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Improvised Bomb Kills 3 at an Upscale Moscow Restaurant
Among the victims of the explosion, which also injured 21 people, were a security guard and a woman who the authorities say had arrived with the suspicious pac…
Toxic, bone-crushing fish from Hell terrorizes vacation waters
The silver-cheeked toadfish carries deadly tetrodotoxin and has bone-crushing jaws that can sever fingers, prompting Greek authorities to install barriers.
Henry Winkler dishes on the 'Happy Days' guest star who had a big ego
Henry Winkler revealed which "Happy Days" guest star rubbed him the wrong way by repeatedly bragging about fan mail on the ensemble-driven set.
Headlines
Israel Says It Killed Several Hezbollah Members on Key Lebanon Hilltop
The confrontation, over a strategic ridge in southern Lebanon, challenged a fragile cease-fire betw…
'Wonder Woman' star Lynda Carter stuns fans with age-defying Instagram photos of her in a bathtub
Lynda Carter, 75, stunned fans with Instagram photos from the "Super Troopers 3" set, including a p…
Calvin Ridley recalls fast-casual Mexican meal before offseason stomach bug knocked him out
Calvin Ridley says he lost 15 pounds in 24 hours from a stomach bug he blames on Chipotle, though t…
Bill Maher breaks with the left to hammer Anthony Fauci after explosive Senate hearing
Bill Maher accused Anthony Fauci of telling "actual lies" about COVID-19 origins, saying the lab le…
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North America
Overnight Russian barrage kills nine in Kyiv, as air defense struggle with U.S. continues
Ballistic missiles tore into five districts of the Ukrainian capital before dawn Saturday. Presiden…
Timeline of Trump’s Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Renovation Saga
President Trump vowed to restore the Reflecting Pool, a defining feature of Washington. Months late…
Two candidates vying to be first woman to lead Nova Scotia’s Liberal party
Liberals announced Friday that Becky Druhan and Amanda Mombourquette are the two approved leadershi…
Will Canada's WestJet airline strike go ahead - and can I get a refund?
The potential strike by flight attendants for Canada's second-largest air carrier comes during the …
Europe
EU calls emergency meeting to discuss Ceuta migrant crossings
There have been tense exchanges between Spain and other EU states over the influx of migrants into …
How does eastern Europe commemorate the Roma Holocaust?
In 2015, the EU designated August 2 as the European Roma Holocaust Memorial Day. In Germany, the da…
Spain installs floating barrier in Ceuta after migration influx
The Spanish authorities said on Saturday that they were installing a floating barrier on the sea bo…
Three killed after bomb detonated at Moscow restaurant, state media say
Security officials said a woman tried to enter the restaurant with explosives but was stopped by a …
Asia
Tourist plane crashes in Peru, killing 13 people on sightseeing flight
At least 13 people died when a small plane carrying tourists to view Peru’s famed Nazca Lines archa…
熊本地震 断水の早期解消へ復旧の取り組み進める 政府
今回の地震を受け、政府は、被災地で続く断水の早期解消に向けて全国の自治体に技術職員の派遣を要請する…
モスクワで爆発 3人死亡 15人けが 原因や背景を捜査
ロシアの首都モスクワ中心部で爆発があり、現地のメディアによりますと、これまでに3人が死亡し、15人がけ…
愛子さま 三重県の鳥羽水族館でジュゴンやラッコをご覧に
天皇皇后両陛下の長女の愛子さまは、三重県鳥羽市の水族館で国内で唯一飼育されているジュゴンやラッコを…
Africa
Life in Spanish enclave 'disrupted' by migrant influx, says Ceuta mayor
Migrants and residents alike complained on Saturday of the conditions in Ceuta, Spain’s North Afric…
Ceuta: Spain slams "selfish" EU partners
Almost all of the migrants who entered Spain’s enclave of Ceuta had left by Saturday, according to …
Ceuta enclave "almost" back to normal after migrant influx
Almost all of the migrants who entered Spain’s enclave of Ceuta had left by Saturday, according to …
Africa: Africa's Energy Crossroads: What Namibia's Rise and South Africa's Debate Mean for the Continent
[allAfrica] Africa stands at one of the most consequential moments in its modern economic history.
Oceania
Sandstone miner scraps Lockyer Valley project after farmers' pleas
A quiet farming community found itself at the centre of a major battle when mining threatened their…
Pedestrian dead after being hit by car in Whanganui
A person has died after being hit by a car in Whanganui.
Why a one-year home loan fix may be better than two right now
ANZ's latest Property Focus update notes house prices are largely on a "flat path".
The serene chaos of the Great Barrier Reef islands used for bombing practice
These idyllic islands once had a chequered conservation history, but now they are back in rude heal…
South America
At least 13 dead as tourist plane crashes during flight over Peru’s Nazca Lines
Aircraft crashes into field after departing from the nearby city of Ica, according to local authori…
Tourist plane crashes in Peru, killing 13
The small plane was flying over the Nazca Lines archaeological site when it crashed, according to …
El Gobierno de Fernández escala la tensión en Costa Rica y acusa de “golpe de Estado” al Poder Judicial
El oficialismo anuncia que desobedecerá los fallos del tribunal supremo, desatando la alarma de exp…
Al menos 13 turistas mueren en un accidente de avioneta sobre las Líneas de Nazca, en Perú
Entre las víctimas están el piloto, una guía turística y 11 pasajeros extranjeros cuya nacionalidad…
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Utah
Bountiful’s ‘Pantry Packs in the Park’ Returns August 8
On Saturday, August 8, the Bountiful Food Pantry will host its second annual Pantry Packs in the Pa…
FIRE START: 'Winkle Bob Fire' ignites in Sevier County
A new wildfire has been reported in Sevier County, according to Utah Fire Info.
Can the Jazz’s new backcourt be among the league’s best? - The J-Notes
Can the Jazz’s new backcourt be among the league’s best? The J-Notes
Idaho
Red flag warning issued for gusty winds and low humidity through Sunday
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI)- A Heat Advisory remains in effect until midnight tonight as temperatures…
Heat Advisory issued August 1 at 2:32PM MDT until August 2 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
Heat Advisory: Shoshone/Lava Beds, Arco/Mud Lake Desert, Upper Snake River Plain and 12 more areas …
El director interino de Inteligencia Nacional dice que la transición de liderazgo iniciará el lunes tras hablar con Trump
Por Alejandra Jaramillo, CNN El director interino de Inteligencia Nacional, Bill Pulte, dijo este s…
Wyoming
Wildfire breaks out near Devil’s Tower National Monument; evacuation in order - Cap City News
Wildfire breaks out near Devil’s Tower National Monument; evacuation in order Cap City News
Wildfire breaks out near Devil’s Tower National Monument; evacuation in order - Oil City News
Wildfire breaks out near Devil’s Tower National Monument; evacuation in order Oil City News
Obituaries: Longnecker - Oil City News
Obituaries: Longnecker Oil City News
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'Self-Coup': Wikipedia Owner Proposes Tightening Board Candidate Eligibility Limiting Community Power
The Wikimedia Foundation, which owns Wikipedia, has proposed revisions to its eligibility criteria …
Beyond the Panic: Study Finds That Most Teens Use Social Media Moderately
A new survey finds most teens use social media moderately, though class divides persist.
Unless Fauci Is Held Accountable, America Will Never Recover From His Lies
Because of Fauci, the U.S. government’s disastrous pandemic response was based on a tangled web of …
Trump tries to shield Tennessee conservative firebrand from primary challenge
President Trump is teaming up with a conservative group to protect a Tennessee Republican hard-line…
Fauci repeatedly invokes Fifth Amendment during Senate hearing on COVID-19 after public release of diary pages
Dr. Anthony Fauci, former White House chief medical adviser, repeatedly invoked the Fifth Amendment…
WATCH: Latest fitness fashion trends
Fitness expert and coach Ciara Lucas shares the latest activewear trends and workout styles for the…
WATCH: Can a spreadsheet help you find love?
ABC News' Morgan Norwood reports on how some singles are using spreadsheets to find the perfect mat…
Rand Paul Managed to Silence Fauci, While Underscoring the Egregious Lies Fauci Spouted
