USA-and-Canada
Plane makes emergency landing on Southern California freeway
El Cajon, Oct 20 (AP/UNB) — A small plane with a student pilot on board made an emergency landing in the middle of traffic on a Southern California freeway.
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Trump: 'Severe' consequences if Saudis murdered Khashoggi
Washington, Oct 19 (AP/UNB) — President Donald Trump acknowledged Thursday it "certainly looks" as though missing Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi is dead, and he threatened "very severe" consequences if the Saudis are found to have murdered him. His warning came as the administration toughened its response to a disappearance that has sparked global outrage.
7 years ago
Pompeo lands in Saudi Arabia to meet with king
Istanbul, Oct 16 (AP/UNB) — U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo arrived Tuesday in Saudi Arabia for talks with King Salman over the disappearance and alleged slaying of Saudi writer Jamal Khashoggi, who vanished two weeks ago during a visit to the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul.
7 years ago
Trump says climate change not a hoax, not sure of its source
Washington, Oct 15 (AP/UNB) — President Donald Trump is backing off his claim that climate change is a hoax but says he doesn't know if it's manmade and suggests that the climate will "change back again."
7 years ago
25 hospitalized, 5 serious, after Los Angeles highway crash
Los Angeles, Oct 15 (AP/UNB)— Twenty-five people were taken to hospitals with mostly minor injuries following a series of crashes involving at least two cars and a bus that crashed through a concrete divider on a Los Angeles highway, authorities said.
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Saudis say will respond to threats about missing writer
Dubai, Oct 15 (AP/UNB) — Saudi Arabia on Sunday threatened to retaliate for any sanctions imposed against it after President Donald Trump said the oil-rich kingdom deserves "severe punishment" if it is responsible for the disappearance and suspected murder of Washington Post contributor Jamal Khashoggi.
7 years ago
US pastor freed from Turkey prays with Trump in Oval Office
Washington, Oct 14 (AP/UNB) — Freed American pastor Andrew Brunson fell to one knee in the Oval Office and placed his hand on President Donald Trump's shoulder in prayer on Saturday, asking God to provide the president "supernatural wisdom to accomplish all the plans you have for this country and for him."
7 years ago
Florida officials fear Michael's death toll will rise
Mexico Beach, Oct 14 (AP/UNB) — Search and rescue personnel are continuing to comb through the ruins of a small Florida Panhandle community destroyed by Hurricane Michael, which has left hundreds thousands without power and without easy access to supplies.
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Hurricane Michael leaves 'unimaginable destruction'; 6 Killed
Dhaka, Oct 12 (UNB) - Hurricane Michael left "unimaginable destruction" as it ploughed into coastal areas of Florida, the state's governor, Rick Scott says.
7 years ago
'Changed Forever': Florida Panhandle devastated by Michael
Panama City, Oct 12 (AP/UNB) — The devastation inflicted by Hurricane Michael came into focus Thursday with rows upon rows of homes found smashed to pieces, and rescue crews struggling to enter stricken areas in hopes of accounting for hundreds of people who may have stayed behind.
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