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Spain rescues 600 migrants in Mediterranean in 24 hours
MADRID – Spain’s maritime rescue service has saved more than 600 migrants trying to cross…
Families await remains of 37 dead in Venezuela prison clash
CARACAS, Venezuela – Officials pointed fingers at each other Thursday over who bore responsibility for…
The Thursday news briefing: An at-a-glance survey of some top stories
Highlights from the news file for Thursday, Aug. 17 ——— BARCELONA ATTACK KILLS 12, INJURES…
EpiPen maker finalizes settlement for government overcharges
TRENTON, N.J. – EpiPen maker Mylan has finalized a $465 million government agreement settling allegations…
Student petition calls for revoking Trump’s honorary degree
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – Students and graduates of Lehigh University are urging the school to revoke…
Rip currents, heavy rainfall expected as Gert glances Atlantic Canada
HALIFAX – Environment Canada warned of rip currents, rapidly changing water levels and heavy rainfall…
Tense days for business owners without legal status in US
MIAMI – Maribel Resendiz and her husband came to the U.S. from Mexico, sold cool…
2 NY lawmakers: Strip Robert E. Lee’s name from West Point
ALBANY, N.Y. – The growing national effort to remove monuments or honours to Robert E.…
NY courts spokesman fired after saying he ‘barely’ worked
NEW YORK – The New York state court system’s longtime communications chief was fired Thursday…
Columbus officer who shot 13-year-old boy feared gunfight
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The white Ohio police officer who fatally shot a black 13-year-old boy…
Man believed to have killed wife, 7-year-old, dog, then self
LACEY TOWNSHIP, N.J. – A man is believed to have killed his wife, their 7-year-old…
Grammy-winning singer arrested for bringing drugs into Guam
HAGATNA, Guam – Grammy Award-winning singer Yvonne Elliman-Alexander and her husband were arrested in Guam…
FDA OKs Pfizer drug for rare, fast-killing type of leukemia
TRENTON, N.J. – The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new medicine for use…
North Korea warns it won’t negotiate nukes if US is hostile
North Korea warned the United States that it will never put its nuclear weapons program…
The Latest: Deal reached on Yellowstone wildlife protections
JARDINE, Mont. – The Latest on an agreement intended to protect trout streams and a…
The Latest: School board hopes ouster ends distractions
ALBANY, N.Y. – The Latest on the New York education commissioner’s decision to remove one-time…
Despite recurring turmoil, Mississippi hasn’t budged on flag
JACKSON, Miss. – After white nationalists marched with the Confederate battle flag last weekend amid…
Ex-NY governor hopeful who insulted Obamas kicked off board
BUFFALO, N.Y. – One-time Republican candidate for New York governor Carl Paladino, whose published insults…
US condemns Spanish attack, pledges justice for terrorists
BRIDGWATER, N.J. – The United States swiftly condemned Thursday’s deadly attack in Barcelona and offered…
Jefferson Davis estate offered as new home for monuments
BILOXI, Miss. – The final home of the president of the Confederacy is being offered…
After 45 years, murder conviction scratched for Michigan man
DETROIT – A man in prison for 45 years could be on the cusp of…
Marist Brothers: School director admits abusing student
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina – The general director of an elite school founded by the Marist…
Governor revamps panel to strengthen animal cruelty laws
WOLFEBORO, N.H. – Two months after authorities said they rescued more than 80 sick dogs…
The Latest: Jury done for the week in Bundy standoff trial
LAS VEGAS – The Latest on the trial in Las Vegas of four men accused…