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Fierce storm surge feared as Laura bears down on Gulf Coast
World
August 25, 2020
Fierce storm surge feared as Laura bears down on Gulf Coast
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Tropical Storm Laura entered the warm and deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico Tuesday, gathering…
As uncertainty threatens US growth, Fed seeks more firepower
World
August 25, 2020
As uncertainty threatens US growth, Fed seeks more firepower
(Reuters) – A year ago, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warned fellow central bankers of the significant risks posed by…
Kenosha protesters, police clash again after Black man shot
World
August 25, 2020
Kenosha protesters, police clash again after Black man shot
KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — Anger over the shooting of a Black man by police spilled into the streets of Kenosha…
Residents flee as Gulf Coast sees possible tandem hurricanes
World
August 24, 2020
Residents flee as Gulf Coast sees possible tandem hurricanes
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Gulf Coast braced Sunday for a potentially devastating hit from twin hurricanes as two dangerous…
Pompeo reassures Netanyahu US will ensure Israel’s military advantage
Middle East
August 24, 2020
Pompeo reassures Netanyahu US will ensure Israel’s military advantage
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – The United States will ensure Israel retains a military advantage in the Middle East under any future…
Thousands allowed to bypass environmental rules in pandemic
Environment
August 24, 2020
Thousands allowed to bypass environmental rules in pandemic
Thousands of oil and gas operations, government facilities and other sites won permission to stop monitoring for hazardous emissions or…
Fire set at police precinct as protesters gather in Portland
World
August 24, 2020
Fire set at police precinct as protesters gather in Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A police precinct was set on fire during a protest in Portland, Oregon, prompting authorities to…
Trump announces plasma treatment authorized for COVID-19
World
August 24, 2020
Trump announces plasma treatment authorized for COVID-19
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Sunday announced emergency authorization to treat COVID-19 patients with convalescent plasma — a…
California ‘dream house,’ decades in the making, is in ashes
World
August 23, 2020
California ‘dream house,’ decades in the making, is in ashes
VACAVILLE, Calif. (AP) — When he closes his eyes at night, Hank Hanson hears sirens in his dreams — a…
US Secretary of State Pompeo to visit Sudan in coming days, official says
Middle East
August 23, 2020
US Secretary of State Pompeo to visit Sudan in coming days, official says
KHARTOUM (Reuters) – US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is to visit Sudan in the coming days, a Sudanese government…