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Former Trump aide Omarosa has "explosive" book coming
New York, Jul 26 (AP/UNB) — Former President Donald Trump aide and "Apprentice" contestant Omarosa Manigault Newman has a memoir coming that her publisher calls "explosive" and "jaw-dropping."
Judge overseeing Baltimore reforms holds hearing on progress
Baltimore, Jul 26 (AP/UNB) — A judge overseeing a federal oversight program requiring sweeping police reforms will quiz Baltimore authorities on their progress.
White House bars CNN correspondent from open press event
Washington, Jul 26 (AP/UNB) — A CNN correspondent was barred from attending an open press event at the White House on Wednesday because of questions she asked President Donald Trump earlier in the day.
Donald Trump Jr., wife arrive at court for divorce hearing
New York, Jul 26 (AP/UNB) — Donald Trump Jr. and his estranged wife Vanessa have arrived at a courthouse in New York City for a hearing in their divorce case.
Pence: US will sanction Turkey unless American pastor freed
Washington, Jul 26 (AP/UNB) — Vice President Mike Pence is threatening NATO ally Turkey with economic sanctions over a detained American pastor held on terror and espionage charges.
Far northern California wildfire growing rapidly
Idyllwild, Jul 26 (AP/UNB) — A wildfire in a rural northern region of California has tripled in size overnight and more evacuations have been ordered.
Pakistanis voting for 3rd straight civilian govt
Islamabad, Jul 25 (AP/UNB) — After an acrimonious campaign, polls opened in Pakistan on Wednesday to elect the country's third straight civilian election __ a first for this majority Muslim nation that has been directly or indirectly ruled by its military for most of its 71-year history.
Trump-backed candidate Kemp wins Georgia GOP governor runoff
Atlanta, Jul 25 (AP/UNB) — With a damning secret recording of his opponent and a late Trump-Pence endorsement, Secretary of State Brian Kemp on Tuesday won a bruising Republican runoff in the race for Georgia governor.
Powerful ex-Colombia president vows to resign from Senate
Bogota, Jul 25 (AP/UNB) — Influential former President Alvaro Uribe said he would resign from his Senate seat after Colombia's Supreme Court ordered Tuesday that he be called to testify on allegations of witness tampering.
Wildfires in Greece kill 74 in deadliest blazes in decades
Rafina, Jul 25 (AP/UNB) — The death toll from Greece’s deadliest wildfires in decades climbed to 74 Tuesday as rescue crews searched on land and sea for those who sought to escape the blazes that engulfed popular summer resort spots near Athens.