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Washington (AFP) - McDonald's said Monday it will roll back some of its diversity practices, becoming the latest US organization to rethink its policies following a Supreme Court ruling that...

Washington (AFP) - A major storm system that blanketed a large swathe of the central and eastern United States in snow and ice -- disrupting travel for millions and contributing...

Los Angeles (United States) (AFP) - Demi Moore's Golden Globe best actress win for "The Substance" has, almost overnight, transformed the 1990s megastar into a seemingly unlikely favorite for the...

San Francisco (AFP) - Social media giant Meta announced Monday the appointment of three new directors to its board, including Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) head Dana White, a close ally...

Las Vegas (AFP) - Home appliances that do chores, cars that know your favorite cafe, and robot pets aiming to please are among artficial intelligence-infused offerings at the Consumer Electronics...

New York (AFP) - Nippon Steel and US Steel filed suit Monday over US President Joe Biden's decision to block the Japanese giant's proposed acquisition of its American rival, accusing...

Washington (AFP) - A winter storm system dumped heavy snow and freezing rain across the eastern United States on Monday, disrupting travel for millions after bringing hazardous road conditions in...

Caracas (AFP) - Tension mounted in Venezuela Monday ahead of strongman Nicolas Maduro's swearing-in ceremony, with Caracas vowing to arrest exiled opposition figure Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia if he returns to...

Washington (AFP) - A controversial new study out Monday in a US medical journal could reignite debate over fluoride's safety in water, linking higher exposure levels to lower IQ in...

Washington (AFP) - A massive storm system dumped heavy snow and freezing rain on large swaths of the eastern United States Monday, disrupting travel and work for millions of Americans...