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___ Report: Moonves obstructed sexual misconduct investigation NEW YORK (AP) — An internal investigation of former CBS chief Les Moonves has turned up more evidence of sexual misconduct as well as lying and destruction of evidence, throwing into jeopardy his $120 million severance package.

China promises action on US trade deal but gives no details

China has issued an upbeat but vague promise to carry out a tariff cease-fire with Washington but gave no details that might help dispel confusion about what Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump agreed to in Argentina.

Michigan Legislature OKs gutting wage, paid sick time laws

The Republican-led Michigan House was poised Tuesday to pass bills that would delay a minimum wage hike and scale back paid sick leave requirements, a lame-duck strategy that was endorsed legally by the state's conservative attorney general despite criticism that it is unconstitutional.