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New York (AFP) - The Manhattan skyline was obscured by thick haze and Chicago closed its beaches Thursday as out-of-control Canadian wildfires raged, sending smoke spewing into the United States...

New York (AFP) - A jersey worn by soccer giant Pele in the first World Cup final ever won by Brazil sold for $4. 9 million at a US auction...

(AFP) - Hostilities between the United States and Iran continued overnight Friday into Saturday as both sides exchanged fire and the strategic Strait of Hormuz remained virtually closed. Here are...

New York (AFP) - The wreckage of a New York sightseeing helicopter that crashed into the Hudson River, killing six people, showed signs of a bird strike, investigators said on...

Montreal (Canada) (AFP) - Out-of-control wildfires were raging Thursday in the Canadian province of Ontario, prompting evacuations and sending dangerous smoke billowing into the United States where millions of people...

(AFP) - Climate lawsuits seeking massive damages from fossil fuel companies increasingly hinge on this question: how reliably can scientists pin specific extreme weather events to human-caused climate change?They can...

Everett (United States) (AFP) - Fresh off last week's launch of new production capacity in Washington state, Boeing plans a splashy display of new commercial and defense offerings at next...

Tehran (AFP) - The United States struck Iran and Tehran attacked US allies in the Gulf on Thursday as the foes battled over the vital Strait of Hormuz in the...

Tripoli (AFP) - US envoy Massad Boulos has spent the past year shuttling between Libya's rival leaders to bridge their political divide. But some fear Washington's bids would bolster power...

Tehran (AFP) - The United States launched a new wave of strikes against Iran on Wednesday to curb its ability to threaten shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, as President...