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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Latest on the death of music superstar Prince (all times local):

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Latest on the death of music superstar Prince (all times local):

The diet company's stock has shed nearly half its value this year. Investors are skeptical that Weight Watchers can turn things around -- despite the stamp of approval from board member and spokesperson Oprah Winfrey.

Unconventional is Yahoo News’ complete guide to what could be the craziest presidential convention — or conventions — in decades. Here’s what you need to know today.

Republicans awoke Wednesday to Donald Trump as their presumed presidential nominee with an uncomfortable mix of resignation, denial and resistance that leaves the GOP in a new state of turmoil. 

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How do you scope out a liar? Their darting eyes? Or sweaty palms?

Interrogator and psychologist Edward Geiselman says there's a more sure-fire way to spot a con.

In an interview with the New York Times, he recommends strategies for improving your lie-detecting skills.

His team at the University of California developed a technique called cognitive interviewing, which police often use to help victims and witnesses better remember information. Turns out, it's also helpful for detecting lies. Читать дальше...

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union pressed ahead Wednesday with efforts to persuade Turkey to stop asylum seekers from reaching Europe and take back thousands more by offering Turkish citizens the prospect of visa-free travel within the bloc.

Two key Tesla executives will leave the company, despite the looming launch of its new mass-market car and SUV.

WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (AP) — "I maybe didn't handle it the best way," said Rob Reiner of his son's struggles with drugs.

WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (AP) — "I maybe didn't handle it the best way," said Rob Reiner of his son's struggles with drugs.

WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (AP) — "I maybe didn't handle it the best way," said Rob Reiner of his son's struggles with drugs.

The following is the second summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Wednesday. ---------------- S. Korea says alliance with U.S. will develop regardless of U.S. presidential election SEOUL -- South Korea's alliance with the

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A Listeria scare has triggered a massive recall at hundreds of grocery stores nationwide.

The recall includes 382 frozen fruits and vegetables sold under 42 different brand names at stores including Trader Joe's, Safeway, Walmart (Great Value brand), Costco (Kirkland brand), and others.

The affected foods were produced by CRF Frozen Foods.

The recall includes all fruits and vegetables produced in the company's Pasco, Washington facility since May 2014. Читать дальше...

There is currently a great deal of alarmist concern, triggered by a recent RAND report, about Russia’s supposed ability to conquer the Baltic states — Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, three former Soviet republics that are now part of NATO — and thus drive a wedge into NATO without the West being able to do anything to stop it.

The bank said that it plans to stop issuing new banknotes before 2019, but outstanding bills will remain valid indefinitely.

The Canadian dollar extended its losing streak to two days as the loonie lost almost a full cent on Wednesday.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and Oregon State University's Active Minds Chapter and Counseling and Psychological Services will address the topic with postcards.

In 1989, a director named Julia Cameron débuted her first feature film, “God’s Will,” in Washington, D.C. The movie, a romantic comedy about an orphan, did not receive the kind of rave reviews that Cameron had hoped for. One critic from the Washington Post panned it, accusing Cameron of having ripped off most of her dialogue from “Casablanca.” But for Cameron the scathing review became a tool to reinforce a particular world view: artistic people must learn how to emotionally guard themselves against... Читать дальше...

'This is a nasty, dirty fire,' fire chief says

Tesla Motors Inc. shares added to losses Wednesday following news reports saying that at least one executive is leaving the company. Greg Reichow, Tesla's vice president of production, will take a leave of absence, CNBC reported, citing a Tesla spokesperson. The VP of manufacturing, Josh Ensign, is also slated to depart, according to a Bloomberg report. Also on Wednesday, investor Jim Chanos said he was short on the company stock and also on solar installer SolarCity Corp. , where Tesla's Chief Executive Elon Musk is the chairman. Читать дальше...

Charlie Keating IV was famous for his family but made a name for himself as a star distance runner at his Phoenix high school and then as a Navy SEAL. He was shot and killed Tuesday in Iraq during a gunbattle that involved more than 100 Islamic State fighters, Army Col. Steve Warren said. The Navy Petty Officer 1st Class was part of ...

FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta (AP) — A raging wildfire emptied Canada's main oil sands city, destroying entire neighborhoods of Fort McMurray, Alberta, where officials warned Wednesday that all efforts to suppress the fire have failed.