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Tens of thousands of Puerto Ricans demand governor resign
San Juan, July 22 (AP/UNB) — Waving flags, chanting and banging pots and pans, tens of thousands of Puerto Ricans jammed a highway Monday to demand the resignation of Gov. Ricardo Rosselló in a crisis triggered by the leak of offensive, obscenity-laden chat messages between him and his advisers.
Aide: Trump criticism of US not same as 4 Democrats' words
Berkeley Heights, July 21 (AP/UNB) — A top White House adviser on Sunday claimed there was a "huge difference" between Donald Trump's criticisms of America during the 2016 presidential campaign and the critiques by four Democratic congresswomen of color with whom Trump is feuding over the direction of the country.
Kushner to head to Mideast to push Palestinian economic plan
Washington, July 21 (AP/UNB) — President Donald Trump's son-in-law and senior adviser, Jared Kushner, is returning to the Mideast at month's end to promote the administration's $50 billion economic support plan for the Palestinians that they've rejected because it ignores their political demands.
Heat wave in US kills 6
Washington, July 21 (Xinhua/UNB) -- Six deaths have been attributed to a recent heat wave that swept through much of the United States.
Trump's 'go back' remark: In workplace, it might be illegal
New York, Jul 21 (AP/UNB) — President Donald Trump's suggestion that four activist Democratic congresswomen of color "go back" to countries "from which they came" has excited some in his political base. Yet in many of America's workplaces and institutions, the same language would be unacceptable and possibly illegal.
'Survive, not enjoy': Heat, humidity gripping half the US
New York, Jul 21 (AP/UNB) — Americans from Texas to Maine sweated out a steamy Saturday as a heat wave canceled events from festivals to horse races, chased baseball fans out of their seats and pushed New York City to order steps to avoid straining the electrical system.
5 killed in 3-vehicle traffic accident in South Texas
Victoria, Jul 21 (AP/UNB) — Authorities say five people have been killed and seven injured in a three-vehicle accident in South Texas.
American crocodiles thriving outside nuclear plant
Miami, Jul 21 (AP/UNB) — American crocodiles, once headed toward extinction, are thriving at an unusual spot — the canals surrounding a South Florida nuclear plant.
Iran says its seizure of British ship a 'reciprocal' move
Tehran, July 20 (AP/UNB) — Iran's seizure of a British oil tanker was a response to Britain's role in impounding an Iranian supertanker first, senior officials said Saturday, as newly released video of the incident showed Iranian commandos in black ski masks and fatigues rappelling from a helicopter onto the vessel in the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
Trump offers to guarantee A$AP Rocky's bail in Sweden
Berlin, July 20 (AP/UNB) — U.S. President Donald Trump said he spoke with Sweden's prime minister Saturday about jailed rapper A$AP Rocky and "offered to personally vouch for his bail."