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Smollett story shows thin line between news and social media CHICAGO -- The story Jussie Smollett told police had it all: racism, homophobia, politics, celebrity -- all tied up with a hangman's noose. There was no questio... by SHARON COHEN and ALLEN G. BREED, AP National Writers - February 22, 2019

GM extends life of its only Detroit factory until early 2020 DETROIT -- General Motors is extending the life of its only Detroit factory until early next year. by The Associated Press - February 22, 2019

Trump to bar abortion referrals by family planning clinics WASHINGTON -- The Trump administration said Friday that it would bar taxpayer-funded family planning clinics from referring women for abortions, a move certain ... by RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR, Associated Press - February 22, 2019

Report: Apps send sensitive user data to Facebook NEW YORK -- Several phone apps are sending sensitive user data to Facebook, including health information, without users' consent, according to a report by The W... by MAE ANDERSON, AP Technology Writer - February 22, 2019

Little Rock police officer hit by vehicle after traffic stop fatally shoots suspect A Little Rock police officer fatally shot a person during a traffic stop after the driver of a suspected stolen vehicle accelerated and hit the officer Friday m... by Youssef Rddad - February 22, 2019

Vatican sex abuse summit seeks new culture of accountability VATICAN CITY -- Cardinals attending Pope Francis' summit on preventing clergy sex abuse called Friday for a new culture of accountability in the Catholic Church... by NICOLE WINFIELD, Associated Press - February 22, 2019

Haunting 'Roma' scene shines a rare spotlight on stillbirths Of all the little moments of joy and strife that fill the top-nominated Oscar film "Roma," the most gut-wrenching takes place in a Mexico City hospital room, wh... by LINDSEY TANNER, AP Medical Writer - February 22, 2019

R Kelly charged with 10 counts of aggravated sexual abuse CHICAGO -- R. Kelly was charged Friday with 10 counts of aggravated sexual abuse, after decades of lurid rumors and allegations that the R&B star was sexual... by SARA BURNETT, Associated Press - February 22, 2019

Africa's largest democracy finally goes to vote, a week late KANO, Nigeria -- A voting card and a metal rod for self-defense are both close at hand in Christopher Obiorah's tiny bookshop but he hopes to use just one of th... by CARA ANNA, Associated Press - February 22, 2019

California parents of 13 plead guilty to torture, abuse RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- A California couple who shackled some of their 13 children to beds and starved them in what was a dubbed a "house of horrors" pleaded guilt... by AMY TAXIN, Associated Press - February 22, 2019

Police: Patriots owner Robert Kraft solicited prostitute FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft is being charged with misdemeanor solicitation of prostitution after he was twice videotaped pay... by TERRY SPENCER, Associated Press - February 22, 2019

Authorities investigate shooting at Hot Springs National Park overlook Authorities are investigating a shooting within Hot Springs National Park. by Youssef Rddad - February 22, 2019

Project to add parking spaces to Fayetteville National Cemetery FAYETTEVILLE -- The first phase of a construction project at the National Cemetery should wrap by the end of the month with no interruptions in funeral service,... by Staff Report - February 22, 2019

Alabama woman who joined Islamic State sues to return to US WASHINGTON -- The father of an Alabama woman who joined the Islamic State in Syria filed suit against the Trump administration Thursday in an effort to allow he... by The Associated Press - February 22, 2019

'Empire' producers cut Smollett from season's last episodes CHICAGO -- Actor Jussie Smollett's character on "Empire" will be removed from the final two episodes of this season in the wake of his arrest on charges that he... by DON BABWIN, Associated Press - February 22, 2019