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Exposed Chinese database shows depth of surveillance state
BEIJING - The Chinese database Victor Gevers found online was not just a collection of old personal details. It was a compilation of real-time data on more than 2.5 million people in western China, up...
Feb 19, 2019
Southern Baptist president says database of abusers possible
NASHVILLE - More than a decade after the Southern Baptist Convention rejected the idea of creating a database of ministers credibly accused of sexual abuse, leaders said on Monday night the possibilit...
Feb 19, 2019
Judge to rule Tuesday in Chicago Obama Library lawsuit
CHICAGO - A federal judge will rule on the city of Chicago's request to toss a lawsuit aimed at halting President Barack Obama's museum and library from being built in a public park. U.S. District Jud...
Feb 19, 2019
China's economy czar heading to Washington for trade talks
BEIJING - China's economy czar is heading to Washington for talks Thursday and Friday aimed at ending a fight over Beijing's technology ambitions ahead of a deadline for a massive U.S. tariff hike. Th...
Feb 19, 2019
Woods, Djokovic, Vonn win Laureus World Sports Awards, Farkasova edges McKeever
MONACO - Tiger Woods, Novak Djokovic, Lindsey Vonn and the France national soccer team were among the winners at the Laureus World Sports Awards, with Woods claiming the Comeback Award 19 years after ...
Feb 19, 2019
Memorial speaks to North Korea's ties to summit host Vietnam
BAC GIANG, Vietnam - In a rice field in northern Vietnam, 14 headstones are an enduring symbol of the wartime friendship of Vietnam and North Korea. They mark the original burial ground of North Korea...
Feb 19, 2019
DeBrincat has 5 points, Blackhawks hold off Senators 8-7
CHICAGO - Alex DeBrincat had the best game of his career, and the Chicago Blackhawks needed all of his production. DeBrincat had three goals and two assists, and the Blackhawks held on to beat the Ott...
Feb 19, 2019
Aurora shooting victims included plant manager, intern
CHICAGO - The victims of an employee who started shooting after hearing he was being fired at a suburban Chicago industrial warehouse were co-workers that included a plant manager whose wife says he t...
Feb 19, 2019
Pavelski's 31st goal helps Sharks top Canucks 3-2
SAN JOSE, Calif. - Joe Pavelski was in the right place at the right time at a big moment for the San Jose Sharks. Again. Pavelski snapped a tie 13:06 into the third period, helping San Jose top the Va...
Feb 19, 2019
Kucherov, Lightning beat Canadiens 3-0
TAMPA, Fla. - Andrei Vasilevskiy passed an old friend for Tampa Bay's career shutout record. Vasilevskiy made 20 saves and Nikita Kucherov scored during Tampa Bay's three-goal third period, leading th...
Feb 18, 2019
