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Israeli PM praises Trump’s speech at UN

The latest from at the United Nations (all times local): 11:35 a.m. Israel’s prime minister is praising President Donald Trump’s…

September 19, 2017

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UN chief: Nuclear threat at highest level since Cold War

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speaks during the United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters on Tuesday.Seth Wenig/Associated Press In…

September 19, 2017

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Hurricane Maria smashes Dominica, now menaces Puerto Rico

As rains began to lash Puerto Rico, Gov. Ricardo Rossello warned that Maria could hit “with a force and violence…

September 19, 2017

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Young immigrants shout down Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi

The protesters were angered by Pelosi’s recent talks with President Donald Trump about the federal program that shields from deportation…

September 19, 2017

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Cat 5 Hurricane Maria threatens storm-battered Caribbean

The storm’s eye was expected to pass near Dominica during the night and then on Tuesday brush past many of…

September 18, 2017

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Evidence of spills at toxic site during floods

A gate at the U.S. Oil Recovery Superfund site is shown on Thursday in Pasadena, Texas, where three tanks once…

September 18, 2017

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US immigrants sue over Trump’s end of deportation protection

The lawsuit filed in federal court in San Francisco alleges the move violated the constitutional rights of immigrants who lack…

September 18, 2017

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Vladimir Putin watches as Russia’s military turn up the firepower

Russian President Vladimir Putin toasts during his meeting with businessmen at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, Russia, on Wednesday.…

September 18, 2017

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US jets drop live bombs in a new, massive show of force aimed at North Korea

The warplanes were dispatched after North Korea launched a ballistic missile over northern Japan on Thursday, triggering a widespread emergency…

September 18, 2017

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Any lice with that salmon? Parasite plagues global industry

A surge of parasitic sea lice is disrupting salmon farms around the world. The tiny lice attach themselves to salmon…

September 18, 2017

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Protests resume after 80 arrests in St. Louis unrest

Police talk after multiple arrests were made following a protest in response to a not-guilty verdict in the trial of…

September 18, 2017

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Senate on track to pass $700 billion defense policy bill

J. Scott Applewhite/Associated Press<br><br>Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., walks from his Senate office as Congress returns from the August recess in…

September 18, 2017

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Category 4 Maria has Dominica in its sights

The storm’s eye was expected to pass near Dominica later in the day on a path that would take it…

September 18, 2017

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3 die as buses collide at New York City intersection

Mayor Bill de Blasio said he was shocked by the “sheer destruction,” and noted that “one of those who was…

September 18, 2017

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Trump, in UN debut, urges the world body to reform

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks with U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley before a meeting during the United…

September 18, 2017

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Across U.S., lawmakers chip away at public’s access to records

Freedom-of information advocates expect trend to continue

September 17, 2017

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Federal posts unfilled 8 months into Trump administration

The Denver Post reports the delays affect law enforcement, the environment, housing and other policy. Colorado Springs businessman Robert Blaha…

September 17, 2017

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St. Louis area enters third day of demonstrations

Scott McRoberts helps clean up broken glass after a violent crowd broke windows on many businesses after clashing with police…

September 17, 2017

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France: Acid attack on 4 U.S. students not seen as terror act

This image taken from video shows passengers inside Marseille-Saint-Charles railway station in Marseille, France on Sunday Four young U.S. tourists…

September 17, 2017

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Mars research crew emerges after 8 months of isolation

The crew of four men and two women are part of a study designed to better understand the psychological impacts…

September 17, 2017

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New storm Maria a growing threat to Irma-slammed Caribbean

Hurricane watches were in effect for many of the very islands still trying to cope with the devastation left by…

September 17, 2017

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Mesa County’s touted pretrial services facing serious issues

The Grand Junction Sentinel reports that the program helps judges decide who should be kept in jail before court appearances…

September 17, 2017

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Bicyclists get free roadside assistance in Connecticut city

Stranded on her way home from a friend’s house, Hart took advantage of a program she’d learned about just days…

September 17, 2017

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Warm waters off West Coast has lingering effects for salmon

Salmon circle just below the surface inside a lock where they joined boats heading from salt water Shilshole Bay into…

September 17, 2017

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Porsche plows into spectators at Idaho car show

cooperating with authorities

September 16, 2017

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St. Louis cop’s acquittal triggers second day of protests

A few hundred people walked through West County Center in Des Peres loudly chanting slogans such as “black lives matter”…

September 16, 2017

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UK police make ‘significant’ arrest in London subway blast

A police forensic officer stands beside the train where a terrorist attack occurred at Parsons Green subway station in London…

September 16, 2017

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Istanbul police detain 74 suspected Islamic State militants

The Anadolu news agency said Saturday the anti-terror police conducted simultaneous operations at 15 different addresses in Istanbul. Anadolu said…

September 16, 2017

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VA data show veteran suicide highest in U.S. West, rural areas

Charles Dharapak/Associated Press file<br><br>A new first-of-its kind government study finds suicide among military veterans is especially high in the U.S.…

September 15, 2017

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Tear gas after protesters break mayor’s window

Several hundred chanting protesters marched to the house Friday night following the earlier acquittal of a former police officer in…

September 15, 2017