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Faced with US heat waves, the Navajo push for power -- and A/C
AFP, Published on 13/07/2025
» TONALEA (UNITED STATES) - Workmen plant electricity poles in the rust-orange earth of the Navajo Nation and run cables to Christine Shorty's house -- finally giving her power against the searing Arizona desert heat.
Denmark criticises 'tone' of Vance's Greenland comments
AFP, Published on 29/03/2025
» COPENHAGEN — Denmark on Saturday said it did not like the "tone" of United States Vice President JD Vance comments that Copenhagen had not done enough for Greenland during a visit to the strategically placed, resource-rich Danish territory coveted by US President Donald Trump.
Vance lands in Greenland as anger mounts over Trump takeover bid
AFP, Published on 29/03/2025
» PITUFFIK (DENMARK) - US Vice President JD Vance landed in Greenland on Friday for a visit to a military base viewed by Copenhagen and Nuuk as a provocation at a time when President Donald Trump is seeking to annex the strategically placed, resource-rich Danish territory.
Venezuelans watch in horror as Trump sends family to El Salvador
AFP, Published on 20/03/2025
» MARACAIBO (VENEZUELA) - Mervin Yamarte's family in Venezuela thought the 29-year-old -- arrested by US authorities amid President Donald Trump's migrant crackdown -- would be put on a deportation flight home. But the plane never arrived.
Gene Hackman ‘died days after rare virus killed wife’
Published on 08/03/2025
» SANTA FE, New Mexico - Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman was in an advanced state of Alzheimer’s and died of heart disease and other factors days after his wife, Betsy Arakawa, died of a rare virus spread by mice, according to autopsy results released on Friday in New Mexico.
Confusion reigns as US federal workers face Musk job deadline
AFP, Published on 25/02/2025
» WASHINGTON - Employees of the US federal government on Monday faced a deadline imposed by Elon Musk that required them to explain their work achievements in an email or potentially lose their jobs.
On these apps, the dark promise of mothers sexually abusing children
Published on 08/12/2024
» The promotional photo showed a mother affectionately hugging and kissing her daughter. The girl, around 8 years old, smiled into the camera.
Who is in the running for top jobs in Trump's second administration?
Published on 08/11/2024
» Donald Trump has begun the process of choosing a cabinet and selecting other high-ranking administration officials following his presidential election victory.
Dikembe Mutombo, a towering NBA presence, dies at 58
New York Times, Published on 01/10/2024
» ATLANTA - Dikembe Mutombo, who arrived at Georgetown University as an international student with aspirations of being a doctor but who instead became a towering presence in professional basketball and a dedicated humanitarian in his native Congo, died Monday in Atlanta. He was 58.
Greed, gluttony and the crackup of Red Lobster
Published on 10/09/2024
» In June of last year, Red Lobster announced that Ultimate Endless Shrimp — as much as you can scarf down for just $20 — would become an “all day, every day” fixture of the menu.