World Aug 09 A presidential candidate in Ecuador has been shot and killed at campaign event The politician, 59, was the candidate for the Build Ecuador Movement. He was one of the most critical voices against corruption, especially during the government of former President Rafael Correa from 2007 to 2017.
Nation Aug 09 Hundreds flee, building destroyed as wildfire spreads to trees near Texas apartments Cedar Park Fire Chief James Mallinger said that two people suffered minor injuries in the fire that began Tuesday and resulted in about 300 apartments, 95 townhomes and several businesses being evacuated.
Politics Aug 09 Sen. Dianne Feinstein, oldest member of Congress, briefly hospitalized after fall at home, her office says A spokesman for the 90-year-old Democrat says she "briefly went to the hospital" on Tuesday afternoon as a precaution after "a minor fall."…
World Aug 09 At least 9 dead after fire tore through French vacation home for people with disabilities The local administration of the Haut-Rhin region said 17 people were evacuated from the home and one person was sent to a hospital with serious injuries.
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Science Aug 08 Astronauts get first look at the Artemis II spacecraft that will fly them around the moon The U.S.-Canadian crew inspected the capsule during a visit to Kennedy Space Center late Monday and Tuesday. NASA plans to send the four around the moon and back late next year.
Nation Aug 08 Neighbors say 9-year-old girl killed in Chicago over noise complaint The shooting happened Saturday night in Chicago's Portage Park neighborhood.
Nation Aug 08 Los Angeles city employees stage 24-hour walkout citing unfair labor practices The union said its members voted to authorize the walkout because the city has failed to bargain in good faith and also engaged in labor practices that restricted employee and union rights.
Arts Aug 08 Funeral procession in Ireland honors the memory of singer Sinéad O'Connor Fans tucked handwritten notes and flowers behind a chain wrapped around a granite post at the entrance to her former home, thanking her for sharing her voice and her music.
World Aug 07 Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi reinstated to India's Parliament after Supreme Court order His reinduction is likely to strengthen the opposition's effort to corner Narendra Modi's government ahead of a no-confidence motion this week over deadly ethnic violence that has roiled India's northeastern state of Manipur.