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Thieves make motorboat getaway with Swedish crown jewels

A cordoned zone as Swedish police investigate after Sweden's royal jewels dating from the 17th century were stolen in the Strängnäs cathedral, west of Stockholm, July 31, 2018. Getty COPENHAGEN, Denmark -- Police used helicopters to chase thieves who stole…

Protest expected as "burqa ban" takes effect in Denmark

Women wearing niqab are pictured in front of the Danish Parliament in Copenhagen, Denmark, May 31, 2018. Getty COPENHAGEN, Denmark -- Supporters and opponents of a ban on garments covering the face, including Islamic veils such as the niqab or…

Foreign investment in U.S. plunges under Trump

President Donald Trump's upending of global trade deals since taking office last year has produced at least one major shift in the world's trade winds: Net foreign direct investment in the U.S. -- or total investments through acquisitions and direct stakes…

TN gubernatorial candidates continue campaigning in Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Beth Harwell took a tour of the Tag Manufacturing facility on Tuesday with State Representative Mike Carter. Harwell is currently the Tennessee House Speaker. "Should President Trump be successful and I pray and I hope that…

Tennessee school districts adds school resource officers

LENOIR CITY, Tenn. (AP) - Officials say several school districts across eastern Tennessee have hired additional school resource officers. WBIR-TV reported this week that Lenoir City Schools and Maryville City Schools are among the school districts that plan to increase…

Two trains crash near Machu Picchu in Peru

In this photo provided by the government news agency Andina, passeners observe two trains after they collided in Cuzco, Peru, Tuesday, July 31, 2018.  Handout / AP LIMA, Peru — Two trains have crashed near the ancient Incan citadel of Machu…

Thousands fleeing violence in Nicaragua after deadly protests

The United Nations says thousands of people are fleeing political violence and rights violations in Nicaragua after weeks of deadly protests against the government. The Office of the U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights called on other nations Tuesday to help…

Royal wedding's gospel choir lands record deal

LONDON -- The gospel choir that performed at the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle is celebrating a new achievement: a record deal. London's Kingdom Choir thrilled a worldwide audience of nearly two billion people with their rendition…

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