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Today: September 20, 2024

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Wichita Fire Department remembers 27-year-old firefighter who lost his life in line of duty

Wichita Fire Department remembers 27-year-old firefighter who lost his life in line of duty

Wichita Fire Department remembers 27-year-old firefighter who lost his life in line of duty
Americas|Environment|News|Uncategorized

Tropical Storm Debby forecast to hit Florida this weekend with torrential rain and wind

Tropical Storm Debby forecast to hit Florida this weekend with torrential rain and wind

Tropical Storm Debby forecast to hit Florida this weekend with torrential rain and wind
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Diplomats push for progress in Venezuela's disputed election

Brazil, Colombia and Mexico are pushing for Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro to meet with the opposition candidate in last

Diplomats push for progress in Venezuela's disputed election
Americas|News|World

Venezuela says US 'at the forefront of coup attempt'

Venezuela's Foreign Minister Yvan Gil said on Friday that the United States is "at the forefront of a coup attempt" against the South American country amid a dispute over

Venezuela says US 'at the forefront of coup attempt'
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Biden speaks after freed Americans arrive in US

President Joe Biden spoke with reporters after three Americans arrived back in the US after a major prisoner swap with Russia.

Biden speaks after freed Americans arrive in US
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'This is momma': Tears in Oval Office as families speak to prisoners freed in swap

Tears of joy flowed in the Oval Office the moment families of prisoners such as Evan Gershkovich, freed by Russia in the biggest such swap since the Cold War,

'This is momma': Tears in Oval Office as families speak to prisoners freed in swap
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See the moment freed Americans reunite with loved ones

Freed Americans, including Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and former US Marine Paul Whelan, return to the US as part of the biggest prisoner exchange between Russia and the West since the Cold War.

See the moment freed Americans reunite with loved ones
Americas|News

Few Americans trust the Secret Service after a gunman nearly killed Trump, an AP-NORC poll finds

Few Americans have high confidence in the Secret Service’s ability to keep presidential candidates safe after last month’s attempt on Donald Trump’s life

Few Americans trust the Secret Service after a gunman nearly killed Trump, an AP-NORC poll finds
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Tears, hugs and a salute as three freed Americans back on US soil after historic prisoner swap with Russia

Tears, hugs and a salute as three freed Americans back on US soil after historic prisoner swap with Russia

Tears, hugs and a salute as three freed Americans back on US soil after historic prisoner swap with Russia
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US recognizes Maduro's opponent as winner in Venezuela election

The United States on Thursday recognized Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's opponent and opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez as the

US recognizes Maduro's opponent as winner in Venezuela election
Americas|News|Opinion

US says Maduro lost Venezuela election as opposition leader says she’s in hiding

US says Maduro lost Venezuela election as opposition leader says she’s in hiding

US says Maduro lost Venezuela election as opposition leader says she’s in hiding
Americas|Crime

Mexican drug cartel leader 'El Mayo' Zambada makes a court appearance in Texas

A powerful Mexican drug cartel leader has made his second appearance in federal court in Texas after being taken into U.S. custody last week

Mexican drug cartel leader 'El Mayo' Zambada makes a court appearance in Texas
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US Justice Dept. is investigating Nvidia's acquisition of AI startup, Politico reports

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US Justice Dept. is investigating Nvidia's acquisition of AI startup, Politico reports
Americas|Election|News|Political

Venezuela court asks all presidential candidates to begin vote 'verification' process

Venezuela's top court on Thursday accepted a request by President Nicolas Maduro for all presidential candidates to present their vote tallies, as a dispute about results in last

Venezuela court asks all presidential candidates to begin vote 'verification' process
Americas|News|Sports

Olympics-Basketball-Griner welcomes release of Americans in prisoner swap

U.S. basketball player Brittney Griner, who was released from detention in Russia in a prisoner swap in 2022, has welcomed the return of Americans Evan

Olympics-Basketball-Griner welcomes release of Americans in prisoner swap
Americas|Crime|News|Opinion

Illinois sheriff whose deputy shot Sonya Massey says it will take rest of his career to regain trust

The Illinois sheriff whose deputy fatally shot Sonya Massey in her home after she called 911 for help says it will take the rest of his professional life to rebuild trust in his agency

Illinois sheriff whose deputy shot Sonya Massey says it will take rest of his career to regain trust
Americas|Business|Economy

MercadoLibre's profit more than doubles in second quarter, beats estimates

Latin America e-commerce giant MercadoLibre said on Thursday its net profit more than doubled in the second quarter from a year earlier, beating analysts' estimates with Brazil's

MercadoLibre's profit more than doubles in second quarter, beats estimates
Americas|News|Political

Vance blames Harris for illegal immigration during Arizona border visit

Donald Trump's running mate JD Vance blamed Vice President Kamala Harris for illegal immigration during a visit to the U.S.-Mexico border in

Vance blames Harris for illegal immigration during Arizona border visit
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Salvadorans honoring Saint Óscar Romero: During these difficult times, he is like a ray of hope

Up to 3,000 Salvadoran Catholics will participate in Saint Óscar Romero's pilgrimage, an annual event that kicks off in El Salvador each Aug. 1 to honor San Salvador’s archbishop, who was appointed saint by pope Francis in 2018

Salvadorans honoring Saint Óscar Romero: During these difficult times, he is like a ray of hope
Americas|Crime

Former Honduras national police chief gets 19 years in US prison for cocaine distribution

The former chief of the Honduran National Police has been sentenced to 19 years in prison after he pleaded guilty in a cocaine conspiracy

Former Honduras national police chief gets 19 years in US prison for cocaine distribution
Americas|Crime|News|Political

ACLU sues Washington state city over its anti-homeless laws after a landmark Supreme Court ruling

The American Civil Liberties Union of Washington has sued the city of Spokane, alleging its anti-homeless laws violate the state constitution

ACLU sues Washington state city over its anti-homeless laws after a landmark Supreme Court ruling
Americas|News|Political

Masked assailants ransack Venezuela opposition leader's headquarters as post-election tensions mount

A half dozen masked assailants ransacked the headquarters of Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado in the latest escalation of violence against opponents of Nicolas Maduro following the country’s disputed presidential election

Masked assailants ransack Venezuela opposition leader's headquarters as post-election tensions mount
Americas|Economy|Election

Venezuela's oil industry operating normally amid election protests

Venezuela's oil production and exports were working normally on Thursday following last weekend's disputed presidential election that has triggered protests and international

Venezuela's oil industry operating normally amid election protests
Americas|News|Opinion|Political|World

Biden celebrates prisoner deal and importance of allies in key moment for his legacy

Biden celebrates prisoner deal and importance of allies in key moment for his legacy

Biden celebrates prisoner deal and importance of allies in key moment for his legacy
Americas|Crime|Europe|News|Political|World

Russia expected to release Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan in massive prisoner swap

American citizens Paul Whelan and Evan Gershkovich are expected to be part of a historic prisoner swap between Russia and the United States. Whelan, an ex-US marine, was arrested in Moscow in 2018, subsequently charged with espionage and sentenced to 16 years in prison. Evan Gershkovich, a journalist with the Wall Street Journal, was arrested in Yekaterinburg, Russia, in 2023 while on assignment, and also charged with espionage and sentenced to 16 years. The United States had designated both as wrongfully detained.

Russia expected to release Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan in massive prisoner swap

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