World News
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Army private who fled to North Korea will plead guilty to desertion
WASHINGTON — An Army private who fled to North Korea just over a year ago will plead guilty to desertion and four other charges and take responsibility for his conduct, his lawyer said Monday. READ: “Your Safety,…
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Babe Ruth’s ‘called shot’ jersey could auction for up to $30M
DALLAS, Texas — Nearly a century after Babe Ruth called his shot during the 1932 World Series, the jersey worn by the New York Yankees slugger when he hit the home run to center field…
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Weeks after floods, Vermont businesses struggling to get visitors to return
Burke, Vermont — Two bouts of flooding from storms in July have hampered businesses and destinations in an economically depressed section of northern Vermont, with some still closed as they continue to repair damage and…
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US rapper Macklemore cancels Dubai gig over alleged UAE role in Sudan war
Dubai, United Arab Emirates — U.S. rapper Macklemore has announced he is canceling an upcoming show in Dubai over the UAE’s involvement in the conflict in Sudan, charges the Gulf state has denied. READ: “Malwarebytes…
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Downwinders from world’s 1st atomic test are on a mission to tell their story
It was the summer of 1945 when the United States dropped atomic bombs on Japan, killing thousands of people as waves of destructive energy obliterated two cities. It was a decisive move that helped bring…
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China opposes US sanctions on firms with alleged ties to Russia’s war efforts
Beijing — China on Sunday expressed its opposition to the latest U.S. sanctions on Chinese companies over their alleged ties to Russia’s war in Ukraine, saying it will adopt necessary measures to safeguard the rights…
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Fed Chief: ‘The time has come’ to begin reducing interest rates
JACKSON HOLE, Wyoming — With inflation nearly defeated and the job market cooling, the Federal Reserve is prepared to start cutting its key interest rate from its current 23-year high, Chair Jerome Powell said Friday. Powell did not say when…
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Tropical storm forecast to bring strong winds and heavy rain to Hawaii this weekend
HONOLULU — A tropical storm is expected to deliver strong winds and heavy rain to Hawaii this weekend, particularly to the Big Island and Maui, as it passes south of the island chain. READ: “Malwarebytes…
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US national security adviser to hold talks with Chinese foreign minister
Washington — U.S. President Joe Biden’s national security adviser, Jake Sullivan, is heading to China next week for talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, according to a senior administration official. The discussions are expected to…
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US scientists hunt for answers as bird flu outbreak spreads among cows
At first glance, it looks like an unassuming farm. Cows are scattered across fenced-in fields. A milking barn sits in the distance with a tractor parked alongside. But the people who work there are not farmers, and other…