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Senators Probe Culture of Hidden Abuse in US Sports

Senators Probe Culture of Hidden Abuse in US Sports

U.S. senators on Tuesday questioned the former president of Michigan State University and several former USA Gymnastics officials to determi...
Indian Himalayan Town's Water Woes a Wake up Call

Indian Himalayan Town's Water Woes a Wake up Call

As the vast Indian plains sizzle during the summer months, the picturesque hill resort of Shimla turns into a tourist haven. But after the H...
Film Producer Harvey Weinstein Due to Enter Plea on Rape Charges

Film Producer Harvey Weinstein Due to Enter Plea on Rape Charges

Movie mogul Harvey Weinstein is expected to enter a plea in a New York court on Tuesday to charges of rape and sexual assault, the first cas...
Demi Lovato Sorry About Sexual Prank on Bodyguard

Demi Lovato Sorry About Sexual Prank on Bodyguard

Demi Lovato's best-known songs include "Sorry Not Sorry." But when it comes to sharing details of a sexual joke on her bodygua...
'Beyond Disappointed': Injured Serena Withdraws From French Open

'Beyond Disappointed': Injured Serena Withdraws From French Open

Serena Williams announced her shock withdrawal from the French Open with injury on Monday just minutes before her scheduled fourth-round cla...
American Ballet: What’s It's Like to Perform on a US Stage

American Ballet: What’s It's Like to Perform on a US Stage

The U.S. attracts the best and the brightest talents from around the world. For many, the path to success is easy and quick, for others – lo...
Professional Cuddling: A New Occupation

Professional Cuddling: A New Occupation

A new occupation has emerged in the United States: professional cuddler. While to some the idea might sound strange, scientists from the Mia...
People of Different Faiths Unite for Muslim Ramadan Meal

People of Different Faiths Unite for Muslim Ramadan Meal

For Muslims, the month of Ramadan is a time for self-reflection and prayer — and fasting from sunrise to sunset. After sunset, families and ...
Top 5 Songs for Week Ending June 2

Top 5 Songs for Week Ending June 2

We’re on the job with the five most popular songs in the Billboard Hot 100 Pop Singles chart, for the week ending June 2, 2018. The Top Five...
Former Refugee Opens Lao Restaurant in Washington

Former Refugee Opens Lao Restaurant in Washington

From Italian to Chinese and Afghan to Ethiopian, there are many diverse ethnic restaurants in Washington. Yet, opening a new one with an unf...
Photography Frames Cancer in a Different Light for Young Patients

Photography Frames Cancer in a Different Light for Young Patients

Cancer is not just an illness of the body, it also takes a toll on a patient's emotional well-being. To fight feelings of isolation and ...
Outcry Prompts Developers to Cancel School Shooting Video Game

Outcry Prompts Developers to Cancel School Shooting Video Game

After strong criticism from students who survived the February shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and their parents, a video g...
Trump Renews Call for ABC Apology

Trump Renews Call for ABC Apology

U.S. President Donald Trump again asked ABC TV network Thursday for an apology for reasons that were not entirely clear. It comes a day afte...
Tom Cruise Tweets as Production Starts on 'Top Gun' Sequel

Tom Cruise Tweets as Production Starts on 'Top Gun' Sequel

Tom Cruise is back on the flight line for a sequel to the 1986 film “Top Gun.” The actor on Thursday tweeted a photo of himself as Navy pilo...
Judge Denies Meek Mill Request for Other Judge's Removal

Judge Denies Meek Mill Request for Other Judge's Removal

A judge in Philadelphia has denied Meek Mill's request for the removal of another judge from the rapper's case.   President Judge Le...
Weinstein Won't Testify Before Grand Jury in Rape Case

Weinstein Won't Testify Before Grand Jury in Rape Case

Harvey Weinstein declined Wednesday to testify before the New York grand jury that is weighing whether to indict him on rape and other sex c...
Picasso Painting Showing in Hong Kong Estimated at $45 Million

Picasso Painting Showing in Hong Kong Estimated at $45 Million

Pablo Picasso’s painting of 'Golden Muse' Marie-Therese Walter, estimated to be worth up to $45 million, is on display in Hong Kong....
Behind the Scenes at Cirque Du Soleil's Latest Extravaganza

Behind the Scenes at Cirque Du Soleil's Latest Extravaganza

Cirque Du Soleil, one of the world's largest theatrical producers, is back on tour with another surreal spectacle. It's called Luzia...
First-Year Hockey Team Beats the Odd for Stanley Cup Final Berth

First-Year Hockey Team Beats the Odd for Stanley Cup Final Berth

The Vegas Golden Knights, the newest team in the National Hockey League, started their season last October as Las Vegas was recovering from ...
The Golden Knights of Las Vegas Have Won Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals

The Golden Knights of Las Vegas Have Won Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals

The newest team in the National Hockey League -- the Golden Knights -- is competing for the Stanley Cup, the top award in professional hocke...

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