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Metallica, Miley Cyrus perform at Chris Cornell tribute

Published On: January 17, 2019 06:29 PM NPT By: Associated Press

Many from Metallica and the Foo Fighters rocked on with electrifying performances as family members gave heartfelt speeches in memory of the late Chris Cornell.

Harmony Korine’s latest, Beto O’Rourke doc to debut at SXSW

Published On: January 17, 2019 04:25 PM NPT By: Associated Press

Harmony Korine’s “The Beach Bum,” Olivia Wilde’s directorial debut and a documentary on the breakout campaign of Texas politician Beto O’Rourke will premiere at the annual South by Southwest Film Festival.

Florists to duke it out in Philly at Interflora World Cup

Published On: January 17, 2019 03:24 PM NPT By: Associated Press

This year’s theme at the Philadelphia Flower Show might be “Flower Power” but not all events at the annual floral festival will be about peace and harmony.

Grammy-nominated album shines light on transgender pioneer

Published On: January 17, 2019 03:00 PM NPT By: Associated Press

For decades, Jackie Shane was a musical mystery: a riveting black transgender soul singer who packed nightclubs in Toronto in the 1960s, but then disappeared after 1971.

May battles to keep Brexit on track after no-confidence win

Published On: January 17, 2019 02:31 PM NPT By: Associated Press

LONDON, Jan 17: British Prime Minister Theresa May is reaching out to opposition parties and other lawmakers Thursday in a battle to keep Brexit on track after surviving a no-confidence vote.

Carell, ‘Office’ producers reteam for ‘Space Force’ comedy

Published On: January 17, 2019 02:19 PM NPT By: Associated Press

Steve Carell is starring in a new workplace comedy that could be out of this world.

Michigan State President Engler says he’ll resign next week

Published On: January 17, 2019 01:00 PM NPT By: Associated Press

DETROIT, Jan 17: The former governor brought in to help Michigan State University recover from the Larry Nassar sexual abuse scandal resigned Wednesday as the school’s interim president amid backlash over his comments about some of the ex-sports doctor’s victims.

Northridge quake thrashed Los Angeles 25 years ago this week

Published On: January 17, 2019 12:30 PM NPT By: Associated Press

LOS ANGELES, Jan 17:  Twenty-five years ago this week, a violent, pre-dawn earthquake shook Los Angeles from its sleep, and sunrise revealed widespread devastation, with dozens killed and $25 billion in damage.

BOJ warns Japan faces new risks as population shrinks

Published On: January 17, 2019 12:00 PM NPT By: Associated Press

TOKYO, Jan 17: Japan faces unforeseen risks in guiding economic policy as its population of about 126 million ages and declines, the governor of its central bank said Thursday.

Syria attack kills 4 Americans, raising questions on pullout

Published On: January 17, 2019 09:42 AM NPT By: Associated Press

WASHINGTON, Jan 17: A suicide bombing claimed by the Islamic State killed at least 16 people, including two U.S. service members and two American civilians, in northern Syria on Wednesday, just a month after President Donald Trump declared that IS had been defeated and he was pulling out U.S. forces.

Kenyan president says all gunmen killed at hotel complex

Published On: January 16, 2019 04:00 PM NPT By: Associated Press

NAIROBI, Jan 16: Kenya's security forces have killed the Islamic extremist gunmen whose assault on a luxury hotel and shopping complex took 14 "innocent lives," the country's president said Wednesday.

Satisfaction: Rolling Stones to headline 50th Jazz Fest

Published On: January 16, 2019 12:38 PM NPT By: Associated Press

The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival has got satisfaction: The Rolling Stones are among the headliners for the 50th anniversary festival.

R. Kelly accuser says he threatened to reveal her sex life

Published On: January 15, 2019 04:43 PM NPT By: Associated Press

R. Kelly wrote a letter threatening to reveal embarrassing details of a woman’s sexual history if she didn’t drop a lawsuit accusing him of sexual abuse, the woman and her lawyer said Monday.

Baby boy or girl? It seems Harry and Meghan don’t know yet

Published On: January 15, 2019 03:41 PM NPT By: Associated Press

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan have apparently chosen not to learn the gender of the baby they are expecting this spring.

Jimmy Fallon: Puerto Rican episode a ‘love letter’ to island

Published On: January 15, 2019 03:29 PM NPT By: Associated Press

Jimmy Fallon said a “Tonight Show” episode taped in Puerto Rico with “Hamilton” creator Lin-Manuel Miranda is a love letter to the island still in hurricane-recovery mode.

Serena Williams wins Australian Open return; Venus gets by

Published On: January 15, 2019 03:24 PM NPT By: Associated Press

MELBOURNE, Australia, Jan 15 : This was quite a return for Serena Williams. Almost as if she never left.

Trump declares he’ll ‘never back down’ in shutdown fight

Published On: January 15, 2019 12:00 PM NPT By: Associated Press

WASHINGTON, Jan 15: With the government mired in shutdown week four, President Donald Trump rejected a short-term legislative fix and dug in for more combat Monday, declaring he would “never ever back down.”

R. Kelly accuser says he threatened to reveal her sex life

Published On: January 15, 2019 10:45 AM NPT By: Associated Press

NEW YORK, Jan 15: R. Kelly wrote a letter threatening to reveal embarrassing details of a woman’s sexual history if she didn’t drop a lawsuit accusing him of sexual abuse, the woman and her lawyer said Monday.

India’s mega Hindu festival begins under cloud of toxic air

Published On: January 15, 2019 10:00 AM NPT By: Associated Press

PRAYAGRAJ, INDIA, Jan 15: Thousands of portable toilets line roads constantly swept clean, drinking water flows from newly installed taps, electric substations power a massive tent city and billboards encourage a “clean Kumbh,” an extension of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s huge push to improve sanitation across the country.

Death penalty for Canadian escalates China-Canada tensions

Published On: January 15, 2019 10:00 AM NPT By: Associated Press

TORONTO, Jan 15: A Chinese court sentenced a Canadian to death Monday in a sudden retrial of his drug smuggling case, while another Canadian man has been denied diplomatic immunity, ratcheting up the tensions following Canada’s arrest of a top Chinese technology executive last month.