UK parents lose court appeal to keep baby on life support

LONDON (AP) — The parents of a baby declared brain dead by doctors have lost the latest round of a legal battle in Britain’s courts to keep him on life support.

Ex-coach: `No recollection' of discussion about Nassar abuse

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A former Michigan State University gymnastics coach testified Friday that she had “no recollection” of a conversation in which two teen athletes allegedly told her of sexual abuse by sports do…

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Facebook reverses on paid political messages that aren't ads

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Facebook decided Friday to allow a type of paid political message that had sidestepped many of the social network's rules governing political ads, in a reversal that highlights difficulties tec…

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Man convicted of beating to death girlfriend's son in Iowa

DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) — A man was convicted of the Iowa beating death of the 5-year-old son of his girlfriend — a woman who testified against him and who also is awaiting sentencing.

Trucking company wants $181,500 in seized cash returned

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — A Florida trucking company is suing two federal agencies, saying agents seized $181,500 in cash at Tampa International Airport and won't give it back.

Bitter cold in Midwest, Northeast to ease during weekend

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Bitterly cold temperatures persisted from the northern Plains to parts of the Great Lakes and northern New England, with schools in some Upper Midwest communities canceling classes for a second d…

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Stocks wobble in early trading, but head for weekly gains

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks wobbled between small gains and losses in early trading Friday as investors focused on another round of mostly solid corporate earnings.

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Valentine's Day brings love and some worry in Iraq holy city

NAJAF, Iraq (AP) — Hasanain al-Rufaye was busy in his flower shop wrapping bouquets, stuffing dolls into gift boxes and sprinkling petals into others labeled with “LOVE,” while simultaneously fielding orders.

German-owned container ship boarded by pirates off Guinea

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — A container ship that is owned and operated by a German shipping group has been attacked by pirates off the coast of Guinea.

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US stocks rise slightly, on track for weekly gains

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are opening mostly higher on Wall Street, with technology and retail companies leading the gainers. The three major indexes are on track for weekly gains. Chipmaker Nvidia rose in early after…