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Pakistani journalist recounts ordeal, abduction by armed men
A Pakistani journalist known for his criticism of the countrys military on Thursday recounted his ordeal this week when armed men abducted him in broad daylight and held him captive for a day.
Trump Tells Russia's Putin He Wants to Avoid Three-way Arms Race with China
The two leaders also discussed how to defeat the coronavirus pandemic while continuing to reopen global economies.
Trump Will Not Send Federal Troops to New York City, Says Governor Cuomo Amid Rise in Crime
Trump had threatened earlier this week to send federal agents to several US cities and on Tuesday the president said he would federal law enforcement to Chicago to reinforce the prosecution of criminals in the city.
WHO Chief Slams Pompeo over 'Unacceptable' Allegations over Having Been 'Bought' by China
Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus insisted WHO is focusing on "saving lives" as he lashed out Thursday at the comments British media have reported that Pompeo made at a closed-door event earlier this week in London.
Massachusetts Man Yells Racial Slur at Black Teen who Offered Doughnut
The 14-year-old boy's mother, Adama Barry, says her son was with two white friends in downtown Newburyport last week giving away excess doughnuts they had bought at a nearby Dunkin' Donuts.
US Federal Reserve Sees Decline of Coins in Circulation amid Covid-19 Pandemic, Here's Why
People have not been spending those coins at places like laundromats, banks, restaurants, or shops because the businesses are closed, or people are not visiting them as often as they were before the pandemic.
UK Begins a Selective Cold War With Russia, China While Staying Warm to Their Money
Britain has said no to Huawei, it says all the correctly liberal things about Hong Kong. But it’s a long way from saying no to money that comes in from the Chinese or the Russians, and no most promisingly, to citizens from Hong Kong.
Indoor lacrosse league set to expand into Texas for 1st time
The indoor National Lacrosse League is expanding into Texas for the first time with plans to put a franchise in Fort Worth next year.
Heavily Armed US Agents on City Streets to Confront Protesters: Can Trump Do That?
That has sparked debate over the use of federal power as local and state officials, and many in the community, condemn their tactics and demand they leave. Far from backing down, the administration plans to send agents to Chicago to respond to gun violenc...
Gonzaga's Petrusev to skip last 2 years, turn professional
West Coast Conference player of the year Filip Petrusev announced Monday that he will pursue a professional career and not return for his final two years at Gonzaga, citing uncertainty about the coronavirus pandemic and its impact on the upcoming college...
Jaguars sign final 4 draft picks from 12-man rookie class
The Jacksonville Jaguars signed their final four draft picks Monday, including first-rounder KLavon Chaisson.
NHL suspends Rangers' Lemieux for 2 preliminary round games
New York Rangers forward Brendan Lemieux has been suspended by the NHL for the first two games of the teams preliminary-round series against Carolina because of an illegal check that injured Colorado forward Joonas Donskoi in March.
Alex Trebek expects to mark 2-year cancer survival in 2021
Alex Trebek says hes responding exceptionally well to treatment for pancreatic cancer and expects to mark his two-year survival next February.
20-year-old Son of US District Judge Esther Salas Killed, Husband Shot
The shootings occurred at the North Brunswick home of U.S. District Judge Esther Salas, and killed her son, Daniel, Chief District Judge Freda Wolfson.
Alabama Doctor Who Survived Covid-19 Bewildered by Public Disregard for Preventive Measures
Confirmed cases of COVID-19 have increased an average of more than 1,500 a day over the past week in Alabama, bringing the total to more than 62,100 since the pandemic began in March.
India Agrees to Resume US Passenger Flights from July 23 after 'Unfair Practices' Allegations
A group representing major US airlines and the Indian Embassy in Washington did not immediately comment on Friday.