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'Honest mistake' sets off alarm about US troops in Iraq

WASHINGTON - For a few tense hours Monday, the United States appeared to have announced that American troops were pulling out of Baghdad after nearly 17 years. Turns out, it was just an "honest mistak...

Jan 08, 2020

Judge weighs bid to stop Trump's refugee resettlement limit

GREENBELT, Md. - A federal judge on Wednesday pressed a government lawyer to explain why President Donald Trump signed an executive order allowing state and local governments to reject refugees, quest...

Jan 08, 2020

Oscars to go host-less for 2nd straight year on ABC

PASADENA, Calif. - The Oscars are going without a host again this year. ABC Entertainment President Karey Burke said the Feb. 9 telecast will focus on what worked last year: "huge entertainment value,...

Jan 08, 2020

Prince Harry and Meghan to 'step back' as senior UK royals

LONDON - In a stunning declaration, Britain's Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, said they are planning "to step back" as senior members of the royal family and "work to become financially independent...

Jan 08, 2020

Oil price keeps rising as industry eyes Iran-US conflict

PROVIDENCE, R.I. - The global benchmark for crude oil rose above $70 a barrel on Monday for the first time in over three months, with jitters rising over the escalating military tensions between Iran ...

Jan 08, 2020

McConnell says 'no haggling' as impeachment standoff deepens

WASHINGTON - Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Wednesday there will be "no haggling" over the process for President Donald Trump's impeachment trial in a deepening standoff with House Speake...

Jan 08, 2020

'Ugly Betty' co-creator Silvio Horta dies in Miami at 45

MIAMI - Award-winning producer Silvio Horta, who was acclaimed for creating the hit series "Ugly Betty" with actress Salma Hayek, has died. He was 45. The Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner said Wedne...

Jan 08, 2020

Hollywood-backed Quibi thinks you'll pay for its video bites

LAS VEGAS - A startup heavily backed by Hollywood is wagering that you're ready to set aside YouTube and TikTok to watch star-studded short videos on your phone - for a price. The company behind this ...

Jan 08, 2020

California could mandate backup power at cellphone towers

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - When the nation's largest electric utility preemptively shut off power last fall to prevent wildfires in California, customers lost more than just their lights - some lost their p...

Jan 08, 2020

Bolton willing to testify in impeachment trial if subpoenaed

WASHINGTON - Former White House national security adviser John Bolton said he is "prepared to testify" if he is subpoenaed by the Senate in its impeachment trial of President Donald Trump, a surprise ...

Jan 08, 2020