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USA Rugby Launches Bid To Host Rugby World Cup
USA Rugby has launched its bid to host the Rugby World Cup in 2027 or 2031, aiming to become the first country in North or South America to stage the men's tournament.
Police: Man Faces Charges In Dallas Apartment Explosion
A man suspected of causing an apartment explosion in Dallas that injured seven people, including four firefighters, is facing several felony charges.
From Russia, New Zealand: List of Countries Imposing Fresh Curbs Amid Covid-19 Surge
The move follows countries across the globe that have imposed or mulling Covid-19 lockdown ahead of winter months and battle on the Delta variant.
No Sentence Reduction For Man Convicted In 2015 Texas Attack
A judge has refused to reduce the 30year prison sentence for an Arizona man convicted of helping to plot a 2015 attack on a Prophet Muhammad cartoon contest in suburban Dallas, even though one of his convictions was dismissed after it was discovered the F...
US Labor Department Warns 3 GOP States Over COVID Rules
The Biden administration threatened Tuesday to revoke the authority for three Republicancontrolled states to handle their own workplace safety enforcement because they have refused to adopt rules to protect health care workers from COVID19.
Montana Man Charged With Running Over, Killing Girlfriend
Prosecutors have charged a Montana man with killing his girlfriend by running over her in his pickup truck during an alcohol-fueled argument in a grocery store parking lot.
CNN's John King Says He Has MS, Grateful For Vaccinations
CNN's John King revealed during an onair discussion of COVID19 vaccine mandates on Tuesday that he has multiple sclerosis.
Business Highlights: Energy Crunch, Mainstream Bitcoin
Whether you love cryptocurrencies or hate the very idea of them, theyre becoming more mainstream by the day. Cryptocurrencies have surged to nearly $2.5 trillion in total value, slightly more than the worlds most valuable company, with more than 200 milli...
CBS Wins For First Time This Season, Led By '60 Minutes'
CBS won its first week of the new television season, primarily by being the network of choice for people who wanted to watch something other than sports.
Civil Rights Attorney Seeks Charges Over Inmate's Death
A prominent civil rights attorney on Tuesday demanded that a South Carolina prosecutor revisit a case and criminally charge the two jail employees who stunned a mentally ill Black man 10 times and kneeled on his back until he stopped breathing.
Abandoned New Orleans Wharf Burns Down; Fireworks To Blame?
The remains of an abandoned river wharf went up in flames over the weekend in New Orleans as fireworks went off nearby, but officials havent yet determined whether the display played a role in the enormous fire.
Mexican President Promises To Help US In Climate Push
Mexican President Andrs Manuel Lpez Obrador promised Monday to help the U.S. government push for stronger action on climate change.
Bourbon Producer Signals Intent To Hire Replacement Workers
Declaring an impasse in contract talks with striking union workers, global spirits producer Heaven Hill said Monday it will start hiring permanent replacement workers for bottling and warehouse operations in Kentucky.
US Envoy For Afghanistan Steps Down After Withdrawal
The U.S. special envoy for Afghanistan is stepping down following the chaotic American withdrawal from the country, the State Department said Monday.
Arraignment Date Set For Venezuela Envoy Saab Accused Of Money Laundering
A U.S. judge on Monday set a Nov. 1 arraignment date for Alex Saab, a businessman accused of laundering money on behalf of Venezuela's government, in a case that pits the United States against the socialist government of President Nicolas Maduro.
Hezbollah Leader Declares His Group Has 100,000 Fighters
The leader of Lebanons Hezbollah declared for the first time Monday that his powerful militant group has 100,000 trained fighters.