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Leon Bridges Shares His Evolution To 'Gold-Digger Sounds'
Gold-Diggers Sound is an apropos name for the third studio album of an artist who struck it rich six years ago with his debut LP.
Top Seed Collins Advances To Palermo Quarterfinals
Topseeded Danielle Collins of the United States remained on track for her first WTA final after reaching the Palermo Ladies Open quarterfinals on Thursday.
U.S. Set To Formalize Readjustment Of Troop Role In Iraq -officials
The United States and Iraq are expected to formalize the end of Washington's combat mission in Iraq by the end of the year and continue the transition toward training and advising Iraqi forces, U.S. officials said on Thursday.
Jurors Deliberate In Trial Of Suspended Ga. Insurance Chief
Jurors must now sort out who they believe after the prosecution and defense told two very different stories about suspended Georgia Insurance Commissioner Jim Beck's tenure managing the Georgia Underwriting Association.
Suspected Murder Weapon Shown In Mistaken Uber Ride Killing
An investigator showed jurors the suspected murder weapon Thursday at the trial of a South Carolina man accused of killing a woman who mistook the man's car for her Uber ride.
Feds Urge Rental Websites To Warn Of Elevator Dangers
Days after the death of a child who got stuck in an elevator at a North Carolina vacation rental, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is calling on vacation rental websites to warn customers about the dangers of home elevators and require hosts to...
Dems Renew Questions About FBI Background Check Of Kavanaugh
Senate Democrats are raising new concerns about the thoroughness of the FBI's background investigation into Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh after the FBI revealed that it had received thousands of tips and had provided all relevant ones to the White...
O'Reilly Accuser's Appearance On 'The View' Stopped By Order
The View canceled a planned appearance Wednesday by a woman who settled a sexual harassment lawsuit against Bill O'Reilly, after the former Fox News Channel personality sought and received a restraining order against her.
Despite Canadian Easing, US Extends Land Border Restrictions
The United States Government on Wednesday extended the closure of the land borders with Canada and Mexico to non-essential travelers until at least Aug. 21.
Hundreds Of Cities Back U.N. Fight Against Global Woes
Some 332 local governments worldwide have backed a New York Cityled campaign to address global goals tackling poverty, inequality, injustice and climate change and pledged to report their progress to the United Nations.
Gen. Milley Says Taliban Appear To Have 'Strategic Momentum'
The Taliban appear to have strategic momentum in the fight for control of Afghanistan as they put increasing pressure on key cities, setting the stage for a decisive period in coming weeks as American forces complete their withdrawal, the top U.S. militar...
Mexican President Decries Reports Of Cyber Spying
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on Tuesday described as "shameful" reports of purported governmentordered cyber spying several years ago that may have targeted him and his close allies and said his government did not spy on anyone.
Shark Bites New Viewers For Discovery In 33rd Year
Shark Week just finished its 33rd edition on Discovery, a television event so old that one advertising executive joked it could have its own children.
Off-duty DEA Agent Arrested On Capitol Riot Charges
An off-duty Drug Enforcement Administration agent posed for photographs in which he flashed his DEA badge and firearm outside the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 riot, according to a court filing Tuesday following the agent's arrest.
Turkey Says Part Of Cyprus Ghost Town To Reopen; EU, UK Object
Turkish Cypriot authorities announced on Tuesday a partial reopening of an abandoned town for potential resettlement, drawing a strong rebuke from rival Greek Cypriots of orchestrating a landgrab by stealth.
Phone Numbers Used by French President Macron Among Potential Pegasus Spyware Targets: Report
The news outlets with access to the leak said more details about those who were compromised would be released in coming days.