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US judge: Injection sites don’t violate federal drug laws

PHILADELPHIA - A federal judge ruled Wednesday that supervised injection sites designed to prevent overdoses do not violate federal drug laws, giving advocates in Philadelphia and perhaps elsewhere a ...

Oct 04, 2019

Judge denies bail for R. Kelly in NYC sex-abuse case

NEW YORK - Beleaguered R&B singer R. Kelly was denied bail Wednesday in his New York City sex-abuse case after a judge agreed with prosecutors that freeing him from jail would create a risk of him...

Oct 04, 2019

Deliberations at gang trial where Tekashi 6ix9ine testified

NEW YORK - Deliberations are underway in the New York trial of two alleged members of the gang that up-and-coming rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine (teh-KAH'-shee sihks-NEYN') joined to give himself street credi...

Oct 04, 2019

Police: 'Jersey Shore' star arrested in LA after struggle

Los Angeles police say "Jersey Shore" star Ronnie Ortiz-Magro has been arrested on suspicion of kidnapping and had to be shocked with a stun gun while being taken into custody. Officer Jeff Lee said O...

Oct 04, 2019

Spanish cinema great Almodóvar plans his 1st film in America

NEW YORK - Pedro Almodvar has found international acclaim with the 21 films he's shot in his native Spain. Now he's setting his sights on making his first film in North America. Almodvar tells The Ass...

Oct 04, 2019

Comedian Andy Dick charged with groping driver

LOS ANGELES - Comedian Andy Dick has been charged with groping a driver from a ride-hailing service. Los Angeles County prosecutors say Dick is expected to be arraigned Friday on a charge of misdemean...

Oct 04, 2019

'Wow child' is special guest of orchestra that inspired him

BOSTON - A boy who charmed the world by exclaiming "Wow!" at the end of a classical music performance was a special guest of the orchestra that inspired his delight. The Boston Globe reports 9-year-ol...

Oct 04, 2019

Iranian hackers said to target presidential campaign

WASHINGTON - Microsoft said Friday that hackers linked to the Iranian government targeted a U.S. presidential campaign, as well as government officials, media targets and prominent expatriate Iranians...

Oct 04, 2019

Retrial for man in California warehouse fire that killed 36

OAKLAND, Calif. - Prosecutors say they will re-try a man on manslaughter charges for allegedly turning a San Francisco Bay Area warehouse into a cluttered maze that killed 36 at a party. Alameda Count...

Oct 04, 2019

NTSB seeks new seat belt requirements for limos after crash

ALBANY, N.Y. - Federal inspectors recommended stricter regulations Wednesday for safety belts and passenger seats in new vehicles stretched into limousines, saying tighter standards might have made a ...

Oct 04, 2019