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Venezuela Blackout Leaves Caracas, and Much of the Country, Without Power
The New York Times - 23 Jul 2019 02:59
It was the fourth major blackout to hit Venezuelans in less than five months. The government blamed Monday's outage on "an electromagnetic attack," without providing any evidence.
Woman killed in jet ski accident at popular Georgia lake
New York Post - 23 Jul 2019 02:51
A 20-year-old Georgia woman was killed in a jet ski accident on Lake Lanier — the 12th person to die at the popular reservoir this year, authorities said. Kaylynn Ticas was riding a watercraft at high speed Saturday ar...
Tainted alcohol suspected of killing at least 19 in Costa Rica
CBSNews - 23 Jul 2019 04:27
The government has confiscated about 30,000 bottles of alcohol suspected to be poisoned with methanol
Stephen Miller's uncle repudiates his nephew's harsh stance toward immigrants
The Week - 23 Jul 2019 04:39
To President Trump, Stephen Miller is a senior policy adviser. To David Glosser, he's his "immigration hypocrite" of a nephew. Last August, Glosser, a retired neuropsychologist, penned an essay about Miller, the architec...
R. Kelly rep resigns after saying he would 'absolutely not' trust singer with daughter
USA Today - 23 Jul 2019 04:07India Calls Out Trump Lie That He Was Asked To Mediate Kashmir Conflict
The Huffington Post - 23 Jul 2019 03:36
"No such request has been made" by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the U.S. president, said a spokesman for India's government, despite what Trump claimed.
The Lowest of Low Seasons at the Edge of the World
The New York Times - 23 Jul 2019 12:45
The 52 Places Traveler was one of four tourists on the remote Falkland Islands, also known as Las Malvinas. But there were thousands of penguins.
Puerto Ricans pack streets again after governor refuses to resign
New York Post - 23 Jul 2019 04:28
Tens of thousands of Puerto Ricans packed the streets of San Juan Monday to renew demands that Gov. Ricardo Rosselló resign amid a scandal triggered by the leak of offensive chat messages between him and advisers. A sea...
Scandals and storms have left Puerto Rico drowning in debt
New York Post - 23 Jul 2019 04:14
The scandal engulfing Puerto Rico was most recently fueled by revelations in July that Gov. Richard Rosselló had exchanged sexist and homophobic messages with top aides -- but the seeds of citizens' discontent had been ...
Jeffrey Epstein appeals bail denial in sex trafficking case
Reuters - 23 Jul 2019 16:41
Jeffrey Epstein, the financier facing charges of sex trafficking involving dozens of underage girls, has appealed a federal judge's decision to keep him in a Manhattan jail while he awaits trial.
Texas murder suspect Derek Whisenand could be linked to couple killed in Canada
New York Post - 23 Jul 2019 16:39
A suspect wanted for the murder of an elderly Texas man crossed into Canada only weeks before a young couple was found murdered there — and a police official said that "multiple sources" have spoken of a potential link...
Saudi Arabia urges global community to deter maritime trade disruptions
Reuters - 23 Jul 2019 16:37
Saudi Arabia's cabinet said on Tuesday that Iran's interception of commercial vessels in Gulf waters, including its seizure of a British tanker, violated international law and must be prevented.
France, Germany, Britain working on maritime 'observation' mission in Gulf: Le Drian
Reuters - 23 Jul 2019 16:36
Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said France was working with European capitals to improve maritime security in the Persian Gulf but stopped short of backing Britain's call for a naval mission to ensure safe shipping ...
France's Macron congratulates Boris Johnson, as ex-minister warns 'EU not for turning'
Reuters - 23 Jul 2019 16:29
French President Emmanuel Macron and future head of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen both congratulated Boris Johnson on becoming Britain's next prime minister, although a key Macron ally warned Johnson that ...
Driver busted with $140 million in meth after crashing into cop car
New York Post - 23 Jul 2019 16:55
This suspected drug dealer wasn’t ‘Tu’ careful. An Australian man was busted with more than $140 million of meth in his van — after crashing into a police car parked outside of a station. Simon Tu, 26, was pulled...
New Trump administration proposal would cut roughly 3 million people off food stamps
ABC News - 23 Jul 2019 16:52
The Trump administration proposed a new rule on Tuesday that could mean as many as three million people could lose access to food stamps.
Top Khamenei aide hails Iran's downing of U.S. drone, tanker seizure
Reuters - 23 Jul 2019 16:34
A top adviser to Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Tuesday praised Iran's recent downing of a U.S. drone and seizure of a British-flagged tanker as turning points in "Muslims' struggle", the semi-official ...
Many Americans have never heard of the 'the Squad' and many don't see them favorably, poll finds
USA Today - 23 Jul 2019 16:22Millions should stop taking aspirin every day to prevent heart attacks, study says
USA Today - 23 Jul 2019 14:16Afghan government seeks clarification of Trump's remarks on 'wiping out Afghanistan'
Reuters - 23 Jul 2019 09:44
Afghanistan's government called on Tuesday for clarification of U.S. President Donald Trump's remarks that he could win the Afghan war in just 10 days by "wiping out Afghanistan from the face of the earth", the president...
Trump administration rule change would knock 3.1 million off food stamps
The Week - 23 Jul 2019 15:54
The Trump administration on Tuesday will propose a rule change that could cut about 3.1 million people from the food-stamp program, CNBC reports. U.S. Department of Agriculture officials said the proposal seeks to requir...
Chelsea Clinton announces birth of 3rd child
CBSNews - 23 Jul 2019 04:49
"We are overflowing with love and gratitude and can't wait to introduce him to his big sister and brother," said Clinton in a tweet