Category Archives: World
France wrestles with the line between seduction, harassment
PARIS - France is in a bind over where seduction ends and sexual harassment begins. Since the allegations of rape and sexual harassment emerged against Hollywood film producer Harvey Weinstein, the co...
Nov 19, 2017
Tambor doesn't see how he can return to 'Transparent'
LOS ANGELES - Actor Jeffrey Tambor says he doesn’t see how he can return to the Amazon series “Transparent” following two allegations of sexual harassment against him. In an ambiguou...
Nov 19, 2017
Tribute room at Michigan airport honours President Ford
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - Visitors to Gerald R. Ford International Airport in western Michigan now have a new place to remember President Gerald Ford and learn about his legacy. The airport and Gerald R. ...
Nov 19, 2017
Reaction from the country music world on Mel Tillis' death
NASHVILLE - A look at reaction from the country music world on Mel Tillis, who died Sunday at age 85. ___ Blake Shelton, on Twitter: - He did his best to try and keep my head on straight. I looked up ...
Nov 19, 2017
Santa's in town? You need an appointment this year
NEW YORK - Santa Claus may be coming to town, but you’ll need a reservation to see him. At Macy’s flagship store on 34th Street in New York, a chance to sit on Saint Nick’s lap is by...
Nov 19, 2017
'I thank you and good night,' Zimbabwe's Mugabe says, ending without announcing resignation
HARARE, Zimbabwe - ‘I thank you and good night,’ Zimbabwe’s Mugabe says, ending without announcing resignation. More coming. The Associated Press
Nov 19, 2017
Model accuses Russell Simmons of sexual misconduct
LOS ANGELES - Model Keri Claussen Khalighi has come forward to accuse Def Jam Records mogul Russell Simmons of sexual misconduct in 1991 when she was 17 years old. In a report Sunday in the Los Angele...
Nov 19, 2017
'Justice League' disappoints in US with $96 million opening
LOS ANGELES - Only in the modern era of superhero films could a $96 million opening weekend be considered anything less than impressive. But that’s the situation Warner Bros. and DC’s R...
Nov 19, 2017
Nebraska's Keystone XL vote may not be a clear yes or no
LINCOLN, Neb. - Nebraska regulators are set to decide Monday whether to approve or deny an in-state route for the proposed Keystone XL pipeline. It’s the last major regulatory hurdle facing proj...
Nov 19, 2017
The Latest: Ruling party says Mugabe impeachment to go ahead
HARARE, Zimbabwe - The Latest on Zimbabwe’s political turmoil (all times local): 11:15 p.m. The chief whip of Zimbabwe’s ruling party says “I don’t see us failing to proceed wi...
Nov 19, 2017