Wildfires burn across western US and Canada as residents are evacuated

Posted less than an hour ago

Wildfires are burning across the western U.S. and Canada, leaving some residents keeping a weary eye out for possible evacuation orders

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Don Nelson, second-winningest NBA coach who won 5 titles as a Celtics player, dies at 86

Posted today at 1:51pm

Don Nelson, the second-winningest coach in NBA history, has died at the age of 86

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Hindu devotees honor goddesses in India and Britain, in photos

Posted today at 1:13pm

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'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' keeps record pace, ‘The Odyssey’ sets new high for Nolan

Posted today at 12:21pm

“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” continued its blistering pace in theaters, collecting $144.5 million domestically over its second weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday

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Trump's immigration crackdown looms over Minnesota's bruising Senate primary

Posted today at 11:26am

The Democratic Senate primary in Minnesota is heating up and immigration has become a central issue

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Health officials urge caution for Gulf Coast beachgoers during surge of deadly bacterial infections

Posted today at 11:09am

Health officials in Louisiana are urging beachgoers to take precautions during a summertime surge in infections from a flesh-eating bacteria

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Tears of joy for Demi Vollering after winning the Women's Tour de France for the second time

Posted today at 10:21am

After winning the Women’s Tour de France for the second time Demi Vollering tried hard to hold back tears while the Dutch national anthem played

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El-Sayed spoke with Obama as Michigan Democrats look to unite after a bitter Senate primary

Posted today at 9:41am

Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed says he's spoken with Barack Obama and hopes the former president will campaign with him

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Boat capsizes in New York Harbor, woman and 5-month-old baby die

Posted today at 8:40am

The U.S. Coast Guard says the operator of a boat that capsized in New York Harbor, killing a mother and her infant daughter, is facing criminal charges and authorities are investigating whether the vessel was chartered illegally

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Suspected Irish crime boss lands in Dublin after extradition from Dubai to face allegations

Posted today at 7:57am

The alleged leader of an Irish organized crime gang has been extradited to Ireland from Dubai to face allegations that he ran an international drug smuggling and money laundering empire

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Pakistan says new defense pact with Saudi and Turkey is 'purely defensive' and open to others

Posted today at 7:15am

Pakistan's foreign minister says a new defense agreement his country signed with Saudi Arabia and Turkey is not directed against any country

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No Ebola cases found on quarantined river boat, Congo authorities say

Posted today at 7:00am

All passengers on a quarantined river boat near Kinshasa have tested negative for Ebola, authorities say

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How to spot the Perseid meteor shower, a summer light show that promises to dazzle

Posted today at 6:58am

Astronomers say viewing conditions are promising for the Perseid meteor shower this year

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Many immigrants face deportation without a lawyer at their side in court. This program tries to help

Posted today at 6:35am

A program run by a legal nonprofit aims to help immigrants as they navigate the immigration court system in California's capital

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Russia, Ukraine exchange overnight strikes that leave 7 dead, many injured

Posted today at 5:45am

Russia and Ukraine exchanged more strikes that killed civilians and injured many others on both sides, local authorities reported

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Watchdog for $46 billion tribal gambling industry can't enforce the law without a chairperson

Posted today at 5:11am

The Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma opened its new Harrah’s-branded casino in April

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Israel rejects Trump's Gaza plan, more details emerge on the Strait of Hormuz and other Mideast news

Posted today at 2:29am

Israel’s prime minister is rejecting President Donald Trump’s announced deal for Gaza and says Israeli forces won’t withdraw from the Palestinian territory until Hamas disarms

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Cyprus natural gas to supply Europe by first half of 2028, minister says, as EU seeks new sources

Posted today at 1:01am

European consumers can expect natural gas from Cyprus to help meet their energy needs by March 2028, Cyprus' energy minister says

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Shanghai cancels at least 1,300 flights as Typhoon Dolphin hits China's eastern coast

Posted yesterday at 10:49pm

Typhoon Dolphin has hit China’s eastern coast after forcing over 300,000 people to preemptively relocate

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Today in History: August 9, U.S. bombs Nagasaki

Posted about three weeks ago

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