California boat fire that killed 34 becomes criminal investigation

U.S. authorities are conducting a criminal investigation into the fiery dive boat disaster that killed 34 people off the coast of California, two officials said Monday.

Nevada marijuana official placed on leave

A top Nevada marijuana official who has faced criticism over his conduct during the state’s cannabis licensing process was placed on administrative leave last week.

Feds warn Juul about claim that e-cigarettes safer than smoking

Federal health authorities on Monday blasted vaping company Juul for illegally pitching its electronic cigarettes as a safer alternative to smoking and ordered the company to stop making unproven claims for its products.

Health officials to review implications of Americans’ love of snacks

To get a better handle on the implications of differing eating patterns, U.S. health officials are reviewing scientific research on how eating frequency affects health, including weight gain and obesity.

Afghanistan peace process in disarray after failed Trump plan

President Donald Trump’s abrupt decision to cancel a secret negotiation with the Taliban and Afghan leaders has thrown the peace process into disarray two days before the 18th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.

North Korea fires projectiles after offering talks with US

The military said South Korea will monitor possible additional launches by North Korea but gave no further details like exactly what projectile North Korea fired.

At 9/11 memorial, recognition for longer-term victims

When the names of nearly 3,000 Sept. 11 victims are read aloud Wednesday at the World Trade Center, a half-dozen stacks of stone will quietly salute an untold number of people who aren’t on the list.

Hong Kong warns US to stay out; students form protest chains

Thousands of students formed human chains outside schools across Hong Kong on Monday to show solidarity after violent weekend clashes between police and activists seeking democratic reforms in the semiautonomous Chinese territory.

Johnson suspends UK Parliament after latest Brexit defeat

Commons Speaker John Bercow expressed his displeasure at Parliament’s suspension, saying “this is not a standard or normal prorogation.”

British Airways grounds most flights as pilots strike for 48 hours

British Airways has canceled most of its flights for 48 hours because of a strike by pilots over pay. Two BA flights are scheduled to land in Las Vegas on Monday, but none on Tuesday.

Saying he received ‘dubious’ income, Nissan board chief resigns

Nissan Chief Executive Hiroto Saikawa tendered his resignation Monday after acknowledging that he had received dubious income and vowed to pass the leadership of the Japanese automaker to a new generation.

Coast Guard says 4th crew member rescued from ship

A video posted online by the Coast Guard showed responders clapping and cheering as the final man, wearing only shorts, climbed out of a hole in the hull and stood up.

Schools facing backlash for not reporting threats to parents

RALEIGH, N.C. — When officials at a Catholic high school in South Carolina learned that a 16-year-old student made videos of himself firing a gun and using racial slurs, they alerted police, but not parents. After the videos made it into the news over the summer, the backlash came quickly.

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