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Protestors pressure the governor of Puerto Rico to resign
on July 20, 2019 at 3:35 am
Gov. Ricardo Rossello is fighting to stay in power despite calls for his resignation. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard is one of three Democratic presidential hopefuls who have also called for the Puerto Rico […]
At least 10 killed in explosion at gas factory in central China
on July 20, 2019 at 2:06 am
Another 19 people were seriously injured and five others are missing […]
2 British oil tankers seized by Iran in Strait of Hormuz
on July 20, 2019 at 1:27 am
Iran's Revolutionary Guard says it has seized British oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz; a second tanker was confirmed seized later on Friday […]
Trump tweets "heartbreaking" for Americans who experienced racism growing up
on July 19, 2019 at 11:40 pm
At a campaign rally for President Trump, supporters chanted "send her back," amid his feud with Rep. Ilhan Omar. Those words have had a lasting impact on others, who have heard that same taunt […]
Iran seized 2 British tankers in the Strait of Hormuz
on July 19, 2019 at 11:25 pm
Tensions have already been running high after the U.S. downed an Iranian drone. Then, Iran seized two British tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. David Martin reports. […]
Iran says it seized British oil tanker
on July 19, 2019 at 8:00 pm
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said it has seized a British oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. The announcement comes one day after the U.S. said it destroyed an Iranian drone. […]
Strong earthquake rocks Greek capital; buildings seriously damaged
on July 19, 2019 at 7:17 pm
The quake sparked limited power cuts and communication problems around Athens and the fire brigade reported receiving calls about people being trapped in elevators […]
Congress considers crackdown on trophy hunting
on July 19, 2019 at 6:25 pm
A bill known as the CECIL Act takes aim at trophy hunting imports – but some say these hunts help conservation more than hurt it […]
Iran claims video proves U.S. did not destroy its drone
on July 19, 2019 at 5:53 pm
New video released as President Trump says there was "no doubt" that a U.S. warship destroyed the dron […]
U.S. expands "Remain in Mexico" policy to Rio Grande Valley
on July 19, 2019 at 5:44 pm
The move means asylum seekers will now be sent to a Mexican state the U.S. government warns Americans travelers not to visit because of widespread crime and the risk of being kidnapped […]