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'Extreme Red Flag Warning' In California, Where A New Fire Burns Near Reagan Library
Wednesday, October 30, 2019
Firefighters now have Sonoma County's Kincade Fire 30% contained. But high winds are threatening to spread flames in both northern and southern parts of the state.
Lebanon's Prime Minister Hariri Resigns After Weeks Of Protests
Tuesday, October 29, 2019
Saad Hariri said he has reached a "dead end" amid widespread demonstrations that paralyzed his country. The move could destabilize a nation that has been relatively peaceful in recent years.
John Conyers Jr., Who Represented Michigan For 5 Decades, Dies at 90
Sunday, October 27, 2019
Conyers, who represented his hometown Detroit, co-founded the Congressional Black Caucus and battled for reparations for African Americans. He resigned in 2017 amid allegations of sexual misconduct.
Chile's President Promises To Reshuffle Cabinet After Massive Protests In Santiago
Sunday, October 27, 2019
"We have all heard and understood the message of Chileans," Sebastian Piñera said. "We're working to form a new team that represents change." A million people took part in Friday's demonstration.
Wind-Fueled Wildfires Push California Governor To Declare State Of Emergency
Sunday, October 27, 2019
Gov. Gavin Newsom is freeing up state aid as high winds fuel two major fires across the state. The Kincade Fire in Sonoma County has burned 30,000 acres, prompting evacuation orders for some 180,000.
Astros Fire Assistant GM Who Made 'Inappropriate Comments' To Female Reporters
Thursday, October 24, 2019
The club said it had terminated Brandon Taubman following a fuller investigation. The Astros had previously denied the account of a Sports Illustrated reporter who had written about his outburst.
Wildfires Burn Thousands Of Acres In Northern And Southern California
Thursday, October 24, 2019
In Sonoma County, 16,000 acres have been consumed by the Kincade Fire. In Los Angeles County, a fire near Agua Dulce has burned 5,000 acres. No cause has been announced for either blaze.
A Giant Treehouse 'Like A Castle' Is Destroyed By Fire In Tennessee
Thursday, October 24, 2019
The structure rose five stories, with a towering steeple. Its builder said he'd been called by God to make it. By the time the firetrucks were called on Tuesday, it was fully engulfed in flames.
5-Story-Tall Treehouse Burns Down In East Tennessee
Thursday, October 24, 2019
Constructed around seven trees, it rose to about 100 feet — with a steeple soaring even higher. It had classrooms, bedrooms, a kitchen — stairs that snaked around the whole thing.
Giuliani Associates Plead Not Guilty To Charges Of Making Illegal Campaign Donations
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
Lev Parnas and Igor Fruman were arrested at Dulles airport holding one-way tickets out of the country. Their case begins amid the inquiry into President Trump's alleged political pressure on Ukraine.
Protesters Continue To Fill Streets Of Lebanon, United By Their Calls For Change
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
The government has taken notice and announced some changes: No new taxes. Halving officials' salaries. Approving new power plants. But the demonstrators say they're not going away.
Exxon Is On Trial, Accused Of Misleading Investors About Risks Of Climate Change
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
New York's attorney general argues that Exxon used shady methods of calculating carbon costs, affecting its share price and defrauding shareholders. Exxon says the lawsuit is politically motivated.
Trial To Begin: Did Exxon Mislead Investors On Climate Change?
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
A civil trial against Exxon Mobil Corp. opens Tuesday in New York, based on accusations that the oil and gas giant misled shareholders about the risks it faces from climate change.
Some U.S. Troops May Remain In Northeast Syria To Protect Oil Fields
Monday, October 21, 2019
Other U.S. troops will pivot to fighting ISIS in Iraq rather than immediately heading home. Some 300,000 people have reportedly been displaced since Turkey's offensive began.
Video: Climate Activist Yanked From Top Of London Train Amid Melee
Thursday, October 17, 2019
The actions snarled Londoners' morning rush hour, sparking frustration among people who rely on the train. Police have made at least 1,711 arrests in the climate activists' 12 days of protests.
Family 'Ambushed' By Trump Suggestion To Meet With Woman Who Caused Fatal Crash
Wednesday, October 16, 2019
The president said his meeting with the parents of 19-year-old Harry Dunn "was beautiful in a certain way," before arguing that driving the wrong way in Europe "happens to a lot of people."
Salvador Dalí Etching Stolen From San Francisco Gallery In 'Snatch And Run'
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
Surveillance footage shows a young man casually walking away with the $20,000 work, one in a series that's seen as poking fun at both Pablo Picasso and the Spanish tradition of bullfighting.
U.S. 'Show Of Force' After Turkish-Backed Fighters Get Too Close To Base In Syria
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
The potential risk to U.S. personnel came on the same day Russia said its military is now acting as a buffer between Turkish and Syrian troops along the border.
Simone Biles Becomes The Most Decorated Gymnast In World Championship History
Sunday, October 13, 2019
Combining skills of unprecedented difficulty with flawless execution, the 22-year-old surpassed Vitaly Scherbo's record 23 world medals won in the 1990s. Biles copped five golds at the championships.
Endangered By Turkish Offensive, U.S. Troops Prepare To Evacuate From Syria
Sunday, October 13, 2019
The U.S. will pull hundreds of troops amid air strikes and gunfire from Turkish-backed forces. "We're preparing, waiting for the order," a U.S. official close to the troops on the ground told NPR.