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International Evangelical Pastor Luis Palau Dies At 86
Luis Palau, an evangelical pastor who was born in Argentina and went on to work with Billy Graham before establishing his own powerhouse international ministry, died Thursday. He was 86.
With 'Big One' Coming, Quake Alert System Launches In Oregon
People in Oregon will be better prepared for earthquakes particularly important in the Pacific Northwest because experts say the big one" is coming as an early warning system launched Thursday, the 10th anniversary of a devastating quake and tsunami in...
California Gov. Newsom Lays Ground For Fight Against Recall
Standing alone in center field of an empty Dodger Stadium, California Gov. Gavin Newsom cast himself as a bold if imperfect leader and his state as on the cusp of a new day.
Five Jurors Seated In Minneapolis Trial Over Deadly Arrest Of George Floyd
Two more jurors were seated on Wednesday during the second day of jury selection in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former policeman facing criminal charges for his role in the death of George Floyd during an arrest that caused an outcry around the world.
Lawsuit Challenges New Admissions Policy At Elite Va. School
A conservative legal group sued a northern Virginia school district Wednesday, alleging that its efforts to draw more Black and Hispanic students to a selective public high school end up discriminating against Asian Americans.
Senate Confirms Merrick Garland To Be US Attorney General
The Senate has confirmed Merrick Garland to be the next U.S. attorney general with a strong bipartisan vote, placing the widelyrespected, veteran judge in the post as President Joe Biden has vowed to restore the Justice Department's reputation for indepen...
Pakistan to Shut Down Educational Institutions for Two Weeks from March 15 in Cities Worst-hit Due to Covid-19
Education Minister Shafqat Mahmood announced the decision while addressing the media alongside Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Health Faisal Sultan after the National Command and Control Centre (NCOC) reviewed the coronavirus situation at educa...
Detroit Suburb Agrees To $1.25M Deal In Death Of Black Man
A Detroit suburb has agreed to a $1.25 million settlement in a lawsuit over the fatal police shooting of an unarmed Black man who was chased on foot and killed in 2015 after being accused of stealing an energy drink, an attorney said Tuesday.
Brussels to Rename Tram, Bus Stops After Famous Women
Malala Yousafzai and teen climate-change fighter Greta Thunberg were among those whose names were given for a day to stops
Year on, WHO Says Covid-19 Early Alarm Fell on Some Deaf Ears
WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said some countries were slow to wake up to the risks of the novel coronavirus after the PHEIC declaration
Girl Using Lemonade Stand To Fund Brain Surgery In Recovery
A 7yearold girl who used a lemonade stand to help raise money for her own brain surgery underwent a successful operation on Monday, her mother said.
'It's a Girl': Meghan and Harry Talk About Their 2nd Child, Struggles with Royal Family with Oprah Winfrey
The two made the revelation in their interview with Oprah Winfrey that aired on Sunday night
20 Dead, Hundreds Wounded In Equatorial Guinea Explosions
A series of explosions at a military barracks in Equatorial Guinea killed at least 20 people and wounded hundreds of others, state television reported.
Carla Wallenda, Member Of Famed Hire-wire Act, Dies At 85
Carla Wallenda, a member of The Flying Wallendas highwire act and the last surviving child of the famed troupe's founder, has died at the age of 85.
Explosions Kill At Least 20 In Equatorial Guinea City Of Bata - Local TV Station
A series of large explosions at a military base rocked the city of Bata in Equatorial Guinea on Sunday, killing at least 20 people and injuring hundreds, local television station TVGE said.
Paris Police Clear Seine Riverside Over Lack Of Social Distancing
French police cleared the banks of the River Seine in central Paris on Saturday over concerns people were getting too close together and not respecting coronavirus social distancing rules.
