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Photo Agency Settles With Harry And Meghan Over Photos Of Their Son At Home
Britain's Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, have reached a settlement with a celebrity photo agency that took unauthorized pictures of their young son at home, according to court documents filed on Thursday.
Michigan Governor Links Trump To Foiled Kidnapping Plot
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer linked a plot to kidnap her to President Donald Trump, arguing Thursday in a speech hours after arrests were announced that Trump's words had been a rallying cry for extremists.
Trump's Handling Of Coronavirus Pandemic Hits Record Low Approval - Reuters/Ipsos Poll
Americans are steadily losing confidence in President Donald Trump's handling of the coronavirus pandemic, with his net approval on the issue that has dominated the U.S. election hitting a record low in a new Reuters/Ipsos poll.
Bolivia Declares Natural Disaster Due To Wildfires, 600 Families Affected
Bolivia declared a state of disaster due to wildfires ravaging forested and agricultural areas in the eastern part of the country, President Jeanine Anez said on Thursday.
COVID-19 Relief Pushes U.S. Budget Deficit To A Record $3.1T
New, eyepopping federal budget figures released Thursday show an enormous $3.1 trillion deficit in the justcompleted fiscal year, a record swelled by coronavirus relief spending that pushed the tally of red ink to three times that of last year.
'So Frustrating': Doctors And Nurses Battle Virus Skeptics
Treating the sick and dying isn't even the toughest part for nurse Amelia Montgomery as the coronavirus surges in her corner of red America.
Persian Music Master Shajarian Who Backed Iran Protests Dies
Mohammad Reza Shajarian, whose distinctive voice quavered to traditional Persian music on state radio for years before supporting protesters following Irans contested 2009 election, has died, state TV reported Thursday. He was 80.
Asia Today: Sri Lanka Expands Curfew, Closes Gov't Offices
Authorities in Sri Lanka have closed key government offices and further expanded a curfew in an attempt to contain a surging coronavirus outbreak.
Taliban Welcome Trump Tweet Promising Early Troop Withdrawal
Afghanistans Taliban on Thursday welcomed a tweet from President Donald Trump in which he promised to have the last of the U.S.'s troops out of Afghanistan by Christmas.
Protests Follow Clearing Of Officer In Killing Of Black Teen
Residents of a Milwaukee suburb where protests turned violent after a Black police officer was cleared in the fatal shooting of a Black teenager outside a shopping mall were out early Thursday cleaning up debris from overnight damage to businesses.
Typhoon Nears Japan, Heavy Weekend Rain Expected In Tokyo
A typhoon approaching Japan could bring heavy rains to the Tokyo region over the weekend, weather officials said Thursday, urging residents to take precautions early.
Democrats Flay Trump for Announcing New Curbs on H-1B Visas Sans Public Scrutiny
In a move which will affect thousands of Indian IT professionals, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Tuesday announced the interim final rule, which, the Trump administration said, is aimed at protecting American workers, restoring integrity and...
European Parliament Cements Position On Climate Change Before Haggling By Member States
European Union lawmakers have backed a plan to cut greenhouse gases by 60% from 1990 levels by 2030, hoping member states will not try to water the target down during upcoming negotiations.
Hurricane Delta Re-strengthens To Category 2 In Gulf Of Mexico
Hurricane Delta restrengthened into a category 2 storm in the Gulf of Mexico, and could become a major hurricane by Thursday night or Friday, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said on Thursday.
Drone Video Shows Australian Surfer's Close Call With Shark
A great white shark circled to within inches of pro surfer Matt Wilkinson's board before darting away in a chilling encounter captured by a drone that is part of an Australian shark warning system.
Former De Blasio Aide Maya Wiley Announces Run For NYC Mayor
Maya Wiley, a civil rights lawyer, former aide to New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and MSNBC legal analyst, is announcing her candidacy to succeed de Blasio in 2021.