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Banana Industry on Alert After Disease Arrives in Colombia

By Manuel Rueda, Candice Choi | Aug 26, 2019

It might not be obvious at the supermarket, but the banana industry is fighting to protect the most popular variety of the fruit from a destructive fungus.

Printer Who Nixed Gay Pride Shirt Goes to Ky. Supreme Court

Aug 23, 2019

A Kentucky print shop owner who refused to make a gay pride T-shirt argued before the Kentucky Supreme Court that he shouldn't be compelled to promote messages that go against his religious beliefs.

PopUps: Justin Bieber Shows Off 'Impeccable' Style

Aug 23, 2019

Taking to Instagram earlier this week, pop star Justin Bieber shared a few photos with his fans, declaring his "style is impeccable."

Off the Hook: California King Salmon Rebounds

By Terence Chea | Aug 23, 2019

The salmon rebound comes after three years of extremely low catches that resulted from poor ocean conditions and California's five-year drought, which drained the state's rivers and reservoirs.

Fans Choose Sides in 'Chicken Sandwich War'

By Katie Workman | Aug 23, 2019

A nation already polarized finds itself divided once again, but this time politics isn't at the heart of it: The blame lies squarely on a fried piece of poultry.

Peppa Pig to Get New Owner: GI Joe Maker Hasbro

Aug 23, 2019

Hasbro is going whole hog on Peppa Pig.

Want Tokyo Olympic Tickets? No Problem if You Have $60K

By Stephen Wade | Aug 22, 2019

Tokyo Olympic organizers are offering high-end hospitality packages to Japan residents with prices soaring to 6.35 million yen — about $60,000.

AP FACT CHECK: Trump's False Claims on Fuel Economy Rules

By Tom Krisher | Aug 22, 2019

President Donald Trump is misrepresenting the facts about his proposal to freeze Obama-era fuel economy requirements at 2021 levels.

Gay Pride T-Shirt Case Going Before Kentucky Supreme Court

Aug 22, 2019

Kentucky Supreme Court justices are scheduled to hear oral arguments in a case over a company's refusal to print T-shirts for a gay-pride festival due to religious beliefs.

Hong Kong Bakery's Mooncakes Display Protest Movement Slogans

Aug 22, 2019

A Hong Kong bakery is doing its part to support the city's pro-democracy protest movement by making mooncakes with a message.

'RuPaul' Stars Headline 22nd Annual Gay Days at Disneyland

Aug 22, 2019

For its 22nd year, the event is expected to attract more than 30,000 LGBT park-hoppers from California and all over the country. They will enjoy Disneyland in a way that it can only be experienced during Gay Days.

Board Game Maker Hasbro to Cut Plastic Use in Toymaking

By Joseph Pisani | Aug 21, 2019

Hasbro is giving plastic packaging the boot. The toy maker said Tuesday that all its packaging for new products will be mostly plastic free by the end of 2022.

Edmunds: 7 Used Car Tech Features That Might Surprise You

By Cameron Rogers | Aug 21, 2019

Automakers have introduced a flurry of new automotive safety and convenience technology features the past few years. Close-to-new vehicles with these features are now increasingly showing up on dealership lots as used vehicles.

Department Stores Make Room for Used Fashion

By Anne D'Innocenzio | Aug 21, 2019

Out with the new and in with the old. As department stores watch their customers flock to second-hand stores, some are trying to bring them back by partnering with online resale sites.

Addiction Times Two: How Recovery Unplugged Heals Polysubstance Dependence

By Jill Gleeson | Aug 21, 2019

Party drugs like crystal meth, Special K, GHB and ecstasy are frequently combined for more intense or longer-lasting highs. Whether they're consumed together by design or accidentally, the results can be deadly.

Could We be Any More Excited? 'Friends' Fans Nuts for Merch

By Leanne Italie | Aug 20, 2019

See your "Friends" on the big screen. Deck out your place with "Friends" furniture. Wear your "Friends" as jewelry. Heck, buy the "Friends" Lego set and pretend it's for your kid.

Baggy Buttigieg? Tom Ford Offers Mayor Pete Fashion Advice

Aug 20, 2019

Baggy Buttigieg? That is the nickname that designer Tom Ford could give Presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg (or Mayor Pete) after the candidate's team rejected his fashion advice.

No, Eating Chocolate Won't Cure Depression

Aug 20, 2019

A recent study published in the journal Depression and Anxiety has attracted widespread media attention. But the results might not be as sweet as you think.

The Moving Mistakes You're Most Likely to Make

Aug 20, 2019

Moving mistakes are so common that Americans are guilty of making multiple slip-ups per move, according to new research.

Aidy Bryant Tries Her Hand at Fashion with Plus-Size Line

Aug 19, 2019

Aidy Bryant has rolled out the start of a new plus-size fashion line named for her great aunt, but the "Saturday Night Live" star is starting small with just one dress in three blue styles, a solid, a stripe and a gingham.

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