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Top banker "sorry" for sexist description of economy

Bank of England deputy governor Ben Broadbent has apologized for using sexist language when saying the British economy is entering a "menopausal" moment. AP LONDON -- One of Britain's top central bankers has apologized for using sexist language when saying…

Top Novartis lawyer steps down over payments to Trump lawyer

Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis on Wednesday announced the retirement of its top legal expert, as he apologized in a statement for payments made by the firm to Donald Trump's personal lawyer Michael Cohen. The announcement comes after Novartis was dragged…

North Korea threatens to pull out of U.S. summit

SEOUL, South Korea -- North Korea's first vice foreign minister says the country has no interest in a summit with the United States if it's going to be a "one-sided" affair where it's pressured to give up its nukes. The statement…

Israeli PM defends deadly response to violent protests

JERUSALEM -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is defending Israel's use of lethal force against Palestinian protesters in the Gaza Strip. Dozens were killed as the new U.S. Embassy opened in Jerusalem Monday. "CBS Evening News" anchor Jeff Glor sat…

TVA launches Tennessee River Tour

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- TVA is known primarily for creating industrial growth over the years by producing electric power. But there's another side to that government-owned agency - promoting tourism using TVA recreation areas along the Tennessee River. It's that…

Teen severely injured after jumping off cliff

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)  — A teenager is in the hospital after jumping off a 40-foot cliff into the lake near the Hidden Harbor neighborhood. News 12 spoke with Cameron Shaffer Tuesday afternoon. He says he's doing a lot better…

Why U.S.-China trade talks could hinge on ZTE

Chinese phone maker ZTE may emerge as a decisive piece in the tense game of chess between the U.S. and China on trade.  The sides are reportedly zeroing in on an agreement that would remove U.S. sanctions on the Chinese telecommunications giant,…

Putin gets behind the wheel while opening controversial bridge

MOSCOW -- Russian President Vladimir Putin drove a large construction truck Tuesday to road test the much-anticipated bridge linking southern Russia and the Crimean peninsula. Russia annexed Crimea from Ukraine in 2014. The 11.8-mile bridge, which took two years to build…

Facebook tells Parliament Zuckerberg "has no plans" to appear

Facebook says the company's CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, will not appear in person to respond to a list of nearly 40 questions on controversial topics that a U.K. Parliament committee says other company representatives have failed to adequately answer. While Rebecca…

Facebook tells Parliament Zuckerberg "has no plans" to appear

Facebook says the company's CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, will not appear in person to respond to a list of nearly 40 questions on controversial topics that a U.K. Parliament committee says other company representatives have failed to adequately answer. While Rebecca…

Highway overpass collapse kills at least 16

People crowd around the site of an accident where a section of an under construction overpass collapsed in Varanasi, India, Tuesday, May 15, 2018. AP LUCKNOW, India -- A highway overpass that was under construction in north India collapsed Tuesday,…

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