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Snowing cocoa? Chocolate factory glitch dusts Swiss town

Snowing cocoa? Chocolate factory glitch dusts Swiss town

BERLIN — Residents of a Swiss town got a bit of a shock when it started snowing particles of a fine cocoa powder after the ventilation system at a chocolate factory malfunctioned.
2 men charged in '02 killing of Run-DMC star Jam Master Jay

2 men charged in '02 killing of Run-DMC star Jam Master Jay

NEW YORK — Nearly two decades after the slaying of Run-DMC star Jam Master Jay, federal prosecutors said Monday they have solved one of New York City’s most enduring mysteries, charging two men from his neighbourhood with murder and suggesting that t
Review cites 'operational failures' in Smollett prosecution

Review cites 'operational failures' in Smollett prosecution

CHICAGO — A special prosecutor in Chicago accused Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx and her office on Monday of repeatedly abusing their discretion and making false public statements in the case against actor Jussie Smollett last year, but he con
Lockdown deaths in India ignite debate on police brutality

Lockdown deaths in India ignite debate on police brutality

NEW DELHI — For two and a half minutes the popular Indian radio DJ described in graphic detail what she said was the torture and killing of a father and son in police custody.
Texas becomes 4th state to surpass 10,000 virus deaths

Texas becomes 4th state to surpass 10,000 virus deaths

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas surpassed 10,000 confirmed coronavirus deaths Monday as the lingering toll of a massive summer outbreak continues, and health experts expressed concerns that recent encouraging trends could be fragile as schools begin reopening
Trump administration imposes new Huawei restrictions

Trump administration imposes new Huawei restrictions

The U.S. is imposing another round of restrictions on China's Huawei as President Donald Trump renewed accusations that the company's telecommunications equipment is used for spying.
Kanye West qualifies as presidential candidate in Utah

Kanye West qualifies as presidential candidate in Utah

SALT LAKE CITY — Rapper Kanye West has qualified to appear on Utah’s ballot this November as an unaffiliated presidential candidate, an elections official said Monday.
In 'The 24th,' police brutality and unrest, 103 years ago

In 'The 24th,' police brutality and unrest, 103 years ago

NEW YORK — The sole photograph related to the Houston Riot of 1917 shows 64 Black soldiers sitting with arms folded and legs crossed behind a rope.
Man charged with kidnapping in case of missing Georgia mom

Man charged with kidnapping in case of missing Georgia mom

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A man has been charged with kidnapping in the case of a missing 21-year-old Atlanta woman whose diaper-clad toddler was found wandering in an apartment complex parking lot late last month.
Ex-Spanish king confirmed to be in UAE amid financial probes

Ex-Spanish king confirmed to be in UAE amid financial probes

MADRID — Former monarch Juan Carlos I of Spain has been in the United Arab Emirates since he left his country amid a growing financial scandal, the Spanish royal household said Monday, resolving a two-week mystery and reining in speculation over the