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Bombers kill at least 6 attending Kabul funeral

KABUL, Afghanistan — At least six people were killed Saturday when a trio of suicide bombers struck a funeral attended by senior government officials, just three days after a powerful truck bomb in one of the most heavily guarded parts of the capital killed 90 people and wounded more than 450.

The string of high-profile attacks has raised serious concerns about the ability of Afghan authorities and security forces to provide even the most basic levels of protection for its citizens.

Wahid Mujro, spokesman for the Public Health ministry, said 87 people were wounded when three explosions rocked a cemetery where Salim Ezadyar, the son of a senior Afghan parliamentarian, was about to be buried. Ezadyar was one of several people killed Friday when police clashed with protestors who were demanding better security in the capital.

Australian tourist killed in San Francisco scuffle

SAN FRANCISCO — Police say an Australian tourist was killed in a scuffle outside a San Francisco hotel.

Authorities say 33-yearold Matthew Bate got into an argument with two men that turned physical around 2 a.m. Friday outside the Da Vinci Villa hotel in the Russian Hill neighborhood.

He was pronounced dead at a hospital. Two men were detained for questioning.

Bill Maher apologizes for using racial slur during show

LOS ANGELES — Bill Maher apologized Saturday for using a racial slur to describe himself as a house slave during a live segment for his HBO talk show.

Maher’s comment during his discussion with Sen. Ben Sasse, R-Nebraska, was quickly and broadly criticized after it aired on the comedian’s “Real Time with Bill Maher” show Friday night.

HBO said the remark was “completely inexcusable and tasteless” and the segment would not be re-aired.

“Friday nights are always my worst night of sleep because I’m up reflecting on the things I should or shouldn’t have said on my live show,” Maher said in a statement Saturday. “The word (I used last night) was offensive and I regret saying it and am very sorry.”

MTV will livestream Sunday’s Manchester benefit concert

LOS ANGELES — MTV will broadcast live online Ariana Grande’s “One Love Manchester” benefit concert aimed at helping victims of the May 22 suicide attack at the pop star’s concert.

The livestream will be carried at the website www.onelovemanchester. mtv.com , the network said Saturday.