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Trump raises tariffs on Chinese goods as trade war escalates
Washington, Aug 24 (AP/UNB) — President Donald Trump angrily escalated his trade fight with China on Friday, raising retaliatory tariffs and ordering American companies to consider alternatives to doing business there.
The 'chosen one'? Trump says never mind
Washington, Aug 24(AP/UNB) — The "chosen one" says never mind.
Pentagon cancels billion-dollar missile defense project
Washington, Aug 22 (AP/UNB) — The Pentagon is pulling the plug on a billion-dollar, technically troubled project to build a better weapon that would destroy incoming missiles. The move is aimed in part at considering new approaches to missile defense at a time of rapid technological change.
Jet catches fire in Northern California; 10 aboard unhurt
Oroville, Aug 22 (AP/UNB) — All 10 people aboard a small jet escaped injury Wednesday after the aircraft aborted its takeoff at a small Northern California airport, went off the runway and burst into flames, officials said.
Alaska wildfire season continues with new fires, hot weather
Anchorage, Aug 20 (AP/UNB) — Alaska's wildfire season usually ends well before mid-August but persistent hot, dry weather has contributed to the start of new fires and the spread of old ones.
Trump speaks with leader of Pakistan
Islamabad, Aug 20 (AP/UNB) — The White House says President Donald Trump has spoken by telephone with Pakistan's prime minister, Imran Khan, on the need to reduce tensions and moderate rhetoric with India.
Omar: Go to Israel, see 'cruel reality of the occupation'
St. Paul, Aug 20 (AP/UNB) — Democratic Reps. Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib sharply criticized Israel on Monday for denying them entry to the Jewish state and called on fellow members of Congress to visit while they cannot.
UN pays tribute to thousands of aid workers killed, injured
United Nations, Aug 20 (AP/UNB) — The United Nations paid tribute on World Humanitarian Day to the thousands of aid workers who have been killed, injured, assaulted and kidnapped, saying the world has become a more dangerous place for those who risk their lives to help people in need.
Reporter ID'd in New Orleans small plane crash
New Orleans, Aug 17 (AP/UNB) — A New Orleans TV journalist and the pilot of a small plane are dead after their aircraft went down Friday in a field near a city airport.
Trump ties US success to 2nd term: 'You have to vote for me'
Manchester, Aug 16 (AP/UNB) — President Donald Trump on Thursday sought to reassure his supporters about the state of the U.S. economy despite the stock market volatility and told rallygoers in New Hampshire, a state that he hopes to capture in 2020, that their financial security depends on his reelection.