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Chile Police Release Constitutional Delegates Detained During Protest
A Chilean judge ordered on Thursday the release of two delegates to Chile's constitutional convention shortly after they were detained during a protest over political prisoners, according to a court filing.
Prosecution: Father Killed Son Who Wanted To Cut Him Off
A Colorado man killed his son almost a decade ago, after the 13yearold boy learned things about his father that ultimately ruined their relationship, prosecutors told a jury in closing arguments Thursday.
Judge Allows R Kelly To Shake Up Legal Team Ahead Of Trial
A federal judge Thursday allowed jailed R&B singer R. Kelly to shake up his legal defense team just weeks before he is set to go on trial in New York on racketeering charges.
U.S. Has Contingency Plans If It Faces Mass Migration By Sea From Cuba -official
The United States has contingency plans and a "robust presence" in the Florida Straits if it has to deal with any increased flow of migrants fleeing Cuba by sea during the latest unrest, a senior Biden administration official said on Thursday.
Son Charged With Death Of His Father; Mother Still Missing
The son of a Wisconsin couple who went missing last week was formally accused Thursday of killing his father and dismembering his body.
Ethiopian Regulator Suspends Addis Standard News Website
Ethiopia's media regulator said it had suspended the news website The Addis Standard on Thursday and accused it of advancing the agenda of a terrorist group.
Johnson & Johnson Recalling Sunscreens Due To Benzene Traces
Johnson & Johnson said Wednesday that it is recalling five of its sunscreen products after some samples were found to contain low levels of benzene, a chemical that can cause cancer with repeated exposure.
Arizona County To Spend $3M On Voting Machines After Audit
Arizona's largest county approved nearly $3 million Wednesday for new votecounting machines to replace those used in the 2020 election, which were given to legislative Republicans for a partisan review of the results.
Missouri Governor OKs Police Chokehold, Accountability Bills
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson on Wednesday signed bills that would increase police accountability, limit the use of officer chokeholds and, critics say, shield police while ramping up penalties for protesters.
Opera Returns To Open-air Desert Theater With Diverse Cast
An openair theater surrounded by high desert vistas, the Santa Fe Opera is known as the place to watch the sun set while taking in a performance.
FINA Suspends 2 Russian Swimmers For Tokyo Olympics
Two Russian swimmers set to compete at the Tokyo Olympics were provisionally suspended on Wednesday for antidoping violations by world governing body FINA.
Britain's Royal Navy Reports Covid-19 Outbreak in Carrier Strike Group
A spokesman for the Royal Navy says a small number of crew within the ships on deployment have tested positive.
Iran’s President Warns Weapons-Grade Enrichment Possible
A new round of Vienna negotiations has yet to be scheduled. Rouhani said he hoped Raisi’s administration “will be able to finish the job.”
Indonesia Poised to Become Next India? Cases & Bed-Occupancy Rates Rise as Delta Variant Ravages Java
Indonesia is struggling to slow the pace of COVID-19 transmission, with record daily case numbers on six of the past 10 days, including 47,899 new infections on Tuesday, despite new containment measures.
Sydney Braces For Extended Lockdown As COVID-19 Spreads
Australian authorities are widely expected to extend a threeweek lockdown in Sydney on Wednesday as a COVID19 outbreak in the country's largest city spreads to previously unaffected areas.
UN: Colombia Peace Deal Is Chance To Tackle Protest Issues
The U.N. special envoy for Colombia called on Colombian society Tuesday to use the 2016 peace agreement between the government and the countrys largest rebel group as an opportunity to address many longstanding issues that provoked recent protests and unr...