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Activate now to gain access to our digital content Activate your account Prosecutors: Group that hit Brussels planned France attack Prosecutors: Group that hit Brussels planned France attack Raphael Satter, Associated Press The terror group that struck Brussels on March 22 initially planned to launch a second attack on France, Belgium's Federal Prosecution Office said Sunday. But the perpetrators were "surprised by the ... Poland honors late president and other plane crash victims 5:18 AM WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Ceremonies were held in Poland on Sunday honoring late President Lech Kaczynski and the 95 others who were killed in a 2010 plane crash in Russia, amid revived allegations that the ... Migrants stuck in limbo in Serbia after Balkan route closure 5:01 AM PRINCIPOVAC, Serbia (AP) — Walking a winding path inside a thick oak forest at the border between Serbia and Croatia, Jiyan Ali cannot believe his misfortune: he barely made it to Europe across rough ... Syrians struggle to find place to bury their kin in Lebanon 3:28 AM BAR ELIAS, Lebanon (AP) — When Saada Khalaf, a Syrian refugee in Lebanon, lost her husband to a long illness earlier this year, she could not find a place to bury him in the eastern Lebanese town where ... 'The Force Awakens' wins top honors at MTV Movie Awards 3:36 AM BURBANK, Calif. (AP) — "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" took the top prize at the 25th annual MTV Movie Awards. The audience at Warner Bros. Studios waved what looked like red and blue lightsabers as star ... 3 rescued island castaways spelled 'help' with palm fronds 4:09 AM HONOLULU (AP) — The men rescued in this tale of three castaways were not named Tom Hanks, or Gilligan, or Robinson Crusoe. Though they might as well have been. In a scene straight from Hollywood, or a ... U.S. Family of US citizen released by Syria is thankful SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle-area family of a U.S. citizen released from captivity by the Syrian government said they were grateful for efforts by the U.S. government over the past three years to secure ... California storm brings mostly light rains, minor nuisances Washington to boost mental hospitals' security after escapes Showers delay California ballgame but won't ease drought Boston Globe prints fake front page satirizing Trump Police: Lives of campus victim, suspect violently intersect Science Showers delay California ballgame but won't ease drought LOS ANGELES (AP) — April showers delayed a ballgame and prompted flood advisories as they scooted through California on Saturday, but the overall rain totals won't do much to ease five years of drought. ... Blackhawk’s brown-lawn crackdown may flout California... Vermont to target 'willful violations' of GMO labeling law UN praises China's leadership in climate change deal Higher lead levels found in children near Exide plant NY medical examiner who oversaw office on 9/11 dies at 79 World Hong Kong emerges as hub for creating offshore companies HONG KONG (AP) — In 2009, Jasmine Li, whose grandfather was the fourth most powerful politician in China at the time, donned a floral Carolina Herrera gown and debuted at a ball in Paris. That same year, ... Massive fire kills more than 100 in south India temple fire 5 things to know about G-7 foreign ministers' meeting With Fujimori polarizing Peru vote, eyes on runner-up race Massive fire kills at least 84 in south India temple complex US brings B-52 bombers back to the Mideast to target IS Environment A way to help save the bay The bay is what we love about living in the San Francisco Bay Area. It defines the landscape, sets the mood with its ever-changing aspect, helps provide the foods we love and connects ... Wildfire spares Oklahoma town, but still not contained Smog-alert car ban jams metro, buses in Mexico City State, US agree to dismantle 4 dams on Klamath River The nation’s biggest dam removal project pushes ahead on the... Grouse suit seeks to block new fences on federal land in Nevada Poland honors late president and other plane crash victims 5:18 AM WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Ceremonies were held in Poland on Sunday honoring late President Lech Kaczynski and the 95 others who were killed in a 2010 plane crash in Russia, amid revived allegations that the ... Migrants stuck in limbo in Serbia after Balkan route closure 5:01 AM PRINCIPOVAC, Serbia (AP) — Walking a winding path inside a thick oak forest at the border between Serbia and Croatia, Jiyan Ali cannot believe his misfortune: he barely made it to Europe across rough ... Syrians struggle to find place to bury their kin in Lebanon 3:28 AM BAR ELIAS, Lebanon (AP) — When Saada Khalaf, a Syrian refugee in Lebanon, lost her husband to a long illness earlier this year, she could not find a place to bury him in the eastern Lebanese town where ... 'The Force Awakens' wins top honors at MTV Movie Awards 3:36 AM BURBANK, Calif. (AP) — "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" took the top prize at the 25th annual MTV Movie Awards. The audience at Warner Bros. Studios waved what looked like red and blue lightsabers as star ... 3 rescued island castaways spelled 'help' with palm fronds 4:09 AM HONOLULU (AP) — The men rescued in this tale of three castaways were not named Tom Hanks, or Gilligan, or Robinson Crusoe. Though they might as well have been. In a scene straight from Hollywood, or a ... Politics & Policy 2016 candidates scoop up delegates in West, bid for NY love WASHINGTON (AP) — Bernie Sanders is pointing to his growing string of statewide wins and Hillary Clinton to her still-commanding lead in the delegate hunt as the Democratic rivals jostle for momentum ... The Latest: Clinton pokes fun at her subway swipe Kerry presses Afghan leaders on unity; no US troop changes Cruz rails against Trump as Republican Jews ponder options Cruz picks up all delegates in Colo.; Sanders win in Wyo. Small town turns on Hastert as details of allegations emerge Top About Our Company Ad Choices Careers Terms of Use Advertising Privacy Policy Your Privacy Rights Your California Privacy Rights Contact Customer Service Frequently Asked Questions Newsroom Contacts Connect Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Google+ Connect © Hearst Corporation