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How South African scientists identified hantavirus on a cruise ship thousands of miles away
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — When South African infectious disease specialist Lucille Blumberg checked her email on…
The remains of 4 Italian divers killed in a Maldives cave dive have been repatriated
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — The remains of four Italian divers who died deep inside…
This congressman’s family was swept up in WWII Japanese detention. He sees a repeat in today’s raids
WASHINGTON (AP) — The congressman returned home last Fourth of July to startling stories in…
Two traffic accidents in Cambodia kill 14 garment factory workers and injure 93 others
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Two separate traffic accidents in Cambodia on Saturday killed at…
Healing with a wag and a nuzzle, meet the dogs brightening hospital days, in photos
CINCINNATI (AP) — Facility dogs are bringing moments of comfort and joy to children’s hospitals,…
Good dog! More children’s hospitals turn to furry caregivers to help kids heal
CINCINNATI (AP) — The first time 5-year-old Calvin Owens went outside in more than a…
Progressives land a big win in a Philadelphia House primary and hope it means more are on the way
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — It looked like progressive Chris Rabb had a mountain to climb…
Rubio arrives in India ahead of Quad talks as US tries to reset strained ties
NEW DELHI (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in India on Saturday…
Coal mine explosion in China kills 90 people, state media say
BEIJING (AP) — A gas explosion at a coal mine in China’s northern Shanxi province…
Fueled by faith, some US Muslims embark on Hajj against a backdrop of regional tensions
Faisal Rashid and his wife jumped out of bed at 3 a.m. in a scramble…
Flotilla activists describe beatings, tasers and mistreatment by Israeli forces
Activists detained when their flotilla attempted to breach Israel’s naval blockade of Gaza say they…
Japanese woman who scaled the world’s 14 top peaks says she wants to share joy
TOKYO (AP) — The first woman to conquer the world’s second-highest peak, K2, three times…
San Francisco immigration court shuts down after purge of judges, leaving asylum cases in chaos
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — There are no immigrants waiting for rulings anymore at San Francisco’s…
Behavior of teen in mosque shooting led police to seize family guns a year before attack
One of the teenagers who killed three people at a San Diego mosque this week…
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Tulsi Gabbard resigns as director of national intelligence, citing her husband’s health WASHINGTON (AP) —…
Conference at UN to review nuclear nonproliferation treaty fails to reach agreement
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — A four-week United Nations conference reviewing the treaty to prevent the…
A senior Buddhist monk accused of child sexual abuse is released on bail in Sri Lanka
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — A Sri Lankan court on Friday released on bail a…
‘It Takes Two’ rapper Rob Base, who helped bring hip-hop mainstream, dies at 59
NEW YORK (AP) — Rob Base, a rapper and one half of the Harlem hip-hop…
Judge throws out author Michael Wolff’s lawsuit against Melania Trump
NEW YORK (AP) — A judge threw out author Michael Wolff’s lawsuit against first lady…
DNC tries to move past autopsy debacle as Martin faces calls to resign as chair
NEW YORK (AP) — One day after the Democratic National Committee released its botched autopsy…
NASCAR’s Kyle Busch was short of breath, coughing up blood day before his death, 911 call reveals
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CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR driver Kyle Busch experienced shortness of breath, felt he was…
David Brock Smith wins GOP primary for US Senate in Oregon, will face Democratic incumbent Merkley
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — David Brock Smith won the Republican primary for U.S. Senate in…
Congo curtails funeral wakes in Ebola outbreak as WHO upgrades risk assessment
BUNIA, Congo (AP) — Authorities in northeastern Congo banned funeral wakes and gatherings of more…
Britney Spears was ‘confrontational’ and ‘flamboyant’ but tested low for alcohol during DUI stop
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Britney Spears refused to get out of her BMW for about…