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Paris bakery explosion: death toll rises to four

Rescue workers found the body of a woman in the rubble on Sunday.

USA

Government shutdown is brewing trouble for America's craft beer makers

'The damage of this situation is going to be really hard to calculate and far-reaching,' said one brewer of the inability to get government approvals.

USA

L.A. teachers plan to strike Monday after impasse with district

"We declared impasse," said union secretary Arlene Inouye.

USA

'I'm lost': Jayme Closs approached strangers after her escape

"She said 'I'm Jayme.' And I recognized her immediately," said a woman who was walking her dog when the 13-year-old approached her.

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USA

Pennsylvania priest gets up to 14 years in prison for molesting two boys

"I am sorry for the actions I committed," the priest, who admitted the molestation, told the court, according to a local outlet. "They were both criminal and sins."

USA

Sheriff criticized over Parkland shooting response removed from office

Gov. Ron DeSantis removed the Broward County sheriff, saying he had shown "repeated incompetence and neglect of duty."

USA

Nearly 500 people are now sick on Royal Caribbean cruise ship

More than 275 people had initially come down with a gastrointestinal illness, a spokesman for Oasis of the Seas said.

USA

Beleaguered firefighters put on hold by government shutdown

"If you don't do the hiring on time, then you can't do the training on time, then you are not ready for the next fire season," a nonprofit leader said.

USA

21-year-old woman arrested in connection with killing of nail-salon manager

A customer fled the salon after her credit card declined charges for her $35 manicure. The pursuing manager was killed when she was dragged by the woman's vehicle, police said

USA

L.A. teachers to strike over school funding if talks fail

"What you're seeing is a national phenomenon, and it's been building for decades," said National Education Assn. president Lily Eskelsen García.

USA

Woman and two teenagers found dead inside luxury Texas home

Authorities asked neighbors in the gated, upscale neighborhood near San Antonio to turn over any security video they may have.

Republic of North Macedonia

MPs back historic name change for FYR Macedonia to ease Greece feud

MPs have made history in FYR Macedonia today.

USA

Rookie police officer in Northern California shot and killed

The suspect in the slaying of Natalie Corona, 22, was found dead of a self-inflicted wound hours later, officials said.

USA

Japan Olympics chief investigated for corruption linked to 2020 Games

Tsunekazu Takeda denied there was any type of bribery surrounding Tokyo's bid to host Olympics.

USA

Ronaldo's 'calm' as rape case goes forward, says Juventus coach

Las Vegas police said in a statement that an official request has been submitted to Italian authorities for a DNA sample from the player.

USA

Elizabeth Smart 'thrilled' about Jayme Closs: 'What a miracle!'

"Whatever other details may surface the most important will still remain that she is alive," Smart, who went missing for nine months when she was 14, said in an Instagram post about Jayme.

USA

Former Nazi guard who spent decades living in U.S. before deportation dies

Palij's U.S. citizenship was revoked in 2003 based on his wartime activities, human rights abuses and immigration fraud.

World News

No delay to Brexit deadline, despite media report — PM spokesperson

Prime Minister Theresa May has and still rules out delaying Brexit by extending Article 50, her spokeswoman Alison Donnelly told reporters.

USA

American troops start withdrawing from Syria, official says

Confirmation of the first withdrawals comes amid confusion over plans to implement President Donald Trump's pullout order.

USA

Countries line up to offer runaway Saudi teen a new life

Her case has highlighted the cause of women's rights in Saudi Arabia.