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Man with gas cans arrested at New York's famed St. Patrick's Cathedral

There was no fire. Law enforcement officials described the man taken into custody as being emotionally disturbed.

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Notre Dame beekeeper waits to learn fate of his 18,000 bees

Nicolas Géant said it had always been his dream to keep bees on the roof of "the most beautiful church in the world."

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At least 28 killed in tour bus crash on Portuguese island of Madeira

"I have no words to describe what happened. I cannot face the suffering of these people," said Mayor Filipe Sousa of the coastal town of Canico.

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T-Rex on sale for $3 million on eBay sparks outrage

The remains were found in a marsh in Hell Creek Formation in Montana in 2013, according to its owner.

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At least 29 people killed in tourist bus crash in Madeira, Portugal

According to Portuguese media, at least 29 people have been killed in a tourist bus crash on the island of Madeira.

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Burned Louisiana black churches raise $1M after Notre Dame fire

"It gives you a new hope in society, it gives you a new hope in people because it shows a lot of people have a good heart," one pastor said.

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Notre Dame's famed rose windows in 'good shape,' but structure unstable

"The stone structure of the cathedral has been saved and we have ensured that all the stained glass windows that were saved," a fire spokesman said.

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Peru's ex-president Garcia shoots himself when police tried to arrest him

Peru's former president Alan Garcia shot himself early on Wednesday after police arrived at his home in the capital Lima to arrest him in connection with a bribery investigation, a police source said.

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Chicago prosecutor feared her office overcharged Jussie Smollett

"Just because we can charge something doesn't mean we should," Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx wrote in a new released text message.

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Macron vowed to rebuild Notre Dame in 5 years. That appears unlikely.

"It will certainly take years, perhaps even decades, until the last damage caused by this terrible fire will be completely repaired."

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Head of Foxconn announces Taiwan presidential bid

Gou, Taiwan's richest person, said he would join the already competitive race and take part in the opposition, China-friendly primaries.

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Notre Dame fire triggers alarm bells at other historic landmarks

"The real value of heritage in human terms is felt acutely and viscerally when we witness the damage and loss just experienced ... to Notre Dame."

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Trump vetoes bill to end U.S. role in Yemen war

The president said he issued only the second vetoof his presidency to stop an "unnecessary, dangerous attempt to weaken my constitutional authorities."

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Notre Dame organist playing when the fire broke out calls the devastation 'unbearable'

"It's like seeing your own house burning," Johann Vexo said.

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Paris firefighter on desperate battle to save Notre Dame, 'France's heritage'

One of the 400 firefighters who helped battle the blaze that engulfed the famed cathedral shared the sadness they felt at the loss.

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It's 'frustrating' millions in donations only came after fire, Notre Dame official says

"The urgency of the restoration has not been taken into account quickly enough," the cathedral's adviser said.

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Parisians grieve and pay their respects to fire-ravaged Notre Dame

"Watching the flames last night was like watching a woman being beaten up without being able to do anything."

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Shooter in custody after four dead in 'targeted' killings in Canada

Royal Canadian Mounted Police says the suspect and the four victims knew each other but gave no details.

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Taliban official says comments on women at peace talks were 'misconstrued'

"We still have a clear-cut policy that we wouldn't allow women to represent us any in capacity," one commander said.

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What we know about the Notre Dame fire

The 850-year-old cathedral has survived frequent modifications, wars, revolutions and renovations.