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One dead and another injured after train strikes semi-truck in Iowa
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VICTOR, Iowa (AP) — A train struck a semi-truck in eastern Iowa on Wednesday, killing…
Amid talk of Trump attending NBA Finals game in New York, Silver says sports can be unifying
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — There has been no announcement that President Donald Trump plans to…
UK government condemns violence at protest over teen’s stabbing death
LONDON (AP) — Britain’s interior minister accused activists of hijacking a tragedy to stir up…
Dutch court allows rapper Ye concerts in the Netherlands
AMSTERDAM (AP) — A judge in Amsterdam on Wednesday rejected an appeal by a Jewish…
Philippine Senate reopens after 2 days but impasse among senators remain
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — An impasse in the Philippines between two factions of senators that…
Oregon man accused of killing women and dumping their bodies is arraigned on fifth murder charge
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A man accused of killing several women and dumping their bodies…
ICE protesters who interrupted Minnesota church service won’t face state charges, prosecutor says
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Dozens of anti-immigration enforcement protesters who face federal criminal charges…
Dark horse Republican candidate threatens California Democrats’ US House redistricting goal
Michael Stansfield, a 50-year-old tech support worker, decided to run as a Republican in his…
NASA declares its Mars Maven spacecraft dead after six months of silence
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — After six months of radio silence, NASA’s Maven spacecraft around…
Whither ‘60 Minutes’? As turmoil unspools in public, CBS News show’s ultimate health is debated
NEW YORK (AP) — “This is ‘60 Minutes,’” Harry Reasoner announced on Sept. 24, 1968,…
Washington archbishop removes priest as exorcist after comments on UFOs and demons
The Catholic archbishop of Washington, D.C., Cardinal Robert McElroy, on Wednesday removed a well-known priest…
Live updates: House passes resolution to halt military action in Iran in rebuke of Trump
The House approved a war powers resolution Wednesday that would halt the U.S. military action…
Senate begins voting on funding immigration enforcement after Trump’s settlement fund is dropped
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Republican-led Senate is moving forward with legislation to fund immigration enforcement…
House approves war powers resolution to halt military action against Iran, in a rebuke of Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House for the first time Wednesday approved a war powers resolution…
Man convicted in Jan. 6 riot at US Capitol has a job at the Pentagon
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has given a man convicted in the Jan. 6,…
Homeland Security secretary says ICE will increase new officer training next month
WASHINGTON (AP) — Immigration and Customs Enforcement will increase the amount of training for new…
11 years after one teen’s death sparked massive Argentine protests, a new case shakes the nation
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — In May 2015, the grisly killing of a pregnant 14-year-old…
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell won’t testify before Congress about league’s TV and streaming deals
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell will not testify before Congress next week about the league’s broadcast…
Protesters clash with police in Chile’s capital over President Kast’s education cuts
SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Thousands of students, teachers and social activists clashed with police in…
Tropical Storm Amanda is the first of the Pacific hurricane season, meteorologists say
MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Amanda formed Wednesday in the Pacific Ocean, marking the first…
Shia LaBeouf gets probation after pleading guilty to punching bargoers during Mardi Gras
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Actor Shia LaBeouf was sentenced to probation Wednesday after pleading guilty…
Muhammad Ali’s hometown in Kentucky honors his legacy with a new holiday
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Muhammad Ali’s hometown honored his legacy on the 10-year anniversary of…
Chicago US attorney defends his meddling with grand jury process over immigration protest case
The top federal prosecutor in Chicago said he made a personal pitch to a grand…
Portugal and Austria defeat Germany for seats on the UN Security Council
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Portugal and Austria defeated Germany for seats on the powerful but…