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Woman says Denver arena guard told her to remove hijab

DENVER - A Muslim civil rights group is protesting after a Colorado arena security guard told a woman to remove her hijab before she could enter to see her 8-year-old daughter sing the national anthem...

Nov 13, 2019

Utility to pay $360M for major Southern California wildfires

LOS ANGELES - Southern California Edison has agreed to pay $360 million to local governments to settle lawsuits over deadly wildfires sparked by its equipment during the last two years, including one ...

Nov 13, 2019

AP source: Deval Patrick tells allies he plans 2020 bid

WASHINGTON - Former Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick is telling allies he plans to seek the Democratic presidential nomination. That's according to a person with knowledge of his plans who spoke to Th...

Nov 13, 2019

Porn actress fights Trump request for settlement dollars

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Attorneys for porn star Stormy Daniels are challenging a request by President Donald Trump's lawyers to stake claim to a settlement between Daniels and Ohio's capital city. A federal ...

Nov 13, 2019

Tesla to build factory in Germany after subsidies announced

BERLIN - Germany on Wednesday hailed Tesla's decision to build its first European factory in the country, days after the government said it would boost subsidies for buyers of electric cars. Tesla CEO...

Nov 13, 2019

Kris Kristofferson gives surprise performance at Fargo bar

FARGO, N.D. - Kris Kristofferson surprised customers when he performed with an acoustic guitar at a North Dakota bar after a band taped a request to the singer-songwriter's tour bus. Kristofferson sto...

Nov 13, 2019

Little Rock teachers to go on strike over district's control

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Little Rock teachers will go on strike for one day this week over an Arkansas panel's decision to strip their collective bargaining power and complaints about state control of the ...

Nov 13, 2019

Disney Plus hits 10M subscribers in 1 day

NEW YORK - Disney Plus says it hit more than 10 million sign-ups on its first day of launch, far exceeding expectations. Disney's mix of Marvel and Star Wars movies and shows, classic animated films a...

Nov 13, 2019

Historical society preserves 210-year-old theatre curtain

PROVIDENCE, R.I. - The Rhode Island Historical Society has preserved a rare, 210-year-old theatre curtain depicting a sweeping view of Providence. The organization was celebrating the completion of th...

Nov 13, 2019

Utah death-row inmate featured in bestselling book dies

SALT LAKE CITY - A Utah death-row inmate who killed his brother's wife and her toddler because of his strong polygamist beliefs in a case made famous by the book "Under the Banner of Heaven" has died ...

Nov 13, 2019