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1 pilot dies, 1 survives after German fighter jets collide

Monday, 24 June 2019, 19:29 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

A German air force pilot was killed Monday after his fighter jet collided with another during a training mission in northeastern Germany, the military said. The pilot of the other Eurofighter jet...

Opposition candidate for mayor of Istanbul declares victory

Sunday, 23 June 2019, 19:20 Last update: about 8 years ago

The opposition candidate for mayor of Istanbul has declared victory in a high-stakes repeat election after his rival backed by Turkey's president conceded defeat. Ekrem Imamoglu's victory means...

Veterinarian: Bulldog swallows 19 baby pacifiers

Sunday, 23 June 2019, 08:31 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

A Boston veterinary hospital got quite a surprise recently when a family brought in their bulldog after he stopped eating. The Angell Animal Medical Center found 19 baby pacifiers in the dog's...

Updated (2): Malta, Libya, Spain intercept migrants at sea

Sunday, 23 June 2019, 07:27 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

The Armed Forces of Malta rescued a group of migrants early on Sunday morning.  The group of migrants are expected to be brought to the AFM Hay Wharf base later on Sunday afternoon. The...

'We all feel it': Bikers mourn 7 of their own killed on road

Sunday, 23 June 2019, 07:15 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Investigators pleaded Saturday for members of the public to come forward with information that could help them determine why a pickup truck hauling a trailer collided with a group of 10 motorcycles on...

Authorities say 9 killed after aircraft crashes in Hawaii

Saturday, 22 June 2019, 11:00 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Nine people on board a twin engine aircraft died Friday night in a crash on Oahu's North Shore, officials said. There were no survivors in the crash of the King Air plane near a small airport,...

Crash between truck, motorcycles leaves 7 dead, 3 injured

Saturday, 22 June 2019, 10:58 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

A truck and a group of motorcycles collided on a rural, two-lane highway Friday, killing at least seven people, injuring others, and sending bystanders scrambling for first aid kits and blankets to...

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