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Hashida, who wrote 'Oshin,' many other hit dramas dies at 95

Hashida, who wrote 'Oshin,' many other hit dramas dies at 95

TOKYO — Renowned Japanese scriptwriter Sugako Hashida, best known for the internationally popular TV drama series “Oshin," has died of lymphoma. She was 95. Hashida had been treated for the illness since earlier this year.
Prayer vigil held outside NY hospital for rapper DMX

Prayer vigil held outside NY hospital for rapper DMX

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — Supporters and family of the rapper DMX chanted his name and offered up prayers Monday outside the New York hospital where he remained on life support.
Jordan issues gag order as new audio backs prince's claims

Jordan issues gag order as new audio backs prince's claims

JERUSALEM — Jordan imposed a sweeping gag order on coverage of its palace feud Tuesday after a recording indicated that authorities tried to silence a former crown prince over his meetings with critics, a sign officials are increasingly nervous about
New Utah law requires dads to pay prenatal child support

New Utah law requires dads to pay prenatal child support

SALT LAKE CITY — Biological fathers in Utah will be legally required to pay half of a woman’s out-of-pocket pregnancy costs under a new law unique to the state that critics say doesn’t do enough to adequately address maternal health care needs.
Putin signs law allowing him 2 more terms as Russia's leader

Putin signs law allowing him 2 more terms as Russia's leader

MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday signed a law allowing him to potentially hold onto power until 2036, a move that formalizes constitutional changes endorsed in a vote last year.
Arkansas lawmakers advance scaled-back hate crimes measure

Arkansas lawmakers advance scaled-back hate crimes measure

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — An Arkansas Senate panel advanced a drastically scaled-back hate crimes bill on Monday that longtime supporters of such legislation have derided for not including specific references to race, sexual orientation or gender identity.
6 relatives dead in apparent murder-suicide at Texas home

6 relatives dead in apparent murder-suicide at Texas home

DALLAS — Six people were found fatally shot in a suburban Dallas home early Monday after police say two brothers made a pact to kill four family members and themselves. Officers in Allen went to the home for a welfare check at around 1 a.m.
Iran prosecutor says 10 indicted for Ukraine plane shootdown

Iran prosecutor says 10 indicted for Ukraine plane shootdown

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Ten officials have been indicted in Iran over the 2020 military shootdown of a Ukrainian passenger plane that killed 176 people, a prosecutor said Tuesday, an announcement coming just as Tehran begins indirect negotiatio
Clues from unexploded firebomb lead to charges in Portland

Clues from unexploded firebomb lead to charges in Portland

SALEM, Ore. — During a Black Lives Matter protest on Sept. 21, a Portland police officer was sitting in a vehicle used to broadcast warnings and loud noise at protesters when he saw a burning object sailing through the air toward him.
Arkansas governor vetoes transgender youth treatment ban

Arkansas governor vetoes transgender youth treatment ban

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Arkansas Gov.
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