This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Sixteen Myanmar nationals are missing and several drowned after a boat capsized on the Mekong River between Myanmar, Thailand and Laos, witnesses told Radio Free Asia on Tuesday. The boat was carrying as many as 50...

16 Myanmar workers missing in Golden Triangle boat accident

A retired four-star general recently warned that the United States is currently faced with the “most challenging” threats since World War II and that a “near-term major war” could take place. Jack Keane, a retired four-star general and Fox News senior strategic analyst, told Fox Business’...

Retired four-star general warns US facing ‘serious’ threat of third world war

Akron, OH

A chemical plant fire triggered an evacuation in Akron, Ohio, on Thursday as hazardous materials including propane, methanol and xylene went up in flames. While officials were initially concerned that the massive fire could cause an explosion, residents were told they could return to their homes by Thursday evening, according to News 5 Cleveland.

Video: Hundreds evacuated after massive fire engulfs chemical plant

The Kenya-led police force mission in Haiti remains well below its envisioned 2,500 personnel, seriously underfunded and has yet to make a major impact against armed gangs. The United States, which has provided more than $300 million for the mission, remains its largest financial backer, along with Canada, which recently provided $59 million Canadian dollars to a United Nations controlled trust fund.

Commander of Kenya’s security forces in Haiti says gangs’ days are numbered

Coffee County, GA

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Last week, two individuals from Coffee County were charged with trafficking methamphetamine following a search at a residence on Willacoochee Highway. On August 13, detectives with the Coffee County Drug Unit conducted an operation involving Charles Black, which led to a search of his residence on Willacoochee Highway. According to the report, Black left his residence before the warrant was served and was subsequently detained.

Two Charged with Trafficking Methamphetamine After Search in Coffee County

Los Angeles County, CA

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It's been fifteen years since charismatic actor David Carradine, star of the groundbreaking 1970s Eastern-Western Kung Fu, died at only 72 of an accidental asphyxiation on June 3, 2009. This is his story.

In Memory of 'Kung Fu' Actor David Carradine: 15 Years After His Tragic Accidental Death

Salem, OH

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Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

Detroit, OR

Federal authorities are investigating a man who allegedly interrupted a Green Day concert at Comerica Park Wednesday night by flying a drone onto the stage. The band was ushered off stage at about 8:50 p.m. as the band performed its hit single “Longview.” The concert resumed about 10 minutes later.

Feds investigating man accused of flying drone at Detroit Green Day concert

The latest clashes in the tense South China Sea feature China’s coast guard wielding knives and an axe, firing water cannons and ramming Philippine vessels. The hostilities between China and the Philippines continue to draw global attention though other Asian countries also stake claims on the resource-rich seas. A new flashpoint has opened between the two nations recently — the Sabina Shoal — just weeks after Beijing and Manila agreed to ease tensions in another hot spot.

Why China keeps ramming Philippine ships and where that’s headed

Washington, DC

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A woman says she overheard Texas Roadhouse corporate managers plotting to terminate an employee who is in the intensive care unit (ICU) by baiting her husband with a fake benefits package. The story has sparked outrage in a now-viral TikTok.

Woman catches Texas Roadhouse managers allegedly scheming to terminate an injured worker

Hvaldimir, the white beluga whale dubbed the “Russian spy whale” that was found dead over the weekend off Norway, was most likely shot, animal-rights groups said Wednesday, calling for an immediate investigation. One Whale and NOAH, two groups that had been monitoring the whale’s movements for the past...

‘Russian spy whale’ found dead off Norway’s coast was likely shot

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(MA) Are you ready to meet an adorably gentle Great Pyrenees Pup who enjoys cuddling cats? Well, he is ready to meet you and move into your home as well. Hoss is a 4-year-old Great Pyrenees mix pup who recently came into Great Dog Rescue New England's care for unspecified reasons.

Gentle Giant Great Pyrenees Is Searching For A Home

Another EEE case has been reported in the Bay State, raising the risk levels in several communities as health officials remind people to keep using bug spray and reschedule outdoor evening events. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health on Thursday announced an additional human case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE)...

Massachusetts reports another EEE case, raising risk levels: ‘Mosquito season is not over’

Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) star Conor McGregor teased a presidential run on Thursday, describing on X what he will do if he is elected president of Ireland in 2025. This is breaking news that will be updated as more information becomes available. Keep reading below. “As President I hold the...

MMA star teases presidential run

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Middle River, MD

The man accused of stealing David Smith’s $3.1 million private jet said in court Tuesday that airport security had let him into the area where the plane’s pilot found him. Joseph Goldman, 43, boarded the plane Friday at Martin State Airport in Middle River and turned its engine on, police wrote in charging documents. He is charged with felony theft and misdemeanor trespassing, along with entering a restricted airport area.

Man accused of stealing private plane at Martin State Airport says security let him in

Kentucky State

This story was produced through a collaboration between the Daily Yonder , which covers rural America, and Climate Central , a nonadvocacy science and news group. On the day he would become homeless, Wesley Bryant was awoken by his wife, Alexis.

Some Kentuckians, like many rural Americans, are too poor to qualify for federal flood protections

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According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 1,467 children have been reported missing in the U.S. since January 1, 2024, a drop since the figure of 1,533 previously reported. That drop indicates 66 cases were resolved.

15 missing children in Missouri since June 2024: some cases resolved and more added

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Sagadahoc County, ME

Lewiston, ME

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Editor’s note: This story contains references to suicide. When a bill to strengthen Maine’s yellow flag law went into effect earlier this month, Sagadahoc County Sheriff Joel Merry said he felt a sense of relief.

Law enforcement officers can now get a warrant to take someone into protective custody

Apache Junction, AZ

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When I studied Anthropology in college, I learned that teeth have been indicators of economic status just about forever. Archaeologists look at the teeth in ancient skeletons and know who the rich were based on their tooth decay. During the Renaissance period, it became fashionable for women to blacken their teeth to look like they were better off than they were, because the royals and aristocrats, who could afford sugar and sweets, had more rotten and missing teeth than the poor.

Opinion: Stop Stereotyping Bad Teeth as a Sign of Drug Addiction

This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. A grand jury in the U.S. state of Maryland has charged six Russians, including five who are officers in Russia’s military intelligence agency (GRU), with conspiracy to hack into computer systems and conspiracy to commit wire fraud.

US indicts GRU members on charges related to hacking of Ukrainian computers

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Shootout between Chinese in Cambodian beach resort leaves 3 wounded

This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. A shootout between two groups of Chinese nationals in the Cambodian beach...

Shootout between Chinese in Cambodian beach resort leaves 3 wounded

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