
Trapped by a wildfire, their escape routes were blocked. Why?
A BBC investigation reveals confusion between officials as an inferno destroyed a town in Hawaii.
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Meet the longshot candidates who could swing the 2024 election
Independent and third-party candidates could potentially siphon voters from the Democrats and Republicans.
1970-01-01 08:00

Argentina retail prices seen slipping under double digits in October
By Hernan Nessi BUENOS AIRES Argentina's consumer prices likely rose by less than double digits in October, a
1970-01-01 08:00

Iceland's Blue Lagoon closed as 1,000 earthquakes hit in 24 hours
The Blue Lagoon thermal baths -- one of Iceland's main tourist draws -- has closed temporarily after increasing seismic activity in the surrounding Reykjanes Peninsula, including thousands of earthquakes.
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Germany hiking group reported to police as illegal migrants
Someone told police the group hiking through Saxony in eastern Germany were "foreigners".
1970-01-01 08:00

NASA probe to observe near-Earth asteroid's 2029 close encounter
By Steve Gorman About 5-1/2 years from now, astronomers predict, an asteroid about as wide as the Empire
1970-01-01 08:00

Ukrainian teen may be forced into the Russian army
Bogdan Yermokhin, originally from Mariupol, is ordered to report to a draft centre when he turns 18.
1970-01-01 08:00

Indian capital gets a breather as rain brings respite from smog
NEW DELHI Overnight rain in New Delhi and its suburbs brought some relief to the Indian capital on
1970-01-01 08:00

Toxic smog chokes Pakistan and shuts cities
Smog in the country's second-largest city Lahore has risen to dangerous levels.
1970-01-01 08:00

First ever images prove 'lost echidna' not extinct
Expedition captures first ever footage of spiky egg-laying mammal that walked with dinosaurs.
1970-01-01 08:00

Apple agrees to $25 million settlement with US over hiring of immigrants
By Daniel Wiessner Apple Inc will pay $25 million to settle claims by the U.S. Department of Justice
1970-01-01 08:00

US Justice department says Constitution protects right to travel for abortion
The U.S. Department of Justice said on Thursday it had filed documents in two separate court cases stating
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