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Amid pandemic, Pacific islands work to offset food shortages

Amid pandemic, Pacific islands work to offset food shortages

JAKARTA, Indonesia — Coronavirus infections have barely touched many of the remote islands of the Pacific, but the pandemic’s fallout has been enormous, disrupting the supply chain that brings crucial food imports and sending prices soaring as touris
Arkansas sheriff: 5 found slain died in murder-suicide

Arkansas sheriff: 5 found slain died in murder-suicide

ATKINS, Ark. — Five female family members found dead Christmas Day in a northwest Arkansas home died in a murder-suicide, law enforcement said Monday.
Fire damages immigrant gathering spots in southwest Missouri

Fire damages immigrant gathering spots in southwest Missouri

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Mired in crises, North Korea's Kim to open big party meeting

Mired in crises, North Korea's Kim to open big party meeting

SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of — Coronavirus restrictions that have significantly limited his public appearances. Warning signals for an economy battered by pandemic-related border closings and natural disasters. The impending departure of a U.S.
Bomber to neighbour: The world is 'never going to forget me'

Bomber to neighbour: The world is 'never going to forget me'

NASHVILLE — It seemed like a friendly chat between neighbours .
Saudi women's rights activist sentenced to nearly 6 years

Saudi women's rights activist sentenced to nearly 6 years

It was clear that Loujain al-Hathloul intended to return home to Saudia Arabia to advocate for women's rights after graduating in Canada, says a friend who got to know the imprisoned activist while the two women were studying at the University of Bri
Judge rejects Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell's bail bid

Judge rejects Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell's bail bid

NEW YORK — A judge rejected a $28.
Pipeline opponents sue to shut down Minnesota construction

Pipeline opponents sue to shut down Minnesota construction

MINNEAPOLIS — Opponents of a pipeline project that crosses three states have asked a federal court to halt construction in Minnesota on allegations that U.S.
More COVID-19 vaccines in the pipeline as US effort ramps up

More COVID-19 vaccines in the pipeline as US effort ramps up

A huge U.S. study of another COVID-19 vaccine candidate got underway Monday as states continue to roll out scarce supplies of the first shots to a nation anxiously awaiting relief from the catastrophic outbreak.
Lori Loughlin released after prison term in college scam

Lori Loughlin released after prison term in college scam

“Full House” actor Lori Loughlin was released from prison Monday after spending two months behind bars for paying half a million dollars in bribes to get her two daughters into college.