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'Big Bang Theory' tops 'Game of Thrones' in weekly ratings
LOS ANGELES - In the ratings battle between TV titans "The Big Bang Theory" and "Game of Thrones," laughs won out. CBS' "The Big Bang Theory" was last week's most-watched program, with 12.5 million vi...
May 07, 2019
US raises forecast for summer gasoline prices
Gasoline for that summer road trip will cost a bit more than experts in the federal government were expecting just a month ago. The government is also predicting higher prices for crude oil despite an...
May 07, 2019
A 3rd parent pleads guilty in college admissions scheme
BOSTON - A California executive has pleaded guilty to charges that he paid $400,000 in bribes to get his son into Georgetown University. Stephen Semprevivo pleaded guilty Tuesday in Boston federal cou...
May 07, 2019
Liverpool stuns Barcelona 4-0 to reach CL final
LIVERPOOL, England - Liverpool delivered the greatest in a long line of famous comebacks to reach the Champions League final on Tuesday, beating Lionel Messi's Barcelona 4-0 at Anfield to overturn a t...
May 07, 2019
US Secretary of State Pompeo makes unannounced trip to Iraq
BAGHDAD - U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has made an unannounced trip to Iraq as Washington warns Iran against any action against American interests in the Middle East. Pompeo was in Baghdad brie...
May 07, 2019
Self-improvement guru set to face 'sex slave' accusers
NEW YORK - It was called "collateral" - nude photos and other embarrassing material that female members of an upstate New York self-improvement group turned over to their "masters" to ensure obedience...
May 07, 2019
Study shows total 2018 Grey Cup economic impact exceeding $81 million
TORONTO - Hosting last year's Grey Cup game paid off in spades for the city of Edmonton, according to a study released Tuesday by the CFL. The study conducted by Sportcal - a sports market intell...
May 07, 2019
After surviving the heat in Orlando, Toronto FC faces another challenge in Atlanta
After surviving steamy Orlando, Toronto FC faces another challenge in defending MLS champion Atlanta United on Wednesday. Once again, Toronto (5-2-1) will have to play without veteran defend...
May 07, 2019
Chappelle to receive Mark Twain Prize for humour
WASHINGTON - Comedian Dave Chappelle has been chosen to receive this year's Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. The 45-year-old Chappelle shot to international stardom through his Comedy Central prog...
May 07, 2019
UK's Prince Charles visits Germany on 4-day charm offensive
BERLIN - Britain's Prince Charles and his wife Camilla embarked on a visit to Germany on Tuesday, a four-day charm offensive during which he will stress the two European countries' close ties. Charles...
May 07, 2019