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A fire and shipyard explosion on Staten Island injures at least 16, including 3 seriously

NEW YORK — A fire and explosion at a shipyard on New York City’s Staten Island has injured at least 16 people, including three with serious injuries, the New York Fire Department said. Someone reported two workers trapped in a…

Senegal's president sacks prime minister Sonko after months of tensions

Bassirou Diomaye Faye also dissolved the government, creating uncertainty amid a debt crisis in the country. Source link

40,000 people under evacuation orders after a chemical tank leak in Southern California

GARDEN GROVE, Calif. — About 40,000 people were under evacuation orders and schools shut down Friday in Southern California after a storage tank continued to leak a hazardous chemical used to make plastic parts that officials said could rupture or…

At least 82 dead in Chinese coal mine explosion, state media reports

Officials running the coal mine have been detained, according to state media. The cause of the gas explosion has not yet been revealed, but state media reported that the levels of carbon monoxide – a highly toxic, odourless gas –…

San Francisco immigration court shuts down after purge of judges, leaving asylum cases in chaos

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – There are no immigrants waiting for rulings anymore at San Francisco’s main immigration court, no lawyers making arguments. The court, which had 21 judges when President Donald Trump was sworn in last year, had only two…

More than 40,000 Californians evacuated due to chemical tank leak

Officials have warned that the tank contains a “highly volatile” substance that could lead to an explosion. Source link

Argentine freed from Venezuelan prison urges pressure to release remaining prisoners

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Argentine Nahuel Gallo, who spent 448 days imprisoned in Venezuela, called Friday for the international community to increase pressure on the government of interim Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez to release other prisoners. The 35-year-old was released…

Judge dismisses criminal case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia

A federal judge says the Maryland man who was wrongfully deported last year is being prosecuted for political reasons. Source link

Democrats bet on White House glitter to fuel midterm wave

With gas above $4.50 a gallon and inflation running at 3.8%, Democrats think they’ve found their midterm weapon: Donald Trump’s gold-plated White House. Senate Democrats have dubbed their GOP colleagues “Ballroom Republicans,” hoping the nickname sticks through November as voters…

Carney says Alberta is 'essential' to Canada as province plans vote on separation

Alberta’s decision to hold a referendum on separation has been widely criticised, including the separatists who say the question is not definitive enough. Source link