- Japan finance official denies sexual misconduct allegation April 19, 2018Japan's vice finance minister has denied sexual misconduct allegations against him and challenged a TV station's report that its employee was a victim.
- Man impersonated soldier, ran off with $100G marquise diamond, police say April 19, 2018A man is accused of impersonating a soldier, fabricating a story about an engagement and stealing a $100,000 diamond from a store in Washington state, authorities said Wednesday.Amy Lieu
- First Saudi cinema opens with popcorn and 'Black Panther' April 19, 2018The lights dimmed and the crowd of men and women erupted into applause and hoots as Hollywood's blockbuster "Black Panther" premiered in Saudi Arabia's first movie theater.AYA BATRAWY
- Man stole ticket from Don Larsen's 1956 perfect game, police say April 19, 2018A Louisiana man this week had a valuable World Series ticket from New York Yankees pitcher Don Larsen’s 1956 perfect game — the only perfect game thrown during a World Series — stolen by a homeless man he had befriended, according to authorities.Stephen Sorace
- Taiwan calls Chinese military drills a threat to region April 19, 2018Taiwan's government says recent Chinese military drills aim to intimidate the island and are a threat to regional peace and stability.
- Most Californians back more deportations; nearly half support travel ban, survey finds April 19, 2018An overwhelming majority of Californians wants to deport more illegal immigrants, and nearly half support President Donald Trump's travel ban aimed at reducing terrorism, according to a new survey from the University of California at Berkeley's Haas Institute for a Fair and Inclusive Society.Gregg Re