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Trump to give top civilian honor to US men's hockey goalie

Trump to give top civilian honor to US men's hockey goalie

US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he was giving the nation's highest civilian honor to national ice hockey team goalkeeper Connor Hellebuyck as he honored the squad at his State of the Union address to Congress. The Presidential Medal of Freedom has been given to popes and political

New Zealand mayor swims to allay sewage contamination fears

New Zealand mayor swims to allay sewage contamination fears

The mayor of New Zealand's capital city took an afternoon dip on Wednesday hoping to assuage public fears after a breakdown at a local wastewater treatment plant pumped raw sewage into the ocean and sprayed faecal matter on coastal homes. Millions of litres of raw sewage have flown

Lawmaker waves 'Black people aren't apes!' sign at Trump address

Lawmaker waves 'Black people aren't apes!' sign at Trump address

A Democratic lawmaker was ejected from US President Donald Trump's State of the Union address Tuesday after holding up a sign reading "Black people aren't apes!", referencing a racist video of the Obamas posted on Trump's social media account. The footage posted

Democrats skip Trump speech for 'People's State of the Union'

Democrats skip Trump speech for 'People's State of the Union'

Some 30 elected Democrats skipped President Donald Trump's address to the US Congress on Tuesday to attend a "People's State of the Union." The president "makes a mockery of this institution and he does not deserve an audience," Senator Chris Murphy told

The veteran 'insider' shaping Iran's nuclear policy

The veteran 'insider' shaping Iran's nuclear policy

When US and Iranian negotiators meet on Thursday in Geneva, Iran's top security chief Ali Larijani will be Tehran's key player behind the scenes. Adept at balancing ideological loyalty with pragmatic statecraft, Larijani will not attend the talks, but is central to Tehran's nuclear

Nearly an own gull! CPR performed on bird at Turkey football match

Nearly an own gull! CPR performed on bird at Turkey football match

A footballer acted on a wing and a prayer when he gave emergency CPR to a seagull after it was hit by a ball during a match in Istanbul this week -- reviving the bird. The incident unfolded when the low-flying gull got caught in the path of a clearance

'Jaws' harpoon gun and 'Star Wars' treasures lead LA film and TV auction

'Jaws' harpoon gun and 'Star Wars' treasures lead LA film and TV auction

A harpoon gun from "Jaws," a jacket worn by "The Terminator," and a "Star Wars" lightsaber hilt and C-3PO head are among the eye-catching items to be sold at auction next month. The collection of around 1,550 pieces of film and