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States Warn Residents About Rare Mosquito-Borne Illness That Has Killed 5 September 20, 2019
Health authorities are investigating other cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis, a virus transmitted through a mosquito bite, which has left at least five people dead in three states this year.
For Some in Texas, Imelda’s Heavy Rain Feels Like Harvey 2.0 September 20, 2019
Tropical Depression Imelda was nowhere near as widespread as Hurricane Harvey. But in some areas, the flooding was worse.
Ady Barkan Won’t Let Dying Stop His Activism September 20, 2019
Democratic presidential candidates are flocking to California to meet Mr. Barkan, who is dying of A.L.S. But the sicker he gets, the more famous he becomes.
U.S. Charges Ed Buck With Drug Crime in Gemmel Moore’s Death September 20, 2019
The authorities outlined a disturbing pattern in which they say that Mr. Buck traded drugs and money for sexual favors. They said there were at least 11 victims.
Heavy Rains Drench Texas, Flooding Towns Devastated by Harvey September 20, 2019
Some areas in southeastern Texas have been drenched with more than three feet of rain, forcing chaotic evacuations and leaving residents stranded.
American Airlines Mechanic Accused of Plane Sabotage May Have Ties to Terrorists, U.S. Says September 19, 2019
A judge denied bail to the employee, who the authorities said told federal agents he had tampered with the plane because he was upset about an impasse over a union contract.
Pennsylvania State Senator Resigns After Arrest on Child Pornography Charges September 19, 2019
The authorities said they found pornographic images on Senator Michael Folmer’s phone.
A Trickle of Bodies at Ed Buck’s West Hollywood Home, Suspicion and an Arrest September 19, 2019
Mr. Buck finally faced consequences this week as prosecutors charged him with operating a drug house and accused him of being a predator who targeted vulnerable men.

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Trump whistleblower complaint: focus shifts to Ukraine amid Giuliani claims September 20, 2019
Rumours over Trump’s reported promise to foreign leader mounts as his personal lawyer appears to admit to pressing Ukraine to investigate Joe BidenSpeculation in Washington was at fever pitch on Thursday over reports Donald Trump’s promise to a foreign leader so troubled a US intelligence official that it prompted a whistleblower complaint, with the focus no […]
Trudeau scrambles to halt damage as third blackface incident emerges September 19, 2019
Video of Canadian PM with his face, arms and legs painted black surfaced less than five weeks before federal election • How will Justin Trudeau’s blackface photos affect Canada’s election?Justin Trudeau is scrambling to halt further damage to his re-election campaign after a string of racist images from his past put Canada’s image-conscious prime minister at […]
Hong Kong police show 'alarming pattern' of violence in protests September 19, 2019
Amnesty International report cites beatings, arbitrary arrests and ‘thirst for retaliation’Amnesty International has warned of an “alarming pattern” of violence used by Hong Kong police at anti-government demonstrations over the past three months, with officers reportedly beating protesters before and after arrest.Based on interviews with 48 people, includin […]
New Zealand insect named after hobbit Frodo Baggins from Lord of the Rings September 20, 2019
The newly classified species Psylla Frodobaggins is found on the South Island, where the Tolkein movies were filmedNew Zealand researchers have named an insect after JRR Tolkein’s famous hobbit character Frodo Baggins. Like the famous literary character, the insect is smaller than its relations and is found in New Zealand’s South Island, the location where t […]
Australia may ban Boeing 737 Max even if US gives it all-clear September 20, 2019
Civil Aviation Safety Authority says it will make its own call on the 737 Max, which was grounded after two crashes left 346 dead Australia’s air safety regulator may refuse permission for Boeing 737 Max planes to fly even if its US counterpart revokes an order grounding the aircraft, which has crashed twice, leaving 346 people dead.A Civil Aviation Safety A […]
Mosquito fumigation may have caused mystery 'Havana syndrome', study says September 19, 2019
Trump administration had charged that cognitive ailments of Canadian and US diplomats were caused by use of a secret weaponFumigation against mosquitoes and not “sonic attacks” may have caused the mysterious illness which afflicted some 40 US and Canadian diplomats in Cuba, according to a new study commissioned by the Canadian government.The incidents took p […]
South Korea serial killer suspect found after 30 years, but won't face prosecution September 20, 2019
DNA technology links man to Hwaseong murders that inspired a film, but the statute of limitations has expiredSouth Korean police have identified a suspect more than 30 years after one of the country’s most notorious serial murder cases, but are unable to launch proceedings because it’s too long ago.Between 1986 and 1991 a record number of police officers wer […]
Judges urged to back MPs' recall if they rule against prorogation September 19, 2019
Final arguments at supreme court raise question of who has power to bring parliament backParliament should be allowed to reassemble next week, the supreme court has been urged, as the legal battle over Boris Johnson’s five-week suspension threatened to escalate into a constitutional crisis over who has authority to recall MPs and peers.At the end of the thir […]

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Canada's Justin Trudeau cannot say how often he wore blackface September 19, 2019
Canada's PM Justin Trudeau is dogged by revelations he wore blackface as he fights for a further term.
Trump denies promise that led to formal complaint from US spy September 20, 2019
US media report that his comments to an unnamed foreign leader sparked a formal complaint.
Why Greeks question this role model's credentials September 19, 2019
Eleni Antoniadou has been feted for her scientific work but her rise is the focus of intense scrutiny.
Muslim men blame racial profiling for flight cancellation September 20, 2019
American Airlines say they stopped the flight over "concerns raised by a crew member and a passenger".
Cartels, kidnap and torture on the US border September 19, 2019
Families are being preyed on by Mexican cartels as they wait to cross the US border.
Climate change: Arctic expedition to drift in sea-ice for a year September 20, 2019
Germany will embed its Polarstern research ship in sea-ice for a year-long study of the climate.
Football Leaks: Suspected hacker charged in Portugal September 19, 2019
Rui Pinto is accused of illegally publishing confidential files belonging to leading football clubs.
Climate change: Firms make green energy vows as call for action grow September 20, 2019
Amazon and Google are among global firms setting out new green energy plans as climate pressure rises.

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