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Google paid former exec $35 million after harassment claim
SAN FRANCISCO - Google paid former search executive Amit Singhal $35 million in an exit package when he was reportedly forced to resign after a sexual assault investigation, according to court documen...
Mar 13, 2019
Attorney: Brothers regret role in alleged Smollett scheme
CHICAGO - The attorney for two brothers accused of helping stage an attack on "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett in downtown Chicago says the men regret their involvement. Gloria Schmidt represents Abimbo...
Mar 13, 2019
Toronto man, 72, identified as Canadian victim of Ethiopia plane crash
TORONTO - A 72-year-old Toronto man was identified Wednesday as one of the Canadian victims of the plane crash in Ethiopia. The Ismaili Centre said Ameen Noormohamed was on board the Ethiopi...
Mar 13, 2019
Manitoba has potential vendors wanting to sell cannabis in rural areas
WINNIPEG - The Manitoba government says nearly 100 organizations have pre-qualified for the expansion of retail cannabis sales. While it's not known how many will be approved, the government...
Mar 13, 2019
Correction: Dan Jenkins, sports writing great, dies at 90
FORT WORTH, Texas - In a story March 7 and 8 about Dan Jenkins' death, The Associated Press erroneously reported that he was 89. He was 90. A corrected version of the story is below: Dan Jenkins, the ...
Mar 13, 2019
Correction: Dan Jenkins, sports writing great, dies at 90
FORT WORTH, Texas - In a story March 7 and 8 about Dan Jenkins' death, The Associated Press erroneously reported that he was 89. He was 90. A corrected version of the story is below: Dan Jenkins, the ...
Mar 13, 2019
Chance the Rapper marries longtime girlfriend
LOS ANGELES - Chance the Rapper tied the knot with his longtime girlfriend in a star-studded ceremony. The Chicago-based rapper posted several photos of him and Kirsten Corley on his Instagram and Twi...
Mar 13, 2019
With lawsuits looming, OxyContin maker considers bankruptcy
The company that has made billions selling the prescription painkiller OxyContin said Wednesday that it is considering legal options including bankruptcy, a move that could upend hundreds of lawsuits ...
Mar 13, 2019
Ex-Maryland Gov. Harry R. Hughes dies at 92; served 2 terms
ANNAPOLIS, Md. - Former Maryland Gov. Harry R. Hughes, who prided himself on restoring public faith in the political process, died Wednesday. He was 92. His daughter, Elizabeth Hughes, said Hughes' ha...
Mar 13, 2019
'I don't need to be a hero': Quinn Hughes confident as he joins Canucks
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks newest defenceman knows there are some high expectations as he enters his pro-hockey career. But right now, 19-year-old Quinn Hughes just wants to...
Mar 13, 2019
