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U.S. audience for Emmy Awards show hits record low
The U.S. television audience for the Emmy Awards slumped about 11 percent to a new all-time low, according to Nielsen ratings data on Tuesday, drawing just 10.2 million American viewers.
Senate passes spending measure, step toward preventing shutdown
The U.S. Senate voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday to pass a mammoth spending package including $675 billion for the Defense Department and a measure to keep the entire federal government open until Dec. 7, a step toward avoiding a Sept. 30 shutdown.
Utah woman who helped abduct 14-year-old Elizabeth Smart to be released
A street preacher's wife who helped abduct 14-year-old Elizabeth Smart in 2002 will walk out of a Utah prison next week after serving 15 years for her part in a kidnapping that focused national attention on the issue of crime against children.
No Pasaran - London football team sells out of Spanish Civil War shirts
A small, newly-founded soccer team in the lower reaches of English football has attracted international fame after its new shirt, inspired by the fight against nationalists in the Spanish Civil War, went viral in Spain and sold out.
Exclusive: Nestle, Unilever, Coke make bids in $4 billion-plus GSK India sale - sources
Nestle , Unilever and Coca-Cola are among bidders for GlaxoSmithKline's Indian Horlicks nutrition business, expected to fetch more than $4 billion, four people familiar with the matter said.
Fired FBI official McCabe writes book on Trump, terrorism: publisher
Fired FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe, warning that President Donald Trump is undermining U.S. security, has written a book on the Federal Bureau of Investigation's efforts to safeguard the United States, his publisher said on Tuesday.
Trump court nominee's accuser has not agreed to testify: senator
A Republican U.S. Senate committee chairman said on Tuesday the woman who has accused President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault decades ago has not yet agreed to appear at a public hearing planned for Monda...
Anti-Kremlin activist saved by prompt treatment: doctors
Anti-Kremlin activist Pyotr Verzilov would probably have died following an apparent poisoning in Moscow last week if he had not received prompt medical treatment, his doctors in Germany said on Tuesday.
U.S. judge will not force Georgia to use paper ballots despite concerns
A federal judge will not force Georgia to use paper ballots for the November election, citing the potential for last-minute confusion, but expressed concern that the state's electronic machines could be vulnerable to hacking.
All-star Mary Poppins sequel flies into view
A view across the grimy rooftops of London? A nanny descending to earth with a flying umbrella? Dick Van Dyke? All are present and correct in the trailer for the "Mary Poppins" reboot that was released on Tuesday.
Putin sees chance circumstances behind downing of Russian plane in Syria
President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that the shooting down of a Russian military plane near Syria's seacoast was the result of a chain of tragic and chance circumstances.
Trump accuses China of using trade to target election, threatens retaliation
President Donald Trump on Tuesday threatened further retaliation against China if Beijing targets U.S. agricultural or industrial workers amid a trade dispute, and accused China of trying to sway the U.S. election by targeting farmers.
Don't hurt economy for Brexit 'erotic spasm', says Vince Cable
Hardline Brexit campaigners are forcing the country into an economic mess to enjoy the "erotic spasm" of leaving the European Union, the leader of Britain's Liberal Democrats will say on Tuesday.
Ferrari plans 15 new models to double earnings by 2022
Ferrari plans to launch 15 new models, including hybrid cars, a utility vehicle and more special editions as part of a plan to as much as double core earnings by 2022.
Macron's government in flux as key ally plans to quit post
France's interior minister, one of President Emmanuel Macron's closest allies, has announced plans to quit the government and run for election as mayor of Lyon in 2020, adding to doubts and instability around the young leader's adminis...
Kavanaugh claims give vulnerable Democrats in Senate cover to oppose him
The sexual-misconduct allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh may remove pressure that some Democratic senators faced to back his confirmation as a way of reassuring conservative voters in congressional elections just seven weeks aw...
North Korea's Kim says he hopes for 'big outcome' at inter-Korean summit
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said he wanted to produce a "big outcome" as he began three days of summit talks on Tuesday with South Korea's President Moon Jae-in aimed at rekindling stalled nuclear diplomacy.
UK should not offer EU citizens preferential immigration post-Brexit - official report
Britain should not give preferential treatment to citizens from the European Union in its post-Brexit immigration system, a report commissioned by the British government said on Tuesday.
Burberry bets on sleek new look for revamp under Tisci
With metallic trimmings and corset-like belts, Burberry's trademark trench coats took center-stage at the brand's catwalk relaunch under new designer Riccardo Tisci on Monday as it looks to lift sales with a move upmarket.
Anti-Kremlin activist was probably poisoned: Berlin doctor
A anti-Kremlin activist who is in Berlin for treatment was probably poisoned with a substance that has affected his nervous system, his doctors said on Tuesday.