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Kaepernick Plans To Opt Out of NFL 49ers Deal
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who drew global attention for kneeling during pre-game playings of...
Muslim, Christian Clerics Say Don’t Link Islam To Terrorism
Leading Muslim and Christian clerics in the Middle East issued a statement Wednesday urging against linking Islam to...
Jewish Agency Says US Must Punish Anti-Semitic Attackers
Israel's Jewish Agency on Wednesday expressed "deep concern" over anti-Semitic threats against American Jewish...
Nigerian Software Engineer Detained At JFK, Given Test To Prove He’s An Engineer
Donald Trump’s temporary immigration ban and the ensuing heightened security procedures for travelers from outside...
Ethiopian Opposition Leaders Face Coup Charges
Ethiopia's government has charged three prominent opposition activists with inciting riots, destroying property and...
NY Philharmonic Conductor To Bow Out With Global Concerts
New York Philharmonic music director Alan Gilbert will close his tenure with concerts that bring together musicians...
Turkish-Backed Syria Rebels Seize Villages From Kurds
Turkish-backed rebels seized two villages from US-supported forces on Wednesday as they sought to expand their control...
Trump Praised For More Measured Speech, But Congress Wants Details
Donald Trump reassured Americans with a well-received, more presidential address before Congress on his vision for the...
Gymnast Simone Biles To Compete On ‘Dancing With the Stars’
Olympic champion gymnast Simone Biles will participate in the 24th season of US reality show "Dancing With the Stars,"...
White House Supports Renewal of Spy Law Without Reforms
The Trump administration supports renewing without reforms a key surveillance law governing how the U. S. government...
Simultaneous Taliban Attacks Kill At Least 16 In Kabul
Two attacks struck the Afghan capital at almost the same time on Wednesday Almost simultaneous attacks in Kabul have...
Rihanna Delights At Harvard Recognition
Rihanna never went to college but the R&B superstar voiced delight as she was presented an award by Harvard University...
Netflix Technology Could Bring Better Mobile Streaming For Less
Netflix has announced new software that it hopes could save you cash while improving your viewing experience. The firm...
Russian Jets Accidentally Bombed US-Backed Forces In Syria
Russian warplanes bombed US-backed fighters in several small villages in northern Syria after they mistakenly thought...
Trump’s Interior Dept. Pick Wins Senate Confirmation
The U. S. Senate on Wednesday confirmed President Donald Trump's pick to head the Interior Department as the White...
Mugabe, 93, Flies To Singapore For ‘medical Review’
Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, who celebrated his 93rd birthday last week, flew to Singapore on Wednesday for a...
Traders In Southern India Call For Ban On Pepsi, Coke
Shopkeepers in a southern Indian state began removing Pepsi and Coke from their shelves Wednesday after unions called...
Americans Buy More Trucks, SUVs In February
Americans' strong appetite for light trucks and sport utility vehicles helped drive sales higher in February at some...
US Manufacturing Continues To Rise In February
US manufacturing activity expanded in February for the sixth consecutive month as businesses reported strong sales and...