Category Archives: World
After slamming Florida, Hermine threatens East Coast
DEKLE BEACH, Fla. — The first hurricane to hit Florida in more than a decade wiped away beachside buildings and toppled trees onto homes Friday before plowing inland on a path that could send it...
Sep 02, 2016

Thai king reported to suffer from 'severe infection'
BANGKOK — Thailand’s King Bhumibol Adulyadej has been treated for a severe infection, the Royal Palace said in a statement, the latest in what have become regular medical reports about the...
Sep 02, 2016
Philippine leader declares 'state of lawlessness' after bomb
DAVAO, Philippines — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has declared a “state of lawlessness” after suspected Abu Sayyaf extremists detonated a bomb that killed 14 people and wound...
Sep 02, 2016
NASA spacecraft beams back close-up views of Jupiter's poles
LOS ANGELES — A NASA spacecraft has captured the best views of Jupiter yet, revealing turbulent storms in the north pole. Jupiter’s northern polar region is stormier than expected and appe...
Sep 02, 2016

SpaceX scouring data for clues to launch pad explosion
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — SpaceX is scouring computer and video data for clues to the devastating launch pad explosion that destroyed a rocket and satellite. Thursday’s accident occurred duri...
Sep 02, 2016

Hawaii tourists salvage vacations during hurricane threats
HILO, Hawaii — Tourists in Hawaii who had been planning an escape to a sunny island paradise were instead hit with the threat of back-to-back hurricanes, but they’re making the best of the...
Sep 02, 2016

Officer, suspect shot and killed in New Mexico town
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A police officer who authorities say attempted to chase down a 38-year-old felon with three active arrest warrants was fatally shot by the suspect Friday after an exchange of...
Sep 02, 2016

Colombia peace deal to be signed this month in Cartagena
BOGOTA — President Juan Manuel Santos announced on Friday that he will sign a peace accord with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia later this month in Cartagena. “This is perhaps t...
Sep 02, 2016
Trump ramps up minority outreach with Philadelphia visit
PHILADELPHIA — Donald Trump was met with tears and gratitude as he sat with African-American supporters Friday, including the mother of a slain young woman who was killed by a man who entered th...
Sep 02, 2016
Deer interrupts surfing tryouts in California
SANTA ANA, Calif. — Surfing team tryouts in California were interrupted by a four-legged friend who apparently wanted to get in on the fun. Surfers at Southern California’s Dana Point were...
Sep 02, 2016