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Myanmar Junta Seeks to Prolong Rule With Aung San Suu Kyi Party Ban, Says Unity Govt
The junta has promised to hold new elections within two years.
Biden Hails Ceasefire, Vows U.S. Will Help Gaza With Humanitarian Aid
President Joe Biden on Thursday pledged humanitarian and reconstruction aid for Gaza as he hailed a deal to end 11 days of fighting between Israel and Hamas in which he was criticized by fellow Democrats for not speaking out more forcefully against Israel...
Experts Raise Concerns After Texas Execution Without Media
While officials with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice are blaming miscommunication for preventing reporters from witnessing the states first execution in nearly a year, legal and death penalty experts worry it's another example of what they see as...
Dozens Of Colombian Roads Still Blocked Amid Anti-government Protests
Road blockades connected to weeks of antigovernment protests in Colombia, which have caused food and gasoline shortages and stymied exports, are still in place around the country on Thursday despite a recent presidential order to clear them.
Powerful US Nuclear Test Reactor Getting Rare Major Overhaul
Scientists in Idaho this summer plan to remove the 62,000pound (28,100kilogram) stainless steel lid on one of the worlds most powerful nuclear test reactors for a rare internal overhaul.
Covid-19 After-effects: Why Some Companies Want Everyone Back in the Office
Working from home offers employee flexibility, but it can also make it harder for young workers to gain experience from more tenured colleagues without in-person interactions.
Los Angeles Sheriff To Name Deputies Involved In Shootings
In a major reversal, Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva said Wednesday that the names of deputies who shoot civilians will be released within 30 days of the incident, a newspaper reported.
White Supremacist Leader Sentenced To 35 Years In Prison
The leader of a violent white supremacist gang that began in Arkansas prisons was sentenced to 35 years in prison Wednesday for his role in a racketeering and drug conspiracy.
Hamas Official Predicts Ceasefire Soon But Israel-Gaza Fight Goes On
A senior Hamas official predicted a ceasefire within days even as Israel and Gaza militants pursued their crossborder attacks into an 11th day on Thursday with Israeli warplanes carrying out new air strikes and Palestinians firing more rockets.
Family Of Georgia Woman Killed By Deputies Demands Answers
The family of a Georgia woman killed by gunfire as sheriffs deputies executed a search warrant questioned Wednesday the way officers carried out the operation.
Car Crashes Into Atlanta Bus, Shuts Down Busy Intersection
A car crashed into an Atlanta public transit bus Wednesday morning and shut down a busy intersection for hours.
Cher's Star Power Helps Rescue The 'LoneLiest Elephant’
Chers rescue of an elephant long held in dismal conditions is a oneofakind story, as would be expected from the singular star.
Brazil: Ex-health Minister Testifies On Handling Of Pandemic
Brazils former health minister denied receiving any direct orders from President Jair Bolsonaro during his 10 months in the post, providing Senate testimony Wednesday that analysts saw as an attempt to shield the countrys leader from blame regarding the g...
Baseball Diplomacy Re-emerges In Tense U.S.-Cuban Relations
Members of Cuba's baseball team told Reuters on Wednesday the U.S. embassy in Havana had started processing their applications for visas to attend the Americas Olympic qualifying tournament in Florida despite its restrictions on consular services, in a tr...
Offshore Lift Boat Flipped While Lowering Legs, Turning
An offshore oil industry boat had begun to lower its legs and was trying to turn to face heavy winds when it flipped in the Gulf of Mexico off Louisiana last month, according to a preliminary federal report released Tuesday.
Man Kills Himself In Federal Courtroom After Jury Verdict
Federal authorities say a man on trial in Fargo, North Dakota, slashed his own throat in the courtroom Monday and died.