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UK police bail driver in tram derailment that killed seven

Thursday, 10 November 2016, 13:09 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

British police say the driver of a tram that derailed in London, killing seven people, has been released on bail. The 42-year-old man, who has not been publicly named, was arrested after the...

Trump begins to play catch up on transition to White House

Thursday, 10 November 2016, 09:31 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

The true test now begins for Donald Trump. The Republican president-elect paid little attention to transition planning leading up to his stunning victory. With 72 days before he takes control of...

Clinton says highest glass ceiling will be shattered one day

Thursday, 10 November 2016, 06:32 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Gone was the ballroom with a soaring glass ceiling, the confetti and the celebrity guest stars. Instead, Hillary Clinton looked out to a group of grief-stricken aides and tearful supporters,...

AP Source: Brad Pitt cleared in child services investigation

Thursday, 10 November 2016, 06:21 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

An investigation into whether Brad Pitt was abusive toward his son on a private flight in September says the case has been closed with no finding of abuse by the actor, a source familiar with the...

Thousands protest Trump win around United States

Thursday, 10 November 2016, 06:15 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

The raw divisions exposed by the presidential race were on full display across America on Wednesday, as protesters flooded city streets to condemn Donald Trump's election in demonstrations that police...

Putin gives thumbs-up to Trump's win in United States

Wednesday, 9 November 2016, 14:19 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Russian President Vladimir Putin is giving a thumbs-up to president-elect Donald Trump's victory. In a brief statement Wednesday, the Kremlin said Putin has sent Trump a...

London tram derails: at least 50 hurt, 2 remain trapped

Wednesday, 9 November 2016, 11:52 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

A tram derailed in London before dawn on Wednesday, leaving at least 50 people injured and several trapped, the emergency services said. The London Fire Brigade said eight fire engines and four...

Trump election elicits fears, some cheers around the globe

Wednesday, 9 November 2016, 09:46 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

The world faces a starkly different America led by a President Donald Trump. While the billionaire businessman's election was welcomed in some countries, others saw it as a big shock as...

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