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Brazilâs Amazon deforestation falls 11% even as fires surge to record levels 10/30/2025 04:38pm • BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) â Deforestation in Brazilâs Amazon rainforest fell by 11% from August 2024 to July this year, the government said Thursday, even as wildfires tracked by Brazilâs space agency surged to record levels amid a severe drought. According to Brazilâs National Institute for Spa Fate of thousands feared in Darfur after reported rampage by Sudanese paramilitary force Fate of thousands feared in Darfur after reported rampage by Sudanese paramilitary force 10/30/2025 03:59pm • CAIRO (AP) â Sudanese fleeing a paramilitary force that seized a city in the countryâs Darfur region trickled into a nearby refugee camp Thursday after walking for miles, telling aid workers that roads were littered with bodies. Aid groups feared for the fate of thousands more trying to escape, This Swiss village has been swamped and now it’s snowed under. They’re slowly digging their way out This Swiss village has been swamped and now itâs snowed under. Theyâre slowly digging their way out 10/30/2025 02:54pm • BLATTEN, Switzerland (AP) â When a devastating landslide all but swallowed his Swiss village and toppled his three-generation family-owned hotel in May, Lukas Kalbermatten was overwhelmed by a sense of emptiness before the emotions hit. But he choose not to dwell on them long, and snapped into act Thursday weather shifts after soaking morning commute for DC region Thursday weather shifts after soaking morning commute for DC region 10/30/2025 01:18pm • A soaking rain moved into the D.C. region Thursday morning, bringing thunderstorms, heavy downpours and gusty winds as a powerful weather system swept in from the south and west. The heavy rainfall lead to ponding on roads and rising water in creeks, streams and low-lying areas during the morning Trump's comments on nuclear testing upend decades of US policy. Here's what to know about it Trump's comments on nuclear testing upend decades of US policy. Here's what to know about it 10/30/2025 01:07pm • DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) â President Donald Trump's comments Thursday suggesting the United States will restart its testing of nuclear weapons upends decades of American policy in regards to the bomb, but come as Washington's rivals have been expanding and testing their nuclear-capable ars Patients go without needed treatment after the government shutdown disrupts a telehealth program Patients go without needed treatment after the government shutdown disrupts a telehealth program 10/30/2025 12:56pm • MINOOKA, Ill. (AP) â Bill Swick has a rare degenerative brain disease that inhibits his mobility and speech. Instead of the hassle of traveling an hour to a clinic in downtown Chicago to visit a speech therapist, he has benefited from virtual appointments from the comfort of his home. But Swick, UCLA faces lawsuit from Pasadena, Rose Bowl official over potentially moving games to SoFi Stadium 10/30/2025 12:28pm • LOS ANGELES (AP) â The city of Pasadena, California, and the Rose Bowl Operating Company have sued UCLA for allegedly trying to move its college football games from one of the sport's most iconic stadiums to the much newer SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, the Los Angeles Times reported Wedne Russia blasts Ukraine's power grid again, causing outages across the country and killing 6 Russia blasts Ukraine's power grid again, causing outages across the country and killing 6 10/30/2025 12:24pm • KYIV, Ukraine (AP) â The latest in a sustained Russian campaign of massive drone and missile attacks on Ukraineâs energy infrastructure brought power outages and restrictions in all the countryâs regions Thursday, officials said, with the Ukrainian prime minister describing Moscowâs tactic a Today in Sports - Week Ahead, October 31 - November 6 10/30/2025 10:05am • Oct. 31 1948 â Sammy Baugh of Washington passes for 446 yards and four touchdowns and Dan Sandifer has four interceptions including two for touchdowns as the Redskins beat the Boston Yanks 56-21. 1950 â Earl Lloyd of the Washington Capitols becomes the first African-American to play in an NBA ga Trump cuts tariffs on China after meeting Xi in South Korea Trump cuts tariffs on China after meeting Xi in South Korea 10/30/2025 09:43am • ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE (AP) â President Donald Trump described his face-to-face with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Thursday as a roaring success, saying he would cut tariffs on China, while Beijing had agreed to allow the export of rare earth elements and start buying American soybeans. The president The Grand Egyptian Museum showcasing 50,000 artifacts is finally opening The Grand Egyptian Museum showcasing 50,000 artifacts is finally opening 10/30/2025 08:55am • CAIRO (AP) â After two decades of anticipation and countless delays, the Grand Egyptian Museum is finally having its grand reveal. The museum, which is set to officially open Saturday, highlights Egypt's ancient civilization and is a centerpiece of the governmentâs drive to boost the tourist ind Top transfers to watch in women's hoops include Serah Williams, out to help UConn repeat as champion Top transfers to watch in women's hoops include Serah Williams, out to help UConn repeat as champion 10/30/2025 08:10am • Serah Williams earned plenty of individual honors in three seasons at Wisconsin, but she never got a chance to play in the NCAA Tournament. That wonât be a problem at her new school. Rather than worrying about whether she can get to March Madness, Williams will be trying to help No. 1 UConn win a Archaeological site in Alaska that casts light on early Yup'ik life ravaged by ex-Typhoon Halong Archaeological site in Alaska that casts light on early Yup'ik life ravaged by ex-Typhoon Halong 10/30/2025 07:14am • JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) â A fragment of a mask that was preserved for hundreds of years in permafrost sat in the muck of a low tide in the western Alaska community of Quinhagak. Wooden spoons, toys, a fishing lure and other artifacts were strewn, in some cases for miles, along the beach. The Yup'ik co A timeline of the jewel heist at the Louvre in Paris 10/30/2025 05:33am • PARIS (AP) â Seven people have been arrested so far in the investigation into the theft of crown jewels from the Louvre Museum, but the jewels haven't been found. Hereâs what we know about the timeline of what happened: Oct. 10 Thieves use a false pretext to steal a basket lift from the town of Things to do in the DC area: Fright Fête, Día de los Muertos … and more! Things to do in the DC area: Fright Fête, Día de los Muertos ⦠and more! 10/30/2025 04:44am • Lovers of indie bookstores and spine-chilling festivities should head to Fright Fête at Lost City Books in D.C.'s Adams Morgan neighborhood this Friday. This is the fifth Fright Fête hosted on Halloween by Lost City Books. At the event, guests can expect costumes, dancing, snacks and refreshmen
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