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Brazilian troops begin deploying to fight Amazon fires
Rio De Janeiro, Aug 25 (AP/UNB) — Backed by military aircraft, Brazilian troops on Saturday were deploying in the Amazon to fight fires that have swept the region and prompted anti-government protests as well as an international outcry.
Indonesian rescuers search for 34 missing after ferry fire
Indonesia, Aug 24 (AP/UNB) — Rescuers were searching for more than 30 people believed missing after a ferry caught fire off the coast of Indonesia's main island of Java, killing at least three people.
Illinois patient's death may be first in US tied to vaping
Chicago, Aug 24 (AP/UNB) — Health officials said Friday that an Illinois patient who contracted a serious lung disease after vaping has died and that they consider it the first death in the United States linked to the smoking alternative that has become popular with teens and young adults.
Trump raises tariffs on Chinese goods as trade war escalates
Washington, Aug 24 (AP/UNB) — President Donald Trump angrily escalated his trade fight with China on Friday, raising retaliatory tariffs and ordering American companies to consider alternatives to doing business there.
The 'chosen one'? Trump says never mind
Washington, Aug 24(AP/UNB) — The "chosen one" says never mind.
Pentagon cancels billion-dollar missile defense project
Washington, Aug 22 (AP/UNB) — The Pentagon is pulling the plug on a billion-dollar, technically troubled project to build a better weapon that would destroy incoming missiles. The move is aimed in part at considering new approaches to missile defense at a time of rapid technological change.
Jet catches fire in Northern California; 10 aboard unhurt
Oroville, Aug 22 (AP/UNB) — All 10 people aboard a small jet escaped injury Wednesday after the aircraft aborted its takeoff at a small Northern California airport, went off the runway and burst into flames, officials said.
Alaska wildfire season continues with new fires, hot weather
Anchorage, Aug 20 (AP/UNB) — Alaska's wildfire season usually ends well before mid-August but persistent hot, dry weather has contributed to the start of new fires and the spread of old ones.
Trump speaks with leader of Pakistan
Islamabad, Aug 20 (AP/UNB) — The White House says President Donald Trump has spoken by telephone with Pakistan's prime minister, Imran Khan, on the need to reduce tensions and moderate rhetoric with India.
Omar: Go to Israel, see 'cruel reality of the occupation'
St. Paul, Aug 20 (AP/UNB) — Democratic Reps. Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib sharply criticized Israel on Monday for denying them entry to the Jewish state and called on fellow members of Congress to visit while they cannot.