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Runner apologizes for slapping reporter’s rear on live TV

By Associated Press SAVANNAH, Georgia (AP) – A Georgia man has apologized on-camera for slapping a female reporter’s rear on live TV after the video clip garnered outrage among millions who viewed it online and prompted police to investigate the…

Climate activist Greta Thunberg is Time ‘person of the year’

NEW YORK (AP) — Teenage Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg was named Time’s youngest “person of the year” on Wednesday. Thunberg, 16, has become the face of the youth climate movement, drawing large crowds with her appearances at protests and…

Pelosi OKs drafting of impeachment articles against Trump

By LISA MASCARO and MARY CLARE JALONICK, The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Thursday that the House is moving forward to draft articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump. Pelosi delivered the historic announcement as Democrats push…

Buffalo bishop under fire for handling of misconduct resigns

VATICAN CITY (AP) — The bishop of the Roman Catholic diocese of Buffalo has resigned following widespread criticism over how he handled allegations of clergy sexual misconduct. Pope Francis on Wednesday accepted Bishop Richard Malone’s resignation and named the bishop…

‘Frozen 2’ ices competition again with record Thanksgiving

By ANDREW DALTON LOS ANGELES (AP) - “Frozen 2” kept a wintry wind at its back in its second week, setting a Thanksgiving record with a whopping box office bounty. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwzLiQZDw2I#action=share Disney’s ice princess sequel brought in $85.3 million in…

Better, Stronger, Faster: Bulldog Gets Bionic Leg

(KGW) — It's Christmas time at the Audova's family home in Lafayette, Oregon. Their yard is decorated with candy canes and snowmen. The stockings are hung with care and there's a pitter patter of paws just about everywhere. Kim and…