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Argentina's Senate Rejects Legalizing Abortion, Dashing Hopes Of Rights Advocates
Thursday, August 09, 2018
After 16 hours of debate, the country's Senate voted 38 to 31 against a measure passed earlier by the lower house of Congress that would have allowed abortions through the 14th week of pregnancy.
U.S. To Impose New Sanctions On Russia For Nerve Agent Attacks
Thursday, August 09, 2018
The move, which comes months after the attack in the U.K. on Russian ex-spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter, follows pressure on the Trump administration from lawmakers in both parties.
Largest California Wildfire Won't Be Contained Until September, Officials Say
Wednesday, August 08, 2018
The Mendocino Complex Fire, the biggest in the state's history, now covers 457 square miles. Officials previously estimated Aug. 15 for its containment, but now say it won't be until Sept. 1.
'Brady Bunch' House Winner Revealed: HGTV Outbid Lance Bass
Wednesday, August 08, 2018
The outside of the house was featured in the 1970s sitcom, but the interior scenes were filmed in a Los Angeles studio.
Venezuela's Maduro Says Opposition Politicians To Blame For Assassination Attempt
Wednesday, August 08, 2018
President Nicolás Maduro, who narrowly escaped when explosives-laden drones detonated near him as he was giving a televised speech, says two opposition lawmakers were in on the plot.
Missouri Blocks Right-To-Work Law
Wednesday, August 08, 2018
A ballot measure supporting a Republican-backed law that prohibits compulsory union membership and fees was overwhelmingly rejected even in the state's deep red regions.
Syrian Rocket Scientist Reportedly Assassinated By Israel's Mossad
Tuesday, August 07, 2018
Aziz Asbar, who is said to have worked on Syrian rockets and chemical weapons, was killed over the weekend when his car exploded. The New York Times says he was targeted by Israel.
SpaceX Falcon 9 Lifts Off In Florida, Places Indonesian Satellite In Orbit
Tuesday, August 07, 2018
The launch marks the first reuse of an improved Falcon 9 "Block 5," which includes several upgrades designed to allow SpaceX to quickly refurbish and re-launch the rocket.
Hong Kong's 'McRefugees' On The Rise Amid Summer Heat
Tuesday, August 07, 2018
Hundreds in the Chinese territory regularly sleep in 24-hour air conditioned McDonald's restaurants, but a new survey shows the trend is increasing and is not limited to the homeless.
Police Raid Compound In New Mexico, Rescue 11 Emaciated Children Living In Squalor
Monday, August 06, 2018
Taos County Sheriff Jerry Hogrefe described the children, ranging in age from 1 to 15, as hungry, thirsty and filthy. Two men at the compound were arrested and three women were briefly detained.
Charlotte Rae, Who Played Mrs. Garrett On '80s Sitcom 'Facts Of Life,' Dies At 92
Monday, August 06, 2018
The Emmy- and Tony-nominated actor was most famous for her sitcom roles, which also included Diff'rent Strokes and Car 54, Where Are You? Rae was diagnosed with bone cancer last year.
Pompeo: Iran Needs 'Enormous Change' To Reverse Reimposed U.S. Sanctions
Monday, August 06, 2018
Sanctions are set to start coming back on line after President Trump's decision in May to withdraw from the 2015 multi-nation nuclear deal.
Strong Quake Hits Indonesia's Lombok Island; Dozens Dead
Sunday, August 05, 2018
At least 91 people are dead after a 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck the northern part of the island on Sunday. It's the second powerful quake in a week to hit the region.
Allegations Of Sexual Abuse Surface At Arizona Shelters For Migrant Children
Friday, August 03, 2018
The shelters, both in Phoenix, are operated by the nonprofit Southwest Key Programs. Allegations involve two former employees accused of sexually abusing children.
California's Gov. Brown: Wildfires Are Evidence Of Changing Climate 'In Real Time'
Thursday, August 02, 2018
According to Cal Fire, firefighters are battling 19 major blazes in the state, as Gov. Jerry Brown says it has become an unfortunate "part of our ordinary experience."
Ill. Lawmaker Quits After Ex-Girlfriend Says He Posted Her Nude Photos To Instagram
Thursday, August 02, 2018
Republican Rep. Nick Sauer allegedly opened an account in the former girlfriend's name and then posted the pictures as a ploy to lure men into "graphic conversations."
New Zealand's Prime Minister Ready To Return To Duties After Maternity Leave
Thursday, August 02, 2018
Jacinda Ardern, who assumed office last October, announced in January that she would be taking six weeks of maternity leave while her deputy stepped in to assume the duties of prime minister.
Possible U.S. Remains Turned Over By North Korea Arrive In Hawaii For Analysis
Wednesday, August 01, 2018
Vice President Pence was on hand when 55 boxes thought to contain remains of U.S. troops arrive at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in Hawaii. They will be sent to a lab for possible identification.
More Taxpayers Will Owe The IRS In April Because Of Underwithholding, Report Says
Wednesday, August 01, 2018
The Government Accountability Office says 3 million more Americans are likely to have experienced underwithholding from their paychecks in 2018 as a direct result of the new tax law.
California's Carr Fire 30 Percent Contained As New Blazes Erupt Elsewhere
Wednesday, August 01, 2018
Firefighters say they are gaining ground on the massive blaze, now considered the state's seventh-most destructive wildfire. Meanwhile, new fires are causing concern.