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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 …
The Latest: 2 Texas first responders killed amid storm
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — The latest on severe storms in the U.S. South (all times local)
China's foreign minister arrives in Zimbabwe on Africa tour
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — China’s foreign minister has arrived in Zimbabwe Saturday as part of a five-nation tour of Africa that seeks to promote the Asian giant's economic and political interests on the continent.
The Americas to star in NBC nature series 'The New World'
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Overnight shooting near Superdome, no injuries reported
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Two people trying to enter an unauthorized area near the Superdome were involved in a shootout with the venue's security officers before fleeing, New Orleans police said Saturday.
12 migrants dead, 21 rescued at sea off western Greece
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece's coast guard said 12 migrants were found dead in the Ionian Sea and 21 others were rescued after their boat took on water and sank Saturday. A search for more survivors was launched by…
The Latest: Ukraine to compensate crash victims' families
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The latest on Iran-related developments (all times local):
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The Rock to revisit younger years in new NBC comedy series
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Dwayne Johnson will revisit his younger years in a new NBC series, “The Rock,” which is the retired pro wrestler's nickname.
Iran standoff shines spotlight on new Trump security adviser
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a defining week for President Donald Trump on the world stage, national security adviser Robert O'Brien was a constant presence at the president's side as the U.S. edged to the brink of war wit…
Jimmy Fallon heads to prime-time with celeb musical series
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Jimmy Fallon is adding his first prime-time series to his his late-night empire.
Libya's UN-backed leader welcomes cease-fire, doubts rival
ROME (AP) — Libya’s U.N.-backed prime minister on Saturday conditioned his government's participation in a proposed ceasefire to rival forces withdrawing from the outskirts of Tripoli, suggesting no immediate end t…
Magnitude 5.9 shock again rocks quake-stunned Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A magnitude 5.9 quake shook Puerto Rico on Saturday, causing millions of dollars of damage along the island’s southern coast, where previous recent quakes have toppled homes and schools.
Officials: 3 dead in Alabama, bringing storm death toll to 7
BENTON, La. (AP) — Authorities say at least seven people have died as severe storms sweep across parts of the U.S. South, bringing high winds and unrelenting rain.
Bye, Ricky Gervais: Poehler, Fey to host 2021 Golden Globes
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Tina Fey and Amy Poehler will share host duties for the Golden Globes ceremony in 2021.
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