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Obama: Talks With Russia Over Syria Strategy Suffer From 'Gaps Of Trust'
Monday, September 05, 2016
The president met with Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the G-20 summit. On Monday, Obama said their negotiations were unsuccessful. The same day, bombings in Syria killed more than 50 people.
North Korea Fires 3 Missiles Into Sea During Final Day Of G-20 Summit
Monday, September 05, 2016
The three missiles landed in the Sea of Japan, South Korean defense officials say. A White House official condemned the launches as "reckless"
S.C. County Sprays For Mosquitoes But Accidentally Takes Out Millions Of Bees
Friday, September 02, 2016
Dorchester County, in South Carolina, was worried about the risk posed by Zika. So officials recently ordered that a pesticide be sprayed from planes. Local beehives have been devastated.
U.S. Added 151,000 New Jobs In August; Unemployment Rate Steady
Friday, September 02, 2016
The monthly jobs report fell short of expectations, both in terms of job growth and the unemployment rate. Economists had anticipated 180,000 new jobs and a slight drop in unemployment.
Samsung Recalls Galaxy Note 7 Over Exploding, Burning Batteries
Friday, September 02, 2016
After the device launched in early August, dozens of users reported that their waterproof smartphones caught fire or exploded. Samsung traced the problem to its battery and promises replacements.
PHOTOS: Venezuelans Take To The Streets In Protest Against The Government
Thursday, September 01, 2016
Opponents of President Nicolas Maduro were marching in Caracas, seeking a recall election. The country's economy has been collapsing, with massive inflation and food and medicine shortages.
Georgetown Will Offer An Edge In Admissions To Descendants Of Slaves
Thursday, September 01, 2016
In 1838, 272 enslaved people were sold to fund the university. The school, grappling with that history, will give descendants of those slaves the same consideration as legacy students in admission.
Hermine Strengthens Into A Hurricane As It Approaches Florida
Thursday, September 01, 2016
The storm is expected to hit Florida before crossing overland toward the Carolinas. If it follows predictions, it will be the first hurricane in 11 years to make landfall in Florida.
Maine Governor Apologizes To Lawmaker, Vows Never To Speak To Press Again
Wednesday, August 31, 2016
Days after leaving an obscene voicemail for a lawmaker, Paul LePage waffled on whether he would consider resigning and stood by his statements blaming people of color for Maine's drug problems.
WATCH: International Space Station Flies Over 3 Hurricanes
Wednesday, August 31, 2016
Two hurricanes in the Pacific — Lester and Madeline — are threatening Hawaii. Meanwhile, Gaston is crossing the open Atlantic. The space station got a good view of all three of them on Tuesday.
Chicago Police Dept. Moves To Fire 5 Officers Over Laquan McDonald Shooting
Wednesday, August 31, 2016
The city's inspector general recommended that 10 officers be fired in connection with the 2014 killing of 17-year-old McDonald. Several of those officers have since retired or resigned.
Brazil's Senate Votes To Impeach Dilma Rousseff
Wednesday, August 31, 2016
The suspended president testified for 14 hours straight on Monday, and 66 senators gave speeches in a marathon session that stretched through the night. Then they approved the impeachment, 61 to 20.
Associated Press Report Documents More Than 70 Mass Graves Left By ISIS
Tuesday, August 30, 2016
Using interviews and photos, the wire service has mapped the locations of 72 mass graves in territory once occupied by the Islamic State — including five at the foot of Iraq's Mount Sinjar.
Scientists Looking For Alien Life Investigate 'Interesting' Signal From Space
Tuesday, August 30, 2016
Russian astronomers detected an unusual radio signal last year. The SETI Institute says it's too soon to say whether the signal came from intelligent life-forms — but researchers are checking it out.
Apple Owes Ireland $14.5 Billion In Taxes, European Commission Says
Tuesday, August 30, 2016
The EU competition commissioner says Ireland gave the tech giant tax breaks that are illegal under European law. Now Ireland must recover that money, with interest, the commissioner says.
Arrgh: Pirate Joe's And Trader Joe's Are Once Again Locked In Legal Battle
Monday, August 29, 2016
The Canadian reseller of Trader Joe's goods was sued by the grocery chain in 2013; a U.S. district court dismissed the case. But an appellate court found that Trader Joe's had a legitimate suit.
Dilma Rousseff Defends Herself Before Brazil's Senate
Monday, August 29, 2016
Impeachment proceedings against Brazil's suspended president are nearing an end. The final vote is widely expected to result in Rousseff's ouster. But first, she's delivering a dramatic address.
Brussels Crime Lab Torched In Apparent Attempt To Destroy Evidence
Monday, August 29, 2016
Investigators say the perpetrators rammed a car through a gate at Belgium's national crime institute and then set a fire in the lab.
Suicide Bombing In Yemen Kills At Least 54; Attack Claimed By Islamic State
Monday, August 29, 2016
The bombing struck the southern city of Aden, the temporary home of Yemen's government. An ISIS-affiliated news outlet says the attack targeted a military recruitment center.
LISTEN: Maine's Governor Unleashes Obscenities On Lawmaker Who Criticized Him
Friday, August 26, 2016
Maine Rep. Drew Gattine said it was unhelpful when Gov. Paul LePage made "racially charged" statements. In response, LePage told Gattine, "I am after you" — along with much more vulgar remarks.