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Riot declared in Portland protests after police kill man

Riot declared in Portland protests after police kill man

PORTLAND, Ore.
Worldwide COVID-19 death toll tops a staggering 3 million

Worldwide COVID-19 death toll tops a staggering 3 million

RIO DE JANEIRO — The global death toll from the coronavirus topped a staggering 3 million people Saturday amid repeated setbacks in the worldwide vaccination campaign and a deepening crisis in places such as Brazil, India and France.
Iran names suspect in Natanz attack, says he fled country

Iran names suspect in Natanz attack, says he fled country

TEHRAN, Iran — Iran named a suspect Saturday in the attack on its Natanz nuclear facility that damaged centrifuges there, saying he had fled the country “hours before” the sabotage happened.
After China, US envoy Kerry in S. Korea for climate talks

After China, US envoy Kerry in S. Korea for climate talks

SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of — U.S. climate envoy John Kerry met with South Korea’s foreign minister in Seoul on Saturday for talks ahead of a virtual climate summit of world leaders called by President Joe Biden for next week.
‘Godzilla’ shark discovered in New Mexico gets formal name

‘Godzilla’ shark discovered in New Mexico gets formal name

SANTA FE, N.M. — The 300-million-year-old shark’s teeth were the first sign that it might be a distinct species. The ancient chompers looked less like the spear-like rows of teeth of related species.
American, 2 Russians return to Earth from space station

American, 2 Russians return to Earth from space station

MOSCOW — An American astronaut and two Russians have returned to Earth after six months aboard the International Space Station.
As Biden improves with vets, Afghanistan plan a plus to some

As Biden improves with vets, Afghanistan plan a plus to some

ELM GROVE, Wis. — Patrick Proctor Brown says the war in Afghanistan was lost within a year of its start.
Minnesota mayor blasts police tactics to control protesters

Minnesota mayor blasts police tactics to control protesters

BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn.
Chicago police critics call for charges in shooting of boy

Chicago police critics call for charges in shooting of boy

CHICAGO — Newly released video that shows a Chicago police officer fatally shoot a 13-year-old will be key evidence when prosecutors consider a case against the officer and are confronted with both the emotions surrounding the chilling footage and le
Iran starts enriching uranium to 60%, its highest level ever

Iran starts enriching uranium to 60%, its highest level ever

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran began enriching uranium Friday to its highest-ever purity, edging close to weapons-grade levels, as it attempts to pressure negotiators in Vienna during talks on restoring its nuclear deal with world powers after an