Monthly Archives: July 2020

The Pentagon admits civilian casualties in Somalia for the third time

WASHINGTON – The Pentagon admitted for the third time that its bombing campaign against terrorist groups in Somalia, which has been ongoing for more than a decade, had caused civilian casualties there, a military report said Tuesday. The announcement, made by the United States Command for Africa, confirmed Amnesty International …

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Arizona train derailment sparks massive bridge fire

A massive fire broke out near Phoenix on Wednesday morning after a train derailed, authorities said. Tempe firefighters, paramedics, and police rushed to a rail bridge over Lake Tempe Town. Let our news be in your inbox. The news and stories that matter, delivered Monday through Friday mornings. “This is …

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Emmy nominees are pretty diverse, but not everyone is happy

In acting categories, 33% of nominees are black, compared to 14% in the previous five years, according to a Los Angeles Times report. Their analysis found that artists of color accounted for 37% of total nominations overall, which is 6% more than in any of the past five years. Reginald …

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