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Records rebut claims of unequal treatment of Jan. 6 rioters
August 31, 2021
Records rebut claims of unequal treatment of Jan. 6 rioters
It’s a common refrain from some of those charged in the Jan. 6 riot at the US Capitol and their…
New Orleans levees pass Ida’s test while some suburbs flood
August 31, 2021
New Orleans levees pass Ida’s test while some suburbs flood
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The levees, floodwalls and floodgates that protect New Orleans held up against Hurricane Ida’s fury, passing…
US climate envoy Kerry visits Japan, China for talks on emissions
August 31, 2021
US climate envoy Kerry visits Japan, China for talks on emissions
TOKYO, Aug 31 (Reuters) – US climate envoy John Kerry arrived in Tokyo for talks on Tuesday with Japanese Prime…
China’s economy under pressure as factory activity slows in Aug, services contract
August 31, 2021
China’s economy under pressure as factory activity slows in Aug, services contract
BEIJING, Aug 31 (Reuters) – China’s businesses and the broader economy came under increasing pressure in August as factory activity…
No stranger to plagues, Venice opens film fest with caution
August 31, 2021
No stranger to plagues, Venice opens film fest with caution
ROME (AP) — Visitors to Venice could be forgiven for not realizing that beyond the majesty of St. Mark’s Square…
EU set to recommend reinstating restrictions on US travelers
August 30, 2021
EU set to recommend reinstating restrictions on US travelers
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union plans to recommend that its member states reinstate restrictions on tourists from the US…
Hurricane Ida traps Louisianans, leaves the grid a shambles
August 30, 2021
Hurricane Ida traps Louisianans, leaves the grid a shambles
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A fearsome Hurricane Ida left scores of coastal Louisiana residents trapped by floodwaters and pleading to…
Unwanted record: Russia’s COVID deaths hit new high in July
August 30, 2021
Unwanted record: Russia’s COVID deaths hit new high in July
MOSCOW (AP) — A new report from Russia’s state statistics agency shows the country recorded a record number of deaths…
Lake Tahoe threatened by massive fire, more ordered to flee
August 30, 2021
Lake Tahoe threatened by massive fire, more ordered to flee
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (AP) — Fire officials ordered more evacuations around the Tahoe Basin as a two-week old blaze…
Hostile school board meetings have members calling it quits
August 30, 2021
Hostile school board meetings have members calling it quits
A Nevada school board member said he had thoughts of suicide before stepping down amid threats and harassment. In Virginia,…