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NEW YORK – An Italian truffle-sniffer, a French sheep herder and a small shepherd developed in California are joining the American Kennel Club’s roster of recognized dog breeds. The organization announced Monday that the lagotto Romagnolo (lah-GAHT’-toh roh-mahn-YOH’-loh), the berger Picard (behr-ZHAY’ PEEK’-ahr) and the miniature American shepherd will be …

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – Malaysia’s three-party opposition alliance, once touted as an alternative to the country’s long-ruling coalition, has collapsed over policy differences. The People’s Alliance, led by jailed former Deputy Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, made strong gains since 2008 polls and won the popular vote in 2013. However, a …

WASHINGTON – A key arts panel has given final approval to a design for a memorial to honor President Dwight D. Eisenhower in Washington, another step toward groundbreaking. The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts voted Thursday to give final approval to Frank Gehry’s design. The commission gave its preliminary approval …