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Governor makes history by attending gay rights rally
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear spoke against discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender…
Jurors promised trial of their lives in Durst murder case
LOS ANGELES – A Los Angeles judge made a sales pitch of sorts Wednesday to…
2-year lobbying effort pays off in freedom for Blagojevich
CHICAGO – When Patti Blagojevich made repeated public pleas for her husband’s release from federal…
Flooded Mississippi residents return to soggy, smelly homes
JACKSON, Miss. – Residents returned to soggy, smelly homes Wednesday to begin cleaning up as…
Jennifer Lawrence to star in Adam McKay comedy for Netflix
NEW YORK – Jennifer Lawrence will star in the Adam McKay comedy “Don’t Look Up”…
Alaska governor proposes supplemental oil-wealth fund check
JUNEAU, Alaska – Alaska’s governor proposed Wednesday giving Alaskans an additional $1,304 from the state’s…
Alabama lawmakers advance bill aimed at transgender athletes
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Transgender students would be required to play sports under their “gender assignment…
Venezuelans react to U.S. sanctions targeting Maduro
CARACAS, Venezuela – The debate over fresh U.S. sanctions aimed at forcing out Venezuela’s Nicolás…
Fed seems inclined to keep rates low as virus poses risks
WASHINGTON – Federal Reserve officials were mostly optimistic about the U.S. and global economies last…
New presidential elections key to solving Venezuelan crisis: Colombian envoy
OTTAWA – Fleeing Venezuelans — all 1.4 million of them — will always be welcome…
Top judge says judiciary must decide what training judges need
OTTAWA – Canada’s top judge says the judiciary must be free to decide what training…
Police: Gunman who shot Anchorage officer was teenage boy
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – A passenger in a car who shot and wounded an Anchorage, Alaska,…
Scientist nabbed for Russia spying is Mexico hometown hero
MEXICO CITY – A Mexican microbiologist accused of spying for Russia in Miami is considered…
‘Good Times’ Ja’Net DuBois dies; co-wrote ‘Jeffersons’ theme
LOS ANGELES – Ja’Net DuBois, who played the vivacious neighbour Willona Woods on “Good Times”…
Rapper cites Meghan at UK music awards, wins album of year
LONDON – Soulful London rapper Dave brought a political edge to the U.K. music industry’s…
As Trump ups attacks on Justice Dept, Barr remains in post
WASHINGTON – Even as President Donald Trump renewed his public attacks on the Justice Department…
Man charged in grisly slaying found unresponsive, treated
CORUNNA, Mich. – A man charged in the slaying and mutilation of a man he…
State prepares for Anchorage moose survey with citizen help
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The Alaska Department of Fish and Game will conduct its fourth survey…
Brazilian horror filmmaker and actor Marins dies at age 83
SAO PAULO – José Mojica Marins, a prolific Brazilian horror filmmaker and actor known as…
Rising classical star Alexandra Streliski to perform with Dallas Green at Junos
TORONTO – Breakout neo-classical pianist Alexandra Streliski will join City and Colour’s Dallas Green in…
Review: A CGI canine yearns to be free in ‘Call of the Wild’
Does the dog movie have any new tricks? Do we want it to? For the…
Iowa man dies after being bound, gagged; professor charged
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa – A college economics professor was arrested Wednesday after police in…
Gucci bares backstage, No. 21 celebrates a decade
Milan Fashion Week opened Wednesday with outreach to China, largely cut off from the rest…
CFLPA says new playoff proposal still remains in discussion stages
TORONTO – The CFL Players Association says it hasn’t signed off on commissioner Randy Ambrosie’s…