A member of Tehran city council has said that more than 20,000 Tehran residents die annually from air pollution. A Sunday report by the semi-official ILNA news agency quotes Majid Farahani as saying that the figure has more than doubled since 2005. Over the past few years, air pollution has […]
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US soldier killed in Afghanistan helicopter crash identified
The Army warrant officer who died after a helicopter crashed in Afghanistan was a decorated veteran of numerous military tours who was born in Oklahoma and was currently living in Alaska, the Pentagon said in a statement. Chief Warrant Officer Jacob M. Sims, 36, of Juneau, Alaska, died from wounds […]
Missing Russian helicopter found on seabed in the Arctic
Norwegian rescue officials said Sunday the wreckage of a Russian helicopter that crashed with eight people onboard off the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard has been located on the seabed. The Joint Rescue Coordination Center for northern Norway said that the Mi-8 helicopter, which went down Thursday near the Svalbard settlement […]
His lawyers want doctors to have a greater say in determining his mental competency.
Jack Greene’s lawyers say he’s severely mentally ill. The Arkansas death row inmate says they’re lying. As Greene approaches a Nov. 9 execution date, his lawyers are raising questions about who should determine his mental competency. Arkansas gives considerable weight to its prison director’s opinion in deciding whether a condemned […]
Top House Intel member ‘can’t comment’ if Trump under investigation in Russia probe
The House Intelligence Committee’s top Democratic member said he “can’t answer” on whether President Donald Trump is under investigation in special counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia probe. “I can’t answer that one way or the other,” Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff of California told ABC News Chief Anchor George Stephanopoulos on “This […]
On target of Russia probe’s 1st charges, ‘if you’re the person, you know’: Christie
Whoever is targeted in the first charges sought by the special counsel’s Russia investigation likely already knows, said New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, a former federal prosecutor. “Believe me, if you’re the person, you know,” Christie, a former U.S. attorney, told ABC News Chief Anchor George Stephanopoulos on “This Week” […]
WATCH: Dodgers defeat Astros to tie up World Series
Transcript for Dodgers defeat Astros to tie up World Series I’m sure. More sports to talk about. A big night last night. The dodgers and the Astros now tied up. Marcus Moore has more. Reporter: Dan and Cecilia, good morning to you. Everyone watching the the game last night was […]
WATCH: Tropical Storm Philippe approaches southern Florida
Transcript for Tropical Storm Philippe approaches southern Florida A rough day for the east coast. Take a look at the map. Storms from north to south. Yeah, tropical storm Philippe hitting Florida. The power of the storm. A tree crashing down on cars. Team coverage. Rob is here tracking it […]
Tropical Storm Philippe approaches southern Florida
Tropical Storm Philippe is approaching extreme southern Florida as it continues to dump heavy rain on central Cuba and the Bahamas. The National Hurricane Center said Sunday morning the poorly organized storm is moving east-northeast at 17 mph (27.36 kph). A turn toward the northeast is expected, and a rapid […]
Thousands march in support of Myanmar military
Thousands of people marched in Yangon on Sunday to show support for the military, which has come under heavy criticism over violence that has driven hundreds of thousands of Rohingya Muslims to flee from Rakhine state to neighboring Bangladesh. More than 2,000 army supporters, including Buddhist nationalists and monks, took […]