacts they plan to have with American educat...

Oct 16, 2019

Woman killed, suspect shot at home of 'Tarzan' actor Ron Ely

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Authorities in Southern California say a woman was killed at the home of former "Tarzan" actor Ron Ely and sheriff's deputies fatally shot a suspect. A Santa Barbara County she...

Oct 16, 2019

Prince William, Kate kick off five-day Pakistan tour

ISLAMABAD - Britain's Prince William and his wife Kate kicked off a five-day tour of Pakistan on Tuesday amid much fanfare and tight security. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge met with President Arif...

Oct 16, 2019

Officer who shot naked man found not guilty of murder

DECATUR, Ga. - A former Georgia police officer who fatally shot an unarmed, naked man was found not guilty of murder Monday but was convicted of aggravated assault and other charges that could send hi...

Oct 16, 2019

GM and union reach tentative deal that could end strike

DETROIT - Bargainers for General Motors and the United Auto Workers reached a tentative contract deal on Wednesday that could end a monthlong strike that brought the company's U.S. factories to a stan...

Oct 16, 2019

Classes cancelled as threat of Chicago teacher strike looms

Chicago's public schools have cancelled classes after the teachers' union president announced that his bargaining team will recommend teachers vote to go on strike. Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Wednesday...

Oct 16, 2019

Pope's bodyguard resigns over new financial leaks scandal

VATICAN CITY - The Vatican's latest scandal claimed its first victim Monday as Pope Francis' chief bodyguard resigned over the leak of a Vatican police flyer identifying five employees who were suspen...

Oct 16, 2019

Crossover artist Lauren Daigle reigns at Dove Awards

NASHVILLE - Grammy-winning singer Lauren Daigle reigned at the 50th annual Gospel Music Association's Dove Awards on Tuesday, winning artist of the year, song of the year and pop/contemporary album of...

Oct 16, 2019

US retail sales dip 0.3% in September

WASHINGTON - Retail sales dropped in September by the largest amount in seven months, possibly signalling that rising trade tensions and turbulent markets are having an impact on consumer spending. Th...

Oct 16, 2019

Musicians Hall of Fame to honour group with New Jersey roots

HACKENSACK, N.J. - A New Jersey-based group of former A-list session musicians that has toured together since 2012 is receiving an award. The Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville is giving T...

Oct 16, 2019