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Gymnastics coach under restrictions for misconduct claim
A coach at a well-known Pennsylvania gymnastics training center has been suspended by the sport's governing body until a hearing on a sexual misconduct allegation. Source: Fox News - National Gymnastics coach under restrictions for misconduct claim
New Jersey town's nearly 600-year-old oak tree falls down
A 600-year-old oak tree known as the tallest one in New Jersey has uprooted. Source: Fox News - National New Jersey town's nearly 600-year-old oak tree falls down
New Jersey town's nearly 600-year-old oak tree falls down
A 600-year-old oak tree known as the tallest one in New Jersey has uprooted. Source: Fox News - National New Jersey town's nearly 600-year-old oak tree falls down
Animal rights activist facing felonies in Jeff Bezos protest
Authorities in Las Vegas are filing felony charges against a 30-year-old California woman who was arrested after approaching Amazon CEO and founder Jeff Bezos on a conference stage while yelling about chicken farms. Source: Fox News - National Animal rights activist...
Detroit police seeking homeless man in serial killer case
Detroit police officers are checking abandoned houses for any additional victims of a possible serial killer. Source: Fox News - National Detroit police seeking homeless man in serial killer case
The Latest: Woman facing felony charges in Bezos protest
The Latest on the arrest of a protester who approached Amazon CEO and founder Jeff Bezos on stage at a conference in Las Vegas (all times local): 2:50 p.m. Source: Fox News - National The Latest: Woman facing felony charges in Bezos protest
Mexican man charged in smuggling crash that left 6 dead
A 23-year-old Mexican man has been arrested and charged with smuggling migrants in a run that ended death for six migrants. Source: Fox News - National Mexican man charged in smuggling crash that left 6 dead
Man sought guns, grenades for Times Square attack, feds say
A New York City man plotted to use guns, grenades and suicide vests to bring bloodshed to Times Square, federal prosecutors said Friday. Source: Fox News - National Man sought guns, grenades for Times Square attack, feds say
Man arrested in explosions that have rattled community
A man has been arrested in connection with a series of small explosions that have rattled a community in eastern Pennsylvania. Source: Fox News - National Man arrested in explosions that have rattled community
Serial killer's confession resolves 1981 slaying case
Two prosecutors in Ohio plan to update their efforts to identify women a serial killer claims he killed decades ago. Source: Fox News - National Serial killer's confession resolves 1981 slaying case
Europe
Pressure grows on France's Macron over 'gilets jaunes'
France's beleaguered president Emmanuel Macron is expected to address the nation Monday after a fourth weekend of protests that have challenged his grip on power. Source: CNN Europe Pressure grows on France's Macron over 'gilets jaunes'
France 'gilets jaunes' protesters detained and tear-gassed
French police detained hundreds of people in Paris on Saturday and fired rubber bullets and hundreds of canisters of tear gas on protesters staging a fourth weekend of "gilets jaunes" demonstrations against the government of President Emmanuel Macron. Source: CNN...
France to suspend fuel price hike amid violent protests
France is to suspend a planned fuel price hike after "yellow vest" protests erupted into violence over the weekend, prompting calls for calm and government talks. Source: CNN Europe France to suspend fuel price hike amid violent protests
France to suspend fuel price hike amid violent protests
France is to suspend a planned fuel price hike after "yellow vest" protests erupted into violence over the weekend, prompting calls for calm and government talks. Source: CNN Europe France to suspend fuel price hike amid violent protests
Hungary accused of distorting Holocaust history
Source: CNN Europe Hungary accused of distorting Holocaust history
CNN Poll reveals depth of anti-Semitism in Europe
Source: CNN Europe CNN Poll reveals depth of anti-Semitism in Europe
UK and EU agree draft text on post-Brexit relationship
The European Union and the United Kingdom have agreed a draft declaration on their post-Brexit relationship, European Council President Donald Tusk said Thursday. Source: CNN Europe UK and EU agree draft text on post-Brexit relationship
British academic jailed for life in UAE for spying
A British academic has been sentenced to life in prison for spying in the United Arab Emirates, according to a family spokeswoman. Source: CNN Europe British academic jailed for life in UAE for spying
48 hours of farce and fury reignite stagnant Brexit debate
As we reach the end of one of the most dramatic weeks in the Brexit debacle, what have we learned about the state of the negotiations, the politics of the United Kingdom and the mindset of the European Union? Source: CNN Europe 48 hours of farce and fury reignite...
Defiant Theresa May gets boost over Brexit deal from Cabinet Brexiteers
UK Prime Minister Theresa May was thrown a lifeline Friday as two prominent Brexiteers said they had no plans to quit the Cabinet over her draft Brexit deal. Source: CNN Europe Defiant Theresa May gets boost over Brexit deal from Cabinet Brexiteers
Asia
In historic first, G20 weighs ageing as global risk
Ballooning healthcare costs, labour shortages and financial services for the elderly: for the first time Sunday, the world's top policymakers are tackling economic issues relating to ageing and shrinking birthrates. Source: Channel News Asia In historic first, G20...
New Zealand in contention, should consider changes for India game – Hesson
New Zealand should consider bringing Henry Nicholls back to strengthen the batting lineup and play Tim Southee and legspinner Ish Sodhi against India in their next Cricket World Cup match, former coach Mike Hesson believes. Source: Channel News Asia New Zealand in...
Athletics: Fraser-Pryce blazes world leading 10.88
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce's steady return to her best form continued at the Racers Grand Prix on Saturday when the twice Olympic champion blazed to a world leading 10.88 seconds in the 100 metres at the National Stadium in Kingston. Source: Channel News Asia Athletics:...
It's business as usual at Mexico's southern border despite Trump deal
On Saturday, at the busiest crossing point along Mexico's porous southern border with Guatemala, evidence of Mexico's promised crackdown on waves of new arrivals trying to reach the United States was nowhere to be seen. Source: Channel News Asia It's business as...
Mexico holds off Trump's fire, but vulnerable to new pressure
Mexico avoided the most extreme immigration concession sought by U.S. President Donald Trump in the deal reached to fend off threatened tariffs, but it is left even weaker than before in the face of potential new pressure from Trump as he formally kicks off his...
Relief at US-Mexico border after tariff climbdown
Businesses and workers at the US-Mexico border in California expressed relief Saturday over the scrapping of planned tariffs which had threatened to deal a devastating blow to a region built on cross-frontier trade. Source: Channel News Asia Relief at US-Mexico border...
Huawei turns to Africa to offset US blacklist
As the US leads a drive for the West to shun Huawei over security fears, the Chinese tech giant has sought to strengthen its position in Africa, where it is already well-established. Source: Channel News Asia Huawei turns to Africa to offset US blacklist
EU states adopt 'panda bonds' in Chinese outreach
EU members Hungary, Poland, Portugal and soon Austria are strengthening ties with China by issuing attractive "panda bonds" that help Beijing raise its profile on international financial markets. Source: Channel News Asia EU states adopt 'panda bonds' in...
Dark Phoenix fizzles with worst opening at the box office in X-Men history
The last chapter of the series opened at the US box office with just S$19 million, with one critic calling it the "worst movie ever in the X-Men series". Source: Channel News Asia Dark Phoenix fizzles with worst opening at the box office in X-Men history
Archer Nur Syahidah Alim claims gold in world para-championships
SINGAPORE: Archer Nur Syahidah Alim has become Singapore’s first-ever world champion archer in the sport after she won the compound women’s open competition at the 2019 World Archery Para Championships on Saturday (Jun 8). It was a close match between the 33-year-old...