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Vienna airport to increase security with face scan systems
Vienna airport officials say security measures are being increased with the installation of face-scanning systems…
Republicans target arbitration rule for consumers
WASHINGTON – Republicans are targeting a rule that would let consumers band together to sue…
Turkey denies role in map showing US military posts in Syria
ANKARA, Turkey – The spokesman for Turkeys’ president says the government had no role in…
Cops: Man arrested after 2nd dog in 3 years dies in hot car
MIDDLETOWN, Conn. – A man who left his dog to die in a hot car…
The Latest: Radio ad campaign opposes Texas ‘bathroom bill’
AUSTIN, Texas – The Latest on the Texas Senate hustling to pass bills in the…
UN slaps sanctions on 8 linked to Islamic State and al-Qaida
The U.N. Security Council voted unanimously Thursday to impose sanctions against eight individuals and businesses…
House backs road in remote Alaska wildlife refuge
WASHINGTON – The House has approved legislation allowing a proposed road through a remote national…
NC governor on Trump drilling plan: ‘Not off our coast’
ATLANTIC BEACH, N.C. – Under pressure from President Donald Trump, North Carolina’s governor announced his…
Pelosi speaks to ailing lawmaker, says he sounds wonderful
WASHINGTON – House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi says she has spoken with Majority Whip Steve…
Frightening image pulled after complaints about Edmonton Festival of Fear ad
EDMONTON – The organizer of an international horror movie festival in Edmonton has pulled an…
Mexico increases prediction of hurricanes, storm storms
MEXICO CITY – Mexico’s National Meteorological Service is increasing its forecast of the number of…
VW’s settlement in emissions scandal reaches $1.3 billion
SAN FRANCISCO – California says Volkswagen will pay the state another $154 million in penalties…
Q&A: Kenny Ortega on filming ‘Descendants 2’ in Vancouver; work with Michael Jackson
TORONTO – Renowned movie maker Kenny Ortega calls Vancouver “the new Hollywood.” The Emmy Award-winning…
Hints that lifestyle changes might guard against dementia
WASHINGTON – Seek a good education. Control blood pressure and diabetes. Get off the couch.…
Florida man indicted in brawl on Delta flight to China
SEATTLE – A Florida man who fought with flight attendants and other passengers when he…
Greece waits for ‘right moment’ for bond market return
ATHENS, Greece – Greece says it is still waiting for the “right moment” to re-enter…
US Judge: Utah county election maps must be redrawn again
SALT LAKE CITY – The boundaries of election districts in a southeastern Utah county are…
Romanian court rules Turkish woman can be freed from custody
BUCHAREST, Romania – A Romanian court has ruled that a Turkish woman wanted in Turkey…
Girl says her mom asked for forgiveness before stabbing her
ATLANTA – Everyone was asleep when Isabel Martinez began stabbing her children and then fatally…
Sex offender gets prison after groping woman on flight
NEWARK, N.J. – A registered sex offender who admitted that he improperly touched a sleeping…
Romeo Santos has the golden touch on his new album
NEW YORK – Romeo Santos would rather let his fans figure out what he and…
New Brunswick seeks champions to help campaign against intimate partner violence
FREDERICTON – Melissa Shea had been married for more than two years but no matter…
The Thursday news briefing: An at-a-glance survey of some top stories
Highlights from the news file for Thursday, July 20 ——— TRUDEAU DEFENDS CHOICE OF PAYETTE…
New Jersey fisherman tries to save brother, but both drown
VINELAND, N.J. – Authorities say two brothers who were fishing in New Jersey have died…