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Fake news: Kim and Trump lookalikes draw crowds in Hanoi
Cars stopped and tourists gawked on Friday at what appeared to be North Korean leader Kim Jong Un wandering the streets of Hanoi.
Trump administration denying, delaying more foreign skilled-worker requests
The Trump administration is denying and delaying more skilled-worker visa petitions than at any time since at least 2015, in keeping with its promise to increase scrutiny of foreign workers, according to data the government released on Friday.
S&P 500 posts highest close since November 8 on trade optimism
The S&P 500 posted its highest closing level since Nov. 8 on Friday as investors clung to signs of progress in the ongoing trade talks between the United States and China.
Three cabinet ministers back Brexit delay if May's plan voted down - report
Three cabinet ministers have publicly indicated they could back plans to delay Brexit if hardline MPs vote down Prime Minister Theresa May's plan for a new deal with the European Union, The Sun newspaper reported.
Three UK cabinet ministers back Brexit delay if May's plan voted down: report
Three British cabinet ministers have publicly indicated they could back plans to delay Brexit if hardline lawmakers vote down Prime Minister Theresa May's plan for a new deal with the European Union, The Sun newspaper reported.
Patriots owner Robert Kraft charged in Florida prostitution sting
Robert Kraft, owner of the Super Bowl-winning New England Patriots, was charged in Florida with soliciting prostitution after he was captured on video engaging in sex acts with a worker at a massage parlor, police said on Friday.
Singer R. Kelly charged with sexually abusing teenage girls
Grammy-winning singer R. Kelly was charged on Friday with criminal sexual abuse of at least three girls under 17, a prosecutor said, following years of allegations against the 52-year-old R&B singer.
Reports Mueller's report to be delivered next week are 'incorrect': official
A senior U.S. Justice Department official on Friday shot down expectations that Special Counsel Robert Mueller's office will deliver a highly anticipated report next week on its investigation into possible Russian interference in U.S. elections.
Romanian magistrates stage unprecedented protest against judicial changes
Magistrates protested outside courthouses across Romania on Friday and many prosecutors will stop work next week, in an unprecedented protest against changes in judicial legislation that have raised alarm bells over the rule of law.
Labour leader Corbyn says he could back a second Brexit referendum
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said if his party won power he would renegotiate a Brexit deal with the European Union and could hold another referendum, as he comes under pressure to support giving the public another chance to stay in the bloc.
Trump: Haven't spoken to attorney general on releasing Mueller report
U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said he has not spoken to Attorney General William Barr about releasing the report on the special counsel's probe on possible Russian election interference.
Singer R. Kelly charged with sexual abuse: court records
Grammy-winning singer R. Kelly was charged on Friday with multiple counts of criminal sexual abuse, following years of allegations of sexual misconduct, according to court documents posted online.
Syria Kurds evacuate civilians from IS redoubt, hail Trump troop reversal
Kurdish-led forces in Syria said they would complete the evacuation of thousands of civilians from Islamic State's last redoubt in the area on Friday, and welcomed a White House reversal of President Donald Trump's decision to pull out all...
Singer R. Kelly charged with sexual abuse, local media say, citing court records
Prosecutors in Chicago charged Grammy-winning singer R. Kelly on Friday with multiple counts of sexual abuse, local media reported.
'El Chapo' to seek new trial after juror admits breaking rules
Convicted Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman intends to seek a new trial after one of the jurors who convicted him told Vice News that jurors read media about the case despite the judge's instructions not to, a lawyer for Guzman said in...
Puerto Rico governor says 2020 Democrats must support statehood
Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rosselló said on Friday that as Democratic candidates begin visiting the island ahead of the 2020 presidential nominating contests there is one question they must answer: whether the U.S. territory should become a state.
Fox cuts Smollett's character from 'Empire' after arrest
Fox is cutting Jussie Smollett's character from its popular hip-hop drama "Empire" after the actor was arrested and accused of staging a hoax hate crime attack on himself, show officials said on Friday.
Time's Up leader resigned after sexual allegation against son
The leader of the Time's Up group set up last year to fight sexual harassment resigned after her own son was accused of sexual misconduct, the organization said on Friday.
At Pope's abuse summit, Church seeks to fix 'systematic failures'
The Roman Catholic Church must repair the "systematic failures" that enabled sexual abuse to take root around the world, and bishops should start policing each other's behavior, leading cardinals said on Friday.
AutoNation names new CEO as slowing auto sales hit results
AutoNation Inc said on Friday it has chosen insurance and financial services executive Carl Liebert to succeed longtime Chief Executive Officer Mike Jackson and lead the largest U.S. auto dealership chain at a challenging time, when the domestic vehi...