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Iran Denies It Is Behind Attacks On Oil Plants In Saudi Arabia
Sunday, September 15, 2019
Houthi rebels in Yemen have claimed responsibility for the attacks, but Secretary of State Mike Pompeo accused Iran of launching an "unprecedented attack on the world's energy supply."
Judge Blocks Removal Of Confederate Statue That Sparked Charlottesville Protest
Saturday, September 14, 2019
An effort to remove the statue of Robert E. Lee sparked the white nationalist rally in 2017 that resulted in the deaths of counter-demonstrator Heather Heyer and two state police officers.
Osama Bin Laden's Son Killed In U.S. Counterterrorism Operation, Trump Says
Saturday, September 14, 2019
Hamza bin Laden was killed in the Afghanistan/Pakistan region, according to a statment by the president on Saturday. He said his death "undermines important operational activities" of al-Qaida.
NTSB Releases Report On Fatal Boat Fire In California
Thursday, September 12, 2019
The preliminary findings indicate that all crewmembers were asleep when the fire broke out. The blaze trapped passengers below deck, where they died of smoke inhalation, officials say.
Firefighter Laid To Rest 18 Years After Sept. 11 Attacks
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
More of Michael Haub's remains were identified last week, and family and friends gathered in New York City to honor him at a memorial service on Tuesday.
Senior Conservative Lawmaker Resigns From Boris Johnson's Cabinet Over Brexit
Sunday, September 08, 2019
Amber Rudd accused the British prime minister of an "assault on decency and democracy" over his plan to exit the European Union with or without a deal.
Typhoon Lingling Makes Landfall In North Korea After Wreaking Havoc In South Korea
Saturday, September 07, 2019
The storm killed at least three people in South Korea and caused widespread power outages.
M.I.T. Media Lab Director Steps Down Over Financial Ties To Jeffrey Epstein
Saturday, September 07, 2019
Joichi Ito's resignation comes a day after an article in The New Yorker reported the lab concealed its relationship with Epstein, who helped solicit millions in donations from other wealthy donors.
Boris Johnson's Brother Resigns From U.K. Parliament Over Brexit
Thursday, September 05, 2019
Jo Johnson said he was "torn between family loyalty and the national interest."
Trump Administration Reverses Standards For Energy-Efficient Lightbulbs
Wednesday, September 04, 2019
The standards were set to go into effect in January and gradually phase out incandescent and halogen bulbs used for items such as bathroom vanities, recessed lighting and candle-shape lights.
Photos Show Hurricane Dorian Damage In The Bahamas
Wednesday, September 04, 2019
The Category 5 storm stalled over the Bahamas, causing destruction and flooding. People were evacuated to safe zones while officials assess the extent of the hurricane's impact.
Historic Hurricane Dorian Bears Down On Northern Bahamas As A Category 5 Storm
Sunday, September 01, 2019
With sustained winds of 185 mph, Dorian is hitting the Bahamas as "the strongest hurricane in modern records" to hit the archipelago, according to the National Hurricane Center.
At Least 5 Dead, 21 Injured In West Texas Shooting
Saturday, August 31, 2019
In a shooting that began with a traffic stop, Odessa police said a gunman hijacked a mail truck and began shooting people at random, killing at least five and injuring 21. The suspect is dead.
Hurricane Dorian Reaches Category 5 Status As It Approaches The Bahamas
Saturday, August 31, 2019
Forecasters warned that the storm will bring a "life-threatening storm surge" and "devastating winds" when it reaches the archipelago, before continuing toward the southeastern U.S.
Queen Will Suspend U.K. Parliament At Boris Johnson's Request
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
The move would shorten the time lawmakers have to organize an opposition vote to a no-deal Brexit. But critics accuse the prime minister of circumventing the democratic process.
Giant Pumice Raft Floating Toward Australia Could Help Replenish Great Barrier Reef
Sunday, August 25, 2019
An underwater volcano is thought to have produced a sheet of pumice that stretches 58 square miles.
Trump Walks Back Statements On China; White House Walks Them Forward
Sunday, August 25, 2019
The president said he was having second thoughts after hiking tariffs on Chinese goods and threatening to force U.S. companies out of China. The White House said his comments were misinterpreted.
Trade And Economic Tensions Loom Over G-7 Summit In France
Saturday, August 24, 2019
Just before leaving Washington, D.C., Friday, President Trump hiked tariffs on Chinese imports and threatened to force American companies to leave China.
China Vows Sanctions On U.S. Firms For Arms Sales To Taiwan
Wednesday, August 21, 2019
The State Department approved an $8 billion sale of fighter jets and related equipment to the self-governing island. China views the sale as a violation of its sovereignty.
Stacey Abrams Is Not Running For President, Instead Will Focus On Voter Protection
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
The former Georgia gubernatorial candidate is launching an initiative called Fair Fight 2020 which aims to ensure voter enfranchisement across twenty states.