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Beijing Olympics: Closing Ceremony
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World News - French city votes to allow Muslim women to swim in burqa-bikini suits - Muslim women in Grenoble, France, are now permitted to wear burqini swimsuits at state-run swimming pools, the municipal council decided.4 hours ago
World News -- Queen Elizabeth II makes surprise visit to London rail line named in her honor -- Britain's Queen Elizabeth II made a surprise visit Tuesday at London's Paddington train station to mark the opening of the $25 billion Elizabeth Line, which is named in her honor.3 hours ago
World News -- Finland's parliament votes to join NATO amid Russia's war in Ukraine -- Finland's parliament voted 188-8 Tuesday to approve its application to join NATO in response to Russia's war with Ukraine.4 hours ago
World News -- Kolmar Korea acquires global ownership of cosmetics brand -- Kolmar Korea, a cosmetics contract manufacturer based in Seoul, announced Tuesday it has acquired the global trademark rights to the Kolmar brand from the Kolmar headquarters office in the United States.5 hours ago
U.S. News -- Agents uncover drug tunnel running from San Diego to Tijuana in Mexico; 6 arrested -- Federal authorities say they have uncovered a long and sophisticated tunnel that runs from Southern California to Mexico and was built to send large amounts of drugs past border guards.8 hours ago
World News -- North Korea reports 270,000 new 'fever' cases related to COVID-19 outbreak -- North Korea is scrambling to contain an outbreak of fever cases connected to the country's first reported COVID-19 infections, with nearly 270,000 new cases and six deaths reported on Tuesday.9 hours ago
World News -- France says it will defend Sweden, Finland against attacks as they seek NATO membership -- France will defend Sweden and Finland, Elysee said Monday, as the two Nordic countries have received threats from Russia over their decisions to join the NATO defensive military alliance.11 hours ago
U.S. News -- Biden administration to expand flights to Cuba, resume family reunifications -- After a months-long review, the Biden administration announced Monday it will allow flights to more Cuban cities and reinstate a family reunification program suspended by former President Donald Trump.14 hours ago
World News -- EU downgrades growth forecast as war in Ukraine stokes inflation -- The European Union slashed its growth forecast Monday as Ukraine war continues to fuel inflation. The European Commission downgraded its 2022 economic forecast by 1.3 points to 2.7%.17 hours ago
World News -- Sweden approves historic NATO membership application -- Sweden's government has made a historic decision to apply for membership in the NATO western military alliance, Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson announced Monday.18 hours ago
World News -- Elisabeth Borne appointed France's first woman prime minister in 30 years -- France's President Emmanuel Macron appointed Labor Minister Elisabeth Borne prime minister pm Monday. She is the country's first woman to serve in the post in 30 years.1 day ago
U.S. News -- U.S. Coast Guard ends search for survivors of 'illegal voyage' near Puerto Rico -- The U.S. Coast Guard has ended its dayslong search for survivors after a vessel with dozens of passengers capsized Thursday in the Mona Passage waters between Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic.1 day ago
World News -- Zelensky addresses U.S. universities on rebuilding higher ed, bringing back students -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told students, professors and university officials Monday that they have a choice to take an active role in current conflict in his country against Russia or they can be bystanders.1 day ago
World News -- VP Kamala Harris, high-powered U.S. delegation visits UAE to honor late leader -- U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris led a high-powered delegation to the United Arab Emirates on Monday to honor the country's late ruler, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and support its new president.1 day ago
World News -- New Zealand announces 'landmark' 15-year climate change action plan -- In a major step forward for New Zealand's commitment to climate change action, the country's government announced Monday its 15-year plan to combat climate change and greenhouse gas emissions.1 day ago
World News -- 'Dr. Strange' actress Zara Phythian gets 8 years in prison for child sexual abuse -- Actress Zara Phythian, known for her role in Marvel's "Doctor Strange," was sentenced to eight years in prison for sexual abuse of a teenaged girl.10 hours ago
U.S. Air Force says it successfully tested hypersonic weapon10 hours ago
Russian shelling destroys residential building in Bakhmut, Ukraine says6 hours ago
Defense officials: Reports of unidentified objects 'frequent, continuing'9 hours ago
Drug dealer sentenced to 17 years in prison deadly fentanyl sale to Mac Miller24 minutes ago