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At least 5 sailors have been injured and 10 are missing after a US guided-missile destroyer, the USS John S. McCain, “sustained damage” in collision with a merchant vessel while on a routine port visit to Singapore, the US Navy has said.
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- American comedian, civil rights activist Dick Gregory dies at age 84
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- Petition to label Antifa as terrorists hits 100k signatures required for White House response
A call on the Donald Trump administration to officially classify the Antifa movement as a terrorist organization has reached the 100,000-signature threshold for a mandatory response from the White House. - Trump applauds nationwide protests that ‘heal, make decades divided US stronger’
Divided over white supremacy tensions and the removal of historic Confederate monuments, people across US took their grievances to the streets Saturday. Donald Trump, meanwhile, took to Twitter to applaud those standing against “bigotry and hate.” - Suspect in killing of Florida police officers arrested, faces murder charge - police
A suspect in the overnight Florida shootings has been arrested and charged with murder, according to police. Four officers were shot at in two cities, leaving two dead and two injured. - Monumental rage: Cities endure statue removal frenzy, as Bill Clinton & Lenin sculptures targeted
As US cities grapple with a national movement to take down Confederate monuments, other symbols unrelated to the Civil War are now the source of controversy as well. This includes statues of former president Bill Clinton and Russian communist leader Vladimir Lenin.
- First images of damaged & flooded ‘USS John S. McCain’ after collision with oil tanker (VIDEO)
First footage showing a significantly damaged US guided-missile destroyer, the ‘USS John S. McCain’, has emerged online. The warship collided with a merchant vessel near the coast of Singapore. - Trump set to announce Afghan strategy after ‘rigorous’ review of options
Donald Trump is expected to announce his long-overdue military strategy for Afghanistan Monday evening according to the White House. Trump made a decision after a “sufficiently rigorous” review process, defense secretary Jim Mattis confirmed. - 5 injured, 10 missing after US destroyer USS John S McCain collides with oil tanker off SingaporeAt least 5 sailors have been injured and 10 are missing after a US guided-missile destroyer, the USS John S. McCain, “sustained damage” in collision with a merchant vessel while on a routine port visit to Singapore, the US Navy has said.
- Petition to label Antifa as terrorists hits 100k signatures required for White House responseA call on the Donald Trump administration to officially classify the Antifa movement as a terrorist organization has reached the 100,000-signature threshold for a mandatory response from the White House.
- What the fork? ATM stolen with heavy machinery in Arkansas (VIDEO)
A daring early hour heist has seen an outdoor ATM lifted from its foundations at an Arkansas bank. Police are looking for help in identifying the culprits, whom they suspect may work in the construction industry. - American actor & comedy legend Jerry Lewis dies aged 91
US comedy legend, Jerry Lewis, renowned for his stage partnership with Dean Martin, starring in the ‘Nutty Professor’ and hosting the Labor Day telethon, has died in Las Vegas at the age of 91. - Dallas anti-racism rally marred by scuffles at Pioneer Park Cemetery (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)
Thousands of people have attended a peaceful rally against white supremacism in Dallas. The event was marred by scuffles with supporters of a Confederate monument at Pioneer Park Cemetery. Dozens of protesters are defying police orders to disperse. - Lost World War II ship USS Indianapolis discovered in Philippine sea
The USS Indianapolis, a lost World War II cruiser has been located in the Philippines sea by a team of civilian researchers led by billionaire and Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen. - Trump applauds nationwide protests that ‘heal, make decades divided US stronger’Divided over white supremacy tensions and the removal of historic Confederate monuments, people across US took their grievances to the streets Saturday. Donald Trump, meanwhile, took to Twitter to applaud those standing against “bigotry and hate.”
- Trump teases ‘decision’ on US strategy for Afghanistan
US President Donald Trump hinted that decisions have been made, “including on Afghanistan,” at a meeting with top US military commanders at Camp David, pushing back on speculation that he is putting off making a decisive strategy call. - Suspect in killing of Florida police officers arrested, faces murder charge - policeA suspect in the overnight Florida shootings has been arrested and charged with murder, according to police. Four officers were shot at in two cities, leaving two dead and two injured.
- 2 officers shot in Kissimmee, Florida, in possible ‘ambush’ attack
A massive manhunt is underway in the city of Kissimmee, Florida, after two police officers were shot Friday night. Two suspects have been arrested so far, but a third is believed to be on the run.
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