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Phoenix Brands LLC, the closely held consumer products company behind Ajax cleaners and Fab laundry detergents, filed for bankruptcy protection and is putting its collection of household products on the auction block.

U.S. Sen. Rand Paul says he wants to allow guns in every school, movie theater and supermarket in America.

Wheelock Whitney Jr., a Minnesota civic leader, philanthropist and sports enthusiast, has died. He was 89.

SPRING HILL, Tenn. (AP) — A fire at the General Motors plant in Tennessee was quickly extinguished and will not affect production at the Spring Hill facility.

SPRING HILL, Tenn. (AP) — A fire at the General Motors plant in Tennessee was quickly extinguished and will not affect production at the Spring Hill facility.

An estimated 488 million social media comments are generated by Chinese government staff per year, according to newly published research.

The White House was put on lockdown Friday after shots were fired nearby. Linda So reports.

Derry City need a fortunate penalty award to force a replay against Drogheda United in the FAI Cup.

NEW YORK — The number of pregnant women in the United States infected with Zika virus is suddenly tripling, due to a change in how the government is reporting cases. [...] in the last year, infections in pregnant women have been strongly linked to fetal deaths and to potentially devastating birth defects, mostly in Brazil. Experts think mosquitoes on the U.S. mainland will probably start spreading the virus in the months ahead, when hot weather hits and mosquito populations boom. [...] Dr. Neil Silverman... Читать дальше...

Presumptive GOP nominee Donald Trump received the endorsement of the NRA gun-rights group at its forum in Kentucky on Friday. In his remarks, Mr. Trump attacked Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton, saying she would abolish the Second Amendment if she becomes president. Photo: AP

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DAKAR, Senegal — The Zika virus that is believed to have infected more than 7,500 people in an island nation off the western coast of Africa is the same strain spreading through the Americas, the World Health Organization said Friday. Most infected people suffer no symptoms, but authorities in Brazil have seen a dramatic increase in severe brain-related birth defects in babies born to women infected with Zika during pregnancy. After studying evidence, health officials this year concluded Zika causes such birth defects. Читать дальше...

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Joe Thornton and his linemates have managed to do what Patrick Kane, Jonathan Toews and Jamie Benn couldn't in the first two rounds of the NHL playoffs: control the play against the St. Louis Blues.

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Joe Thornton and his linemates have managed to do what Patrick Kane, Jonathan Toews and Jamie Benn couldn't in the first two rounds of the NHL playoffs: control the play against the St. Louis Blues.

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Joe Thornton and his linemates have managed to do what Patrick Kane, Jonathan Toews and Jamie Benn couldn't in the first two rounds of the NHL playoffs: control the play against the St. Louis Blues.

Pittsburgh police officers who may be forced to work an upcoming Beyoncé concert will file an unfair labor grievance.

Police Sgt. Ken Seuberlich said detectives are still searching for clues at Bothell High School, about 12 miles northeast of Seattle, hoping to watch some useful surveillance video. In a letter to parents and staff, Francois called this an "alarming — highly unusual — situation" and said school officials would do whatever they can to make students and staff feel safe at the high school on Monday. Police have a school resource officer posted at the high school and Seuberlich said they were going... Читать дальше...

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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif., May 20 (UPI) -- Oakland Athletics outfielder Coco Crisp is looking for a buyer for his Coachella Valley kingdom.

A police detective from a Tennessee resort town has been indicted on aggravated perjury charges stemming from his testimony about the alleged sexual assault of high school basketball players by their teammates in a hazing case that outraged authorities in…

A police detective from a Tennessee resort town has been indicted on aggravated perjury charges stemming from his testimony about the alleged sexual assault of high school basketball players by their teammates in a hazing case that outraged authorities in…

A police detective from a Tennessee resort town has been indicted on aggravated perjury charges stemming from his testimony about the alleged sexual assault of high school basketball players by their teammates in a hazing case that outraged authorities in the boys' hometown. The Hamilton County District Attorney's office announced Friday that a grand jury had indicted Gatlinburg police detective Rodney Burns on two felony counts regarding his testimony at a Feb. 15 preliminary hearing for three... Читать дальше...