Category Archives: World
Stones' Keith Richards auctions goods for autistic adults
WESTON, Conn. - Rolling Stones fans are sure to get some satisfaction from an upcoming auction to benefit a pair of Connecticut charities that help autistic adults. The Stamford Advocate (http://bit.l...
Jun 02, 2017
Cosby judge delays some evidence rulings until jury sworn in
NORRISTOWN, Pa. - The judge in the Bill Cosby case says he will wait until a jury is sworn in before final rulings on what evidence can be used when the comedian goes on trial Monday near Philadelphia...
Jun 02, 2017
AP Interview: France warns of risk of war in cyberspace
PARIS - Cyberspace faces an approaching risk of “permanent war” between states and criminal or extremist organizations because of increasingly destructive hacking attacks, the head of the ...
Jun 02, 2017
NBC's Megyn Kelly lands Putin interview for newsmagazine
NEW YORK - Megyn Kelly has landed an interview with Russian President Vladimir Putin for the premiere of her NBC newsmagazine Sunday. She announced the big “get” on Thursday’s “...
Jun 02, 2017
44 migrants die of thirst in Niger while crossing desert
NIAMEY, Niger - At least 44 migrants, including babies, have died of thirst after their vehicle broke down in the Sahara Desert as they were making their way to Libya, an official in Niger said Thursd...
Jun 02, 2017
US auto sales fall for fifth straight month in May
DETROIT - U.S. auto sales fell for the fifth straight month in May, bolstering expectations for the first annual sales decline since 2009. Some industry analysts lowered predictions for the year as Ge...
Jun 02, 2017
Construction spending fell 1.4 per cent in April
WASHINGTON - U.S. construction fell in April by the largest amount in a year, reflecting weakness in homebuilding, non-residential construction and government projects. The Commerce Department reporte...
Jun 02, 2017
Reynolds, Fisher collectibles up for auction, home for sale
LOS ANGELES - The hillside estate where Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds lived is being sold, and numerous personal items and movie memorabilia they owner are hitting the auction block. The Profiles ...
Jun 02, 2017
Israeli minister threatens to defund art show over nudity
JERUSALEM - Israel’s culture minister has threatened to pull funding for a major arts festival over performances with full frontal nudity, saying such displays harm “Israel as a Jewish and...
Jun 02, 2017
Private Survey: Companies added a solid 253,000 jobs in May
WASHINGTON - U.S. private businesses added a robust 253,000 jobs in May, a private survey found, a sign that employers expect economic growth to keep plowing ahead. Payroll processor ADP said Thursday...
Jun 02, 2017