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U.S. Recovers Remains of 2 Service Members Killed Air Force Plane Crash in Afghanistan

(WASHINGTON) — A U.S. defense official says the United States has recovered the remains of two American service members killed in the crash of an Air Force plane in Afghanistan. They were the only two people aboard the Air Force E-11A electronic surveillance aircraft when…

January 28, 2020 3:50 pm ·

South African Billionaire Apologizes After Telling President Trump Africa ‘Loves’ Him

South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe apologized for telling U.S. President Donald Trump that Africa loves him, but warned the growing perception that the continent is anti-America may hamper investment. Motsepe’s remarks to Trump at a business dinner during the World Economic Forum in Davos last…

January 28, 2020 3:37 pm ·

‘Look at the Size of That Thing.’ Colorado Sheriff Department’s Confusing Boulder Description is Ruling Social Media

Language is, in many respects, subjective, and adjectives in particular are always up for interpretation. A “short” haircut can mean something very different to a salongoer and their hairdresser; “simple” instructions for flatpack furniture clearly read differently to many retailers than they do folks tasked…

January 28, 2020 2:09 pm ·

Michigan Priest Handed Jail Sentence On ‘False Imprisonment’ Charge After Bubble-Wrapping Teen Boy

(DETROIT) — A Michigan priest accused of wrapping a teenager in bubble wrap was sentenced Monday to 60 days in jail for attempted false imprisonment. The Rev. Brian Stanley appeared in Allegan County court, two months after pleading guilty in a deal with the attorney…

January 28, 2020 1:10 pm ·

Suspect Handcuffed With His Arms Behind His Back Shot and Killed in Police Cruiser

(TEMPLE HILLS, Md.) — A man who had been handcuffed with his arms behind his back by police in Maryland was shot and killed inside an officer’s cruiser. Prince George’s County police officers responded Monday night to reports that a driver had struck multiple vehicles…

January 28, 2020 8:55 am ·

New Zealand’s Jacinda Ardern Faces Tough Campaign as She Picks Date for New Election

(WELLINGTON, New Zealand) — Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern may be lauded around the world as a liberal icon but whether she can translate that into a reelection victory in September remains uncertain. Ardern on Tuesday announced the general elections would be held on Sept. 19.…

January 28, 2020 5:31 am ·