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A rescue, a reunion and a rush to help in Dorian’s aftermath

Published On: September 5, 2019 04:00 PM NPT By: Associated Press

ABACO, BAHAMAS, Sept 5: When Hurricane Dorian hit Sylvia Cottis’ home at a beach club in the Bahamas, the fearsome Category 5 storm blew out the supposedly hurricane-proof windows, turning the glass into razor-sharp shrapnel that opened a wide gash on her knee.

Scarlett Johansson stands by Woody Allen: ‘I believe him’

Published On: September 5, 2019 03:15 PM NPT By: Associated Press

Scarlett Johansson says she’s standing by Woody Allen because, “I believe him.” Much of Hollywood has distanced itself from the filmmaker since the MeToo movement prompted a re-examination of child sexual abuse allegations from his now-grown daughter, Dylan. Michael Caine, Timothee Chalamet and Greta Gerwig are among the actors who have publicly expressed regret over working with him.

Feds: Man sold rapper Mac Miller drugs before overdose death

Published On: September 5, 2019 01:01 PM NPT By: Associated Press

A Los Angeles man was arrested Wednesday on charges that he sold counterfeit opioid pills to Mac Miller two days before the rapper died of an overdose.

US farmers hope Trump delivers on trade deal with Japan

Published On: September 5, 2019 12:30 PM NPT By: Associated Press

WASHINGTON, Sept 5: American farmers have not only endured retaliatory tariffs from China and other nations, they’ve watched as most of their top foreign competitors used free trade agreements to make inroads into Japan, a historically protectionist market with nearly 127 million consumers.

Dozens killed in dive boat fire came from all walks of life

Published On: September 5, 2019 12:00 PM NPT By: Associated Press

SANTA BARBARA, Sept 5: The dozens of people who perished as flames engulfed a dive boat off the Southern California coast came from many walks of life. They included two high schoolers, a hairdresser, a marine biologist, software engineers, a special effects designer for Disney, a nature photographer, a nurse and a family of five celebrating a birthday.

‘We need help’: Rescuers in Bahamas face a blasted landscape

Published On: September 4, 2019 08:15 PM NPT By: Associated Press

FREEPORT, BAHAMAS, Sept 4: Rescuers trying to reach drenched and stunned victims of Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas fanned out across a blasted landscape of smashed and flooded homes Wednesday, while disaster relief organizations rushed to bring in food and medicine. The official death toll stood at seven but was certain to rise.

Bahamians begin rescues as Dorian moves on toward US coast

Published On: September 4, 2019 03:00 PM NPT By: Associated Press

FREEPORT, BAHAMAS, Sept 4: Bahamians rescued victims of Hurricane Dorian with jet skis and a bulldozer as the U.S. Coast Guard, Britain’s Royal Navy and a handful of aid groups tried to get food and medicine to survivors and take the most desperate people to safety.

Teacher, Arizona couple among missing California divers

Published On: September 4, 2019 09:30 AM NPT By: Associated Press

SANTA BARBARA, Sept 4: A broken-hearted mother posted on her Facebook page Tuesday that her three daughters, their father and his wife were among those presumed dead after flames engulfed a dive boat off Southern California over the holiday weekend.

Major defeat for British PM as lawmakers seize Brexit agenda

Published On: September 4, 2019 09:15 AM NPT By: Associated Press

LONDON, Sept 4: On a day of humiliating setbacks, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson suffered a major defeat in Parliament on Tuesday night as rebellious lawmakers voted to seize control of the Brexit agenda, prompting the embattled leader to say he would call for a new general election.

More vaping illnesses reported, many involving marijuana

Published On: September 3, 2019 11:00 PM NPT By: Associated Press

Health officials are recommending people who vape consider avoiding e-cigarettes while they investigate more cases of a breathing ailment linked to the devices.

Deadly Dorian pounds relentlessly at desperate Bahamas

Published On: September 3, 2019 05:45 PM NPT By: Associated Press

FREEPORT, BAHAMAS, Sept 3: Hurricane Dorian remained stationary early Tuesday, its relentless winds causing catastrophic damage in the northwest Bahamas, flooding the islands of Abaco and Grand Bahama with walls of water reaching the second floors of buildings, trapping people in attics and drowning the Grand Bahama airport under 6 feet of water. At least five people died and 21 injured people were airlifted to the capital by the U.S. Coast Guard, Bahamas officials said.

China says Trump’s claims about fentanyl origin are false

Published On: September 3, 2019 04:49 PM NPT By: Associated Press

BEIJING, Sept. 3: China said Tuesday that it’s not the source of the fentanyl that’s killing Americans, contrary to President Donald Trump’s recent tweets blaming China for the drug deaths.

Tribute concert of Avicii’s music to benefit mental health

Published On: September 3, 2019 04:45 PM NPT By: Associated Press

A benefit concert for suicide prevention featuring the music of the late star Avicii is being planned for Dec. 5 in Stockholm, Sweden.

Rapper arrested after alleged assault of employee

Published On: September 3, 2019 12:15 PM NPT By: Associated Press

Police in Las Vegas say rapper Fetty Wap was arrested after allegedly assaulting three employees at a hotel.

Wife says Hart ‘going to be fine’ after car crash

Published On: September 3, 2019 12:11 PM NPT By: Associated Press

Comic actor Kevin Hart’s wife says he’s “going to be just fine” following a weekend car crash that left him with a major back injury.

Comedian Kevin Hart injured in Southern California car crash

Published On: September 2, 2019 08:45 PM NPT By: Associated Press

Actor-comedian Kevin Hart has been injured in the crash of a vintage muscle car in the hills above Malibu.

For Timothée Chalamet, becoming ‘The King’ was terrifying

Published On: September 2, 2019 07:22 PM NPT By: Associated Press

Timothée Chalamet is already one of the most acclaimed young actors working today, but he says that the prospect playing Young Henry V in “The King” was terrifying.

US, Poland sign joint document on 5G technology cooperation

Published On: September 2, 2019 07:20 PM NPT By: Associated Press

WARSAW, Sept 2: The U.S. and Poland signed an agreement on Monday to cooperate on new 5G technology amid growing concerns about Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei.

Record-setting Hurricane Dorian keeps pounding north Bahamas

Published On: September 2, 2019 03:00 PM NPT By: Associated Press

McLEAN’S TOWN CAY, BAHAMAS, Sept 2: In a slow, relentless advance, a catastrophic Hurricane Dorian kept pounding at the northern Bahamas early Monday, as one of the strongest Atlantic storms ever recorded left wrecked homes, shredded roofs, tumbled cars and toppled power poles in its wake.

Iran warns of ‘strong step’ from atomic deal if no new terms

Published On: September 2, 2019 02:12 PM NPT By: Associated Press

TEHRAN, Iran, Sept. 2: Iran will “take a strong step” away from its 2015 nuclear deal with world powers if Europe cannot offer the country new terms by a deadline at the end of this week, a government spokesman said Monday as top Iranian diplomats traveled to France and Russia for last-minute talks.