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Colorado man charged in murder of family claims wife strangled kids
A Colorado oil worker charged with murdering his pregnant wife and two young daughters told investigators following his arrest that he killed his wife after she strangled the children, court documents showed on Monday.
Britain presses for more EU sanctions against Russia
Britain on Tuesday will call for the European Union to increase sanctions against Russia, saying the bloc had to stand "shoulder to shoulder" with the United States, which hit Moscow with new economic curbs this month.
Exclusive: Trump worries that Mueller interview could be a 'perjury trap'
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he was worried that any statements under oath he provides to Special Counsel Robert Mueller could be used to bring perjury charges against him as part of the probe into Russia's electoral interference.
U.S. appeals court revives case against CBS over pre-1972 recordings
A federal appeals court on Monday revived a lawsuit accusing CBS Corp and CBS Radio of copyright infringement for playing digitally remastered songs recorded before 1972 by Al Green, the Everly Brothers, Jackie Wilson and others on radio stations and...
As food crisis threatens, humanitarian aid for North Korea grinds to a halt
Humanitarian aid for North Korea has nearly ground to a halt this year as the United States steps up the enforcement of sanctions, despite warnings of an potential food crisis and improving relations with Pyongyang, aid groups say.
U.S. health secretary says agency can eliminate drug rebates
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar said it was within his agency's power to eliminate rebates on prescription drug purchases, a key element of the Trump administration's plan to lower prescription medicine costs.
LA sheriff's office seeking information on accusation against Asia Argento
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office said on Monday it was trying to reach an actor who The New York Times reported had accused Italian actress Asia Argento, an outspoken advocate in the movement against sexual harassment, of sexual assault.
Jury in ex-Trump aide Manafort's trial adjourns for day without a verdict
The jury in the bank and tax fraud trial of former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort ended its third day of deliberations on Monday without reaching a verdict.
Freed Mexico teachers' union boss attacks education reforms
The former leader of Mexico's influential teachers union made a combative comeback to public life on Monday after being let off corruption charges, by attacking the outgoing government in a speech and claiming its education reform had failed.
Georgia candidates decry plan to close voting sites in mostly black county
A plan to close most polling places in a predominantly black Georgia county ahead of November’s elections is drawing opposition from the state's gubernatorial candidates and voting rights activists, who deem it blatant voter suppression.
Exclusive: Trump says 'most likely' to meet North Korea's Kim again
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he would "most likely" meet again with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, while defending his efforts to convince Pyongyang to give up its nuclear weapons.
Trump takes Fed to task for rate hikes in Reuters interview
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he was "not thrilled" with Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell for raising interest rates and accused China and Europe of manipulating their respective currencies.
CBS must face revived lawsuit in U.S. over pre-1972 recordings
A federal appeals court on Monday revived a lawsuit accusing CBS Corp of copyright infringement for playing digitally remastered songs recorded before 1972 by Al Green, the Everly Brothers, Jackie Wilson and others on its radio stations and online.
Reuters journalists face verdict next week on Myanmar secrets charges
The judge in the trial of two Reuters reporters jailed in Myanmar on accusations of obtaining secret state documents said on Monday he will deliver his verdict on Aug. 27, in a case seen as a test of press freedom in the fledgling democracy.
Eagles hits album tops 'Thriller' on all-time sales list
The Eagles' greatest hits compilation featuring rock classics such as "Take It Easy" and "Witchy Woman" has dethroned Michael Jackson's "Thriller" as the top-selling album of all time, according to industry data released on Monday.
Talks with India the way forward, says Pakistan's new foreign minister
Dialogue is the only way forward for ties between Pakistan and India, the foreign minister in Islamabad said on Monday, fuelling hopes of a thaw in relations between the arch-foes following Imran Khan's July election victory.
U.S. health secretary says agency has power to eliminate drug rebates
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar said it was within his agency's power to eliminate rebates on prescription drug purchases, a key element of the Trump administration's plan to lower prescription medicine costs.
Taiwan 'won't bow to pressure', president says amid China tensions
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said on Monday the self-ruled island would not bow to pressure after her high-profile trip to Latin America, including stops in the United States, which drew criticism from China.
PepsiCo puts fizz into healthy drinks with $3.2 billion SodaStream deal
PepsiCo will buy carbonated drink-machine maker SodaStream for $3.2 billion as it battles Coca-Cola for an edge in the health-conscious beverage market.
Exclusive: Pentagon raises alarm about sharp drop in Iraqi refugees coming to U.S.
Military officials are sounding the alarm inside the Trump administration about the sharp drop in admission to the United States of Iraqi refugees who have helped American troops in battle, said two U.S. officials aware of the internal discussions.