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Jury Reaches Verdict In Maryland Newspaper Shooting Case
The jury has reached a verdict Thursday on whether the man who killed five people at a Maryland newspaper is not criminally responsible by reason of insanity a decision that will determine whether the gunman goes to prison or a maximumsecurity mental hea...
Triggered by Zuma's Imprisonment, South Africa Sees Orgy of Looting, Rioting; 72 Killed, 1200 Held
Citizens armed with guns, many from South Africa's white minority, blocked off streets to prevent further plundering, in Durban, Reuters TV footage showed.
Migrant Child Found Alone In Mexico To Return To Honduras On Friday
A Honduran toddler who was found alone in southern Mexico after becoming separated from his father on their journey to the United States will be sent back to his country on Friday, according to officials involved in the case.
Iran Not Ready For Nuclear Talks Until Raisi Takes Over -source
Iran is not prepared to resume negotiations on coming back into compliance with the 2015 nuclear deal until Iranian Presidentelect Ebrahim Raisi's administration has begun, a diplomatic source said on Wednesday.
Man Charged With Causing Disturbance On LA-Miami Flight
A California man faces a federal charge following a disturbance on a flight from Los Angeles to Miami last week.
Climate Activists Hail Dem Budget Spending On Clean Energy
Environmental groups hailed a sweeping $3.5 trillion domestic spending plan announced by Democrats, saying it would make transformational investments in clean energy and jobs and put the nation on a path to cut greenhouse emissions by at least 50% by 2030...
Murkowski Camp Teases Fundraising Ahead Of Deadline
Sen. Lisa Murkowski hasn't officially announced if she will run again next year, but her campaign released fundraising details Wednesday that an adviser says strongly positions the Alaska Republican for a reelection bid.
Iran’s President Warns Weapons-Grade Enrichment Possible
A new round of Vienna negotiations has yet to be scheduled. Rouhani said he hoped Raisi’s administration “will be able to finish the job.”
UN: Colombia Peace Deal Is Chance To Tackle Protest Issues
The U.N. special envoy for Colombia called on Colombian society Tuesday to use the 2016 peace agreement between the government and the countrys largest rebel group as an opportunity to address many longstanding issues that provoked recent protests and unr...
Economic Jolt: Red Bull To Help Build Beverage Hub In NC
Beverage companies Red Bull and Rauch will work together to build a manufacturing, canning and distribution hub in Cabarrus County that will create over 400 jobs, Gov. Roy Cooper announced on Tuesday.
Missouri Governor: Health Officials Play COVID-19 Blame Game
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson suggested Tuesday that some southwest Missouri health officials who are publicly discussing a marked increase in COVID19 cases are trying to find someone to blame and want to scare people into getting vaccinated.
Hahn, Thede, Other Nominees React To Emmy Announcement
Stars such as Kathryn Hahn, Robin Thede and Bridgerton creator and showrunner Chris Van Dusen expressed joy after being nominated for the upcoming 73rd Emmy Awards. CBS will air the Emmy Awards on Sept. 19.
Expert: Newspaper Gunman Criminally Responsible For Attack
The man who killed five people at a Maryland newspaper understood the criminality of his actions at the time of the attack, a forensic psychiatrist who is a witness for prosecutors told a jury Tuesday while rejecting his insanity plea.
Planes Dump Water On Siberian Wildfires As Residents Plead For Help
Russia's army sent firefighting planes on Tuesday to battle huge wildfires that have blanketed Siberian towns in thick smoke as residents complain of being suffocated in a region known for its frozen tundra that is now sweltering under a heatwave.
Turkey Protests Greece Over Over Galatasaray Testing Spat
The Turkish government summoned the Greek ambassador to complain Tuesday after players and coaches from Turkish soccer club Galatasaray canceled a friendly game in Greece and returned to Turkey over a COVID19 testing disagreement.
Myanmar Junta Hits Aang San Suu Kyi With More Corruption Charges
A mass uprising in Myanmar against the military's February coup has been met with a brutal crackdown that has killed more than 890 civilians, according to a local monitoring group.