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Industry elite and Hollywood royalty Saturday covered the streets of downtown Los Angeles as they attended the Airbnb Open Spotlight, presented by American Express. Guests, including Gwyneth Paltrow, Ashton Kutcher, Mariah Carey, Jamie Foxx and Bella Thorne, attended the event to celebrate the global home sharing company’s biggest announcement this week, Trips, which will provide tours, tailored activities and other experiences.

U.S. Army veteran Christy Gardner, a member of the U.S. Women’s Sled Ice Hockey team, spoke to students and showed slides of herself in the military and doing recreational activities, such as playing ice hockey, skiing and surfing.

CINCINNATI — The chances have dwindled down to this one.

The Bengals’ streak of reaching the playoffs a club-record five straight seasons is on the line in Baltimore this weekend .

Win there, and they’re still in the hunt for another AFC North championship.

Lose there, and it’s all pretty much over.

“We keep saying every week we’ve got a chance, we’re still in it,” defensive coordinator Paul Guenther said.

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Charge reduced for cab driver accused of killing passenger RIDGEFIELD, N.J. (AP) — Prosecutors have downgraded the charge filed against a cab driver accused of beating a passenger to death. [...] Bergen County prosecutors successfully sought to change the charge to aggravated assault due to undisclosed "new information" that came out during the ongoing investigation.

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Patients who undergo surgery -- especially those with cancer or autoimmune diseases -- have slightly higher risks of a rare muscle disorder, research suggests.

(AP) — A former prosecutor says she tried unsuccessfully to prosecute a man for slashing his girlfriend's throat four years ago and was sickened to learn he killed her and their son last weekend. The Citizens' Voice of Wilkes-Barre reported Wednesday (http://bit.ly/2ggQt3Z ) that former assistant district attorney Alexis Falvello was pursuing the case against Zackary Yashkus in 2012, but two district judges threw out the charges when the victim wouldn't testify.

Urban Outfitters says the company’s third-quarter results were negatively impacted by a change in fashion trend that older shoppers have yet to respond to.

NEW YORK (AP) — Cotton No. 2 Futures on the IntercontinentalExchange (ICE) Wednesday: OpenHighLowSettleChg.COTTON 250,000 lbs.; cents per lb.Dec73.4573.5572.0073.08—.64Mar72.2072.3270.6371.64—.60May72.8172.9571.3072.31—.58Jul72.8173.0571.4772.46—.55Oct71.77—.12Dec70.5670.7369.9570.37—.34Mar70.6370.6370.2670.26—.25May70.02—.13Jul69.96Oct69.70Dec69.53Mar69.57May69.61Jul69.65Oct69.69Est. sales 21,159. Tue.'s sales 29,383Tue.'s open int 251,793, up 280

Dollar holds steady after its recent rally, as investors wait for Fed minutes, but trading dulls ahead of the Thanksgiving Day holiday in the U.S.

A tennis court and pool in Sydney's northern beaches is on the market with a price guide of $4 million, as owners look to downsize from large blocks and sell off vacant sites to make the most of the hot property market.

The local share market is tipped to slide at the open.

NEW YORK (AP) — At age 99, a woman named "America" has become a U.S. citizen. For decades she has had a green card, but decided the last time it was up for renewal to become a U.S. citizen instead.

The Russell 2000 Index climbed 0.6% Wednesday to extend its win streak to a 14 sessions, the longest in over 20 years. The small-capitalization company tracker has soared 16% since the streak began, compared with the Dow Jones Industrial Average's gain of 6.4% over the same time. The Russell 2000's current win streak is the longest since the 15-session stretch ending Feb. 6, 1996. Back then, the index gained only 6.1% during it's streak. The Russell 2000 has now closed at a record high for the eighth-straight session... Читать дальше...

CINCINNATI (AP) — The chances have dwindled down to this one.

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Wal-Mart intentionally failed to pay hundreds of truck drivers in California the minimum wage, a federal jury decided Wednesday, awarding the drivers $54 million in damages and opening up the retail giant to penalties. The seven jurors returned the verdict in a lawsuit accusing the company of not properly paying drivers in accordance with California law for activities that included inspecting and washing their trucks and for layovers. Is it just to put the cake in the oven for however long? Читать дальше...

For the second year, bettors can wager on the sire of the horse that wins the Kentucky Derby. Morning line odds and a look at the 23 stallions offered as individual wagering interests.

Joy-Anna Duggar’s relationship with Austin Forsyth flourished long before “Counting On” viewers learned about their courtship. While TLC revealed the ninth-eldest Duggar was officially dating longtime friend Austin Forsyth following the midseason finale last week, it has since been revealed Joy’s romance with Austin kicked off long before their public debut.

WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) — State fire officials say an elderly man has died following a house fire in Charlton. Jim DeSimone of the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services said the fire happened at a house early Wednesday afternoon. The victim was not immediately identified. DeSimone said the district attorney's office is involved in the investigation. State and local officials are also trying to determine the origin and cause of the fire at the house, which is located off Route 169.

NEW YORK (AP) — The latest on developments in financial markets (All times local):

NEW YORK (AP) — The latest on developments in financial markets (All times local):

The Dow Jones industrial average and the Standard & Poor's 500 index closed at record highs again but the Nasdaq composite fell, dragged down by declines in big technology names. Eli Lilly plunged 11 percent after it said a potential treatment for Alzheimer's disease failed in a clinical trial. The Dow Jones industrial average continues to set all-time highs even as other indexes slip in quiet pre-holiday trading on Wall Street. Technology stocks are lower at midday Wednesday after HP released a weak profit forecast. Читать дальше...

Former White House adviser Van Jones says Canada is not safe from the divisive forces seen in the U.S. around the election of Donald Trump. The CNN political contributor made the comments at an event in Toronto Tuesday.

President Muhammadu Buhari has departed Malabo, Equatorial Guinea capital, for Abuja after participating at the 4th Africa-Arab Summit on November 23. President Muhammadu Buhari spent two days in Equatorial Guinea where he attended the 4th Africa-Arab Summit. READ ALSO: Missing Buhari? See what president up to at Africa-Arab Summit (photos, video) The summit which was visited […]

The Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 ended at records for a third consecutive session after modest gains Wednesday. The Russell 2000 index of small stocks rose for a 14th straight session to also end at a record. However, the Nasdaq Composite declined slightly, retreating from the all-time high set on Tuesday. Trading volume was lower than usual due to investors eager to head out for the Thanksgiving Holiday. The S&P 500 gained 1.72 points, or less than 0.1%, to 2,204.66. Читать дальше...