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Trump argues he can’t receive a fair trial in Washington

Hundreds of people in Ecuador’s capital took a stance against mining by performing a dance filmed for social media. (Aug. 7) (AP Video/Cesar Olmos)

A firefighting helicopter crashed in Southern California on Sunday while fighting a blaze in Riverside County, emergency officials said. (Aug. 7)

A pro-coup rally was held in Niger’s capital Niamey on the day the deadline passed for Niger’s military junta to reinstate the country’s ousted president. (Aug. 7)

The Philippine military has condemned a Chinese coast guard ship’s use of a water cannon on a Filipino supply boat. (Aug. 7)

High temperatures have sparked wildfires in Spain and Portugal. Around 7,000 hectares have been charred in the worst hit region of Castelo Branco in Portugal, prompting a major firefighting effort. (Aug. 7)

Simone Biles soared in her return to competition following a two-year layoff. The gymnastics star easily won the U.S. Classic, posting a score of 59.100, a full five points ahead of Leanne Wong. Up next: the U.S. Championships in San Jose. (Aug. 6) (AP…

Here’s the latest for Saturday, August 5th: Pope Francis wraps up his Portugal visit; Train derailment in Pakistan sustains heavy casualties; Saturday night shooting in DC leaves three dead; U.S. knocked out of Women’s World Cup after loss against Swed…

Hundreds of thousands of veterans have received additional benefits in the last year after President Joe Biden signed legislation expanding coverage for conditions connected to burn pits, which were used to destroy trash and potentially toxic materials…

A record number of cruise passengers are expected this year in Alaska’s capital, drawn by the Mendenhall Glacier. But Juneau’s main attraction is rapidly retreating because of climate change, prompting the question what will happen next? (August 6) (AP…