Hotel Saratoga Havana explosion death toll rises to 43
Of the 43 people killed, at least 23 were workers at the hotel. Another 17 people remain hospitalized.
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DEA zeroes in on China as fentanyl deaths soar
Materials used to make fentanyl are shipped from China to Mexico before flowing into the U.S., the Drug Enforcement Administration said.
Haitian gang leader charged in kidnapping of missionaries
Joly Germine, who already faces weapons trafficking charges, now faces a charge of conspiracy to commit kidnapping.
House approves $39.8 billion Ukraine aid bill
The bill passed 368 to 57.
Putin preparing for "prolonged conflict" in Ukraine, intel chief says
Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines said the coming months could see a "more unpredictable and potentially escalatory trajectory" in the conflict.
Global warming may exceed 1.5 degrees Celsius soon, report warns
Scientists warn that the five-year forecast reveals a future where temperatures may exceed a dangerous threshold for longer time periods.
"Toad poison" hangover treatment reportedly kills Russian oil executive
Lukoil board member Alexander Subbotin was found dead in the house of a local "shaman" who offered unorthodox treatments, some involving poisonous toads.
Sri Lanka's prime minister resigns as protests turn deadly
Mahinda Rajapaksa's resignation followed violent confrontations between his supporters and anti-government protesters.
New South Korea leader takes oath, hints at bid to lure Kim back to talks
Yoon Suk-yeol was elected by voters fed up with his predecessor's moderate stance on the country's nuclear-armed neighbor. He says "the door to dialogue will remain open."
2 more journalists killed in Mexico; 10th and 11th of the year
Mexico has a protection program for journalists and human rights defenders, but it was not immediately known whether the women were enrolled.
Notorious Filipino dictator's son poised for landslide election victory
Three decades after the family was driven from their country and convicted of robbing it of billions of dollars, the Marcos clan is about to take the reins again in the Philippines.
Humans are causing the ocean to lose its memory, study shows
A new study found that global warming is making it more challenging to predict ocean conditions, manage ecosystems and prepare for marine hazards.
Police discover more than 110 pounds of cocaine near diver's body
The drugs have an estimated street value of $20 million AUD, according to officials.
Ex-Haitian senator charged in U.S. for alleged role in presidential assassination
Joseph Joel John, 51, faces life in prison if convicted.
Queen "reluctantly" skips Parliamentary duty due to "mobility problems"
The monarch had missed the opening of Parliament only twice before, leaving some to wonder if she'll attend celebrations to mark her record 70-year reign in just a few weeks.
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U.S. launches defensive strikes at Iranian targets
Supreme Court rejects Trump's request in California mail ballots dispute
Why Texas Dems are forecasting a "Hispanic hurricane" in midterms
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Trump says "Iran wants a settlement, as soon as possible"
Pilot in plane crash said "we're managing the ice," then "Mayday"
ICE planning to deport Afghans through Pakistan, official says
Josh Turek pitches "generational change" in tight Iowa Senate race
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