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To host UN climate talks, Brazil chose one of its poorer cities. That’s no accident
When world leaders, diplomats, business leaders, scientists and activists go to Brazil in November for the United Nations’ ...
Extremist rebels capture remote but key town in central Somalia
The extremist rebels of al-Shabab seized control of the central Somali town of Mahaas on Sunday after an assault involving ...
Trump’s demand for Washington NFL team name change ignores years of psychological data, experts say
This week, President Donald Trump threatened to hold up a new stadium deal if Washington’s NFL team did not restore its name ...
It’s a year of rapid change, except when it comes to Trump’s approval numbers, AP-NORC polling finds
Eric Hildenbrand has noticed prices continue to rise this year, even with President Donald Trump in the White House. He doesn ...
Russia scales down celebrations honoring its navy as Ukraine launches more drone attacks
Russia on Sunday scaled down the festivities honoring its navy citing security concerns as continuing Ukrainian drone attacks ...
Wildfires threaten Turkey’s fourth-largest city as locals evacuate
Wildfires that have engulfed Turkey for weeks threatened the country’s fourth-largest city early Sunday, causing more than ...
Israel again intercepts Gaza-bound ship carrying activists and humanitarian aid
The Israeli military has intercepted a Gaza-bound aid ship seeking to break the Israeli blockade of the Palestinian territory ...
Knott’s Berry Farm riders left dangling mid-air after ride malfunctions
Dozens of riders were suspended mid-air when a popular thrill ride malfunctioned at Knott’s Berry Farm in Buena Park Saturday ...
Two people have been found dead along an Arkansas hiking trail in a ‘suspected homicide’
Two people were found dead along a walking trail in a state park in Arkansas, authorities said Sunday. A 43-year-old man and a 41-year-old woman were found dead at ...
Citi launches Strata Elite Card to compete with AmEx and Chase
There’s a new but familiar face coming to the world of high-end credit cards. Citigroup is launching the Strata Elite Card, the bank’s latest attempt to grab a piece of the ...
Dog adoption brunch set for Sunday in Marina del Rey
A pet adoption event featuring dogs in need of homes will take place Sunday, July 27, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Jamaican ...
At least 21 killed in attack on east Congo church by Islamic State-backed rebels, civil leader says
At least 21 people were killed on Sunday in an attack on a Catholic church in eastern Congo by Islamic State-backed rebels, according to a civil society leader. The military ...