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Oklahoma ex-senator David Boren accused of sexual misconduct

OKLAHOMA CITY - A former University of Oklahoma student alleges he was touched and kissed inappropriately by former university President David Boren on several occasions almost a decade ago when the m...

Mar 29, 2019

Lyft's shares soar as investors bet on ride-hailing future

Lyft's shares soared as the company went public Friday, giving investors their first chance to bet on the future of the ride-hailing industry. The stock opened at $87.24, up 21 per cent from its offer...

Mar 29, 2019

Autopsy: Heart attack killed Nevada brothel owner

LAS VEGAS - Authorities say America's most famous pimp died of a heart attack in bed at one of his legal brothels in Nevada after a 72nd birthday bash in October. The Nye County Sheriff's Office said ...

Mar 29, 2019

California man sentenced to 20 years in fatal 'swatting'

WICHITA, Kan. - A California man was sentenced Friday to 20 years in prison for making bogus emergency calls to authorities across the U.S., including one that led police to fatally shoot a Kansas man...

Mar 29, 2019

Official: Norway cruise ship engines failed from lack of oil

COPENHAGEN - A cruise ship that was the focus of a daring rescue operation off Norway's frigid North Sea coast became disabled because its engines didn't have enough lubricating oil, the country's top...

Mar 29, 2019

Cancellations of Latino-themed shows spark anger, reflection

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Fans and those who want to see more diversity on television are lamenting the end of two Latino-themed television shows - Netflix's "One Day at a Time" and CW's "Jane the Virgin." ...

Mar 29, 2019

1st cholera cases confirmed in Mozambique's cyclone-hit city

BEIRA, Mozambique - The first cases of cholera have been confirmed in the cyclone-ravaged city of Beira, Mozambican authorities announced on Wednesday, raising the stakes in an already desperate fight...

Mar 29, 2019

Fraud charges followed Avenatti's public financial feuds

LOS ANGELES - Even before federal prosecutors unsealed charges against Michael Avenatti, the lawyer best known for representing porn actress Stormy Daniels in legal battles against President Donald Tr...

Mar 29, 2019

FAA defends its reliance on aircraft makers to certify jets

WASHINGTON - Under fire from lawmakers on Capitol Hill over the two deadly Boeing crashes, the head of the Federal Aviation Administration on Wednesday defended the agency's practice of relying on air...

Mar 29, 2019

Democrats insist Barr release full Mueller report quickly

WASHINGTON - The battle over releasing the special counsel's report intensified Wednesday as Democrats in Congress insisted Attorney General William Barr must quickly release its full findings. Barr s...

Mar 29, 2019