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• Pelosi announces House would vote Thursday on war powers resolution of its own

  08-01-2020 23:58
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. and Iran stepped back from the brink of possible war on Wednesday as President Donald Trump signaled he would not retaliate militarily for Iran's missile strikes on Iraqi bases housing U.S. troops. No one was harmed in the strikes, but U.S. forces in the region remained on high alert.Speaking from the White House, Trump seemed intent on deescalating the crisis, which spiraled after he authorized the targeted killing last week of Iran's top general, Qassem Soleimani. Ir
  
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• Robbery suspect wanted in assault at TJ Maxx identified, arrested

  08-01-2020 23:44
  
  TUCSON - An 18-year-old was taken into custody Tuesday after a tip from the public identified the individual as a suspect of a Dec. 14 robbery at a TJ Maxx.According to Tucson Police Department, two individuals exited the rear doors of the store at 6337 E. Broadway Blvd. with a variety of stolen items. Prior to the robbery, the two reportedly physically assaulted a store member. Police said the store member was medically treated in connection to the assault.
  After further investigation, TPD was
  
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• Snowflakes will be flying late Thursday and Friday morning in southern Arizona

  08-01-2020 23:43
  
  TUCSON - Okay, so while Tucson may not see snow, elevations above 3500 feet will likely see a dusting to one inch of snow late Thursday night into early Friday morning.
  This after 70+ degree days across much of the region!
  A cold area of low pressure will move over the area during this time period, and bring some valley rain and relatively low snow.
  Some lower elevations to receive snow include Oracle, Bisbee, Benson, Sierra Vista and Willcox.
  Highs will struggle to get out of the 50s on Friday
  
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• Top Pentagon general: Iran fired missiles with intent ‘to kill personnel,’ US warning system prevented loss of life

  08-01-2020 23:12
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Top Pentagon general: Iran fired missiles with intent ‘to kill personnel,’ US warning system prevented loss of life.
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• At least 63 Canadians among those killed in Iran plane crash

  08-01-2020 23:12
  
  TORONTO (AP) - Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau vowed his government will get answers after a Ukrainian passenger jet crashed, killing at least 63 Canadians, just minutes after taking off from Iran's capital.
  Trudeau said Wednesday 138 passengers on the flight were connecting to Canada. The flight included many international students as well as a family of four and newlyweds too.
  Trudeau said his foreign minister is in touch with the government of Ukraine and his transport minister is reac
  
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• Human-caused fire on Mount Lemmon 100 percent contained

  08-01-2020 23:00
  
  TUCSON - After several days of working the three-acre blaze, the fire that ignited Monday on Mount Lemmon is 100 percent contained, National Forest Service officials announced Wednesday.On Monday, NFS announced that a fire burned about three acres near Gordon Hirabayashi Campground. Authorities said investigators have deduced that the fire was human-caused, as there was no lightning reported in the area on Monday.The Gordon Fire was ignited today near Gordon Hirabayashi Campground. Since there w
  
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• Arizona lawmakers introduce bills to turn Jan. 8 memorial into national memorial

  08-01-2020 22:48
  
  TUCSON - Arizona lawmakers are working on turning the soon-to-be-completed January 8th memorial into a national memorial.On Jan. 8, 2011, six people were killed and 13 wounded after a mass shooting occurred during a "Congress On Your Corner" event at Tucson grocery store. Former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords was shot in the head in connection to the shooting.To help Tucsonans and the rest of the nation remember this horrific event, a memorial in tribute to the day was planned to be constructe
  
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• Remembering Those Lost in Tucson's Jan. 8 Mass Shooting

  08-01-2020 21:55
  
  Dozens gathered on the Pima County Courthouse lawn in remembrance of the six people who were killed and 13 others wounded during the Tucson shooting at then-Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords' Congress on Your Corner event nine years ago Wednesday morning.
  At 10:10 a.m., to coincide with the time the shooting started, a silver bell rang as each of the names of those who died or were wounded on January 8 were read aloud.Moments before the ceremony took place, Ron Barber, a victim of the shooting a
  
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• Davis Dominguez Gallery Closing After 43 Years, Lerua’s Mexican Restaurant Moving into Downtown Space

  08-01-2020 21:37
  
  Davis Dominguez, a long-running gallery of contemporary art and a respected venue that shows many local artists, will close its doors at the end of June.After that, the gallery’s elegant warehouse space at 154 E. Sixth St. will house the popular Mexican restaurant Lerua’s, which lost its own longtime space to the Broadway widening.Wife and husband gallerists, Candice Davis, age 72, and Mike Dominguez, age 73, said that they had already been planning to close the gallery at the end of
  
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• Davis Dominguez Gallery Closing After 43 Years, Lerua’s Mexican Restaurant Eyeing Move into Downtown Space

  08-01-2020 21:37
  
  Davis Dominguez, a long-running gallery of contemporary art and a respected venue that shows many local artists, will close its doors at the end of June.After that, the gallery’s elegant warehouse space at 154 E. Sixth St. may house the popular Mexican restaurant Lerua’s, which lost its own longtime space to the Broadway widening, Lerua’s is in negotiations, says building owner Mark Berman, but no contract has been signed.
  Wife and husband gallerists, Candice Davis, age 72, and
  
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• Prince Harry and Meghan to ‘step back’ as senior UK royals

  08-01-2020 21:13
  
  LONDON (AP) - Britain's Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, said they are planning "to step back" as senior members of the royal family, a stunning revelation that underscores the wish of the couple to forge a new path for the royals in the modern world.A statement issued by Buckingham Palace said Wednesday the the royal couple intend to become financially independent, shunning public support, to underpin their work on charities. It said they intend to "balance" their time between the U.K. and No
  
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• Barricade situation causes traffic restrictions on southside

  08-01-2020 20:52
  
  TUCSON – A barricade situation is causing traffic restrictions at a southside intersection Wednesday afternoon.
  Tucson Police Department says motorists should avoid 12th
  Avenue and Irvington Road.
  Details are limited at this time. TRAFFIC RESTRICTION
  Please avoid the area of S. 12th Ave. and W. Irvington Rd. Officers are attempting to communicate with a barricaded subject in his vehicle. pic.twitter.com/MVqtLW7mkg— Ofc. Frank Magos (@ofcrmagos) January 8, 2020The post Barricade situa
  
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• New White Claw hard seltzer facility to be built in Arizona amid nationwide shortage

  08-01-2020 20:27
  
  TUCSON - Arizona, you have nothing to worry about anymore. Your White Claw supply will be restocked soon.After announcing a nationwide shortage of the popular drink in September, Mark Anthony Brewing announced that a new White Claw Hard Seltzer brewery facility will be built in Glendale to help keep up with popular demand.According to the company, construction of the 916,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art brewery and BrewPure facility will be completed and up and running by June 2020.The new fac
  
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• Missing five puppers? Owners sought after OVPD found dogs wandering Oro Valley

  08-01-2020 20:05
  
  TUCSON - Oro Valley Police Department is on the lookout for a family who is missing five puppies after the pack was found taking a stroll in Oro Valley.According to OVPD, the dogs were found in the area of Vistoso Village and Bedrock. The officers said they believe the dogs are four to five months old.The pups are currently staying at Pima Animal Control while OVPD awaits a member of their family to claim the five.Anyone who knows the owners of the dogs is advised to call 520-229-4900.
  Anyone lo
  
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• Prince Harry and his wife Meghan ‘stepping back’ as senior UK royals, will work to become financially independent

  08-01-2020 19:47
  
  Prince Harry and his wife Meghan ‘stepping back’ as senior UK royals, will work to become financially independent.
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• ‘Ugly Betty’ co-creator Silvio Horta dies in Miami at 45

  08-01-2020 19:36
  
  MIAMI (AP) — Award-winning producer Silvio Horta, who was acclaimed for creating the hit series “Ugly Betty” with actress Salma Hayek, has died. He was 45.
  The Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner said Wednesday that based on the investigation Horta died by suicide at a Miami hotel on Tuesday.
  The Cuban-American producer and screenwriter is credited for breaking ground for Latinos and gays in Hollywood with a show about a Mexican-American woman who arrives for her first day worki
  
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• Firefighters from Arizona help battle Australian fires

  08-01-2020 19:17
  
  Firefighters from Arizona help battle Australian firesBrush fires have been burning throughout Australia since September. Now firefighters from Arizona are helping crews put out the flames down under."Like Arizona, they have a drier climate here in Victoria. However, they have had a long-term drought," said Koreena Haynes with the Bureau of Land Management based in Phoenix. "The combination of weather and the drought have really created this firestorm they're experiencing."Haynes serves as an en
  
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• Man convicted for murder of BP agent gets life in prison

  08-01-2020 19:10
  
  Heraclio Osorio-Arellanes Border Patrol Agent Brian A. Terry
  TUCSON – A Tucson man was sentenced to life in prison Wednesday morning for the murder of Border Patrol agent Brian Terry.
  Heraclio Osorio-Arellanes was convicted in the agent’s death in February 2019.He was one of seven men indicted in the case.Osorio-Arellanes was arrested by Mexican authorities in April 2017 and extradited to the U.S. in August 2018.
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  killing publicly revealed the “Fast and Furio
  
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• Southern Arizona military bases increase security amid US/Iran crisis

  08-01-2020 18:50
  
  TUCSON - Following the Iranian missile strike against Iraqi airbases housing U.S. troops, local military bases in southern Arizona have implemented extra security measures.On Saturday, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson announced on Twitter that it will be conducting 100 percent ID checks at the installation's gates. D-M officials said this extra security measure is expected to increase wait times for people entering the base.
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  U.S. Army Fort Huachuca released a statemen
  
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• U.S. Census Bureau is hiring in Tucson

  08-01-2020 18:32
  
  TUCSON – The U.S. Census Bureau is looking to fill up to 5,000 positions in the next 60 days in Tucson.
  Census takers and office personnel are needed to fill up the
  positions, which pay from $14.50 to $16 an hour.   According to a news release, on Jan. 21, Census Bureau Director, Steven Dillingham will travel to Alaska to personally count the first person in the census, which will help kick off in the rest of the country in late March. Responses to the Census are used b
  
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• Claytoon of the Day: Reasonable Radicals

  08-01-2020 18:25
  
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• A new year, a new Rainbow Reads lineup!

  08-01-2020 18:20
  
  Make friends and talk books at the Library's monthly Rainbow Reads!…
  
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• Turkish Air cancels all flights to Iran, Iraq amid tensions between US/Iran

  08-01-2020 18:10
  
  TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — The latest on U.S.-Iran tensions after the U.S. airstrike that killed Iran’s top general (all times local):8:45 p.m.Turkey’s national airline has temporarily cancelled flights to Iran and Iraq.The official Anadolu news agency said Wednesday that Turkish Airlines flights would be suspended as a precaution until 1800 GMT Thursday.Turkish Airlines flights will not use Iraqi and Iranian airspaces during this time and planes would change their routes, the agency
  
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• The Latest: Turkish Air cancels all flights to Iran, Iraq

  08-01-2020 18:10
  
  TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — The latest on U.S.-Iran tensions after the U.S. airstrike that killed Iran’s top general (all times local):8:45 p.m.Turkey’s national airline has temporarily cancelled flights to Iran and Iraq.The official Anadolu news agency said Wednesday that Turkish Airlines flights would be suspended as a precaution until 1800 GMT Thursday.Turkish Airlines flights will not use Iraqi and Iranian airspaces during this time and planes would change their routes, the agency
  
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• The Latest: Trump calls on NATO allies to up role in Mideast

  08-01-2020 17:56
  
  TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — The latest on U.S.-Iran tensions after the U.S. airstrike that killed Iran’s top general (all times local):8:12 p.m.President Donald Trump says he is going to ask NATO to become much more involved in the Middle East.Trump spoke during an address Wednesday from the White House after Iran struck back at the United States for killing its most powerful military commander.Trump has frequently criticized NATO as obsolete and has encouraged participants to beef up their
  
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• The Latest: Trump: Iran ‘standing down’ after missile attack

  08-01-2020 17:39
  
  TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — The latest on U.S.-Iran tensions after the U.S. airstrike that killed Iran’s top general (all times local):8:05 p.m.President Donald Trump says the American people should be “extremely grateful and happy” that no Americans were harmed when Iran launched ballistic missiles at two Iraqi bases housing U.S. troops early Wednesday. Trump says Iran “appears to be standing down” and is crediting an early warning system “that worked very well
  
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• First cruise ship ready to leave Rocky Point port

  08-01-2020 17:29
  
  TUCSON - The first cruise ship is ready to set sail from Rocky Point.The ship is set to leave port on Thursday, January 9th.
  It is called “Treasures Sea of Cortez.”The ship “Astoria” will cover the Sea of Cortez with
  an 11 night expedition to different destinations in Mexico, stopping at 8 ports
  including Puerto Penasco.“We’ve been waiting for this for a long time for this
  cruise and I’ve personally been a skeptic, we heard it was going to happen and
  the
  
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• First cruise ship ready to leave Puerto Peñasco port

  08-01-2020 17:29
  
  TUCSON - The first cruise ship is ready to set sail from Puerto Peñasco, also known as Rocky Point.The ship is set to leave port on Thursday.It is called “Treasures Sea of Cortez.”The ship “Astoria” will cover the Sea of Cortez with an 11 night expedition to different destinations in Mexico, stopping at 8 ports including PuertoPeñasco.“We’ve been waiting for this for a long time for this
  cruise and I’ve personally been a skeptic, we heard i
  
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• The Latest: UN chief makes dire warning against war in Gulf

  08-01-2020 17:07
  
  TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — The latest on U.S.-Iran tensions after the U.S. airstrike that killed Iran’s top general (all times local):7:45 p.m.The U.N.’s head Antonio Guterres is renewing his “passionate appeal for peace,” stressing that the world cannot afford a war in the Persian Gulf.U.N. spokesman Stephane Dujarric reiterated on Wednesday the secretary-general’s appeal to world leaders to “stop escalation” and “re-start dialogue.”His appea
  
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• US allies see Mideast strategy vacuum that Putin can fill

  08-01-2020 16:57
  
  PARIS (AP) — He was the leader on the world stage, visiting troops stationed in a far-flung war zone for the holidays, shoring up alliances and economic deals in the Mideast, requesting a meeting with the German chancellor in his capital, portraying himself and his country as reliable partners in an increasingly uncertain world.Russian President Vladimir Putin has had a busy week, stepping into the aftermath of the American drone strike that killed Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani. Putin&rsqu
  
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• The Latest: Putin, Erdogan warn against more use of force

  08-01-2020 16:42
  
  TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — The latest on U.S.-Iran tensions after the U.S. airstrike that killed Iran’s top general (all times local):7:15 p.m.Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Russian President Vladimir Putin in a joint statement after a closed-door meeting on Mideast security are warning that the further use of force “would lead to a new cycle of instability and would eventually damage everyone’s interests.”Their statement Wednesday expressed deep concern about
  
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• US allies fear Mideast strategy vacuum that Putin can fill

  08-01-2020 16:39
  
  PARIS (AP) — He was the leader on the world stage, visiting troops stationed in a far-flung war zone for the holidays, shoring up alliances and economic deals in the Mideast, requesting a meeting with the German chancellor in his capital, portraying himself and his country as reliable partners in an increasingly uncertain world.Russian President Vladimir Putin has had a busy week, stepping into the aftermath of the American drone strike that killed Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani. Putin&rsqu
  
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• The Latest: UAE says not affected in US, Iran tensions

  08-01-2020 16:23
  
  TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — The latest on U.S.-Iran tensions after the U.S. airstrike that killed Iran’s top general (all times local):7 p.m.The United Arab Emirates is seeking to allay concerns it has been impacted or is a target in tensions between its ally the United States and its regional neighbor Iran.
  The Foreign Ministry on Wednesday said tensions in the region “will not affect citizens, residents or visitors.” It stressed that sectors across the country are operating nor
  
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• The Latest: Trump to address the US shortly on Iran strikes

  08-01-2020 16:08
  
  TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — The latest on U.S.-Iran tensions after the U.S. airstrike that killed Iran’s top general (all times local):6:40 p.m.The White House says President Donald Trump plans to address the nation at 11 a.m. local time Wednesday (1600 GMT).
  Trump faces one of the greatest tests of his presidency now that Iran has launched ballistic missiles at two Iraqi bases housing U.S. troops. It was Iran’s most brazen assault on America since the 1979 seizing of the U.S. Embassy
  
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• The Latest: Pakistan sending minister to Iran, US for talks

  08-01-2020 15:54
  
  TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — The latest on U.S.-Iran tensions after the U.S. airstrike that killed Iran’s top general (all times local):6:25 p.m.Pakistan’s prime minister has stressed the need to take immediate steps to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East.
  In a Twitter post, Imran Khan added that he is sending his foreign minister to Iran, Saudi Arabia and United States to meet with counterparts. Regional tensions remain high after Iran fired missiles at two bases in Iraq used by U.
  
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• Officials: Turkish and Russian presidents call for a cease-fire in Libya to start on Jan. 12

  08-01-2020 15:48
  
  ISTANBUL (AP) — Officials: Turkish and Russian presidents call for a cease-fire in Libya to start on Jan. 12.
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• WATCH: Trump to address the nation amid showdown with Iran

  08-01-2020 15:39
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump faces one of the greatest tests of his presidency after Iran launched ballistic missiles at Iraqi bases housing U.S. troops. It was Iran's most brazen direct assault on America since the 1979 seizing of the U.S. Embassy in Tehran.WATCH: Special Report here
  The strikes pushed Tehran and Washington perilously close to war and put the world's attention on Trump as he weighs whether to respond with more military force. The Republican president huddled with hi
  
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• Trump to address the nation amid showdown with Iran

  08-01-2020 15:39
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump faces one of the greatest tests of his presidency after Iran launched ballistic missiles at Iraqi bases housing U.S. troops. It was Iran's most brazen direct assault on America since the 1979 seizing of the U.S. Embassy in Tehran.The strikes pushed Tehran and Washington perilously close to war and put the world's attention on Trump as he weighs whether to respond with more military force. The Republican president huddled with his national security adviser
  
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• Trump says Iran appears to be ‘standing down’ after strike

  08-01-2020 15:39
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. and Iran stepped back from the brink of possible war Wednesday, as President Donald Trump indicated he would not respond militarily after no one was harmed in Iran's missile strike on two Iraqi bases housing U.S. troops.Speaking from the White House, Trump seemed intent on deescalating the crisis, which reached a new height after he authorized the targeted killing last week of Gen. Qassem Soleimani, the head of Iran's elite Quds Force. Iran retaliated overnight with it
  
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• Ex-Nissan chief Ghosn says he would be ready to stand trial “anywhere where I think I can have a fair trial.”

  08-01-2020 15:37
  
  Ex-Nissan chief Ghosn says he would be ready to stand trial “anywhere where I think I can have a fair trial.”.
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• The Latest: British PM condemns Iran strike as ‘reckless’

  08-01-2020 15:11
  
  TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — The latest on U.S.-Iran tensions after the U.S. airstrike that killed Iran’s top general (all times local):5:45 p.m.British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has condemned what he called Iran’s “reckless and dangerous” missile attacks on bases in Iraq used by U.S. troops, and he called for “urgent de-escalation” by Tehran and Washington.Johnson also said Qassem Soleimani, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard commander killed in a U.S. airstrike
  
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• The Latest: Iraq’s presidency condemns Iran missile strikes

  08-01-2020 14:58
  
  TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — The latest on U.S.-Iran tensions after the U.S. airstrike that killed Iran’s top general (all times local):5:30 p.m.Iraq’s presidency has condemned Iranian missile strikes on two Iraqi military bases hosting U.S. troops, reiterating its rejection of breaches of Iraq’s sovereignty.Barham Saleh’s office also said in a statement that the fate of U.S. troops in Iraq is an internal matter based on legal agreements to combat the Islamic State group.The
  
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• Ukrainian airplane crashes near Iran’s capital, killing 176

  08-01-2020 14:48
  
  SHAHEDSHAHR, Iran (AP) - A Ukrainian passenger jet carrying 176 people crashed on Wednesday, just minutes after taking off from the Iranian capital's main airport, turning farmland on the outskirts of Tehran into fields of flaming debris and killing all on board.
  The crash of Ukraine International Airlines came hours after Iran launched a ballistic missile attack on Iraqi bases housing U.S. soldiers, but Iranian officials said they suspected a mechanical issue brought down the 3½-year-old
  
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• Eilish leads iHeartRadio Music Awards with 7 nominations

  08-01-2020 14:39
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Billie Eilish came away with the most nominations for the upcoming iHeartRadio Music Awards.iHeartMedia announced Wednesday that Eilish received seven nominations. The singer will compete for female artist of the year and song of the year with “bad guy.” Lil Nas X and Lizzo are each nominated six times.The awards will air live March 29 on Fox from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.Lil Nas X will compete for song of the year with “Old Town Road.&rdquo
  
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• The Latest: NATO leader condemns Iran’s missile strike

  08-01-2020 14:37
  
  TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — The latest on U.S.-Iran tensions after the U.S. airstrike that killed Iran’s top general (all times local):5:10 p.m.NATO secretary general Jens Stoltenberg has condemned Iran’s missile strike against U.S. forces in Iraq, while a NATO official says there were no casualties among the military alliance’s personnel in the country.The Iraqi mission consists of several hundred staff from allied nations and non-NATO countries.In a message to The Associated Pr
  
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• The Latest: Cyprus OKs US request to deploy evacuation team

  08-01-2020 14:18
  
  TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — The latest on U.S.-Iran tensions after the U.S. airstrike that killed Iran’s top general (all times local):4:50 p.m.An official says the Cyprus government has approved a U.S. request to temporarily deploy a “rapid reaction” team to help evacuate personnel from U.S. diplomatic missions in nearby countries if needed.
  Cyprus government spokesman Kyriakos Koushios said Wednesday the team also will be tasked with evacuating U.S. civilians from the region in
  
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• Ex-Nissan chief dismisses allegations against him as untrue, says “I should never have been arrested in the first place”

  08-01-2020 14:11
  
  Ex-Nissan chief dismisses allegations against him as untrue, says “I should never have been arrested in the first place”.
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• Nissan’s fugitive ex-boss describes detention conditions in Japan as “travesty” against human rights and dignity

  08-01-2020 14:07
  
  BEIRUT (AP) — Nissan’s fugitive ex-boss describes detention conditions in Japan as “travesty” against human rights and dignity.
  The post Nissan’s fugitive ex-boss describes detention conditions in Japan as “travesty” against human rights and dignity appeared first on KVOA.
  
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• Ex-Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn arrives at news conference in Beirut, 1st public appearance since fleeing Japan

  08-01-2020 13:49
  
  BEIRUT (AP) — Ex-Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn arrives at news conference in Beirut, 1st public appearance since fleeing Japan.
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• The Latest: Turkish foreign minister to visit Iraq Thursday

  08-01-2020 13:43
  
  TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — The latest on U.S.-Iran tensions after the U.S. airstrike that killed Iran’s top general (all times local):4:10 p.m.Turkey’s foreign minister will visit Iraq on Thursday as part of diplomatic efforts to “alleviate the escalated tension” in the region, a ministry statement said.
  Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu also spoke with his Iranian counterpart Wednesday after Iran fired more than 20 missiles overnight at bases in Iraq used by U.S. troops i
  
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