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Transgender US soldier felt 'fired' by Trump's tweet
BERATZHAUSEN, Germany - The subject line read: “Announcing a personal change.” The U.S. Army soldier took a deep breath before hitting the button that sent the email to more than 200 fello...
Jul 31, 2017
A talk with Trump on North Korea? After vacation, Seoul says
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of - South Korea’s latest leader took office at an uneasy moment in his country’s history, inheriting the wreckage left by an ousted and excoriated predecessor. Amon...
Jul 31, 2017
US pending home sales improved in June
WASHINGTON - Americans signed more contracts to buy homes in June, snapping a three-month decline in pending sales. The National Association of Realtors said Monday that its pending home sales index r...
Jul 31, 2017
AP Investigation: A patchwork of justice for juvenile lifers
DETROIT - In the wake of U.S. Supreme Court decisions banning mandatory life without parole for juvenile offenders, The Associated Press has surveyed all 50 states to see how officials are revisiting ...
Jul 31, 2017
Brouhaha! NJ gov Christie confronts Cubs fan at Brewers game
MILWAUKEE - Another ballpark brouhaha for Chris Christie. Carrying a basket of nachos, the New Jersey governor was caught on video confronting a Chicago Cubs fan during Sunday’s game against the...
Jul 31, 2017
Homes remain evacuated after forest fire in northeast New Brunswick
MISCOU ISLAND, N.B. - Crews have knocked down a large forest fire on Miscou Island in the province’s northeast, but 25 people who fled the flames can’t return to their homes just yet. Roge...
Jul 31, 2017
Wynne shuffles cabinet as Glen Murray leaves for Pembina Institute
TORONTO - Ontario’s premier had to shuffle a few members of her cabinet Monday as her environment minister announced his resignation, a move she insisted should not be interpreted as evidence of...
Jul 31, 2017
Coney Island’s Strange Medical Marvel: Baby Incubators
Featured in Ripley's Believe It or Not! Cool Stuff, Strange Things Hosted by Ripley's lead researcher, Sabrina Sieck, let Ripley's Believe It or Not! introduce YOU to the coolest stuff and strang...
Jul 31, 2017
Muskrat Falls activists released from St. John's penitentiary amid protests
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. - Three Labrador protesters jailed after refusing to obey a court injunction ordering them to stay away from the Muskrat Falls hydroelectric project site are to be released. The...
Jul 31, 2017
Edmonton woman spends 8 hours in North Saskatchewan River
EDMONTON- A woman in her 60s who was swept away after taking a dip in the North Saskatchewan River clung to a bridge post for about eight hours before she was rescued. Police say the woman walked down...
Jul 31, 2017