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Actor Alec Baldwin to campaign for Virginia Democrats

RICHMOND, Va. - Actor Alec Baldwin, known for his mocking impersonations of President Donald Trump on "Saturday Night Live," is coming to Virginia to help Democratic legislative candidates. Baldwin is...

Oct 22, 2019

Judge allows Chicago suit against Jussie Smollett to proceed

CHICAGO - A federal judge has refused to dismiss Chicago's lawsuit against former "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett. U.S. District Judge Virginia Kendall on Tuesday allowed the lawsuit to proceed. It see...

Oct 22, 2019

Oslo police open fire on man who reportedly drove into crowd

COPENHAGEN - At least two people were injured Tuesday in Norway's capital city of Oslo, struck by an ambulance stolen by an armed man who was injured when police opened fire to stop him. Police said t...

Oct 22, 2019

US defence chief in Afghanistan for firsthand look at war

KABUL - Mark Esper sought a firsthand assessment Sunday of the U.S. military's future role in America's longest war as he made his initial visit to Afghanistan as Pentagon chief. Stalled peace talks w...

Oct 22, 2019

India, Pakistan exchange fire in Kashmir, killing 9

SRINAGAR, India - Pakistani and Indian soldiers traded fire in disputed Kashmir on Sunday, killing at least nine people on both sides, officials said. The Indian military said Pakistani soldiers targe...

Oct 22, 2019

Trump scraps plan to host G-7 at his Doral golf resort

WASHINGTON - Responding to stinging criticism, President Donald Trump has abruptly reversed his plan to hold the next year's Group of Seven world leaders' meeting at his Doral golf resort in Florida. ...

Oct 22, 2019

Hong Kong descends into chaos again as protesters defy ban

Hong Kong streets descended into chaotic scenes following an unauthorized pro-democracy rally Sunday, as protesters set up roadblocks and torched businesses, and police responded with tear gas and a w...

Oct 22, 2019

Queen Latifah to receive Harvard black culture award

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - Music artist and actress Queen Latifah is among the honorees being recognized by Harvard University for their contributions to black history and culture. Harvard is set to award the...

Oct 22, 2019

Patriots blitz Darnold, Jets 33-0 to remain undefeated

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - Tom Brady set the tone and the New England Patriots' blitz-happy defence took over from there. Bill Belichick's bunch is still undefeated after another absolutely dominant perf...

Oct 21, 2019

Trump drops plan to host G-7 at Doral

WASHINGTON - Responding to stinging criticism, President Donald Trump on Saturday abruptly reversed his plan to hold the next Group of Seven world leaders' meeting at his Doral, Florida, golf resort n...

Oct 21, 2019