What Happens if Iran Closes World's Busiest Oil Route?
Iran's threat to shut down the Strait of Hormuz is unlikely to be carried out, but it would prompt a spike in oil prices and potential U.S. military intervention.
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In California’s Tinderbox, Do You Stay or Go?
The Mendocino Complex Fire is the largest wildfire recorded in California’s modern history. It is among 17 wildfires that thousands of local and international firefighters are beating back. Residents must make a split-second decision to evacuate or face peril by staying put.
U.N. Women Releases Statement After Newsweek Exposé
The Newsweek investigation revealed allegations of sexual misconduct against a senior U.N. Women staff member.
Trump Voters Aren't Seeing the Job Gains He Promised
Unemployment is low, but it's mainly Hillary Clinton voters who are seeing the gains. Meanwhile, Republicans on the campaign trail have been quiet on the subject.
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Russia Making Moves in 'Battle for Africa'
Russia’s militarized push into the devastated but mineral-rich Central African Republic is one step toward shifting Africa’s power dynamic from West to East: "There will be a battle, and it will grow."
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Russia Fumes Over 'Unacceptable' U.S. Sanctions
As the value of the ruble plunges, a Kremlin spokesman went on a long rant about sanctions.
EPA Blames Obama Administration for Asbestos Plan
The Trump administration's Environmental Protection Agency appears to have blamed the Obama administration for failing to put regulations in place that would stop the current government's plan to allow "new uses" for asbestos.
The Devastation of Nagasaki and the Luck of Kokura
The atomic bomb was meant for Kokura, not Nagasaki.
Who Are Germany's Reichsbürger? Meet the Far-Right Cult
The group's membership grew by 56 percent last year, reports claim, and the growth is ringing alarm bells.
Nunes Tapes Prove GOP Is 'Irredeemable,' Columnist Says
"These people look like stooges," Jennifer Rubin said, while excoriating Republicans.
DNA Sampling of Remains From North Korea to Take Months
Once DNA sampling begins, the process could take six months to obtain the first results. A number of other obstacles will likely slow the process.
Scientists Track How Subway Commuters Spread Bacteria
The researchers investigated which bacteria were transferred to commuters’ hands in a study that could have implications for antibiotic resistance.
Argentina's Abortion Prohibition Reflects Global Trends
Twenty-six countries around the world ban abortion in all circumstances. In some cases, the Catholic church has exerted heavy influence to restrict the procedure.
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