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Palace says royal baby almost here, Meghan in labour
LONDON - Prince Harry's wife Meghan went into labour early Monday with their first child, Buckingham Palace said. The 37-year-old Duchess of Sussex, who was an American actress known as Meghan Markle ...
May 06, 2019
UN report says nature is in worst shape in human history
Nature is in more trouble now than at any other time in human history, with extinction looming over 1 million species of plants and animals, scientists said Monday in the United Nations' first compreh...
May 06, 2019
CBS News names new evening anchor, revamps morning show
NEW YORK - CBS News is replacing its evening anchor and revamping its morning show lineup as it seeks to boost ratings. The network announced Monday on "CBS This Morning" co-host Norah O'Donnell will ...
May 06, 2019
Afghan official: Taliban storm checkpoint, killing 20 troops
KABUL - The Taliban stormed an army checkpoint in Afghanistan's western Farah province, killing 20 soldiers and abducting two, the latest in relentless attacks that the insurgents carry out even as th...
May 06, 2019
SpaceX shipment reaches space station after weekend launch
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - A SpaceX shipment has arrived at the International Space Station following a weekend launch. The Dragon capsule reached the orbiting complex Monday, delivering 5,500 pounds (2,5...
May 06, 2019
Japan's emperor greets public for 1st time since succession
TOKYO - Japan's Emperor Naruhito greeted the public Saturday for the first time since his succession, expressing hope for Japan to keep pursuing peace. Naruhito ascended the Chrysanthemum Throne on We...
May 06, 2019
Cyclone Fani kills at least 15 as it moves to Bangladesh
DHAKA, Bangladesh - A mammoth preparation exercise that included the evacuation of more than 1 million people appears to have spared India a devastating death toll from one of the biggest storms in de...
May 06, 2019
Thai king is officially crowned, boosting his regal power
BANGKOK - Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn was officially crowned amid the splendor of the country's Grand Palace, taking the central role in an elaborate centuries-old royal ceremony that was last...
May 06, 2019
All survive as plane carrying US military crashes into river
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A military-chartered jet carrying 143 people landed hard, then bounced and swerved as the pilot struggled to control it amid thunder and lightning, ultimately skidding off the run...
May 06, 2019
Under heavy rocket fire, Israeli reprisals kill 6
GAZA, Palestinian Territory - Palestinian militants on Saturday fired over 250 rockets into Israel, drawing dozens of retaliatory airstrikes on targets across the Gaza Strip in a round of heavy fighti...
May 06, 2019
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