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Librarian helps ID cold case murder victims killed between 1985-2000
A research librarian who conducted some missing person investigation outside of work, has helped to uncover the identites of three missing people killed in New Hampshire during the notorious "Bear Brook murders." Source: Fox News - National Librarian helps ID cold...
Sex abuse crisis the focus as US Catholic bishops convene
Roman Catholic bishops are under pressure to carry out significant reforms to confront an ever-growing sex abuse scandal as they convene a national meeting in Baltimore. Source: Fox News - National Sex abuse crisis the focus as US Catholic bishops convene
Police search for Car and Driver writer Davey Johnson missing since June 5
California authorities are investigating the reported disappearance of a writer for the magazines Car and Driver and Motorcyclist. Source: Fox News - National Police search for Car and Driver writer Davey Johnson missing since June 5
This Day in History: June 9
Source: Fox News - National This Day in History: June 9
White nationalist group interrupts Detroit pride event, members appear to urinate on Israeli flag
A group of white nationalists marched on an LGBTQ event in Detroit on Saturday, demonstrating Nazi salutes and carrying weapons. Source: Fox News - National White nationalist group interrupts Detroit pride event, members appear to urinate on Israeli flag
Bizarre video of creature resembling Dobby the elf of 'Harry Potter' caught on home camera
A strange video circulating online shows an elf-like creature many are saying resembles the character Dobby from the "Harry Potter" film franchise. Source: Fox News - National Bizarre video of creature resembling Dobby the elf of 'Harry Potter' caught on...
More women are hunting moose in Maine
Licenses to hunt moose were granted this week in Maine, and the list of recipients included a surprising number of women. Source: Fox News - National More women are hunting moose in Maine
Strong job market hampers FEMA hiring in flood-hit states
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is facing an unexpected challenge in meeting the needs of the many people affected by this spring's widespread flooding and violent storms: a strong economy. Source: Fox News - National Strong job market hampers FEMA hiring in...
Former President Jimmy Carter returns to teach Sunday school
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter is back to teaching Sunday school in Georgia after taking time off to undergo surgery for a broken hip. Source: Fox News - National Former President Jimmy Carter returns to teach Sunday school
Michigan hotel offers free lodging to those seeking abortions
The manager of a Michigan hotel has invited those from states with strict abortion laws who want the procedure done to schedule it in the Wolverine State — and to stay for free at the hotel. Source: Fox News - National Michigan hotel offers free lodging to those...
Europe
Brussels launches new tool to crack down on VAT fraud
A new system to help EU countries crack down on VAT fraud, launched Wednesday by the European Commission, allows EU Member States to rapidly exchange and jointly process VAT data. Source: European Business News Brussels launches new tool to crack down on VAT fraud
Price caps introduced on international calls within the EU
A new maximum price for all international calls and SMS within the EU applies from 15 May, when consumers calling another EU country will pay a maximum amount of 19 cents per minute (+VAT). Source: European Business News Price caps introduced on international calls...
InBev fined EUR 200m for breaching EU antitrust rules
The EU Commission fined Anheuser-Busch InBev, the world's biggest beer brewer, some EUR 200 million Monday for breaching EU antitrust rules through its actions in hampering cross-border sales of beer. Source: European Business News InBev fined EUR 200m for breaching...
German growth forecast cut as economic uncertainty continues
GDP growth in Germany is forecast to be particularly subdued this year, as global uncertainties continue to weigh on Europe's economy, according to the EU Commission's latest economic forecast Tuesday. Source: EU Finance and Monetary News German growth forecast cut as...
Pope issues new rules on reporting sexual abuse
Source: CNN Europe Pope issues new rules on reporting sexual abuse
At least 41 people killed after Russian plane crash lands
Source: CNN Europe At least 41 people killed after Russian plane crash lands
Young European farmers get access to EUR 1 bn EU loan package
The EU Commission and European Investment Bank launched a EUR 1 bn loans package Monday targeting specifically young farmers. Nearly a third of young farmers' loan applications were rejected in 2017. Source: EU Finance and Monetary News Young European farmers get...
Socialist party wins in Spain despite far-right surge
Source: CNN Europe Socialist party wins in Spain despite far-right surge
Auditors review EU support for urban mobility
The European Court of Auditors is examining the effectiveness of EU action on improving the mobility of people in cities and densely populated areas, including progress in managing traffic congestion. Source: EU Finance and Monetary News Auditors review EU support for...
Auditors review EU support for urban mobility
The European Court of Auditors is examining the effectiveness of EU action on improving the mobility of people in cities and densely populated areas, including progress in managing traffic congestion. Source: EU Finance and Monetary News Auditors review EU support for...
Asia
Football: England claim victory over Scotland in women's World Cup opener
NICE, France: Nikita Parris blasted home a penalty awarded after a VAR review to set England on their way to a 2-1 win over old rivals Scotland in their opening match at the women's World Cup in Nice on Sunday (Jun 9). Parris scored from the spot in the 14th minute...
Danilo replaces Neves for Portugal in Nations League final
Portugal brought in Danilo in midfield and Goncalo Guedes in attack as they made three changes to their side for the Nations League final against Netherlands on Sunday. Source: Channel News Asia Danilo replaces Neves for Portugal in Nations League final
Parris and White strike to give England victory over Scotland
England's Nikita Parris and Ellen White scored first-half goals as the Lionesses defeated neighbours Scotland 2-1 on Sunday to make a strong start to their women's World Cup campaign. Source: Channel News Asia Parris and White strike to give England victory over...
Cricket: Ton-up Dhawan stars as India beat Australia
LONDON: Opener Shikhar Dhawan hit a blazing century to set up a 36-run win over Australia in the World Cup on Sunday (Jun 9) as the reigning champions suffered their first defeat of this year's tournament. Dhawan's 117 and his 127-run opening stand with Rohit Sharma...
Kazakhstan elects new leader, as hundreds arrested in protests
ALMATY: Kazakhstan on Sunday (Jun 9) elected the hand-picked successor of former president Nursultan Nazarbayev with 70 per cent of the vote, exit polls showed, as police arrested hundreds of opposition protesters. The victory of career diplomat Kassym Jomart-Tokayev...
Cristiane scores hat-trick as Brazil sink Jamaica for perfect start
Brazil's Cristiane became the oldest player to score a hat-trick in the women's World Cup as the former finalists sealed a superb 3-0 victory over debutants Jamaica on Sunday to kick off their campaign in convincing fashion. Source: Channel News Asia Cristiane scores...
Cristiane scores hat-trick as Brazil sink Jamaica for perfect start
Brazil's Cristiane became the oldest player to score a hat-trick in the women's World Cup as the former finalists sealed a superb 3-0 victory over debutants Jamaica on Sunday to kick off their campaign in convincing fashion. Source: Channel News Asia Cristiane scores...
Violence breaks out as police try to clear Hong Kong protesters
HONG KONG: Police fought with protesters in Hong Kong on Sunday (Jun 9) night, using batons and pepper spray as they tried to clear demonstrators from the city's parliament after a massive demonstration against plans to allow extraditions to China. Protesters hurled...
Experimental drug delays type 1 diabetes onset in mid-stage trial
(Reuters Health) - In people at high risk for type 1 diabetes, 14 days of therapy with the experimental drug teplizumab delayed development of the disease by a year or more, according to results from a mid-stage study presented Sunday. The 76 study participants, who...
Golf – 'The Rink' scores big at the Canadian Open
REUTERS: "He shoots, he scores," took on a whole new meaning at the Canadian Open this week as the PGA Tour event embraced its inner-Canuck and the country's all consuming love of ice hockey to market the tournament. Many events and teams in Canada, from the Toronto...