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FBI arrests Energy Department employee on charge of trying to support Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Department of Energy electrical engineer has been arrested on charges of providing support to …
Colombia inmates riot over virus fears; at least 23 dead
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Authorities in Colombia said Sunday that 23 prisoners died and another 83 were injured in a riot and attempted escape over poor conditions inmates argue will help spread the new coronavirus.
Pandemic postcard from California: 'Wish you weren't here'
SANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) — California has sold itself to the world with images of endless sunshine, the splendor of its natural beauty and iconic attractions.
The Latest: Trump scolds lawmakers critical of response
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Scramble to prepare hospitals as deaths tolls worldwide soar
SOAVE, Italy (AP) — Italy, Iran and the United States reported soaring new death tolls as the coronavirus pandemic marched relentlessly across the globe Sunday, prompting a scramble in hard-hit regions to set up mo…
Syrian president issues amnesty, reduces sentences
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Syrian President Bashar Assad granted amnesty and reduced sentences for all crimes committed before Sunday, while also offering amnesty to military deserters who turn themselves in within the…
Dubai's Emirates cuts passenger flights to 13 destinations
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Long-haul carrier Emirates said Sunday it has dramatically cut its passenger flight destinations from 145 locations to just 13 countries. It's a pivotal move that reflects the dra…
The Latest: Fauci hopeful U.S. more contained than Italy
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Dubai carrier Emirates reverses passenger flight suspension, says it's still flying to 12 destinations including US, UK.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Dubai carrier Emirates reverses passenger flight suspension, says it's still flying to 12 destinations including US, UK.
As crisis deepens, congressional rescue deal teeters
WASHINGTON (AP) — Top-level negotiations between Congress and the White House teetered Sunday over a now nearly $2 trillion economic rescue package, as the
Former member of Israel-backed militia killed in Lebanon
BEIRUT (AP) — Unknown assailants shot dead a former member of an Israeli-backed Lebanese militia on Sunday, security officials said. The killing came three days after a jailed Lebanese-American man who belonged to …
17 Indian policemen killed in attack by Maoist rebels
PATNA, India (AP) — Seventeen policemen were killed and 14 others injured in an attack by Maoist rebels in eastern India, police said Sunday.
The Latest: Illegal border crossing into U.S. down 50%
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As crisis deepens, Congress close on economic rescue deal
WASHINGTON (AP) — Close to a deal, negotiators from Congress and the White House were set to resume talks Sunday, racing to push a $1.4 trillion economic rescue package across the finish line in the face of dire wa…
Scramble to prepare hospitals; pope calls for virus prayer
SOAVE, Italy (AP) — Italy, Iran and the United States reported soaring new death tolls as the coronavirus pandemic marched relentlessly across the globe Sunday, prompting a scramble in hard-hit regions to set up mo…
The Latest: Mnuchin expects agreement on stimulus package
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