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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.

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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.

USA

Decorated special forces soldier dies in combat in Afghanistan

Sgt. Maj. James Sartor "was a beloved warrior who epitomized the quiet professional," a military official said.

World News

England beat New Zealand in super over to win Cricket World Cup

England beat New Zealand in super over to win the Cricket World Cup

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Canadian-Somali journalist killed in terror attack mourned as a 'big loss'

"Everybody is crying for her," Amal Nalayeh, who lives in Canada, told NBC News of her sister.

USA

European leaders join Macron for Bastille Day parade as France trumpets shared defense

"Never since the end of the Second World War has Europe been so necessary," said President Emmanuel Macron in a Bastille Day message to the French people.

United Kingdom

Brexit effect? Europe's populists back away from calls to leave the union

"The U.K. has begun a movement that will not be stopped," French far-right leader Marine Le Pen said the day after Britain voted to leave. Three years on, 'Frexit' is no longer on the National Rally's agenda.

USA

Fear of deportation raids spreads to U.S. citizens

"I've been carrying a passport since the day [Trump] was elected," said the American spokesman for a Latino organization.

Sport

Great Britain's Gemma Howell strikes judo gold at Budapest Grand Prix

Great Britain's Gemma Howell strikes judo gold on Day 2 of 2019 Budapest Grand Prix as a third gold medal helps Japan stay atop of the medals table

USA

At least 1 American among the 27 dead in hotel terrorist attack in Somalia

The U.S. State Department is working to confirm if any other Americans were among the dead or injured in the attack that lasted more than 14 hours.

USA

More than 120 dogs, cats in path of Hurricane Barry are flown to safety

The Humane Society evacuated animals that were up for adoption in Louisiana shelters, which helps to increase capacity for dogs and cats that may displaced in the storm.

USA

Vatican mystery over missing girl deepens; bones found

The mystery of the decades-old disappearance of the daughter of a Vatican employee took yet another twist with the discovery of two sets of bones under a stone manhole.

USA

Hong Kong protests target China border in effort to keep up pressure

Mass demonstrations began weeks ago in opposition to a proposed extradition bill that would allow for suspects to be sent to the mainland to face trial.

USA

Dozens dead after Somali forces end hotel siege

At least 26 people were killed, including a prominent Canadian-Somali journalist and several foreigners, officials said.

USA

Taiwan defends U.S. arms deal after China sanctions threat

The U.S. does not have formal diplomatic ties with Taiwan, but U.S. law requires that it provide Taiwan with sufficient defense equipment and services for self-defense.

USA

What the U.K. ambassador leak means for the special relationship

Trump has "consistently disparaged the U.K. and shown disrespect," according to a former British ambassador to the U.S.

USA

Four months after Christchurch shooting, New Zealand gun owners turn over their weapons for money

New Zealand lawmakers rushed through new legislation to ban so-called military-style weapons after a lone gunman killed 51 people at two Christchurch mosques.

USA

'No shower, no shower!': Migrants shout at U.S. border camp

The vice president saw detainees packed into their holding areas surrounded by chain-link fence.

Sport

Refugee judo team take part in Budapest Grand Prix as Japan top medals

The first ever refugee judo team took part in the 2019 Budapest Grand Prix, as Japan topped the medals standings at the end of a thrilling first day

USA

R. Kelly's federal charges say he took underage girls over state lines for sex

Once Kelly had convinced victims to be with him they "were not permitted to leave their room" without permission "including to eat or go to the bathroom," one of the indictments says.