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Opposition win in Istanbul a blow to Turkey's Erdogan
ISTANBUL - The opposition candidate for mayor of Istanbul celebrated a landmark win Sunday in a closely watched repeat election that ended weeks of political tension and broke the long hold President ...
Jun 25, 2019
Feds probe 'quality' of repairs on plane in Hawaii crash
HONOLULU - Federal investigators will review repair and inspection records on the skydiving plane that became inverted before crashing shortly after takeoff on Oahu's North Shore, killing all 11 peopl...
Jun 25, 2019
Bikers bid goodbye to 7 motorcyclists killed in crash
COLUMBIA, N.H. - A long-planned Blessing of the Bikes ceremony for motorcycle enthusiasts became a scene of mourning and reflection Sunday as about 400 people paid tribute to seven bikers killed in a ...
Jun 25, 2019
Democratic candidate Sanders to speak at black press meeting
CINCINNATI - Democratic presidential contender Sen. Bernie Sanders will be the featured speaker at a black press convention that begins Tuesday evening in Cincinnati. National Newspaper Publishers Ass...
Jun 25, 2019
Tributes to Michael Jackson flow on 10th death anniversary
LOS ANGELES - Michael Jackson's estate paid tribute to his artistry and charity Tuesday as fans make final preparations for gatherings to celebrate his memory on the 10th anniversary of the King of Po...
Jun 25, 2019
The world's Indigenous speakers gather in Victoria to revitalize languages
VANCOUVER - Sto:lo Nation educator Ethel Gardner is confident that the fate of the Coast Salish language Halq'emeylem is looking up, despite its classification as critically endangered by UNESCO. "The...
Jun 25, 2019
Iran: New US sanctions permanently close road for diplomacy
TEHRAN, Iran - Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman says the new U.S. sanctions targeting the Islamic Republic's supreme leader and other top officials mean the "permanent closure" of diplomacy between T...
Jun 24, 2019
Yordy Reyna, Whitecaps battle from two down for draw against Rapids
VANCOUVER - Felipe wasn't in a sentimental mood. The Whitecaps midfielder shrugged when asked about the role two of his former teammates played Saturday night in a 2-2 draw with the Colorado Rapids. M...
Jun 24, 2019
Yanks HR in 27th straight to match record, beat Jays 10-8
NEW YORK - Aaron Hicks and Giancarlo Stanton stretched the Yankees' home run streak to a record-tying 27 games, and New York beat the Toronto Blue Jays 10-8 Monday night. Hicks and Stanton each hit th...
Jun 24, 2019
Lithgow, Bening and more stars perform Mueller report
LOS ANGELES - John Lithgow joined the growing list of actors who have taken on the role of President Donald Trump, portraying the world leader in a live reading of former special counsel Robert Muelle...
Jun 24, 2019
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