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A Devastated Art World Wept And Watched As Notre Dame Burned

Notre Dame, a survivor of wars and revolutions, has stood for centuries as not merely the greatest of the Gothic cathedrals and a towering jewel of Western architecture.

Massive Fire Engulfs Beloved Notre Dame Cathedral In Paris

A massive fire engulfed the upper reaches of Paris’ soaring Notre Dame Cathedral as it was undergoing renovations Monday, threatening one of the greatest architectural treasures of the Western world as tourists and Parisians looked on aghast from the streets below.

Congo's Ebola Outbreak Might Be Declared Global Emergency

A top Red Cross official said Friday he’s “more concerned than I have ever been” about the possible regional spread of the Ebola virus after a new spike in cases, as the World Health Organization met on whether to declare the outbreak in Congo an international health emergency.

UK Arrests WikiLeaks' Assange At Ecuador Embassy In London

British police arrested WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange at the Ecuadorian embassy in London on Thursday, after the South American nation decided to revoke the political asylum that had given him sanctuary for almost seven years.

Bank Of America Raising Minimum Wage To $20 Per Hour

Bank of America has announced it will incrementally raise its minimum wage to $20 per hour over the next two years.

AP Sources: Trump Considers Adding ‘Immigration Czar’

As he threatens to shut down the southern border, President Donald Trump is considering bringing on a “border” or “immigration czar” to coordinate immigration policy across various federal agencies, according to four people familiar with the discussions.

Facebook Extends Ban On Hate Speech To 'White Nationalists'

Facebook is extending its ban on hate speech to prohibit the promotion and support of white nationalism and white separatism.

New Zealand Bans ‘Military-Style’ Guns After Mosque Attacks

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Thursday announced a ban of “military-style” semi-automatic firearms and high-capacity magazines like those used in the shootings at Christchurch mosques last week.

Facebook Says No One Flagged New Zealand Mosque Shooting Livestream

Facebook says none of the 200 or so people who watched live video of the New Zealand mosque shooting flagged it to moderators, underlining the challenge tech companies face in policing violent or disturbing content in real time.

White Nationalism Leaves FBI, Police, Religious Leaders Tightening Security In Charlotte

We are learning more about security measures local mosques and places of worship are taking in response to the resurgence of white nationalist violence.

Over 1,000 Feared Dead After Cyclone Slams Into Mozambique

More than 1,000 people were feared dead in Mozambique four days after a cyclone slammed into the country, submerging entire villages and leaving bodies floating in the floodwaters, the nation’s president said.

Mourners Pay Tribute To New Zealand Victims, Await Burials

A steady stream of mourners paid tribute Sunday at a makeshift memorial to the 50 people slain by a gunman at two mosques in Christchurch, while dozens of Muslims stood by to bury the dead when authorities finally release the victims’ bodies.

49 Killed At Mosques In 'One Of New Zealand's Darkest Days'

At least 49 people were killed in mass shootings at two mosques full of worshippers attending Friday prayers in an attack broadcast in horrifying, live video by an immigrant-hating white supremacist wielding at least two assault rifles and a shotgun.

Powerful Security Tool Coming To CLT Airport Raises Concerns

Charlotte-Douglas Airport is preparing for facial recognition technology.

No Survivors In Ethiopian Airlines Crash En Route To Kenya

A jetliner carrying 157 people crashed shortly after takeoff from the Ethiopian capital Sunday, killing everyone aboard, authorities said. More than 30 nationalities were among the dead.

Second Man Seems To Be Free Of AIDS Virus After Transplant

A London man appears to be free of the AIDS virus after a stem cell transplant, the second success including the “Berlin patient,” doctors reported.

Trump, Kim Share Smiles, Dinner Before Nuke Talks

U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un projected optimism Wednesday as they opened high-stakes talks about curbing Pyongyang’s pursuit of nuclear weapons, a problem that has bedeviled generations of leaders.

One-on-One: Trump, Kim Confront North Korea’s Nuke Plans

With nervous world capitals looking on, President Donald Trump and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un are beginning their second nuclear summit with a one-on-one discussion and an intimate dinner as hard questions swirl about what the American president will demand and Pyongyang might be willing to give up.

Kim Jong Un Arrives In Vietnam For Summit With Trump

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, grinning broadly and waving at a crowd gathered on a cold, rainy morning, stepped off his armored train Tuesday after a long ride that started in Pyongyang and wound through China to this Vietnamese border town ahead of his second nuclear summit with President Donald Trump.