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2017 Breakthrough: Millicent Simmonds of 'Wonderstruck'

Tuesday, 19 December 2017, 14:04 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

Adjusting to life in the spotlight has been quite a transition for Hollywood newcomer Millicent Simmonds. The 14-year-old deaf actress, who earned rave reviews for her breakout role in Todd Haynes'...

Updated (2): Amtrak train on new route hurtles onto highway, kills 3

Monday, 18 December 2017, 18:49 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

An Amtrak train making the first-ever run along a faster new route hurtled off an overpass south of Seattle on Monday and spilled some of its cars onto the highway below, killing at least three people, injuring dozens and crushing two vehicles, authorities said....

Updated: Man detained after incident at UK air base

Monday, 18 December 2017, 15:59 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

A British military air base in England used by the U.S. Air Force was locked down Monday after a disturbance of some kind, but the emergency measure ended when a man was taken into custody, police and...

EU opens probe into Ikea over Dutch tax rulings

Monday, 18 December 2017, 12:15 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

The European Union is opening an in-depth probe into Ikea's taxation model in the Netherlands, its latest effort to go after sweetheart deals for big multinationals. The European Commission, the...

Putin thanks Trump for CIA tip he says stopped bomb plot

Monday, 18 December 2017, 07:55 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

Russian President Vladimir Putin telephoned U.S. President Donald Trump Sunday to thank him for a CIA tip that helped thwart a series of bombings in St. Petersburg, the Kremlin and the White House...

Defiant Theresa May: UK 'proving doubters wrong' on Brexit

Sunday, 17 December 2017, 17:55 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

British Prime Minister Theresa May said Sunday her government is "proving the doubters wrong" after European Union leaders agreed that Brexit negotiations can finally move on to their next phase in...

Pope Francis blows out birthday candle on extra-long pizza

Sunday, 17 December 2017, 15:13 Last update: about 10 years ago

Pope Francis has blown out his birthday candle on an extra-long pizza at the Vatican to the delight of children. Francis, who turned 81 today, then told the children, who use a Vatican health...

Pope says media sins when it dredges up, sensationalizes old news

Sunday, 17 December 2017, 08:01 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

Pope Francis is criticizing journalists who dredge up old scandals and sensationalize the news, saying it's a "very serious sin" that hurts all involved. Francis, who plans to dedicate his...

Vatican issues new rules for relics in saint-making process

Saturday, 16 December 2017, 17:07 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

The Vatican's saint-making office has updated its rules governing the use of relics for would-be saints, issuing detailed new guidelines Saturday that govern how body parts and cremated remains are to...

EU sees new 'dramatically difficult' phase in Brexit talks

Saturday, 16 December 2017, 08:12 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

With British Prime Minister Theresa May already back home, European Union leaders stood united Friday in saluting the outcome of the first phase of Brexit negotiations, but warned London it will be...

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