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British ambassador to U.S. resigns after leaked memos showed he criticized Trump

Kim Darroch said in a statement that the fallout from the leaked communications was "making it impossible for me to carry out my role as I would like."

USA

Fear and hope surround as U.S. inches toward agreement with Taliban

"We have to end this conflict — how long we can continue and sacrifice sons of this nation?"

USA

U.S. plans coalition to counter alleged Iran sabotage as Gulf tensions rise

"I think probably over the next couple of weeks we'll identify which nations have the political will," the top U.S. general said.

USA

American scientist who vanished in Greece found dead

Suzanne Eaton, a molecular biologist from California working in Germany, went missing on July 2. Her body was found in Crete on Monday.

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USA

Ex-US presidential candidate Ross Perot dies at 89

The billionaire twice ran as an independent for president.

USA

Trump lashes out at U.K. prime minister and envoy after damaging leak

"If we set this precedent, can you imagine how a country like China would respond?" one former British diplomat said.

USA

US state not doing enough to fix earthquake-vulnerable buildings

"I don't want to frighten people," one expert said. "But I think it's important to be transparent. This is a real issue."

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Hong Kong extradition bill 'is dead', chief executive says

Weeks of massive protests lead to the death of the bill that would have sent suspects to mainland China for prosecution.

USA

Woman who encouraged boyfriend's suicide, appeals to Supreme Court

Lawyers for Carter argued that her conviction violated her constitutional right to freedom of speech.

USA

Florida principal reassigned after saying Holocaust was not "factual"

After furor and calls for his resignation, the Palm Beach County school board announced the principal would be moved to an administrative role.

USA

Kevin Spacey accuser pleads Fifth on missing phone

The Oscar winner has been charged for an alleged groping incident at a bar in Nantucket in 2016 .

USA

U.K. scrambles to make nice after top diplomat blasts Trump

The British government said the revelation was a matter of regret. "We believe the leak is unacceptable," Prime Minister Theresa May's spokesman said Monday.

USA

'The Terminator' convicted of war crimes in Congo

"Some bodies were found naked, some had their hands tied up and some had their heads crushed. Several bodies were disemboweled."

USA

Search to expand for American scientist missing on Greek island

"If anyone can find her way out of a difficult situation it is Suzanne," said the employer for American scientist Suzanne Eaton, who vanished last week.

USA

Indonesia issues tsunami warning after magnitude-6.9 earthquake

The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake was centered 115 miles southeast of the city of Manado at a depth of 15 miles.

USA

U.K.'s top diplomat in U.S. reportedly blasts Trump in leaked memos

NBC News has not seen or verified the existence of the diplomatic cables.

USA

Hong Kong protesters march again, aiming to take their message to the mainland

The demonstrations sparked by a controversial extradition bill have expanded, with calls for the resignation of Hong Kong's chief executive Carrie Lam

USA

How much time before Iran could have a nuclear bomb?

Iran says it will reverse course if European powers that signed the nuke deal provide economic relief. "This is not a sprint to a bomb," said one expert.

Brazil

João Gilberto, pioneer of Brazil's bossa nova, dies at 88

The Grammy-winning artist was instrumental in popularizing the bossa nova music style around the world.

USA

California desert city takes stock after back-to-back earthquakes

Shaken residents of Ridgecrest, where two powerful quakes were centered, say they're worried about the next one.