New cyberattack wallops Europe, spreads more slowly in U.S.
A new and highly virulent outbreak of data-scrambling software caused disruption across the world, paralyzing some hospitals, governments and firms.
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Over 120 people buried by massive southwest China landslide
More than 120 people were buried by a landslide that caused huge rocks and a mass of earth to come crashing into their homes in a mountain village in southwestern China early Saturday, officials said.
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Amazon's grocery push playing catch-up with Chinese e-commerce giants
Its bid for Whole Foods follows brick-and-mortar deals by Alibaba, JD.com.
Depp's 'assassin' comments the latest in celebrity anger
Johnny Depp apologized Friday for joking about assassinating Donald Trump during an appearance at a large festival in Britain, the latest example of artists using violent imagery when dealing with the president.
Obama struggled to punish Russia for election assault
In political terms, Russia's interference in the 2016 presidential election was the crime of the century, an unprecedented and largely successful destabilizing attack on American democracy. And yet, because of the divergent ways Barack Obama and Donald Trump have handled the matter, Moscow appears unlikely to face proportionate consequences.
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Russia sanctions expand as Trump welcomes Ukraine's president
President welcomed Ukraine's Poroshenko.
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U.S. strategy on North Korea in flux after student's death
Otto Warmbier's death has injected new political complications into the debate of how to deal with North Korea.
Adele brings cakes, has tea with London firefighters to offer support
London's fire department posted photos of Adele meeting with firefighters to offer support following a devastating fire in the borough that is believed to have killed 79 people.
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Student detained by North Korea dies at 22
Otto Warmbier, the Ohio student that was detained by North Korea and returned last week in a coma has died.
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Tide of migrants from Mideast to Europe slows, but continues to rise from West Africa
In Senegal, thousands of men are still attempting a risky passage to Europe.
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London mosque crash: At least 1 dead, 10 hurt
London authorities are investigating a van crash outside a mosque as possible terrorism. A van struck worshippers leaving the mosque early Monday after Ramadan prayers. The driver was arrested and hospitalized.
Nation
Under Trump, Gitmo prisoners remain in limbo
His campaign promise was to fill the prison with "bad dudes." So far, there's been silence.
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Lt. Gov. Tina Smith to lead Minnesota trade trip to Cuba
Despite move by President Trump, trip aims to open new markets.
London fire may have destroyed DNA needed to ID victims
The devastating fire that struck a high-rise tower in London may have been so powerful that it destroyed much of the DNA evidence needed to identify its victims.
High-altitude runner Kilian Jornet conquers Everest, twice
Their bodies and brains ravaged by the oxygen-scarce heights of the Himalayas, even the hardiest few who scale the treacherous slopes of Mount Everest cut short celebrations for some well-deserved rest.
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Warmbier release triggers joy, concern
Residents of Otto Warmbier's hometown are reacting with joy, but also concern, after North Korea released the 22-year-old. Warmbier arrived in Cincinnati late Tuesday, and was hospitalized with a 'severe neurological injury.'
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Suspect identified in China kindergarten explosion; 8 killed
Police have identified a suspect in an explosion at the front gate of a kindergarten in eastern China that killed eight and struck as relatives gathered to pick up their children at the end of the day, local authorities said Friday.
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