President Santiago Peña said Paraguay and Taiwan are “not just allies, but also brothers” when he was sworn in as the South American country’s new president. (August 15) (AP video/Emilio Sanabria)
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Search for survivors continues after 10 killed in explosion at Dominican Republic market
An explosion at a shopping center in San Cristobal, Dominican Republic killed 10 people and injured over 50 and casualties could mount, officials say
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Here’s the latest for Tuesday, August 15th: President and first lady to visit Hawaii soon; Hawaii National Guard activates hundreds of members; Ex-FBI official pleads guilty to conspiracy charge; Homeowners reported water tank issues before Pennsylvani…
Amazon Pharmacy offers insulin discounts amid price hikes: ‘Making it as simple as possible’
Amazon Pharmacy will apply manufacturer coupons to more than 14 commonly-used insulin products to ease consumer purchases.
Heat bakes Pacific Northwest and continues in the South, Louisiana declares emergency
Heat bakes the Pacific Northwest and the Southeastern U.S. in record breaking temperatures
Arkansas Department of Education: Students can’t earn credit for AP African American Studies
As the school year began across the state, the Arkansas education department said students who take the course could not earn high school credit for it.
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Invasive yellow-legged hornet found in US for first time
The Georgia Department of Agriculture is asking the public for help in tracking and controlling the presence of the invasive hornet species.
Wildfires rage in the Pyrenees region prompting evacuations
Authorities say a wildfire ripped through 500 hectares (1,235 acres) of land near the seaside resort of Argeles-sur-Mer in southern France, close to the border with Spain. (August 15)
AP Explains: Ex-FBI official pleads guilty to conspiracy charge
A former high-ranking FBI counterintelligence official pleaded guilty Tuesday to conspiring to violate sanctions on Russia by going to work, after he retired, for an oligarch he once investigated. (Aug. 15)