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Berkshire Hathaway takes stakes in Japanese trading houses

TOKYO - Billionaire investor Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway said Monday it has taken stakes of just over 5% in five major Japanese trading houses in what it says is a long-term investment. Share ...

Aug 31, 2020

John Oliver: Name sewage plant for me, I'll give to charity

Comedian John Oliver upped the stakes in a tongue-in-cheek spat with a Connecticut city, offering to donate $55,000 to charity if officials follow through on a joke to name its sewage treatment plant ...

Aug 31, 2020

Appeals court keeps Flynn case alive, won't order dismissal

WASHINGTON - A federal appeals court won't order the dismissal of the Michael Flynn prosecution, ruling Monday that a judge is entitled to scrutinize the Justice Department's request to dismiss its ca...

Aug 31, 2020

Former Indian President Pranab Mukherjee dies at age 84

NEW DELHI - Former President Pranab Mukherjee, a senior leader of India's Congress party who served in multiple Cabinets during five decades in politics, has died. He was 84. Mukherjee had emergency s...

Aug 31, 2020

Lady Gaga dominates at MTV VMAs, The Weeknd wins top award

NEW YORK - Lady Gaga cleaned house at the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards, while The Weeknd took home the top prize - and both pop stars sent important messages to viewers about the current state of the w...

Aug 31, 2020

Former athletes, sports shows take lead on social justice

Chris Webber's emotional comments last week in support of NBA players, who boycotted the playoffs after the shooting of Jacob Blake, generated millions of views because they came from the heart and ad...

Aug 31, 2020

List of winners at the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards

Winners of the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards, held Sunday night at various locations throughout New York City. - Video of the year: The Weeknd, "Blinding Lights" - Artist of the year: Lady Gaga - Song o...

Aug 31, 2020

Israeli, US delegations depart to UAE in 1st direct flight

BEN-GURION AIRPORT, Israel - A Star of David-adorned El Al plane took off Monday from Israel's Ben-Gurion Airport, carrying a high-ranking American and Israeli delegation to Abu Dhabi in the first-eve...

Aug 31, 2020

Gaga’s masks, Weeknd’s advocacy and more top VMAs moments

The MTV Video Music Awards got a little creative trying to put on a somewhat live awards show from New York City in the middle of a pandemic. Sunday's show included performances with mask-wearing arti...

Aug 31, 2020

India accuses China of 'provocative' military movements

SRINAGAR, India - India said Monday its soldiers thwarted China's "provocative" military movements near a disputed border in Ladakh region months into their deadliest standoff in decades. A statement ...

Aug 30, 2020