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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 …
Montana Gov. Steve Bullock to run for Senate against Daines
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana Gov. Steve Bullock said Monday he will run against first-term Republican Sen. Steve Daines, giving Democrats a boost in their effort to take control of the Senate in November.
US: 2 service members killed by 'enemy forces' in Iraq
BAGHDAD (AP) — Two U.S. service members were killed by “enemy forces” while advising and accompanying Iraqi security forces, the U.S. military said in a statement Monday.
Virus Outbreak, ADVISORY
The battle to halt the coronavirus is bringing new restrictions. Israel ordered all visitors quarantined just weeks before Passover and Easter, Italy shut down its ski lifts, and Ireland is even canceling St. Patri…
Italy: 6 inmates protesting virus restrictions die after breaking into prison infirmary, overdosing on methadone
ROME (AP) — Italy: 6 inmates protesting virus restrictions die after breaking into prison infirmary, overdosing on methadone.
6 Italian inmates die during protest over virus measures
ROME (AP) — Italian penitentiary police said Monday that six inmates protesting virus containment measures at a northern Italian lock-up have died after they broke into the infirmary and overdosed on methadone.
Senior adviser: Montana Gov. Steve Bullock to run for Senate
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana Gov. Steve Bullock will try to unseat first-term Republican Sen. Steve Daines, a senior adviser said Monday, giving Democrats a boost in their effort to take control of the Senate in No…
Oil price war, Mecca ban are latest risks by Saudi prince
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is behind the kingdom's boldest and riskiest moves in decades, most recently
Woman convicted of crash that killed 5 kids gets 18 years
UPPER MARLBORO, Md. (AP) — A Maryland woman convicted of killing six passengers, five of them children, in a drunk driving crash has been sentenced to 18 years in prison.
UN atomic watchdog: Iran still providing nuclear site access
VIENNA (AP) — Iran continues to provide international inspectors access to its nuclear facilities, even after its announcement it was no longer bound by “any restrictions” of the landmark 2015 deal with world power…
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Global Forecast as of 23:00 GMT Monday, March 9, 2020
Sudan PM says he survived 'terror attack' in capital
CAIRO (AP) — Sudan's prime minister said Monday he survived a “terror attack” after an explosion and gunfire targeted his motorcade in the capital Khartoum.
Global Forecast-Celsius
Global Forecast as of 23:00 GMT Monday, March 9, 2020
SpaceX's 20th station shipment arrives with candy, science
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A SpaceX cargo ship arrived at the International Space Station on Monday, delivering the company's 20th batch of gear and treats.
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New Malaysian leader unveils revamped Cabinet with no deputy
PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia (AP) — New Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin unveiled his Cabinet on Monday, saying he will have no deputy prime minister and instead appointing four senior ministers to keep factions ha…