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California Battles More Lightning Wildfires, Humidity Helps
More drylightning storms hit Northern California on Monday after sparking over 625 wildfires the past week, but firefighters got some relief as temperatures eased off record highs.
Ex-teacher Accused Of Sexually Abusing Prep School Student
A former math teacher at a prestigious New Hampshire prep school was arrested Monday after he was accused of sexually assaulting a student numerous times over several years.
Spain's Coronavirus Cases Top 400,000 After New Surge Last Week
Spain's cumulative tally of coronavirus cases hit 405,436 on Monday after a surge in infections last week, making it the worst week for infections since late March.
Pompeo Shattering Precedent, Sparking Fury With RNC Speech
Mike Pompeos planned speech to the Republican National Convention this week has sparked a fury of criticism for breaking decades of precedent for sitting secretaries of state avoiding overt partisan political activity.
Belarus Arrests Two Opposition Figures After Mass Demonstrations
The authorities in Belarus arrested two of the leading opposition figures still at large on Monday, a day after tens of thousands of people defied the army to march demanding the downfall of president Alexander Lukashenko.
Canada And Victims' Families Press Iran For Answers Over Downed Jetliner
Canada and families of the victims of a downed Ukrainian jetliner are pressing Iran for additional answers, after an announcement by Tehran on Sunday provided "limited and selected information."
AP-NORC Poll: Trump Faces Pessimism As GOP Convention Opens
President Donald Trump is promising to outline an optimistic vision for America at this week's Republican convention. But hell be speaking to a public deeply pessimistic about the direction of the country and overwhelmingly dissatisfied with his and the f...
Teen Identified As Victim In Fatal Kentucky Mall Shooting
The victim of a fatal Kentucky mall shooting was identified Monday as a 17yearold boy.
After UAE-Israel Deal, Which Arab Nation Will Next Forge Ties?
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, who is on a Middle East tour that takes in Israel, Sudan, Bahrain and the UAE, expressed optimism Monday that more Arab nations will sign up.
Former Virginia Lt. Gov. John H. Hager Dies At 83
John H. Hager, a former Virginia lieutenant governor who served from 1998 to 2002, has died at the age of 83.
AGT Winner Murphy Earns High School Equivalency Diploma
Americas Got Talent winner Landau Eugene Murphy Jr. put his down time during the coronavirus pandemic to good use, earning his high school equivalency diploma 30 years after dropping out.
Twin Bombings Kill 15, Wound Scores In Philippine South
Twin blasts including a suicide bombing killed 15 people and wounded 75 others on a restive southern Philippine island on Monday, among them security forces and civilians, with Islamist militants suspected of being behind the attack.
WHO Cautious On COVID-19 Plasma As U.S. Issues Emergency Authorization
The World Health Organization on Monday was cautious about endorsing the use of recovered COVID19 patients' plasma to treat people who are ill, saying evidence it works remains "low quality" even as the United States issued emergency authorization for suc...
Electricity Cut In Syria After Explosion Hits Gas Pipeline
An explosion early on Monday struck a gas pipeline in a Damascus suburb, cutting electricity throughout Syria, state media reported, citing the country's electricity and oil ministers.
Pompeo Arrives In Israel To Press Trump's Mideast Peace Push
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo landed in Israel on Monday, on the first leg of his Mideast press the momentum of the Trump administrations ArabIsraeli peace push.
Thai Police Summon 5 Activists Over Anti-government Protest
Thai police said Monday that they have issued summonses to five activists who spoke at an antigovernment rally in front of army headquarters last month, accusing them of violating a coronavirus emergency decree that prohibits public gatherings.
