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Jil Sander back with minimalist, not austere, look
Tall, almost Puritan collars gave gravitas to Jil Sander's first winter menswear collection since returning to the label she founded. The ample lapels ...
Pakistani Shiites refuse to bury 50 bomb victims
About 3,500 Pakistani Shiites protested in southwestern Pakistan for a second day on Saturday, blocking a main road with dozens of coffins of ...
Terrorism suspect's mindset debated at Ore. trial
There's no dispute that a 19-year-old Muslim college student tried to set off a car bomb at Portland's 2010 Christmas tree lighting ceremony, but how ...
In gun debate, video game industry defends itself
The video game industry, blamed by some for fostering a culture of violence, defended its practices Friday at a White House meeting exploring how to ...
Microsoft may have exited gadget show prematurely
Microsoft may have relinquished its starring role in America's gaudiest gadget show a year too early. After 13 straight years in the spotlight, ...
Why Boeing's 787, the Dreamliner, is under review
Boeing's 787 Dreamliner had a nightmare of a week, capped off Friday by the Federal Aviation Administration's decision to review everything about the ...
Man mauled by tiger at NYC zoo pleads not guilty
A man who jumped into a tiger den at the Bronx Zoo and was mauled by a 400-pound animal told police, "Everyone makes choices," a court complaint says.
Cubans eager to try new law easing travel rules
Like many Cubans, 16-year-old Ana Liliam Garcia is excited at the thought of seeing the world beyond this Communist-run island smaller than the state ...
Pakistani Shiites protest after attack kills 86
Shiite Muslims hit by a twin bombing that killed 86 people refused to bury their dead Friday, demanding the Pakistani government do more to protect ...
Markets temper enthusiasm after Japan stimulus
World markets see-sawed Friday between hope and concern for the world economy, as investors weighed a massive spending package meant to reinvigorate ...
Pakistani Shiites protest after bombings kill 120
Shiites in a southwestern Pakistani city hit by a brutal terror attack refused to bury their dead Friday in protest, demanding that the government do ...
Beloved vintage cars star in 'Gangster Squad'
To bring the story of mobster Mickey Cohen's reign over post-war Los Angeles to life, the director of "Gangster Squad" employed Sean Penn, Josh ...
Mysticism, modernity abound in Benin Voodoo fest
The deified residents of the Temple of Pythons, when released to find food, sometimes slither across the road into a Catholic church that once hosted ...
Texas court asks: Is man's best friend priceless?
They say all dogs go to heaven. But if they get there before their time, should someone pay up? The Texas Supreme Court began mulling Thursday whether ...
Carmakers let app developers drive innovation
It's not wise to Google the nearest gas station, compose email, or use your smartphone to check the latest sports scores while driving. But many ...
Getty museum to return ancient artifact to Sicily
The J. Paul Getty Museum said Thursday it plans to return to Sicily a terra-cotta head depicting the Greek god Hades after determining it was ...
Bombings kill 115 people in Pakistan
A series of bombings killed 115 people across Pakistan on Thursday, including 81 who died in twin blasts on a bustling billiards hall in a Shiite area ...
Biden, NRA clash over new gun control proposals
Despite fresh opposition from the National Rifle Association, the Obama administration is assembling proposals to curb gun violence that would include ...
Inaugural pastor withdraws over anti-gay remarks
The evangelical pastor chosen to give the benediction at President Barack Obama's inauguration withdrew from the ceremony Thursday after remarks ...
Large pet reptile found guarding Calif. pot stash
Authorities in Northern California made a snappy discovery during a routine probation check: An alligator-like reptile named "Mr. Teeth," who was ...
Artist Selaron found dead by his work in Brazil
The candy-colored steps of a staircase in Rio's bohemian neighborhood of Lapa were the life work of Chilean artist Jorge Selaron and a symbol of his ...
December video game retail sales drop 22 percent
U.S. retail sales of video games and gaming systems fell 22 percent in December, capping a year of declining sales for the industry. Research firm NPD ...
Kimmel's pot jokes earn invite from Calif. college
Humboldt State University in California has invited Jimmy Kimmel to deliver the school's commencement address after he joked about its marijuana ...
French taxi drivers' strike clogs roadways
Taxi drivers across France clogged traffic, slowed access to airports and forced would-be passengers to find alternate transport as they held a strike ...