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Youngest victim of California mass shooting laid to rest

SAN JOSE, Calif. - The youngest victim of a mass shooting at a California food festival who loved comic books and listening to romantic ballads by his favourite artist was laid to rest Monday. About 3...

Aug 12, 2019

'Black-ish' creator Kenya Barris divorcing wife of 20 years

LOS ANGELES - Kenya Barris, creator of the sitcom "black-ish," has filed for divorce from his wife of 20 years, Dr. Rania "Rainbow" Barris. Los Angeles Superior Court documents show that Kenya Barris ...

Aug 12, 2019

Epstein death puts renowned pathologist back in spotlight

NEW YORK - He testified for O.J. Simpson's defence, helped investigate the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr., hosted an HBO show and brought his pathology expertis...

Aug 12, 2019

Verizon sells early social-media darling Tumblr

NEW YORK - Verizon is selling Tumblr, a darling of early social media, to the owner of blogging platform WordPress. Tumblr is known for its devoted fan base and has been home to angry posts from celeb...

Aug 12, 2019

Freed inmate Cyntoia Brown marries recording artist J. Long

NASHVILLE - Cyntoia Brown, an inmate who was recently released on clemency after being given a life sentence at the age of 16, has married recording artist J. Long, formerly of the band Pretty Ricky. ...

Aug 12, 2019

Finally, Missy Elliott will receive MTV Video Vanguard Award

NEW YORK - Missy Elliott, one of the most iconic players in the history of music videos, will receive the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards. MTV announced Monday ...

Aug 12, 2019

Latina organizer newest Senate challenger to Texas' Cornyn

AUSTIN, Texas - A Latina activist in Texas launched a U.S. Senate run Monday saying hate has made people feel "they can target us on the streets" in the wake of an El Paso gunman who police believe po...

Aug 12, 2019

Epstein's guards worked extreme OT shifts morning of death

NEW YORK - Guards on Jeffrey Epstein's unit were working extreme overtime shifts to make up for staffing shortages the morning of his apparent suicide, a person familiar with the jail's operations tol...

Aug 12, 2019

5 children killed in fire at Pennsylvania day care centre

ERIE, Pa. - A day care centre where children could stay overnight as their parents worked was ravaged Sunday by a fire that killed five and sent the owner to the hospital, authorities said. The victim...

Aug 12, 2019

Tanzanian police say 62 killed when siphoned tanker explodes

DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania - A damaged tanker truck exploded in eastern Tanzania as people were trying to siphon fuel out of it Saturday, killing at least 62 in one of the worst incidents of its kind in ...

Aug 12, 2019