Oakland fire officials say investigators are trying to determine if a massive blaze that destroyed four buildings under construction and injured a firefighter is connected to a nearby arson fire that was quickly extinguished. (Oct. 23)
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Video shows handcuffed woman stealing police car
Police in Tulsa, Okla. have released body cam footage that shows a woman in handcuffs stealing a police car. The incident happened earlier this year, and the woman is currently in prison. (Oct. 23)
Oregon Sikh temple welcomes imprisoned migrants
Asylum-seekers at the U.S.-Mexico border were detained for months in a federal prison in Oregon because of overcrowded immigration facilities. Now, they’re free on bond and are being helped by a Sikh temple in Salem, Oregon. (Oct. 22)
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Biggest lottery jackpot ever in US up for grabs
With the Mega Millions lottery jackpot at a record $1.6 billion, people are snapping up tickets across the U.S. Mega Millions is played in 44 states, as well as Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands. (Oct. 22)
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18 dead in Taiwan train crash
One of Taiwan’s fastest passenger trains derailed on a curve along a popular weekend route, killing at least 18 people. (Oct. 21)
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Here are the top stories for Sunday, October 21: Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister responds to Khashoggi death; One of Taiwan’s fastest trains crashes; A migrant caravan re-forms in Mexico; A floor caves in during a dance party.
Tori Kelly debuts as gospel artist on Dove Awards
Pop singer Tori Kelly made her debut as a gospel artist at this year’s 49th annual GMA Dove Awards after releasing her first gospel album “Hiding Place,” which was produced by Grammy-winning urban gospel artist Kirk Franklin (Oct. 21)…
Melting glacier in China draws climate worries
Millions of people each year are drawn to Baishui Glacier No. 1 and its cold beauty in Central Asia. Scientists warn Baishui’s dramatic melting is a sign of what’s to come across the region. The impacts of climate change already are dramatic. (Oct. 22)
Saudi FM calls Khashoggi death ‘unacceptable’
Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister called the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi earlier this month at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul “unacceptable.” (Oct. 21)
Survivors describe floor collapse at party
A pair of partygoers describe the scene as dozens of people fell through a floor that collapsed in Clemson, South Carolina on Saturday night. 30 people were taken to the hospital with injuries. (Oct. 21)
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