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Federal investigators probe Amazon cargo jet's fiery runway crash that killed 5 in Miami

Federal investigators examining why an Amazon cargo jet barreled off a runway at Miami International Airport and into vehicles, killing at least five people, are likely to focus on a crucial moment in the landing: whether the plane touched down too late to stop safely.

King Charles clarifies status of Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, after their return to Britain

King Charles III has reiterated that Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, remain non-working members of the royal family following their return to Britain.

EU seeks to reassure a Trump-rattled Greenland with promise of a new partnership and investment

The European Union on Monday sought to reassure a jittery Greenland with the promise of a stronger partnership and hundreds of millions of euros in investment following repeated threats from U.S. President Donald Trump to take control of the island.

Assad-era Syrian reactor was configured for nuclear weapons, IAEA chief says

The Assad-era government in Syria was constructing a nuclear reactor that was configured to produce fissile material for possible use in nuclear weapons, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency said on Monday.

Ex-New York Gov. George Pataki says he has lung condition caused by 9/11 attack

Former New York Gov. George Pataki said this week that he has a lung condition caused by exposure at ground zero of the Sept. 11 terror attack.

North Korea adds second destroyer as U.S., South Korea and Japan hold military exercise

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un put his second naval destroyer into service and called for building a more reliable nuclear deterrent, state media reported Monday, as the United States, South Korea and Japan began a trilateral military exercise he views as a security threat.

Serbia's government proposes dissolving Parliament for early election

The Serbian government on Monday proposed dissolving Parliament, setting in motion a procedure for scheduling an early parliamentary election that could see President Aleksandar Vucic switch to the post of prime minister.

Russia announces the closure of the German consulate in St. Petersburg

Russia's Foreign Ministry on Monday announced the closure of the German consulate in St. Petersburg, a tit-for-tat move that reflected the simmering tensions between the two countries.

Trump-a-palooza: GOP throws midterm convention to boost voter turnout in November

The Republican Party opens its first-ever midterm convention this week, looking to spark sorely needed energy and a bump in the polls for GOP candidates.

Lauren Boebert sees Flock cameras as frightening expansion of the post-9/11 surveillance state

Rep. Lauren Boebert has joined the ranks of political leaders who want to rein in the growing use of Flock license plate readers on public roads.

Security official says Tehran to set up 'restricted zone' near Strait of Hormuz for merchant ships

Iran's top security official said Tehran will establish a "restricted zone" near the Strait of Hormuz to punish merchant vessels attempting to skirt the Iran-controlled waterway.

House campaign in Arizona puts a spotlight on perceived Marxist-Islamist threat

Navy veteran Zuhdi Jasser, the only Muslim running as a Republican in this year's House races, is using his campaign to counter what he warns is a confluence of socialist and Islamist ideology from today's Democratic candidates.