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Michael Jackson estate hits back at 'Leaving Neverland'

BOSTON - The co-executor of Michael Jackson's estate says he's confident the late superstar's supporters will be able to protect his legacy and brand in the wake of a documentary detailing allegations...

Apr 16, 2019

Tiger Woods makes Masters his 15th and most improbable major

AUGUSTA, Ga. - Tiger Woods blazing to victory in his Sunday red at the Masters, a scene once so familiar, was never more stunning. It was only two years ago at Augusta National that Woods needed a ner...

Apr 16, 2019

Fox draws nearly 2.6 million viewers for Sanders town hall

NEW YORK - Sen. Bernie Sanders took heat from some Democrats for holding a town hall meeting on Fox News Channel. But it turned out to be the most-watched town hall of the campaign season so far. The ...

Apr 16, 2019

Elton John biopic 'Rocketman' to premiere at Cannes

NEW YORK - The Elton John biopic "Rocketman" will premiere at the Cannes Film Festival next month. "Rocketman" will screen May 16 at the French Riviera festival, two weeks before it's to be released i...

Apr 16, 2019

Cosby's insurer settles LA accuser's suit before deposition

PHILADELPHIA - Bill Cosby says his insurance company is settling another accuser's lawsuit without his permission, a week before his scheduled deposition. Cosby in a statement accuses American Interna...

Apr 16, 2019

Muskrat love: Detroit-area Catholics permitted to eat rodent

DETROIT - Roman Catholics in the Detroit area get a reprieve from their obligation to abstain from eating meat on Fridays during Lent. But only to dine on a certain rodent. The Archdiocese of Detroit ...

Apr 16, 2019

Four Roses eyes expanded US sales with distillery expansion

FRANKFORT, Ky. - An iconic Kentucky bourbon that reintroduced itself to American whiskey drinkers only last decade is ready to ramp up production in hopes of gaining a greater foothold in the U.S. Fou...

Apr 16, 2019

'Today' show co-anchor Hoda Kotb adopts baby girl

NEW YORK - "Today" show co-anchor Hoda Kotb's family has grown. In a telephone call on Tuesday, the 54-year-old told her colleagues that she has adopted a second child. Hope Catherine joins 2-year-old...

Apr 16, 2019

Dog rescued while swimming 135 miles off Thailand

BANGKOK - A dog found swimming more than 220 kilometres (135 miles) from shore by workers on an oil rig crew in the Gulf of Thailand has been returned safely to land. A worker on the rig belonging to ...

Apr 16, 2019

US industrial production slipped 0.1% in March

WASHINGTON - U.S. industrial production fell in March, pulled down by a drop in mining output. Factory output remained weak amid a slowing global economy and trade tensions with China. The Federal Res...

Apr 16, 2019