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Sex assault case against Kevin Spacey dropped

Cape & Islands District Attorney Michael O'Keefe cited "unavailability of the complaining witness" in filing for dismissal.

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WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DRC an international health emergency

WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DRC 'public health emergency of international concern'

USA

Brother of Manchester Arena suicide bomber arrested in UK

Hashem Abedi, a key suspect in the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing that killed 22 people, was arrested Wednesday at a London airport after being extradited from Libya.

USA

Trump part of 'wider trend' to prevent migration

"Trump is part of a wider trend ... toward reducing the rights of asylum seekers and refugees and attempting to prevent migration," said one analyst.

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Europe's new top politician calls for gender equality

Climate change, trade deals and Russian relations are among the long list of challenges facing Europe's new leadership.

USA

Sudanese military, protesters sign power-sharing document

The two sides signed a so-called political declaration at a ceremony in Khartoum on Wednesday.

USA

Brother of Sandy Hook school shooting victim to run for public office

JT Lewis, whose younger brother Jesse was killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in 2012, announced Monday he's running for state senate in Connecticut.

USA

R. Kelly considered flight risk in sweeping sex-crime prosecution

Two women who say they're living with Kelly attended his arraignment on Tuesday and sat in the front row.

Greece

American scientist found dead in Greece had multiple broken bones, found in ventilation drain

Suzanne Eaton, 59, was discovered July 8 in an abandoned World War II bunker in a rural area outside the city of Chania.

USA

Palestinians denounce Trump tweets against local hero Rashida Tlaib

Although Tlaib has never lived in the West Bank, she still has relatives in the area and is widely seen as a local hero.

USA

At least 1 dead, 15 injured in gas explosion at California home

Southern California Gas Company confirmed that one of its employees died in the blast at the Murrieta home.

USA

Chess king captured: champion admits to using smart phone on the toilet to cheat

"I simply lost my mind," the Czech champion cheat told Chess.com

USA

Suspect admits to killing U.S. scientist Suzanne Eaton in Greece, police source says

Eaton's body was found July 8 outside the port city of Chania, days after she was reported missing.

USA

Jeffrey Epstein had cash, diamonds and a foreign passport stashed in safe, prosecutors say

The judge is expected to rule on Thursday whether the 66-year-old financier and registered sex offender should get bail.

USA

Italy detains 3 in seizure of weapons, missile, Nazi plaques

Police said one of the men arrested had in 2001 run unsuccessfully as a Senate candidate for the neo-fascist Forza Nuova party.

USA

Britain says there is a 'small window' to save Iran nuclear deal

Despite the United States being its closest ally, the United Kingdom disagrees on how to handle the crisis.

USA

Going fishing: Kids 10 to 14 take 600-mile road trip before being stopped by Aussie police

Police did not know if the children were related or how they knew each other.

Sport

Explosive judo on final day of Budapest Grand Prix as Japan top medals

Explosive judo and powerhouse performances dominate thrilling final day of Budapest Grand Prix 2019 as Japan tops medals standings with five gold wins

USA

R. Kelly facing federal charges because his alleged sex crimes involve interstate activity

Analysis: Most sex crimes are prosecuted by state and local authorities, but Congress has the power to step in when they involve interstate or foreign travel.

USA

Nine dead after small plane carrying parachutists crashes in Sweden

Swedish officials said a small plane carrying parachutists crashed in Sweden soon after takeoff on Sunday and all nine people on board were killed.