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Gunmen kill at least 22 villagers in South Darfur, locals say
At least 20 people died and 22 others were injured after gunmen from an unidentified militia attacked a village in the Sudanese state of South Darfur, witnesses and a local community leader said on Saturday.
Galleries shut by COVID-19, Brazil has a drive-thru art show
With galleries and museums shuttered for the coronavirus pandemic, a Brazilian art gallery owner decided to adapt the culture of drivein movies to the visual arts and inaugurated a drivethru exhibition in Sao Paulo.
Sentencing delayed for midshipman in sexual assault case
A judge has postponed sentencing for a U.S. Naval Academy midshipman found guilty of sexual assault charges because the defendant was showing signs of a COVID19 infection.
Democrats: Trump must tell voters about election threats
Democratic leaders in Congress are dialing up pressure on President Donald Trump's administration over foreign election interference, saying it's time for officials to make a concrete and specific statement to inform voters ahead of the 2020 contest.
Mexico president happy as focus shifts to predecessors
Mexico President Andrs Manuel Lpez Obrador is enjoying the spectacle as investigations into corruption under previous administrations advance.
With no deal to curb drug costs, Trump tries his own changes
Unable to land the big deal with Congress to curb drug costs, President Donald Trump is moving on his own to allow imports of prescription medicines, along with other limited steps that might have some electionyear appeal.
Heartburn Med Pepcid as Coronavirus Remedy? Trump Admin's $21 Million Study Fizzles Apart
In mid-April, the Trump administration funded a study of famotidine, the main ingredient in Pepcid, despite a lack of published data or studies to suggest heavy doses would be effective against the novel coronavirus.
South Sudan activist flees to US, says Kiir wanted him dead
A prominent South Sudanese activist has fled to the United States with the help of the U.S. government, which issued emergency visas to him and his family after he said South Sudans president ordered him abducted or killed.
Trump calls off Florida segment of GOP National Convention
President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he has canceled segments of the Republican National Convention scheduled for Florida next month, citing a flare-up of the coronavirus. Convention events will still be held in North Carolina.
Orioles, Maryland in talks about Blue Jays in Baltimore
The Baltimore Orioles and the state of Maryland have had talk about the team sharing Oriole Park at Camden Yards with the displaced Toronto Blue Jays amid the coronavirus pandemic.
US accuses Russia of testing anti-satellite weapon in space
The United States accused Russia on Thursday of conducting a test of an anti-satellite weapon in space, asserting that it exposed Moscow's intent to deploy weapons that threaten U.S. and allied satellites.
New York Times CEO Sees Risk in Regulating Google, Facebook to Help News Media
The news industry has seen its business model upended by tech giants like Alphabet Inc’s Google and Facebook Inc, which have siphoned online advertising dollars from publishers and which distribute news articles without paying the outlets that produce the...
US Judge Finds Trump's Former Lawyer Michael Cohen Target of Retaliation, Releases from Prison
Cohen was sent home from prison in May because of the coronavirus pandemic. He was shackled again on July 9 after he questioned an agreement that barred him from publishing his book.
20 Injured in Bomb Blast at Open Air Market in Northwest Pakistan's Turi Bazar
Security forces have cordoned off the area and launched a search operation. No one immediately claimed responsibility for the attack yet.
For 1st Time in 75 Years, World Leaders Won't Travel to NY for UNGA as Session Goes Virtual
The General Assembly session had particular significance this year as it would have commemorated 75 years of the existence of the United Nations.
Family of Black man shot 22 times by police settles lawsuit
A West Virginia city has agreed to settle an excessive force lawsuit filed by the family of a homeless Black man who was shot 22 times by police, an attorney said.