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04/19/2024 01:08:27 am

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ISIS in Kobani

U.S. Denies Coordinating Airstrikes with Syria's Assad

The United States has denied it is coordinating with the Syrian government in launching air strikes against Islamic militants.

Teen Gets Fired Over Rude Tweets

A teenager got fired from her job at a pizza parlor right before she was set to begin due to a rude Twitter post.

Mischief Reef

Philippines Protests China's Reclamation on Disputed Reef

The Philippines wants China to immediately stop its massive reclamation work at a disputed reef in the South China Sea, saying it's stoking tensions in the area.

US - China

US, China To Discuss Repatriation of Chinese Economic Fugitives

Officials of the United States and China meet in August to discuss possible repatriation of Chinese officials who have been hiding in the US after stealing billions of dollars in Chinese government funds.

Texas Man Receives 40-Year Sentence for Raping and Burning Boy in 1998

A Texas man is sentenced to 40 years in prison for raping and setting a boy on fire 13 years ago.

lax airport

Woman Arrested For Sneaking Onto Flights Without a Ticket

She is known as the "Serial Stowaway". Marilyn Hartman was arrested again on Monday after sneaking onto a flight from Minnesota to Florida without a ticket.

nyc

New England, NYC Hammered by Third Winter Storm in Two Weeks

New England and New York woke up to a familiar scene Monday -- freezing rain, slushy roads and slippery morning commute. Another winter storm barreled parts of the east coast, three Mondays in a row.

secret service

U.S. Secret Service Deputy Director Steps Down

The United States Secret Service's second highest ranking official has resigned.

Baby in crib

Hong Kong Baby Born Pregnant With Twins

In an extremely rare situation, a baby from Hong Kong was born, carrying twin fetuses in her abdomen.

Boko Haram militants

Nigeria To Destroy Boko Haram Camps In Six Weeks After Rebels Strike Neighbors

Six weeks --- that is the deadline set by the Nigerian government to "take out" all Boko Haram camps. This comes as the Nigerian rebel group intensified its insurgency, spreading terror into neighboring countries Monday.

Search Continues for Killer Shark Off Australian Coast

Authorities are keeping a close watch on beaches along Australia's east coast, following a shark attack that killed a Japanese surfer Monday.

McDonald's

McDonald's January Sales Drop, Dragged by China, Japan

McDonald's has reported a worse-than-expected drop in January sales, dragged down by its Asian restaurants.

mmr vaccine

Doctors to Parents: Stay Away From "Measles Parties"

Health officials are warning parents against holding "measles parties" that could put their children at high risk of getting the infection.

Muhammadu Buhari (APC)

Nigerian Opposition Leader Appeals For Calm Amid Election Postponement

Nigerian opposition leader Muhammadu Buhari urged his supporters to be calm following the controversial postponement of the presidential elections.

shark attack

Great White Shark Attacks, Kills Surfer in Australia

A Japanese national was killed in a shark attack while surfing off Australia's east coast Monday, Australian authorities said.

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