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Taliban sweep into Afghan capital after government collapses

Taliban sweep into Afghan capital after government collapses

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The Taliban swept into Afghanistan's capital Sunday after the government collapsed and the embattled president joined an exodus of his fellow citizens and foreigners, signaling the end of a costly two-decade U.S.
Death toll of powerful earthquake in Haiti soars to 1,297

Death toll of powerful earthquake in Haiti soars to 1,297

LES CAYES, Haiti (AP) — The death toll from a magnitude 7.2 earthquake in Haiti soared to at least 1,297 Sunday as rescuers raced to find survivors amid the rubble ahead of a potential deluge from an approaching tropical storm.
Fred strengthens to tropical storm as it heads to US coast

Fred strengthens to tropical storm as it heads to US coast

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The National Hurricane Center said Fred regained its tropical storm status in the Gulf of Mexico early Sunday as parts of the Caribbean were gearing up for impacts from Tropical Storm Grace.
12 killed in overnight grenade attack in southern Pakistan

12 killed in overnight grenade attack in southern Pakistan

KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — The death toll from an overnight grenade attack on a truck carrying women and children in Karachi rose to 12 on Sunday.
Fuel tanker explodes in Lebanon, killing 20, wounding dozens

Fuel tanker explodes in Lebanon, killing 20, wounding dozens

BEIRUT (AP) — A fuel tanker truck exploded early Sunday in northern Lebanon, killing 20 people and wounding dozens more, the Lebanese Red Cross said. It was not immediately clear what caused the blast.
D-backs' Gilbert throws no-hitter in first career start

D-backs' Gilbert throws no-hitter in first career start

PHOENIX (AP) — Tyler Gilbert became the first pitcher in 68 years to throw a no-hitter in his first big league start, lifting the Arizona Diamondbacks over the San Diego Padres 7-0 Saturday night with the record-tying eighth no-hitter in the majors t
Police: School shooting victim went to aid boy being bullied

Police: School shooting victim went to aid boy being bullied

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.
7.2 magnitude earthquake hits Haiti; at least 304 killed

7.2 magnitude earthquake hits Haiti; at least 304 killed

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — A powerful magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck southwestern Haiti on Saturday, killing at least 304 people and injuring at least 1,800 others as buildings tumbled into rubble.
Bus crashes on NY Thruway; over 50 people taken to hospitals

Bus crashes on NY Thruway; over 50 people taken to hospitals

WEEDSPORT, N.Y. (AP) — A tour bus bound for Niagara Falls rolled over Saturday on the New York State Thruway in central New York, sending more than 50 people to hospitals, state police and a hospital said.
Taliban capture key northern city, approach Afghan capital

Taliban capture key northern city, approach Afghan capital

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The Taliban on Saturday captured a large, heavily defended city in northern Afghanistan in a major setback for the government, and were approaching the capital of Kabul, less than three weeks before the U.S.
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