Syrian immigrants in the United States are worried about friends and family after devastating earthquakes that killed thousands in Syria and Turkey. (Feb 6)(AP video shot by Micheal Rubinkam)
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Residents in Ohio town wait out train derailment fire
Crews say they are releasing toxic chemicals from a derailed train near the Ohio-Pennsylvania state line to reduce the threat of an explosion. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine earlier ordered residents near the site to evacuate. (Feb. 6) (AP Video: Patrick Orsago…
Abortion debate in Kansas shifts to funding
The U.S. abortion debate is shifting to funding as states take control of policy making. In Kansas, the Republican-led legislature is considering millions of dollars in funding for centers that discourage abortion. (Feb. 5) (AP video: John Hanna)
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Powerful quake kills hundreds in Turkey, Syria
Hundreds of people have been killed in a 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck southern Turkey and northern Syria early Monday morning. (Feb. 6)
Pope appeals for peace at South Sudan mass
Pope Francis made a final appeal for peace in South Sudan on Sunday as he celebrated Mass before tens of thousands of people to close out an unusual mission by Christian religious leaders to nudge forward the country’s recovery from civil war.
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Mexican avocado haulers face dangers
Mexican avocado haulers face dangers
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Here’s the latest for Sunday, February 5th: Former Pakistan president Musharraf has died; Pope departs South Sudan at end of Africa trip; Senators to be briefed on China balloon next week; Sky lanterns light up night in New Taipei City.
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Here’s the latest for Saturday, February 4th: U.S. military shoots down suspected Chinese surveillance balloon; 50-car train derailment causes massive fire in Ohio; Hundreds rally for peace in Pakistan; Ukraine and Russian prisoners freed in swap (Feb….
US downs Chinese balloon, marks US-China tensions
The U.S. military has shot down a suspected Chinese spy balloon off the Carolina coast on orders from President Joe Biden after it had crossed over sensitive military sites across North America. (Feb. 4)
City of martyrs asks, `How many more?’
Surrounded by officers with clubs and pepper spray, Tyre Nichols called out in vain for his mother. When Chase Madkins was pulled over by an unmarked car, he instinctively called a fellow activist. (Feb. 4) (AP Video shot by Allen Breed)
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