BAGHDAD – The mayor of a remote, Islamic State-held town in western Iraq said on Monday that some 200 residents…
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Italian energy giant Eni says it’s found the largest-ever gas field in Mediterranean off Egypt
ROME – The Italian energy company Eni says it has discovered a “supergiant” natural gas field off Egypt. A company…
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BAMAKO, Mali – France’s defense ministry says a French soldier deployed in Mali has died after being accidentally shot by…
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Covering politics has always been fascinating because the polls and the candidates who are up or down can change on…
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Former franchisee tipped off Subway ad exec about Jared Fogle, lawyer says
A former Subway franchisee alerted an executive in charge of the company’s advertising in 2008 to her concerns about pitchman…
Read MoreUN experts call for end to ‘interference,’ threats in Guatemala genocide trial
UNITED NATIONS – Two U.N. experts are appealing to Guatemala’s judicial authorities to “prevent any further attempt at interference, obstruction…
Read MoreArrests across Europe in international police operation against Nigerian cocaine traffickers
PRAGUE – European police say 10 people have been arrested and cocaine seized across the continent in an international operation…
Read MoreCooper heiress estate loses battle to recover $4M in donations from NYC hospital
NEW YORK – The estate of a cooper heiress has lost a battle to recover over $4 million in donations…
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CDC report shows nearly 1 in 5 children and teens are obese
More than one-third of American adults are obese, and now, a new report shows that children and teens aren’t far…
Read MoreJapan official says government ready to act if necessary to quell market volatility
TOKYO – A senior Japanese official says the government is prepared to “take appropriate measures,” if necessary, to quell volatility…
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