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Marlon Jackson (from left), father Joe Jackson, an unidentified friend, Michael Jackson and Randy Jackson backstage at the Inglewood Forum on Aug. 26, 1973.

Joe Jackson, Strict Manager And Father To Pop Royalty, Dead At 89

2:36pm June 27, 2018

by Felix Contreras

The patriarch helped take his legendary family from Gary, Ind., to global stardom, though the disciplinarian streak he used to get them there proved controversial later in life.

South Korean players celebrate during their World Cup upset win over Germany in Kazan, Russia, in which they scored twice late to shock the defending champs.

South Korea Shocks Germany 2-0, Sending World Cup Champs Packing

2:33pm June 27, 2018

by Bill Chappell

In a shocking upset, South Korea scored in stoppage time and added another late goal to put the match out of reach for Germany.

A memorial card from 17-year-old Antwon Rose II's funeral on Monday.

National

East Pittsburgh Police Officer Charged With Homicide In Shooting Of Antwon Rose II

1:53pm June 27, 2018

by Amy Held

Rose, 17, was shot dead after fleeing a traffic stop last week, sparking days of protest. Officer Michael Rosfeld, 30, was arrested and charged on Wednesday and released after posting bail.

In a press briefing on Monday, White House press secretary Sarah Sanders said she was asked to leave a restaurant in Lexington, Va., "because I work for President Trump."

Politics & Government

Sarah Sanders Reportedly To Get Temporary Secret Service Protection

12:34pm June 27, 2018

by Scott Neuman

NBC first reported that the White House press secretary would receive the high-level security.

President Trump had called for wide-ranging restrictions on Chinese investment in U.S. companies. But after months of deliberation, the administration has opted to rely on a case-by-case review instead.

Trump Changes Course, Will Use Existing Law To Review Chinese Tech Investments

12:05pm June 27, 2018

The president had threatened executive action to crack down on Chinese investments, worrying investors. The administration now says it will rely on a case-by-case review instead.

If you own a small business, a new rule governing association health plans could mean a more affordable health insurance option. But there are some limitations.

Health & Safety

Read The Fine Print Before Picking An Association Plan For Your Small Business

10:02am June 27, 2018

by Michelle Andrews

Federal officials say loosening the regulation of association plans will give small businesses a more affordable health insurance option, but critics are wary.

A May 2016 photo provided by the Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez campaign shows the candidate during a Bengali community outreach event in New York.

Who Is Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez?

9:54am June 27, 2018

by Scott Neuman

In a stunning upset, the 28-year-old socialist, whose mother was born in Puerto Rico, unseated Democratic stalwart Rep. Joe Crowley in New York's diverse 14th Congressional District.

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Cristina Reyes Clark is part of an emerging movement in El Salvador that is composed of young chefs integrating traditional foods into contemporary cuisine.

World News

Young Chefs In El Salvador Are Breathing New Life Into Traditional Cuisine

8:02am June 27, 2018

by Jaime Jacques

A violent past wiped out some of the country's culinary roots and contributed to a reliance on processed foods. But that is changing, as a movement grows to innovate with indigenous ingredients.

France's Olivier Giroud, center, goes down after a header during the group C match between Denmark and France at the 2018 soccer World Cup at Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow on Tuesday. The teams played to a scoreless tie — the tournament's first.

World Cup: The Bad And Good Of France And Denmark's 0-0 Tie

6:26am June 27, 2018

by Tom Goldman

Until Tuesday, this World Cup hadn't seen zero matches in which both teams failed to score. That set a record, but didn't make it any easier to watch France and Denmark play pat-a-cake for 90 minutes.

Stokes was a leader who advanced nudist causes.

National

Wear Nothing But A Smile: Prominent Nude Activist Turner V. Stokes Dies At 90

9:07pm June 26, 2018

by Kat Chow

The leader of the nudist movement died of prostate cancer Saturday in Nanjemoy, Md. His colleagues describe him as an affable man dedicated to educating others about nudism at every opportunity.