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Michel Legrand, Oscar-Winning Composer Who Lived 'Surrounded by Music', Dies At 86
Saturday, January 26, 2019
The musician worked across genres, collaborating with American stars like Miles Davis, Frank Sinatra and Barbra Streisand.
Naomi Osaka Of Japan Secures Her Second Grand Slam Title With Australian Open Victory
Saturday, January 26, 2019
The 21-year-old player stumbled in the second set, but recovered in the third. "I felt like I didn't want to have any regrets," she said of the match.
Fatal End To An Alleged Game Of Russian Roulette For St. Louis Police Officer
Saturday, January 26, 2019
Katlyn Alix, 24, died early Thursday morning from a gunshot to the chest, according to a police statement. She was off-duty. Another officer, Nathaniel Hendren, faces felony charges.
Standoff Ends Between Unmanned Cruise Ship And Railroad Bridge
Friday, January 25, 2019
A cruise ship broke loose from its moorings, along with seven other vessels, and ended up wedged underneath a bridge connecting Albany and Rensselaer, N.Y.
'I Do Not Want To Be A Martyr': Openly Gay Lawmaker Leaves Brazil
Friday, January 25, 2019
Jean Wyllys, an advocate for LGBT rights and a critic of far-right President Jair Bolsonaro, says he was the target of death threats, physical harassment and misinformation spread on social media.
Militia Members Plead Guilty To 2017 Minnesota Mosque Bombing
Thursday, January 24, 2019
Two of three men accused admitted driving up from Illinois, leaving their cellphones at home and avoiding toll roads, to carry out an attack on the Dar Al-Farooq Islamic Center. No one was injured.
Felix Tshisekedi Is Sworn In As Congo's President
Thursday, January 24, 2019
Tshisekedi was declared the winner of last month's disputed election. Some groups allege that the opposition leader struck a deal with Congo's outgoing president.
Leading Journalist Flees Nicaragua, Citing 'Extreme Threats' From The Government
Monday, January 21, 2019
Carlos Fernando Chamorro's newsroom was raided by police in December. International observers say President Daniel Ortega's government has grown increasingly repressive.
PHOTOS: Super 'Blood Moon' Wows
Monday, January 21, 2019
A total lunar eclipse that coincided with a supermoon made the moon appear gigantic and red in the January night sky.
Pray With The Pope, From Your iPhone
Sunday, January 20, 2019
The pope brought a tablet to his usual Sunday address, as he announced the ClickToPray app for communal prayer around the world, with a call for young Catholics to engage.
Video Of Kentucky Students Mocking Native American Man Draws Outcry
Sunday, January 20, 2019
Videos show students associated with Covington Catholic High School chanting and laughing as they encircle Nathan Phillips, an Omaha Elder, at the Indigenous Peoples March in Washington last Friday.
Amid Snow And Controversy, Demonstrators Take To The Streets For 3rd Women's March
Saturday, January 19, 2019
Marches took place across the country, from Washington, D.C., to San Francisco to snowy upstate New York. Leaders called for unity as controversy and questions of inclusivity loomed over the event.
Police Seek Volunteers To Drink To Excess
Thursday, January 17, 2019
The Kutztown, Pa., Borough Police Department was overwhelmed with volunteers after turning to Facebook to ask for help with its sobriety test training.
Politics Stay Off The Soccer Field As Qatar Plays Saudi Arabia
Thursday, January 17, 2019
Qatar beat its larger neighbor 2-0. In the background was a boycott organized by Saudi Arabia, which has accused Qatar of funding terrorism.
Louisville Renames Airport After Late Heavyweight Champion Muhammad Ali
Wednesday, January 16, 2019
The renowned boxer and humanitarian advocate traveled the world but always credited his hometown in Kentucky. He died in 2016.
'Next Round's On Me': Buy A Federal Worker A Beer In New D.C. Initiative
Wednesday, January 16, 2019
As businesses and government employees feel the impact of the partial shutdown, one website lets anyone buy a beer for an unpaid worker.
U.S. Troops Killed By Blast In Syria; Islamic State Claims Responsibility
Wednesday, January 16, 2019
Four Americans are reported dead, and three more injured, in a suicide bombing in northern Syria. The attack comes shortly after President Trump announced the U.S. would withdraw troops from Syria.
Netflix Increases Subscription Prices As It Churns Out Original Content
Tuesday, January 15, 2019
The hikes, which will affect all U.S. viewers, come as Netflix faces an increasingly competitive field of video streaming services.
Wait Times Normal At Most Airports, TSA Says, As More Agents Call Out Sick
Tuesday, January 15, 2019
Government workers, including TSA agents, missed their first paycheck of the year last Friday, as a result of the country's longest partial government shutdown.
American Among Those Killed As Explosions, Gunfire Rock Nairobi Hotel
Tuesday, January 15, 2019
The attacks took place at an upscale complex in Kenya's capital. An explosion tore through a bank, then a suicide bomb detonated in a hotel lobby before attackers entered the building, shooting.