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Hong Kong's Tiananmen activists convicted in national security trial - BBC

Three activists were accused of inciting others to subvert state power under the China-introduced law.

Charter plane crashes in western Alaska, killing all 8 on board - CNN

A charter plane crashed near a remote radar site in western Alaska, killing all 8 people on board, federal aviation and military officials said.

Storms cause flood, tornado warnings in New York City, Tri-State | Live Updates - ABC7 New York

Showers and thunderstorms brought rounds of heavy rain and damaging winds, prompting flash flood and tornado warnings for parts of the Tri-State.

Navy discusses renaming aircraft carrier after Trump instead of heroic Black sailor - NBC News

The USS Doris Miller would be the first aircraft carrier named after a Black and an enlisted sailor. The decision to name the carrier after Miller was made during Trump’s first term.

California lawmaker Aisha Wahab wins special election to succeed Eric Swalwell in Congress - AP News

California state Sen. Aisha Wahab has secured victory in a special election to serve the rest of former Rep. Eric Swalwell’s House term, which ends in January. Wahab defeated Bay Area Rapid Transit Director Melissa Hernandez in the special election in the sta…

US charges woman for allegedly plotting attack on New York State Capitol - Al Jazeera

The suspect, Jessica Bowie, 35, was arrested on charges of providing material support for ‘terrorism’.

Harry and Meghan Are Returning to the U.K. The Timing Couldn’t Be Darker. - Slate Magazine

Why now? Wrong question.

Gunmen seize tanker off Yemen amid resurgence of Somali piracy - Al Jazeera

UK maritime security monitor says Seamull tanker diverted towards Somalia, as wave of piracy sweeps the Gulf of Aden.

Aircraft crash involving state police reported in Pennsylvania - WTAE

Two troopers were injured, and one person has died after a small aircraft collided with a Pennsylvania State Police helicopter in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, Wednesday afternoon.

Jimmy Gomez being investigated for 'sexual harassments and assault,' lawyers allege - Politico

The statement from the attorneys Wednesday dispute the California Democrat's claims that his interactions with their client were consensual.

Defense minister dismissed by Zelensky demands elections in Ukraine - The Washington Post

The move from an architect of Ukraine’s drone program is a remarkably direct challenge to President Volodymyr Zelensky’s authority and may test Ukrainian unity.

Bodies discovered in Swiss Alps as melting glaciers reveal remains - USA Today

The retreat of glaciers in the Swiss Alps led to the discovery of two bodies, local authorities said.

Trump announces ‘most crushing economic operation ever’ against Iran - Al Jazeera

US president also says any country that trades with Iran will ‘face tremendous economic consequences’.

Trump’s snub of South Korea sends region scrambling - Politico

Concerns about the Trump administration’s reliability are prompting allies and partners to pursue more independent defense strategies that limit their dependence on the U.S.

The Freedom Caucus is having a brutal primary run - Politico

The hard-right Freedom Caucus has struggled to elevate its picks this year.

Trump picks Dr. Heidi Overton, a top White House aide, to lead the Food and Drug Administration - AP News

President Donald Trump has picked Dr. Heidi Overton to lead the Food and Drug Administration. Overton is a deputy director of the White House Domestic Policy Council and a trusted figure in Trump's administration. Overton has worked on several of Trump's heal…

Trump’s Plan to Squeeze Iran’s Economy Will Live or Die in Dubai - WSJ