One was a journalist on a reporting trip. Another was attending a wedding. Yet another was a dual national returning to visit family. … [Read more...] about More Americans are ending up in Russian jails. Prospects for their release are unclear
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Russian region of Dagestan holds a day of mourning after attacks kill 19 people
Russia's southern region of Dagestan held the first of three days of mourning Monday following a rampage by Islamic militants who killed 19 people, most of them police, and attacked houses of worship in apparently coordinated assaults in two cities. … [Read more...] about Russian region of Dagestan holds a day of mourning after attacks kill 19 people
Rains, cooler weather help firefighters gain ground on large wildfires in southern New Mexico
Recent rains and cooler weather are helping more than 1,000 firefighters gain ground on two wildfires in southern New Mexico on Saturday that have killed two people, destroyed hundreds of homes and forced thousands to flee. … [Read more...] about Rains, cooler weather help firefighters gain ground on large wildfires in southern New Mexico
Senate Republicans propose bill slashing taxes from tips
Senate Republicans recently crafted legislation off of former President Donald Trump's proposal to eliminate federal taxes from tips off of wages. … [Read more...] about Senate Republicans propose bill slashing taxes from tips
Historic flooding in southern China kills 47, with more floods feared in coming days
At least 47 people have died as downpours in southern China's Guangdong province caused historic flooding and slides, state media reported Friday, while authorities warned of more extreme weather ahead in other parts of the country. … [Read more...] about Historic flooding in southern China kills 47, with more floods feared in coming days