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Domingo’s accusers: Nothing ‘chivalrous’ about groping women
SAN FRANCISCO - Two opera singers who accused Placido Domingo of sexual misconduct said Tuesday that it was disappointing and disturbing that the opera legend recently claimed he has always behaved li...
Dec 04, 2019
Google co-founders step down as execs of parent Alphabet
SAN FRANCISCO - The co-founders of Google are stepping down as executives of its parent company, Alphabet, ending a remarkable two decades during which Larry Page and Sergey Brin shaped a startup born...
Dec 04, 2019
Home-state skepticism of Kamala Harris foretold trouble
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - When Sen. Kamala Harris entered the presidential race in January, her California roots were supposed to give her special access to the cash and delegates required to win the Democ...
Dec 04, 2019
Germany accuses Moscow of Berlin killing; expels diplomats
BERLIN - Federal German prosecutors on Wednesday took over the investigation of a brazen daylight slaying of a Georgian man on the streets of Berlin, saying evidence suggests it was ordered either by ...
Dec 04, 2019
Shocked? Electric eel powers aquarium's Christmas lights
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. - Visitors to the Tennessee Aquarium may be shocked to learn that an electric eel named Miguel Wattson is lighting up a Christmas tree. A special system connected to Miguel's tank e...
Dec 04, 2019
South African ex-archbishop Tutu hospitalized for infection
JOHANNESBURG - Former South African archbishop Desmond Tutu has been admitted to a hospital for treatment of what his wife calls a "stubborn infection." A statement by their joint foundation Wednesday...
Dec 04, 2019
Fiery disagreements as Trump impeachment hearing opens
WASHINGTON - The House Judiciary Committee's first impeachment hearing quickly burst into partisan infighting Wednesday as Democrats charged that President Donald Trump must be removed from office for...
Dec 04, 2019
Buffalo bishop resigns under fire for handling of misconduct
NEW YORK - Bishop Richard Malone of Buffalo resigned Wednesday, forced to step aside amid mounting calls for his ouster from his staff, priests and public over his handling of allegations of clergy se...
Dec 04, 2019
Survey: Businesses added just 67,000 jobs in November
WASHINGTON - U.S. companies added just 67,000 jobs in November, a private survey found, barely half the gain of the previous month. Payroll processor ADP said that manufacturers, construction firms an...
Dec 04, 2019
N.S. girl earns bravery award for saving family from van that plunged into river
HALIFAX - An eight-year-old Nova Scotia girl who helped rescue her family from a van that plunged into a river has received a bravery award from the premier. Sophia Grace LeBlanc of Amh...
Dec 04, 2019
