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Nauru, the world’s 3rd-smallest country, changes its name to Naoero
The Pacific Island country of Nauru has changed its name to the Republic of Naoero, its president said, matching the spelling and pronunciation in the national language.
Prime minister visits quake-hit southern Japan as cleanup begins in intense heat
Residents in Japan's quake-hit southwestern prefecture of Kumamoto put out heaps of debris for collection as the region baked under intense heat.
Trump overhaul could gut Head Start preschool standards, leaving states to set the rules
President Donald Trump's administration is planning a dramatic overhaul of Head Start that would gut its quality standards, upending the hallmarks of the early education program for impoverished children, two people familiar with the deliberations said.
Record-low Danube levels push some countries in Eastern Europe to the brink of energy emergency
Numerous governments across Central and Eastern Europe are taking steps to conserve electricity and avert an energy crisis as record low water levels on the Danube River have forced power plants to the brink of shutting down.
Singapore bans 2 Massive Attack members after pro-Palestine display at concert
Singapore has banned the two core members of British band Massive Attack from reentering the country after they displayed a Palestinian flag and expressed support for the Palestinian cause during their concert in the city-state last week.
Roger Craig’s versatility helped fuel the 49ers dynasty and earned him entry into the Hall of Fame
The San Francisco 49ers' dynasty had launched even before Roger Craig arrived in 1983 as a fullback out of Nebraska.
Skubal joins Clemens and Martinez among a handful of reigning Cy Young winners to be traded
As the clock ticks down to Monday's trade deadline, the biggest deal so far came courtesy of the Detroit Tigers, who sent left-handed ace Tarik Skubal to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Several big-name NFL players enter this season with something to prove
Breece Hall came to training camp with a new contract from the New York Jets and an intense desire to justify the big bucks.
Russian planes fire a salvo of glide bombs at a southern Ukraine city, killing 1 and wounding dozens
Russian planes dropped eight powerful glide bombs in a span of 90 minutes on residential districts of the southern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia, killing one person and wounding dozens of others, regional chief Ivan Fedorov said Monday.
Judge clarifies NCAA eligibility order, which could blunt its impact on new ‘5 for 5’ rule
The judge who granted the right to play another year of college sports to some athletes whose eligibility ran out last school year issued a new order Sunday that makes clear that does not include football players who signed pro contracts this summer then had a change of heart.
Skinner steps down as Manchester United women’s coach one month before start of WSL season
Manchester United women's team has one month to find a new coach before the Women's Super League season begins after Marc Skinner stepped down by mutual consent on Monday.
Blanche rescinds fund for Trump allies after senators threaten to block his attorney general bid
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche issued a formal order late Sunday terminating President Trump's $1.8 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund to compensate his political allies, a move that follows weeks of negotiations with two Republican senators who were blocking his nomination to become attorney general.
European soccer body UEFA warns FIFA of legal action over Infantino’s failed World Cup sell-off plan
European soccer body UEFA has threatened FIFA with legal action over Gianni Infantino's failed plan to sell a stake in future World Cup profits to private investors, and said any potential evidence should not be destroyed.
Former Australian radio host and national rugby coach Alan Jones on trial for sex charges
The trial of Alan Jones, a retired Sydney radio broadcaster and former Australian national rugby coach accused of sexual offenses against six men and boys over two decades, began on Monday.
Top U.S. admiral warns against coercion, says no nation will dominate Indo-Pacific
The head of U.S. Pacific Command said Monday that coercive actions by China and other actors are challenging regional stability, warning the United States will not allow any nation to dominate the Indo-Pacific.
This ethnic community in Estonia turns a village into a symbolic kingdom for a day
As an accordion plays, 80-year-old Maime Kapten spins across the grass field, her embroidered skirt swirling and silver chains and coins around her neck jangling.
More pregnant women are dying in Congo as they avoid hospitals over Ebola
Esther Lutula stopped going for prenatal checkups shortly after the current Ebola outbreak was declared in eastern Congo. Midway into her pregnancy, the 26-year-old feared being put into isolation simply for having a fever, a common misconception.
Thorbjornsen wins 1st PGA Tour title by 2 shots at the 8th and final Rocket Classic
Michael Thorbjornsen made a 26-foot putt for birdie on his last hole to shoot 7-under 63 and reach 18 under to win his first PGA Tour title by two shots at the final Rocket Classic on Sunday.
Senate leaders reach funding deal to avoid shutdown during campaign season
Key senators unveiled a short-term spending bill on Sunday that would keep federal agencies funded past the midterm elections and into early December as they look to avoid a government shutdown during the middle of campaign season.
Rallies follow Fever after Cunningham’s comments on transgender athletes
A crowd of critics and supporters of Indiana guard Sophie Cunningham's stance on transgender participation in women's sports gathered around and inside Target Center on Sunday as the Fever faced the Lynx in Minnesota.