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Cruise ship turned away in other ports docks in Cambodia

SIHANOUKVILLE, Cambodia - A cruise ship that had been stranded at sea for about two weeks after being refused entry by four Asian governments because of virus fears finally docked Thursday in Cambodia...

Feb 14, 2020

China reports major drop in new virus cases; 143 new deaths

BEIJING - China reported Saturday a figure of 2,641 new virus cases, a major drop from the higher numbers in recent days since a broader diagnostic method was implemented. The number of new deaths ros...

Feb 14, 2020

Smollett case revives questions on Laquan McDonald, justice

CHICAGO - When a grand jury revived the criminal case against Jussie Smollett, the indictment for many people called to mind two nights on two different streets in the same big city. On one Chicago st...

Feb 14, 2020

Iowa Democratic Party chairman resigns after caucus chaos

WASHINGTON - The chairman of the Iowa Democratic Party announced his resignation Wednesday after a disastrous caucus process beset by technical glitches led to a dayslong delay in reporting the result...

Feb 14, 2020

Lizzo talks diversity, self-confidence and femininity

MEXICO CITY - Fresh from winning three Grammys, singer Lizzo visited Mexico City for a private concert, surprising her fans with acoustic versions of her hits and a toast with tequila. The star from D...

Feb 14, 2020

Ticketing plan for Kobe Bryant public memorial released

LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles Lakers announced Friday that fans seeking to attend the Feb. 24 memorial for Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna, at Staples Center must register to purchase tickets and...

Feb 14, 2020

Bernie Sanders pranked by Russians posing as Greta Thunberg

MOSCOW - Russian pranksters claim they called U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders pretending to be climate activist Greta Thunberg and offered Thunberg's support to his campaign. Vla...

Feb 14, 2020

'Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist' finds heart, song in tragedy

LOS ANGELES - The zestfully titled, song-and-dance filled "Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist" has an unlikely origin. The NBC series, about a young woman who channels other people's thoughts through pop s...

Feb 14, 2020

Reworked charges in Chicago cite another R. Kelly accuser

CHICAGO - An updated federal indictment against R. Kelly filed Friday in Chicago includes sex abuse allegations involving a new accuser, adding to the jailed singer's mounting legal challenges across ...

Feb 14, 2020

Michael Avenatti is convicted of trying to extort Nike

NEW YORK - Michael Avenatti, a lawyer who gained fame by representing a porn star in lawsuits against President Donald Trump, was convicted Friday of trying to extort sportswear giant Nike. The verdic...

Feb 14, 2020