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David Rockefeller, Banker and Philanthropist, 101

NEW YORK — David Rockefeller was the last of his generation in a famous American family that taught its children that wealth brings great responsibility. Even as children, he and his siblings had to set aside portions of their allowances for charitable giving.
Philippines' President Rodrigo Duterte attends a meeting between business leaders and heads of states of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation, APEC in 2016 during their annual forum in Lima, Peru. Photo: Martin Mejia / Associated Press

Duterte Says He’s Not Intimidated by Impeachment Attempt

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said Sunday that he would not be intimidated by an impeachment complaint and threats of an international lawsuit for his anti-drug crackdown and added that he'd rather have criminals dead even in the "thousands or billions" if they threaten law enforcers than see his men killed.

Brazil Reassures Foreign Countries After Rotten Meat Scandal

RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazil's president met Sunday with dozens of ambassadors from countries that import Brazilian meat, seeking to minimize damage from a corruption probe that alleges meatpackers bribed inspectors to keep rotten meat on the market.

‘Beauty and the Beast’ Roars With Monstrous $170M Debut

NEW YORK — Disney's live-action "Beauty" was a beast at the box office, opening with an estimated $170 million in North American ticket sales and setting a new high mark for family movies.

Chuck Berry, Rock ‘n’ Roll Legend, 90

NEW YORK — Chuck Berry, rock 'n' roll's founding guitar hero and storyteller who defined the music's joy and rebellion in such classics as "Johnny B. Goode," ''Sweet Little Sixteen" and "Roll Over Beethoven," died Saturday at his home west of St. Louis. He was 90.

Global Finance Gathering Struggles to Define Trade Stance

BADEN-BADEN, Germany — Financial officials from the world's biggest economies are struggling to define a common stance on trade in the face of the...

Man Killed in Paris Airport, Tried to Seize Soldier’s Weapon

PARIS — French police say a man was shot to death after trying to seize the weapon of a soldier guarding Paris' Orly Airport.

Dog Deformed by Thai Butcher Now Thriving in US

SEWELL, New Jersey — A dog rescued from the dinner table but left with half a face in Thailand has found a new home in New Jersey and is thriving.
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Trump and Merkel’s Awkward Handshake Moment (Video)

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's first meeting with Chancellor Angela Merkel produced a slightly awkward moment when the president didn't shake the German leader's hand in front of photographers in the Oval Office.

Brazil Club Signs Keeper Who Killed Girlfriend, Fed Her to Dogs

RIO DE JANEIRO — A Brazilian soccer club on Tuesday presented its newest member, a goalie convicted in the killing of an ex-girlfriend, prompting outrage from many nationwide and promises by sponsors to drop out.

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