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Explosion rocks market in Dominican Republic
Authorities say at least three people died and more than 30 were injured after a powerful explosion rocked a popular market area in a city near the capital of the Dominican Republic. (14. Aug)
Niamey residents react to junta’s prosecution of deposed Niger President Bazoum
Locals in the capital of Niger shared their reaction on Monday to news that the military junta that seized power in the country said it plans to prosecute deposed President Mohamed Bazoum for “high treason” and undermining state security. (Aug. 14) (AP…
As the Black Sea becomes a battleground, Ukrainian farmers don’t know how they’ll sell their grain
Exorbitant logistics costs and Russia’s blockade of the ports has made shipping grain too expensive for thousands of Ukrainian farmers. (Aug 14.)
Firefighters and farmers battle Colombia wildfires
Firefighters and farmers have joined forces to combat the wildfires that had spread in Saocha, a city just outside the Colombian capital, Bogota. (Aug. 15)
AP Explains: Trump’s legal battle in Georgia
An investigation in Georgia on efforts by Donald Trump and his allies to overturn his 2020 election defeat is one of a number of cases that pose legal problems for the former president. (Aug. 14)
Georgia grand jury wraps up Trump election probe
A grand jury in Georgia that has been investigating former President Donald Trump over his efforts to undo the 2020 election results in that state returned at least one indictment Monday, though it was not immediately clear against whom. (Aug 14)
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Pet daycare flooding kills several dogs in Washington DC; Firefighter calls staff heroes
Multiple pets drowned at the District Dogs daycare in Washington D.C. Monday as the nation’s capital grappled with severe rainfall.
Magoo, Timbaland’s former musical partner, dies at 50
In the late-’90s, a fresh hip-hop sound emanated from the Virginia Beach area with Timbaland & Magoo. Magoo, aka Melvin Barcliff, has reportedly died.
Wisconsin man missing 9 months since attempted traffic stop found dead in abandoned home
Christopher Miller Jr. was last seen running from a Wisconsin traffic stop in November. His body was found in an abandoned home, police said.