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Puerto Rico struggles with lack of power and water in wake of Hurricane Fiona
The Guardian - 19 Sep 2022 17:49
Floods and rain wreak havoc as critics say total blackout shows authorities have learnt nothing since 2017 hurricanes Most of Puerto Rico was still without power or safe drinking water on Monday, with remnants of a categ...
Royal journalist on what it was like inside Queen's funeral
CNN - 19 Sep 2022 16:28
Royal journalist, Emily Nash, describes Queen Elizabeth's funeral as 'extraordinary' and 'exceptionally special' after attending her funeral.
Failed rocket attack targets US military base in Syria, CENTCOM says
ABC News - 19 Sep 2022 04:00
There was a failed rocket attack on the U.S. military base known as Green Village in northeast Syria, officials said.
Biden Calls Trump 'Irresponsible' Over Mar-a-Lago Documents
The New York Times - 19 Sep 2022 02:39
Speaking to "60 Minutes," the president also declared the Covid-19 pandemic to be "over" in the United States.
What to Know About Trump Ally Tom Barrack's Trial
Time - 19 Sep 2022 20:13
The billionaire has been charged with acting as an agent of the UAE to influence Donald Trump's foreign policy.
At Summer's End, a Moment of Wild Surprise
The New York Times - 19 Sep 2022 11:00
As equinox nears, the lovely cycle life is happening just behind the place in my garden where the goldenrod and the asters look so beautiful together.
President Biden says he's undecided on whether to seek reelection
NY Daily News - 19 Sep 2022 03:31
In a '60 Minutes' interview aired Sunday, he said he'll make a decision sometime after the midterm elections.
Retreating Russians could target Ukraine civilians, some fear
NY Daily News - 19 Sep 2022 02:41
Russian President Vladimir Putin has vowed to increase his war effort following a major counteroffensive mounted by Ukraine.
Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, pays tribute to his 'Mummy, Mother, Your Majesty'
NY Daily News - 19 Sep 2022 02:38
Prince Andrew on Sunday paid tribute to his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, in his first public statement since her death more than a week ago.
Flood waters receding after storm batters western Alaska
ABC News - 19 Sep 2022 01:14
Flood waters have started to recede in some parts of Alaska after the worst storm in a half century battered the western coast, revealing debris that towering Bering Sea waves flung onto beaches and seaside communities
'Inject that Stoicism into my veins!': 10 tools of ancient philosophy that improved my life
The Guardian - 19 Sep 2022 19:30
Brigid Delaney has been immersed in Stoicism since 2018 - and has had plenty of cause to use it since. Here's a cheat sheet of what she learned Brigid Delaney's new book about Stoicism, Reasons Not To Worry, is out now I...
U.S. Hostage Exchanged for Afghan Drug Lord in Prisoner Swap
The New York Times - 19 Sep 2022 14:58
The Taliban said they had freed an American engineer, Mark R. Frerichs, in exchange for the release of a prominent Afghan tribal leader convicted of drug trafficking.
Hurricane Fiona Leaves Much of Puerto Rico Without Power
The New York Times - 19 Sep 2022 14:58
The storm moved west into the Dominican Republic, as widespread flooding in Puerto Rico remained too dangerous for repair workers early Monday.
King Charles leaves handwritten note on top of the Queen's coffin
CNN - 19 Sep 2022 14:37
The note on top of Queen Elizabeth II's coffin during her funeral on Monday was a handwritten message from her son, King Charles III.
US aircraft carrier to visit S. Korea amid N. Korean threats
ABC News - 19 Sep 2022 13:43
A U.S. aircraft carrier is to visit South Korea this week for its first joint training with South Korean warships in five years in an apparent show of force against increasing North Korean nuclear threats
Police officer collapses, carried away on stretcher during Queen's funeral
New York Post - 19 Sep 2022 13:24
A police officer was carried away on a stretcher after collapsing on the day of Queen Elizabeth's state funeral on Monday.
Iran faces US in international court over asset seizure
ABC News - 19 Sep 2022 13:04
Iran is facing off against the United States at the United Nation’s highest court over Washington’s confiscation of some $2 billion in Iranian assets to compensate bombing victims
Germany to rebuild bridge over Rhine that collapsed during WW2
The Guardian - 19 Sep 2022 13:03
Appeal for funds to rebuild bridge at Remagen destroyed after capture by US troops in final days of war Officials in Germany have announced plans to rebuild a bridge over the Rhine that collapsed days after its capture b...
Landowners to urge environment secretary to stick with rewilding pledges
The Guardian - 19 Sep 2022 12:44
Meeting with Ranil Jayawardena comes amid concern government could scrap nature recovery goals The head of Natural England and the chair of England's largest landowners' organisation are to meet the new environment secre...
Truss plan to axe sugar tax runs into legal and parliamentary hitches
The Guardian - 19 Sep 2022 12:29
Prime minister faces difficulties over proposal to ditch soft drinks industry levy amid growing backlash Liz Truss has run into difficulties in her desire to scrap the sugar tax, amid a growing backlash against the plan,...
Pilot killed in single-engine plane crash at Reno Air Races: CEO
ABC News - 19 Sep 2022 03:47
A single-engine plane crashed behind a residential area while participating in the Reno Air Races in Nevada on Sunday, authorities said.
Live updates: Prince George, Princess Charlotte to attend Queen Elizabeth's state funeral
USA Today - 19 Sep 2022 03:02
Prince George and sister Princess Charlotte will walk through Westminster Abbey with the royal family in procession behind the queen's coffin Monday.