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AP Exclusive: Jailed Chinese pastor's US family seeks mercy The Rev. John Sanqiang Cao paid no more than three dollars for the trip that would end up costing him his freedom.

Severe rainfall strands dozens at Hawaii evacuation shelter Dozens of people are stranded at a Red Cross shelter on Kauai after a storm dropped over 2 feet of rain, causing massive flooding and grounding rescue helicopters.

Judge to hear evidence in eccentric heir's murder case It's been more than three years since the arrest of eccentric New York real estate heir Robert Durst in the execution-style shooting of his best friend years earlier in Los Angeles.

Future of Iran deal may depend on European intervention The future of the landmark Iran nuclear deal hangs in the balance and its survival may depend on the unlikely success of last-minute European interventions with President Donald Trump.

Indiana Sikh temple brawl injures 3, police say A brawl at a Sikh temple in suburban Indianapolis left three people with minor injuries, police said Sunday.

At least 3 hurt in brawl at Sikh temple in Indiana Fight at Gurdwara Sikh temple results in minor injuries

Will case of Dead Sea Scrolls, online aliases end with jail? The unusual case of a New York man convicted of using online aliases to discredit his father's detractors in a debate over the Dead Sea Scrolls is coming to an end after nine years.

Miami University to give early copies of Wil Haygood's book Miami University will be handing out early copies of a Pulitzer Prize-nominated author Wil Haygood's newest work to students who will hear him speak at the college's 2018 convocation.

Family, friends to gather at funeral for teen trapped in van Authorities in Cincinnati are continuing to investigate why police couldn't find a teenager who got trapped beneath a minivan's rear bench and died at a school parking lot.

One dead in Greensboro tornado as spring storm system barrels east Officials in Greensboro, N.C., said one person was killed Sunday after a tornado struck the city, part of a severe storm system that also dumped two feet of snow on parts of the Upper Midwest and knocked out power to hundreds of thousands.

Nearly 207 million eggs recalled over salmonella fears Hundreds of millions of eggs were recalled Friday over fears the popular breakfast food may be contaminated with salmonella.

Bathroom hand dryers spraying poop on your hands, study finds A study found bathroom hand dryers spray bacteria, including fecal matter, on people’s hands.

3 useful smartphone tricks you wish you knew before now There are so many awesome features tucked into our smartphones that we are constantly discovering new options – except they’re often not new. They’ve been there the whole time waiting to be used or in most cases, discovered.

Chili grower defends world's hottest pepper after man who ate one was hospitalized A chili grower defended the world’s hottest pepper called the “Carolina Reaper” following a report about a man who was hospitalized after eating the extremely spicy fruit at a contest.

'Creepy' Chick-fil-A slammed by 'New Yorker' writer from Brooklyn Look out, world. New Yorkers have discovered that their city has four Chick-fil-A restaurants – including the world’s largest.

Liz Peek: ABC interview's big bombshell -- James Comey reveals he is neither sinner nor saint... he's a fraud Far from being the last honorable man standing, as he surely pretends to be, former FBI Director James Comey has shown his true colors by writing a book that does not serve the best interests of the country or his colleagues.

James Comey’s ABC interview sidesteps his shocking decision to break every rule and leak to the press America’s working-level spies and law enforcement officers can see right through Comey’s charade of “leadership” and “loyalty” because they know the immeasurable damage he has caused.

In Syria, Trump needs a strategy to keep Russia, Assad and Iran off-balance - and US involvement to a minimum President Trump has sent a message that his “red line” will not be crossed.

Is James Comey guilty of federal crimes? Legal experts go head-to-head on 'The Next Revolution' to put former FBI director James Comey on trial.

The Trial of James Comey: ‘The Dossier’ ‘The Next Revolution’ panel break down possible charges going into Trump Russia dossier

California’s crazy one-party liberal politics is why I had to finally leave the state -- and I’m not alone In 2011, after spending my adult life in California, working in the once-thriving aerospace industry there, serving 19 years in the state’s National Guard and six years in the legislature, I picked up my family and moved to Texas.

Assad must go -- US should press Russia to replace Syrian dictator Despite the attack, Assad will most likely use chemical weapons again.

Steve Hilton: Will Comey be held accountable for his behavior? Law enforcement cannot be above the law The serious question, and one that goes to the heart of our confidence in law enforcement in this country, is whether James Comey is guilty of federal crimes.

Lewandowski on 'chaotic' president Leaks say Trump has come 'unglued.'

Media uproar over FBI raid Trump calls move vs. Michael Cohen a 'break-in.'

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8 lion cubs killed in suspected poison attack: report The Uganda Wildlife Authority said it believes villagers poisoned eight lion cubs—11 lions in all-- in retaliation for killing cattle near Uganda’s Queen Elizabeth National Park, National Geographic reported.

US pastor on trial in Turkey for terror links An American pastor is going on trial in Turkey accused of ties to terror groups and spying, in a case that has strained ties between Turkey and the United States.

Pakistan watchdog says country failing on human rights An independent Pakistani watchdog says the country has failed to improve its human rights record over the past year.

Shark mauls surfer off southwest Australia, injuring legs An official says a shark mauled a surfer off the southwest Australian coast, inflicting serious injuries to both legs.

Bangladesh rejects Myanmar's claim of repatriating Rohingya Bangladesh has rejected a claim by Myanmar that the Buddhist-majority nation has repatriated the first five among some 700,000 Rohingya Muslim refugees who fled to neighboring Bangladesh to escape military-led violence against the minority group.

Refugee policy general named next Australian defense chief An Australian army general who led a secretive military operation to stop asylum seekers from coming to Australia by boat has been named the country's next defense force chief.

Pentagon presented Trump with plan to take out Russian air defenses in Syria, report says Although the recent Syrian airstrikes were double the size of last year’s strikes on an airfield, President Trump reportedly selected one of the more restrained proposals designed by the Pentagon.

Putin warns 'chaos' will ensue if West strikes Syria again Russian President Vladimir Putin warned Sunday western powers that further attacks in Syria will bring “chaos” in international relations.

Raul Castro leaves Cuba with new freedoms, deep problems In 2008 Raul Castro took over a country where most people couldn't own computers or cellphones, leave without permission, run most types of private businesses or enter resort hotels.

China, Japan resume economic talks after 8-year hiatus China and Japan have resumed high-level economic talks after a hiatus of nearly eight years in a sign of improving ties in their often-frosty relationship.

Woman claims R. Kelly gave her STD, groomed her to join sex cult: report A woman is reportedly accusing R&B singer R. Kelly of giving her an STD during their eight-month relationship, a charge that the singer “categorically denies.”

Jason Aldean wins ACM Awards' Entertainer of the Year at show focusing on healing through music after Las Vegas shooting Jason Aldean took home the biggest honor at ACM Awards on Sunday night for Entertainer of the Year. The show marked country music's major return to Las Vegas six months after a lone gunman killed 58 people at a country music festival in Sin City in the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history.