Sharks rattle nerves on Cape Cod, but attacks on humans rare

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Sharks rattle nerves on Cape Cod, but attacks on humans rare

BOSTON (AP) — You can't blame beachgoers on Cape Cod for being jittery after a spate of recent shark sightings, some just a bit too close for comfort but all part of a natural ecosystem that scientists say humans must accept.

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How high is air pollution in your city and how does it compare to the most polluted cities in the world?

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How high is air pollution in your city and how does it compare to the most polluted cities in the world?

Pollution is a greater global threat than Ebola and HIV, according to warnings by the World Health Organisation.  According to its recent report, one in four deaths among children aged under five are now due to environmental hazards such as air pollution and contaminated water. Previously this year, air pollution levels in London were worse than those in Beijing for a brief period - with the UK capital's pollutants frequently breaking UK limits.  Now, the UK Government plans to tackle such dangers by banning diesel and petrol cars by 2040. But how bad is air pollution in other areas of the UK? Search for your postcode to see how bad air pollution is in your area How high is air pollution in your area? How does the UK compare to the world? According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), London is just a mid-table city when it comes to the international league table of polluted places. London only ranked 1,389th out of the nearly  3,000 cities and towns around the world monitored in the WHO's database of annual air pollution readings. Which cities have the worst air pollution levels? WHO guidelines state that cities should aim to have an annual average of no more than 10 micrograms of PM2.5 (very fine particulate matter) for every cubic metre of air. London had an annual PM2.5 average of 15 μg/m3 in 2013, far lower than Beijing's average of 85.2 μg/m3. These particles are very small in diameter and are classed as carcinogenic by leading health organisations. Thousands of deaths a year are attributable to air pollution in the UK. London pollution - what causes it and how can you stay safe? 01:33 Which cities have the highest air pollution levels worldwide? According to the WHO, the most polluted city in the world is Zabol in Iran. Zabol's PM2.5 measurements were found to average a massive 217 μg/m3 for the latest available year - more than 20 times higher than the recommended level. The next two entries on the list are both located in India (Gwalior and Allahabad) while the first non-Asian city on the list is Bamenda in Cameroon which came in eighth place.  Tetovo in Macedonia was the most polluted European city in the database, followed by Tuzla in  Bosnia and Herzegovina. The most polluted city in the UK isn't actually London. Glasgow topped that list, followed by Scunthorpe and Leeds with London in sixth place. However, given that these rankings are based on figures taken in 2013, the situation may have changed since. London may also experience greater peaks in air pollution but these figures are all annual averages. Table - The 100 most air polluted cities in the world Asian cities tend to be more polluted The WHO's database is by no means a comprehensive list of every city in the world - many places will simply not be able to provide air pollution figures of sufficient quality to be included. However, from the figures available, Asian cities were the likeliest to exceed the 10 μg/m3 guideline for PM2.5. Just four of the 632 Asian locations included in the data were found to be below this level, meaning that the equivalent of 99.4 per cent of Asian cities exceeded it. African cities were the next most likely to annually exceed their recommended levels of air pollution while towns and cities in Oceania were the least likely.

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Houston News Station KHOU 11 Evacuates On Live TV As Harvey Floods Studio

News station KHOU 11 was forced to evacuate on Sunday as flood waters from Hurricane Harvey entered the building’s first floor.

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Security high before Indian court sentences guru for rapes

NEW DELHI (AP) — A curfew was in place Monday in a north Indian town where a spiritual guru who was convicted of rape last week was scheduled to be sentenced later in the day.

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Whereabouts of former Thai PM Yingluck unknown, defense minister says

By Amy Sawitta Lefevre and Panarat Thepgumpanat BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's defense minister on Monday said he did not know the whereabouts of former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra, days after she failed to show up for a verdict in her trial for negligence at which she faced up to 10 years in prison. Yingluck, whose government was ousted in a 2014 coup, fled to Dubai via Singapore, sources in her Puea Thai Party said on the weekend. "We don't know where Yingluck fled and whether she has asked for asylum anywhere," Defence Minister Prawit Wongsuwan, who is also a deputy prime minister, told reporters.

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Jailed Samsung heir appeals against conviction

Lawyers for the jailed heir to the Samsung empire filed an appeal against his conviction on Monday as South Korean media divided on the ruling that put the country's top business leader behind bars. Lee Jae-Yong, the de-facto head of Samsung Electronics, was found guilty last week of bribing South Korea's ousted president Park Geun-Hye and sentenced to five years in prison. The official website of the Seoul Central District Court showed that Lee's lawyer Kim Jong-Hoon filed an appeal on Monday but gave no further details.

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Legendary 'Game Of Thrones' Theory Finally Goes Down On Season 7 Finale

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Legendary 'Game Of Thrones' Theory Finally Goes Down On Season 7 Finale

Warning! Spoilers below for “Game of Thrones” Season 7! Like the saying goes, what goes up, must come down in a hail of ice dragon fire.

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Pain, anger, frustration at Charlottesville town hall

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Pain, anger, frustration at Charlottesville town hall

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Charlottesville residents told city leaders at an emotional community meeting Sunday they were traumatized by a white nationalist rally and dissatisfied with the way officials handled the event and the violence that unfolded.

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AP PHOTOS: Palm oil kills orangutans in Indonesia peat swamp

TRIPA PEAT SWAMP, Indonesia (AP) — The Tripa peat forest has been called the orangutan capital of the world, but its great apes are under threat by palm oil plantations gobbling up thousands of acres of native vegetation to instead grow the trees that produce the most consumed vegetable oil on the planet.

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Asahd Khaled In A Custom Gucci Suit Is Too Cute For Words

Asahd Khaled is definitely a contender for best dressed at the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards.

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Majority of people in France now dissatisfied with Macron: poll

By Sudip Kar-Gupta PARIS (Reuters) - Most French voters are now dissatisfied with Emmanuel Macron's performance, a poll showed on Sunday, a dramatic decline for a president who basked in a landslide election victory less than four months ago. The poll, conducted by Ifop for newspaper Le Journal du Dimanche (JDD), showed Macron's "dissatisfaction rating" rising to 57 percent, from 43 percent in July. French government spokesman Christophe Castaner said the ruling party was going through a tricky time, but added that displeasing some people was a price worth paying if the government wanted to push through reforms.

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Trump meets and tweets as Texas gov praises Harvey response

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Trump meets and tweets as Texas gov praises Harvey response

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump sought to showcase the federal government's response to Hurricane Harvey in a tweetstorm of his own Sunday, marveling over its size like a TV host and announcing a visit to Texas with the natural disaster only just beginning to take its catastrophic toll.

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In a deal, remains of Lebanon soldiers held by IS located

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In a deal, remains of Lebanon soldiers held by IS located

BEIRUT (AP) — The remains of eight Lebanese soldiers kidnapped by the Islamic State group three years ago were located Sunday, a senior Lebanese official said, in a negotiated deal that followed a military offensive to drive the militants out of the border area with Syria.

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Five climbers killed, one injured in Austrian mountain accident

Five climbers were killed and one seriously injured after a mountain accident on Sunday in the Austrian state of Salzburg, the Austrian Press Agency reported. The tragedy involved a group of climbers in the so-called Mannlkarscharte, a gap in the mountains southwest of Salzburg at about 3,000 meters (10,000 ft) above sea level. The accident was observed by another group of climbers.

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Harvey plays havoc with people living on the margins

Craig Uggen stopped short in his white Ford truck on Friday as gusting winds from Hurricane Harvey pushed waves from Corpus Christi Bay over the road. His anxiety rose with the water, now covering half his front wheels.

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The Latest: Climbing accidents leave 8 dead in European alps

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The Latest: Climbing accidents leave 8 dead in European alps

BERLIN (AP) — The Latest on climbing deaths and mountain rescues in Europe (all times local):

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Israelis log out of high-tech jobs for a life offline

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Israelis log out of high-tech jobs for a life offline

Former technology executive Dotan Goshen carefully arranges some melons at the bottom of a crate, followed by courgettes, tomatoes and lettuce. Goshen, a graduate of Israel's prestigious Technion technological institute, made a dramatic change of course after his boss called him at home one evening and berated him for not devoting himself sufficiently to his work -- even though he was putting in at least 50 hours a week. The following day, the 37-year-old father of three handed in his resignation and set out to realise his dream of producing organic fruit and vegetables.

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Deadly clashes in Yemen rebel ranks spark fears of 'strife'

A Yemeni colonel loyal to former president Ali Abdullah Saleh and two rebels have been killed in Sanaa, in an unprecedented escalation of violence between the allies that Saleh's party warns threatens to push the capital into all-out war. An anti-government alliance between Saleh and rebel leader Abdul Malik al-Huthi has crumbled over the past week, with the two accusing each other of treason and back-stabbing. Witnesses in the capital, which Saleh and Huthi jointly control, said the ex-president's forces had spread in southern parts of the city near the presidential offices, which Saleh still holds despite resigning in 2012.

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9 things you don't know about dating seniors

Despite its growing popularity, dating for seniors remains somewhat shrouded in mystery. A proliferation of dating sites catering to a mature demographic - from Ourtime to our very own Telegraph Dating - suggest older people are more ready than ever to get out there, but some remain reticent based on a fear of the unknown. Many midlife daters have had years away from dating - and perhaps never considered the possibility that they’d once again go on a first date. But that shouldn’t be a reason not to try. Online dating can be a chance to reassess your values and the things you enjoy, and to find someone special who can share them with you. Largely based on data collated by online dating giant Match, here are nine things you most likely didn’t know about senior dating, to help bust the myths preventing some people from giving it a go... 1. 77 pc of the over 50s claim they’d kiss a partner for the first time in the first week of dating, in comparison to 66pc of younger daters It may surprise you to learn that over 50s daters are more likely to take a kiss-me-quick approach than their millennial compatriots, but a survey of over 2000 adults by Match found it to be the case. Perhaps, by the time you reach 50+, you’re more astute at working out who is, and who isn’t, worth a kiss. Once you know you know - so why wait? 2. Nearly a quarter of the older generation say they’d sleep with a new partner on or before month one, compared to just 18pc of 18-24 year olds This may seem counter-intuitive, since received wisdom would suggest that each generation becomes more sexually ‘liberated’ than the last, but Match’s data begs to differ. In fairness, this might say more about millennials than it does senior daters - the so-called “hookup generation” are in actual fact the least sexual generation for 60 years. 3. 24pc of 50+ daters are happy to whip their clothes off with the lights on within the first week of dating, compared to just nine per cent of younger daters One might imagine that with all the narrow beauty standards perpetuated across the media and advertising worlds, older men and women would feel more sheepish about their bodies than their younger counterparts, but the opposite is true. The older generation of daters are more comfortable with their bodies than younger daters. Model Males: Dating website makes eligible bachelors into figurines 00:51 4. Older daters are 47pc more likely to go ‘exclusive’ within the first six months compared to 21pc of younger daters This goes back to that old maxim: once you know, you know. It’s testament to the growing self confidence of older daters, perhaps - and quite right too. 5. Senior daters take longer to reach the point of saying ‘I love you’ than millennials It takes 164 days, 22 days longer than the younger generation. This one might seem to go against the grain of the ‘once you know you know’ idea, but if you think about it, that’s not necessarily the case. Once you know you know, but falling in love is another matter entirely. By 50, perhaps you’re more aware of that truth than your younger counterparts might be. 6. Nearly half of over 50s daters have discussed sex frankly with their offspring This may come as a surprise to those less au fait with the birds and the bees chat, but if your date does reach the next level - they may be unafraid to discuss it with their grown up children. Try not to feel awkward about this if and when you meet them. 7. A third of senior daters have ask their kids for dating advice So now you know, if your date turns up on a hoverboard blasting the latest Drake album from a bluetooth speaker, that’s why. It can’t be a bad thing though, open and honest dialogue about dating can help demystify it and make the whole process more fun for everyone. 8. More than one in 10 parents have asked their children to choose their dating profile picture See above. If you don’t get a good first impression from their picture, do bear in mind it may not be their own personal choice - it could be their kids’ choice. And if you yourself are wondering who to consult for advice for a decent profile picture, it’s worth following the principle of keeping it simple and neutral - a photo that gives a sense of what you look like in your best light. If you’re still in doubt, professional, specialist photography services such as Hey Saturday are available. 9. They’re not likely to be addicted to online dating - According to Dating Site Reviews, millennials are 125% more likely to feel addicted than older generations That can only be a good thing. Dating is about getting out there and meeting people, not staying glued to a screen. Use online dating as a first step to arrange a date, then go out there and enjoy their company; “IRL”, as the millennials would say. For more tips and advice on successful dating after 40, visit our Mature Dating section.

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Looking at the heavens: Photographer captures perfectly symmetrical ceilings

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Looking at the heavens: Photographer captures perfectly symmetrical ceilings

Gazing on these perfectly symmetrical ceilings in religious buildings around the world is almost like looking at the heavens themselves.

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Second storm hits Hong Kong and Macau amid typhoon recovery

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Second storm hits Hong Kong and Macau amid typhoon recovery

A powerful storm lashed Hong Kong and Macau on Sunday, just days after a punishing typhoon swept through southern China and claimed at least 18 lives. Both cities raised a Typhoon 8 signal -- the third-highest warning level -- early Sunday morning as severe tropical storm "Pakhar" made landfall in the region, where emergency workers were still battling to repair Wednesday's damage. Around 300 flights were cancelled or delayed Sunday, a spokesperson from Hong Kong's Airport Authority said.

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30 Detainees Suspected Of Using Underground Tunnel To Illegally Enter U.S.

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30 Detainees Suspected Of Using Underground Tunnel To Illegally Enter U.S.

Border Patrol agents detained 30 undocumented immigrants Saturday in San Diego County on suspicion of illegally entering the country using a hidden underground tunnel.

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Pro-Confederate rally draws counterprotest in Knoxville, Tenn.

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Pro-Confederate rally draws counterprotest in Knoxville, Tenn.

Counter-demonstrators gathered in Knoxville to protest at a Pro-Confederate rally at the Fort Sanders Confederate memorial, which some have called to remove.

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Protesters turn out in San Francisco despite canceled 'alt-right' rally

Counterprotesters gathered in San Francisco despite the cancellation of a free speech rally that city leaders feared could draw right-wing extremists.

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Passengers tell Canadian woman 'get the f*** off the train' after she hurls racist abuse at elderly couple

A Canadian woman who launched a tirade of racist abuse at a Filipino couple on a train was told to "get the f*** off" after passengers came to the pair's defence. The woman, who was travelling on the Vancouver SkyTrain on Monday afternoon, started hurling insults at the couple and said she thought they were speaking too loudly. The incident was caught on camera by multiple witnesses, including Ashley Klassen, who posted a video of the incident to Facebook.

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Father Allegedly Kills Teen Daughter and Wife in Murder-Suicide in Wealthy New York Suburb

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Father Allegedly Kills Teen Daughter and Wife in Murder-Suicide in Wealthy New York Suburb

New York State police are calling the death of three family members in Westchester County an apparent double-murder suicide, according to an official statement

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The Latest: Police say 500,000 attend Barcelona peace march

The Latest on the anti-violence rally in Barcelona (all times local): 8 p.m. Barcelona police say about 500,000 people have joined an anti-violence march under tight security protesting last week's deadly ...

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Coal miner who died in West Virginia had survived Sago blast

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Coal miner who died in West Virginia had survived Sago blast

MILL CREEK, W.Va. (AP) — A coal miner who died on the job in West Virginia was the brother of one the 12 killed in the Sago Mine disaster of 2006.

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(FOTOS) Harvey desata toda su furia contra Texas

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(FOTOS) Harvey desata toda su furia contra Texas

El huracán Harvey se degradó a categoría 1 sobre Texas después de que sus vientos perdiesen de nuevo parte de su intensidad y soplen ahora a 155 kilómetros por hora, aunque su mayor peligro son las “inundaciones catastróficas”.

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10 facial oils for every type of skin

After a whirlwind summer, it's time to give your skin a refresh.

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Live updates: Hurricane Harvey comes ashore in Texas

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Live updates: Hurricane Harvey comes ashore in Texas

Texas residents are fleeing inland as Hurricane Harvey takes aim at the Gulf Coast. Harvey is expected to be the most severe hurricane to make landfall in the United States since the 2005 devastation wrought by Hurricane Katrina. A dramatic storm surge is predicted to cause extensive flooding across the region. It will also mark the first time President Trump will be tasked with handling a natural disaster emergency response. Yahoo News will offer live updates here through the weekend on the storm’s path, its impact and the emergency response.

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Gaza boy swimmer death puts spotlight on pollution crisis

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Gaza boy swimmer death puts spotlight on pollution crisis

The death of a little boy after swimming in polluted seawater has put the spotlight on Gaza's pollution crisis and the human impact of desperate electricity shortages in the Palestinian enclave. Mohammed al-Sayis, five, died late last month a few days after swimming in the sewage-polluted waters, with his brothers also hospitalised, his family and health ministry said. Dozens of others have been treated after swimming along the strip's filthy Mediterranean coastline in the past two months, a ministry spokesman in Gaza said.

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Machete-wielding man shot dead in Brussels terror attack after attacking soldiers

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Machete-wielding man shot dead in Brussels terror attack after attacking soldiers

A knife-wielding man was shot dead on Friday after wounding a soldier in Brussels, in what authorities called a "terrorist attack". The man, who prosecutors said yelled 'Allahu akbar' (God is greatest) during the violence, was shot by soldiers on a street in the city centre. "We believe that it is a terrorist attack," said a prosecutors' office spokeswoman, who added the attacker "is dead." The incident comes after attacks claimed by the Islamic State group in Spain last week killed 15 people and a knifeman's stabbing spree in Finland left two dead and eight wounded. One of the two soldiers targeted was "slightly" wounded, according to federal prosecutors, who have opened a terror probe of that attack launched around 8:00 pm (1800 GMT). The mayor of Brussels, Philippe Close, told reporters the incident was the work of a "lone individual". Soldiers have been deployed at railway stations and landmark buildings since the Paris terror attacks in 2015, when a link to Brussels was first established. Freddie Martyn, 25, told the Telegraph: "Just picked up my brother from the train station. We saw two to three ambulances, three army dogs, 10 police officers and the same amount of soldiers.  "Apparently a guy with a machete attacked one soldier and apparently it all went very quickly. They thought he had a bomb on him. They fired two shots directly at him and took him out." Birdseye view from my and @tdasilvarosa 's flat - man attacked soldier with machete #attack#brussels at least one man in critical condition pic.twitter.com/jNr4aO2ESF— Freddie Martyn (@FreddieMartyn) August 25, 2017 Mr Martyn was also in Brussels for the bombing in the metro station. "I got to work five minutes before the bombing at Maelbeek station. "I feel a bit scared by all of this but sadly I am getting  quite used to it." The Belgian capital has been on high alert since suicide bombers struck Zavantem Airport and the Maalbeek metro station near the EU quarter in March 2016, killing 32 people and injuring hundreds more. The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the attacks, which were carried out by the same Brussels-based cell behind the November 2015 suicide bombings and shootings in Paris which left 130 dead. Belgian authorities heaved a sigh of relief in June when a man who tried to bomb a Brussels train station was shot dead by a soldier. Belgian authorities identified the man in that incident as a 36-year-old Moroccan national with the initials O.Z., while local media named him as Oussama Zariouh. No one was injured in the foiled attack at Brussels Central station but officials said the consequences could have been severe had the bomb, full of nails and gas canisters, detonated properly. The man shouted "Allahu Akbar" (God is Greatest) during the attack and prosecutors said he had sympathies for IS. Police found explosive materials in a raid on the home of the suspect in Molenbeek, a Brussels district which has been linked to recent deadly terror plots in France and Belgium. Belgian soldiers and police have repeatedly been the target of attacks in recent months.

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2 may face kidnapping charges after newborn baby found

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Two people could face kidnapping charges after police found the newborn baby of a missing Fargo woman with a person who is a suspect in her disappearance, authorities said Friday.

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Giant marijuana bundle launched over US-Mexico border fence

PHOENIX (AP) — Border Patrol agents in southern Arizona have seized a nearly 100-pound (45 kilogram) bundle of marijuana after spotting it flying over the border fence.

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How a Snake-Eating Hawk Started a Huge Montana Wildfire

The charred remains of the bird clutching its prey helped firefighters explain what went down.

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Trump likely to rescind Obama 'Dreamer' program: media reports

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Trump likely to rescind Obama 'Dreamer' program: media reports

By Julia Harte WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump is likely to rescind an Obama-era policy that protects nearly 600,000 immigrants who entered the country illegally as children and are known as "Dreamers," according to media reports on Friday. Trump's decision on whether to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, policy could be announced as early as next week, reported ABC News, citing multiple sources. Attorney General Jeff Sessions discussed the program with senior White House officials on Thursday, according to an administration official.

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Deputy, trooper cleared in North Carolina highway shooting

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A woman fatally shot by law enforcement officers along an interstate highway fired on them first after ignoring commands to drop her gun, videos released Friday by a prosecutor show. The deputy and state trooper have been cleared of wrongdoing.

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Hurricane Harvey Has 20,000 Cruise Ship Passengers Stuck at Sea

Thousands of vacationers will have to wait until the storm passes

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Here's How Long $1 Million In Retirement Savings Will Last In Your State

It’s the question that keeps older people up at night: Will the recommended $1 million in retirement savings actually be enough?

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Man arrested after knife attack outside Buckingham Palace

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Man arrested after knife attack outside Buckingham Palace

A man was arrested on Friday after attacking police with a knife outside Queen Elizabeth II's Buckingham Palace residence in London, police said. The attacker, believed to be aged in his early twenties, stopped his car near a police vehicle outside the world famous palace at around 8.35pm (1935 GMT), according to a Metropolitan Police statement. The officers required hospital treatment, according to police, who said it was too early to say whether the attack was an act of terrorism.

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Prosecutors oppose Sen. Menendez bid to alter trial schedule

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Prosecutors oppose Sen. Menendez bid to alter trial schedule

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Prosecutors oppose U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez's bid to have the judge in his corruption trial alter the trial schedule so he can be present for important votes in Washington.

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The Latest: US imposes tough economic sanctions on Venezuela

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — The Latest on Venezuela's political and economic crisis (all times local):

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Two S.African farmers found guilty in 'coffin assault' case

A South African judge on Friday found two white farmers guilty of attempted murder after they filmed themselves forcing a black man into a coffin and threatening to burn him alive. Willem Oosthuizen and Theo Martins Jackson, both wearing jackets and ties, were also found guilty of kidnap, intimidation and assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm. Two clips of footage taken on their mobile phones showed the assailants shoving Mlotshwa down into the wooden coffin and pressing the lid closed with their boots as he begged for his life.

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Britain will not pay 'a penny more' than it thinks right to leave EU: Boris Johnson

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Britain will not pay 'a penny more' than it thinks right to leave EU: Boris Johnson

Britain will pay "not a penny more, not a penny less" than what the government thinks its legal obligations are to the European Union as the country leaves the bloc, foreign minister Boris Johnson said on Friday. Talking to BBC Radio Four, Johnson said his comment that the EU could "go whistle" on its demands for payment was in response to being asked whether Britain would pay "100 billion euros or pounds", and not a suggestion that the government would not pay.

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After anti-Muslim attack, Brazilians shower victim with love

When video went viral of a racist attack on a Muslim street food vendor in Rio de Janeiro, Brazilians wondered gloomily: had their country also been swept up in a global wave of xenophobia? The answer -- a flood of love transforming the humble vendor into a folk hero and, on Thursday, the recipient of a Rio state award -- was a heartwarming no. It all began August 3 when Mohamed Ali Abdelmoatty Kenawy, 33, was manning the cart from which he sells Arab-style meat pies and hummus in the thronging center of Copacabana.

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Three dead in Indian protests after godman convicted of rape

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Three dead in Indian protests after godman convicted of rape

By Manoj Kumar NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Three people were killed as violent protests erupted in India on Friday after a court convicted a self-styled "godman" of raping two women, angering thousands of his supporters who said he was innocent, police and lawyers said. Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, the head of a social welfare and spiritual group, was held guilty of raping two women followers in a case dating back to 2002 at the headquarters of his Dera Sacha Sauda group in the northern town of Sirsa. Supporters rampaged in response, attacking railway stations, petrol stations and television vans in towns across the northern states of Punjab and Haryana, soon after the verdict was announced, witnesses said.

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Macau enlists Chinese army as authorities struggle with typhoon fallout

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Macau enlists Chinese army as authorities struggle with typhoon fallout

By Venus Wu and Farah Master MACAU (Reuters) - Chinese People's Liberation Army troops were deployed onto the streets of Macau on Friday to help clean up in the aftermath of a devastating typhoon and amid mounting criticism authorities were unprepared for the severity of the storm. Macau public broadcaster, TDM, reported some 1,000 Chinese PLA troops left their Macau barracks to assist in the recovery. Chinese troops are rarely seen on the streets of Macau.

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After anti-Muslim attack, Brazilians shower victim with love

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After anti-Muslim attack, Brazilians shower victim with love

When video went viral of a racist attack on a Muslim street food vendor in Rio de Janeiro, Brazilians wondered gloomily: had their country also been swept up in a global wave of xenophobia? It all began August 3 when Mohamed Ali Abdelmoatty Kenawy, 33, was manning the cart from which he sells Arab-style meat pies and hummus in the thronging center of Copacabana. The incident might have got even uglier, except that among the growing number of bystanders was 19-year-old Beatriz Bastos de Souza, who intervened, and then began filming on her mobile phone.

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Florida executes convicted double-murderer using new drug

Florida on Thursday put a man to death with an anesthetic never used before in a U.S. lethal injection, carrying out its first execution in more than 18 months on an inmate convicted of two racially motivated ...

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