Evacuation lifted after fire at Texas chemical plant

An evacuation order affecting about 50,000 people in Texas was lifted after officials determined that a fire at a chemical plant was under control.  “We are in a position to say it’s contained,” Jefferson County Judge Jeff Branick said Friday, according to The Associated Press. “We feel comfortable with the efforts that have been made by […]

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Ukraine diplomat slams Apple decision to show Crimea as part of Russia

Ukraine’s top diplomat has criticized Apple’s decision to display the Crimean Peninsula as part of Russia on certain versions of Apple Maps. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Vadym Prystaiko tweeted that “iPhones are great products” but called on Apple to “please, please, stick to high-tech and entertainment.” “Global politics is not your strong side,” he wrote in a […]

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Erdoğan hits Macron's NATO comments: 'Have your own brain death checked out'

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Friday hit back at his French counterpart, Emmanuel MacronEmmanuel Jean-Michel MacronErdoğan hits Macron’s NATO comments: ‘Have your own brain death checked out’ Trump ‘well aware’ of Boris Johnson’s request to not interfere in UK election Turkey accuses Macron of being a ‘sponsor of terrorism’ MORE, for suggesting that NATO […]

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Trump announces restart to Taliban peace talks in surprise Afghanistan visit

President TrumpDonald John TrumpTrump mocks Newsweek over story on Thanksgiving plans Obama looms over divided Democratic primary Fox News host on Warren: ‘Fitting’ to talk about ‘Pocahontas’ on Thanksgiving MORE on Thursday made a surprise trip to Afghanistan, his first to the nation as president, to visit troops for the Thanksgiving holiday. Trump held a meeting […]

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Taliban ready to restart peace talks after Trump visit, official says

Taliban leaders signaled Friday they are ready to resume peace talks with the U.S. following President TrumpDonald John TrumpKamala Harris aide says in resignation letter: ‘I’ve never seen staff treated so poorly’ New Iowa ad compares Booker to the ‘other Rhodes Scholar mayor’ Lawmakers bypass embattled Mulvaney in spending talks MORE‘s surprise Thanksgiving visit to […]

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Where things stand in court fights over Trump tax returns

Lawsuits over President TrumpDonald John TrumpTrump mocks Newsweek over story on Thanksgiving plans Obama looms over divided Democratic primary Fox News host on Warren: ‘Fitting’ to talk about ‘Pocahontas’ on Thanksgiving MORE’s tax returns and financial records are making their way through the court system, with some before the Supreme Court. Trump is the first […]

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CNN: Ukrainian government could announce probes beneficial to Trump

The Ukrainian government is looking for ways to improve its relationship with President TrumpDonald John TrumpKamala Harris aide says in resignation letter: ‘I’ve never seen staff treated so poorly’ New Iowa ad compares Booker to the ‘other Rhodes Scholar mayor’ Lawmakers bypass embattled Mulvaney in spending talks MORE and could announce investigations that may be helpful […]

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ISIS affiliate claims without evidence to have caused French helicopter crash that killed 13

A group affiliated with ISIS claimed responsibility Thursday for causing a helicopter collision that killed 13 French troops earlier this week in Mali, according to The Associated Press. The statement from the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara, which provided no evidence for the group’s claim, came almost three days after the low-flying helicopters crashed while […]

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