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Trump scolds Qatar as Tillerson seeks to ease crisis
WASHINGTON U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday accused Qatar of being a "high level" sponsor of terrorism, potentially hindering the U.S. Department of State's efforts to ease heightening tensions and a blockade of the Gulf nation by Arab states and others. | Video
About 19.5 million U.S. viewers watched Comey testify about Trump
Former FBI Director James Comey's dramatic testimony before Congress on Thursday brought big audiences to U.S. broadcast and cable networks, drawing about 19.5 million viewers, according to data from the Nielsen ratings agency.
Factbox: Trump on Twitter (June 9) - Comey, Dodd-Frank repeal, jobs
The following statements were posted to the verified Twitter accounts of U.S. President Donald Trump, @realDonaldTrump and @POTUS.
Eyeing legacy, Cosby finds moments for wit as sex assault trial unfolds
NORRISTOWN, Pa. During his trial on sex assault charges, Bill Cosby has mostly remained silent in court and avoided reporters' questions. But when fans have called out to him outside the courtroom, the 79-year-old has responded with attempts at humor.
Canadian court denies bail appeal for suspected Yahoo hacker
TORONTO A Canadian judge denied a bail appeal on Friday for a man who U.S. prosecutors want to extradite to face charges he worked with Russian agents in a high-profile breach of Yahoo Inc email accounts.
Taylor Swift returns to streaming as rival Katy Perry releases album
LOS ANGELES Taylor Swift got back together with Spotify on Friday, returning her music to streaming services almost three years after complaining publicly they did not pay artists enough, and on the same day rival Katy Perry released a new album. | Video
Back from injury, Lionel Richie to tour with Mariah Carey
LOS ANGELES Lionel Richie is ready to hit the road with Mariah Carey for his "All the Hits" North American tour after a knee injury in March forced him to postpone the venture. | Video
'Trial of a lifetime' plays out in tiny South Dakota town
ELK POINT, S.D. In this rural outpost of just over 1,900 residents, a local college student has become a courtroom sketch artist, trailers on Main Street are ersatz offices for a major law firm and members of an agricultural youth club are puzzled by a new metal detector at the local courthouse.
U.S. tech stock selloff leaves investors eyeing end of rally
SAN FRANCISCO A steep drop in technology stocks on Friday, led by Apple's worst plunge in 14 months, has left investors concerned that a rally may be over for high-flying Silicon Valley names that have pushed Wall Street to record highs this year.
Apple's Cook tells MIT graduates: temper technology with humanity
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. Apple CEO Tim Cook on Friday warned graduates at MIT, a pioneer in fields like computers and robots, about technology's dehumanizing aspects and urged them to infuse its development with their own values. | Video