COVID has killed about as many Americans as the 1918-19 flu
COVID-19 has now killed about as many Americans as the 1918-19 Spanish flu pandemic did — approximately 675,000. And like the worldwide scourge of...
4 famous giant trees unharmed by Sequoia National Park fire
THREE RIVERS, Calif. — Four famous giant sequoias were not harmed by a wildfire that reached the edge of Giant Forest in California’s Sequoia...
2 officers shot, injured while serving warrant in Houston
HOUSTON — Two Houston police officers were shot and injured while serving a warrant at an apartment complex Monday morning, authorities said.
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Liz Weston: Don’t let Social Security steer you wrong
Few retirement decisions are as critical, or as easy to get wrong, as when and how to take your Social Security benefits. The rules...
Canada votes in pandemic election that could cost Trudeau
TORONTO — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau gambled on an early election in a bid to win a majority of seats in Parliament, but now...
East Libya forces say 2 helicopters crashed, killing 2
CAIRO — Forces loyal to a powerful Libyan commander said two military planes crashed on Sunday in over a village in eastern Libya, killing...
California firefighters scramble to protect sequoia groves
THREE RIVERS, Calif. — Hot, dry weather on Sunday added to the challenges facing California firefighters who are battling to keep flames from driving...
Report: Iran appoints new air force commander
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran's top leader has appointed a pilot of Russian fighter jets to command the nation's air force, state television reported Sunday.
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‘Un(re)solved’ exhibit focuses on civil rights-era killings
JACKSON, Miss. — An interactive exhibit in Mississippi prompts visitors to speak aloud the names of people who were killed in acts of racist...
Trudeau makes final appeal ahead of Canada’s election
TORONTO — On the final campaign day of a tight election battle, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau warned that his Conservative opponents would weaken...