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Bill to legalize assisted suicide in Maine goes to governor

AUGUSTA, Maine - The Maine Legislature voted Tuesday to legalize assisted suicide, with supporters declaring it in line with the state's tradition of individualism and opponents insisting the practice...

Jun 06, 2019

'The Profit' says limits on US flag size unconstitutional

RALEIGH, N.C. - A reality television star says in a court filing that it's unconstitutional for a North Carolina city to ban a huge American flag flying at his recreational vehicle store because of it...

Jun 06, 2019

NYPD apologizes for 1969 raid at Stonewall Inn gay bar

New York City's police commissioner has apologized for the 1969 police raid at the Stonewall Inn that catalyzed the modern LGBT rights movement. Commissioner James O'Neill said Thursday that "the acti...

Jun 06, 2019

Russian band to stage Planned Parenthood benefit in Alabama

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Russian protest band Pussy Riot is planning a concert in Alabama to benefit Planned Parenthood after the state passed the nation's toughest anti-abortion law. Al.com reports tha...

Jun 06, 2019

Man charged with elder abuse of Stan Lee pleads not guilty

LOS ANGELES - A former business manager to Stan Lee pleaded not guilty to elder abuse charges that allege he stole from the late Marvel Comics legend and held him against his will. Keya Morgan, 43, en...

Jun 06, 2019

R. Kelly pleads not guilty to 11 more sex-related charges

CHICAGO - R&B singer R. Kelly pleaded not guilty to 11 additional sex-related charges on Thursday, including four counts that carry a maximum prison term of 30 years in prison. Prosecutors did not...

Jun 06, 2019

Arkansas police confirm dead body is former state lawmaker

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Authorities in Arkansas have confirmed that a body found outside the home of a former state legislator is hers and say they're investigating the case as a homicide. Arkansas State ...

Jun 06, 2019

Conductor's tenure at Berlin Staatsoper extended to 2027

BERLIN - Conductor Daniel Barenboim is getting a five-year contract extension as general music director of Berlin's Staatsoper, which would keep the maestro at the opera house until 2027, the city gov...

Jun 06, 2019

Powell hints Fed will cut rates if needed over trade wars

WASHINGTON - Chairman Jerome Powell said Tuesday that the Federal Reserve is prepared to respond if it decides the Trump administration's trade conflicts are threatening the U.S. economy. Investors re...

Jun 06, 2019

Italy's Salvini warns of crisis after PM threat to quit

ROME - Italy's deputy prime minister Matteo Salvini warned Tuesday that a government crisis will be unavoidable if his League party cannot start working constructively with the 5-Star Movement, its co...

Jun 06, 2019