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8 people die from cholera in South Sudan as funding cuts force longer walks to clinics
Five children were among eight people who died from cholera in South Sudan after aid cuts are forcing patients to walk for hours to the nearest clinics, an aid organization said Wednesday.
UK government refuses to rule out nationalizing last plant in UK that makes steel from raw material
The British government has refused to rule out nationalizing the last plant in the U.K. that makes steel from raw materials as the global trade war increases pressure to preserve the nation's ability ...
The Big Gigs: 10 best concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights for April 10-16 include AC/DC, the Linda Lindas, Nubya Gargia, Alan Sparhawk and Bill Murray’s band.
Universal chooses a site near London to build its first European theme park
Universal has chosen the homeland of Harry Potter to build its first theme park and resort in Europe, the entertainment company and U.K. officials announced Wednesday.
Japan's Ishiba and NATO chief vow to deepen security ties as regional threats rise
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and NATO chief Mark Rutte vowed Wednesday to further deepen military ties while stressing the need to tackle together growing threats from China, North Korea and ...
Hurricane Helene hit Augusta National last summer. What it left is noticeable, not necessarily bad
The patrons walking up the first fairway at Augusta National during a sun-splashed practice round for the Masters managed to find a nice viewpoint between a couple of pines, where they watched as ...
EU imposes new tariffs on $23 billion in US goods in retaliation for Trump's steel, aluminum tariffs
European Union member states have voted to approve retaliatory tariffs on $23 billion in goods in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's 25% tariffs on imported steel and aluminum.
Schools relying on digital surveillance find security still takes a human touch
Four years ago, a sixth grader in Rigby, Idaho, shot and injured two peers and a custodian at a middle school. The tragedy prompted school officials to reimagine what threat prevention looks like in ...
Iran's president insists Tehran does not seek a nuclear bomb and dangles US business opportunities
Iran's president again pledged Wednesday that his nation is ''not after a nuclear bomb'' ahead of talks between Tehran and the United States, going as far as dangling the prospect of direct American ...
One writer’s experience planning a big trip, and what you can learn from it
It’s important to find a guide and driver you’re comfortable with and who can provide the trip you want. One of my traveling ...
Trump administration halts $1 billion in federal funding for Cornell, $790 million for Northwestern
More than $1 billion in federal funding for Cornell University and around $790 million for Northwestern University has been ...
State watchdog: Changes needed on troubled Southwest light-rail project
The Legislative Auditor tested 41 change orders, which are not unusual in a project of Southwest’s size and complexity. As of ...