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Trump wants to pull all U.S. troops out of Afghanistan by 2020 election, officials say
The president threatened to shut down the U.S. embassy in Kabul last December, complaining to aides that it is too large and expensive, officials said ...
Trump slaps 10 percent tariff on $300B more in Chinese goods
"The future between our two countries will be a very bright one!” the president tweeted.
Trump announces new tariffs on $300 billion in Chinese ...
66 people sent for medical attention after ExxonMobil refinery explosion in Texas
The facility processes light hydrocarbons including propane and propylene, materials used to make plastic and industrial products.
Authorities say ...
Cloning giant redwoods could help combat climate change
Efforts are underway to grow towering new redwood forests, cloned from existing trees, that can sequester massive amounts of carbon.
An old growth ...
Man stranded 4 days in Oregon desert found alive with dog ‘faithfully by his side’
The terrifying ordeal began July 14 when Greg Randolph's Jeep got stuck in a canyon.
The terrifying ordeal began July 14 when Greg Randolph's Jeep go ...
Woman nearly loses sight in one eye after wearing contacts in shower and pool
Doctors say that, though rare, the case is a stark reminder of the importance of contact lens hygiene.
A green fluorescent dye is used to confirm ...
Heat wave expected to bake two-thirds of nation through weekend
High temperatures caused by a large dome of high pressure will send temperatures into the 90s and 100s in many parts.
Heat wave expected to blanket ...
Tennessee police warn flushing drugs could create hyper-aggressive alligators
A police department in Loretto, Tennessee, is asking residents to refrain from flushing drugs, such as methamphetamine, down the toilet to prevent "me ...
Evacuations ordered as large brush fire burns on Maui
No injuries or significant loss of property were reported, but more than 600 people were in shelters, officials said.
More than 600 people ...
Tropical Storm Barry headed for the Gulf Coast, could drop up to 20 inches of rain
The town of Grand Isle, Louisiana, south of New Orleans, ordered a mandatory evacuation of residents Thursday.
Reside ...