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Uranium, rattlesnake and whiskey found during Oklahoma traffic stop

The uranium was not weapons-grade, according to authorities. It is unclear why it was in the vehicle or how it was obtained.

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Ex-Red Sox player David Ortiz 'recovering well' after third surgery, wife says

Prosecutors have said that Ortiz, known as "Big Papi," was not the intended target of the June 9 shooting.

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U.S. scientist found dead in Greece died of asphyxiation, police say

Her body was found in a system of manmade caves that was used by the Nazis during the occupation of Crete during World War II.

United Kingdom

UK far-right activist Tommy Robinson sentenced to nine months in jail

Robinson, 36, was found guilty of contempt of court for breaching reporting restrictions by broadcasting a Facebook Live outside a sex grooming trial last year.

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'Tomb of the angel' search for missing teen hits dead end in Vatican

"'If you want to find Emanuela, search where the angel looks," a tipster wrote in an anonymous letter, the family's lawyer told NBC News.

USA

One gored, 5 hurt in fifth bull run in Pamplona

The most serious injury was suffered by a 27-year-old man from the Spanish city of Valencia who was gored in the arm.

USA

'Criminal act' likely in death of American scientist in Greece

The scientist was attending a conference in Crete when she disappeared last week.

Russia

Soviet nuclear sub that sank off Norway in 1989 still emitting radiation

The wreck of the Komsomolets lies on the bottom of the Norwegian Sea at a depth of about 5,577 feet.

USA

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.

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."

World News

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.