Nation and World
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Severe floods in China's northern province killed 29 and caused tens of billions of economic losses
Aug 11, 2023 1:00 am - BEIJING - Severe floods in China's northern province of Hebei brought by remnants of Typhoon Doksuri this month killed at least 29 people and caused billions of dollars ...
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South Korea throws huge K-Pop concert for Scouts after storm Khanun disrupted their Jamboree
Aug 11, 2023 1:00 am - SEOUL, South Korea - A day after a powerful tropical storm flooded dozens of homes and turned streets into muddy rivers, South Korea threw a huge K-Pop concert in Seoul ...
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EPA weighs formal review of vinyl chloride, the toxic chemical that burned in Ohio train derailment
Aug 11, 2023 1:00 am - WASHINGTON - The Biden administration says it could soon launch a formal evaluation of risks posed by vinyl chloride, the cancer-causing chemical that burned in a toweri...
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Florida education commissioner skips forum on criticized Black history standards
Aug 11, 2023 1:00 am - MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. - Leaders of a forum on Florida's new standards for teaching Black history encouraged parents to let their discontent be heard by showing up at local...
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Tensions rise as West African nations prepare to send troops to restore democracy in Niger
Aug 11, 2023 1:00 am - NIAMEY, Niger - Tensions are escalating between Niger's new military regime and the West African regional bloc that has ordered the deployment of troops to restore Niger...
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Fast-moving Hawaii fires will take a heavy toll on the state's environment
Aug 11, 2023 1:00 am - The fast-moving wildfires that raked Maui this week took a heavy toll on humans and property, killing dozens of people and devastating the historic town of Lahaina. But ...
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More evacuations considered in Norway where the level in swollen rivers continues to rise
Aug 11, 2023 1:00 am - COPENHAGEN, Denmark - Authorities were on standby to evacuate more people in southeastern Norway Friday, where huge amounts of water, littered with broken trees, debris ...
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Kuwait and Lebanon move to ban 'Barbie' ahead of film's Mideast release
Aug 10, 2023 1:00 am - DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - "Barbie" is set to open across the Middle East on Thursday, but moves by Kuwait and Lebanon to ban the film for allegedly threatening conse...
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Trump valet pleads not guilty in classified documents case; property manager's arraignment postponed
Aug 10, 2023 1:00 am - FORT PIERCE, Fla. - Donald Trump's valet pleaded not guilty on Thursday to new charges in the case accusing the ex-president of illegally hoarding classified documents a...
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Average long-term US mortgage rate climbs to 6.96%, matching highest level this year
Aug 10, 2023 1:00 am - LOS ANGELES (AP) - The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate rose this week to just under 7%, the latest setback for would-be homebuyers already facing affordability chal...