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Judge OKs extradition for men accused of aiding Ghosn escape

Judge OKs extradition for men accused of aiding Ghosn escape

BOSTON — Two American men accused of smuggling Nissan Motor Co. Chairman Carlos Ghosn out of Japan while he was awaiting trial on financial misconduct charges can be extradited, a federal judge ruled Friday. U.S.
US unemployment rate falls to 8.4% even as hiring slows

US unemployment rate falls to 8.4% even as hiring slows

WASHINGTON — U.S. unemployment dropped sharply in August from 10.2% to a still-high 8.
IAEA: Iran continues to expand stockpile of enriched uranium

IAEA: Iran continues to expand stockpile of enriched uranium

VIENNA — Iran continues to increase its stockpile of enriched uranium in violation of limitations set in a landmark deal with world powers, but has begun providing access to sites where it was suspected of having stored or used undeclared nuclear mat
Trump denies calling US war dead 'losers,' 'suckers'

Trump denies calling US war dead 'losers,' 'suckers'

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump defended himself Friday against accusations that he mocked American war dead as his Democratic rival, Joe Biden, intensified efforts to frame the election as a referendum on the president’s character.
Virgin Atlantic completes rescue plan; 1,150 jobs lost

Virgin Atlantic completes rescue plan; 1,150 jobs lost

LONDON — Virgin Atlantic completed its 1.2 billion-pound ($1.6 billion) restructuring plan and cut 1,150 jobs Friday as the airline sought to rebuild following the devastation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Football Leaks trial: Hacker 'disgusted' at what he found

Football Leaks trial: Hacker 'disgusted' at what he found

LISBON, Portugal — A Portuguese hacker whose explosive revelations rattled European soccer told judges at the start of his trial Friday that he was “disgusted” by what he uncovered and had acted in the public interest for no personal gain.
Grave mistake: 'Casket' seen in river turns out to be dock

Grave mistake: 'Casket' seen in river turns out to be dock

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Police in Maryland investigating reports of a casket photographed bobbing up and down in a river discovered the object was something far less macabre.
Boseman honoured as hometown hero in native South Carolina

Boseman honoured as hometown hero in native South Carolina

ANDERSON, S.C. — Chadwick Boseman was remembered as a hometown hero who brought a sense of pride to his native Anderson, South Carolina. The city paid tribute to Boseman in a public memorial on Thursday evening.
Phew! Revolting spit and poo brews shown in Swedish exhibit

Phew! Revolting spit and poo brews shown in Swedish exhibit

MALMO, Sweden — Desperate for a drink? There is spit-fermented wine, liquor fermented in prison toilets, and a strong Scottish brew served from the mouth of a taxidermied squirrel.
Prague, Taipei deepen ties as controversial Czech visit ends

Prague, Taipei deepen ties as controversial Czech visit ends

TAIPEI, Taiwan — The mayors of Prague and Taipei announced new areas of co-operation for the two sister cities, including orchestra tours, on Friday as a Czech delegation concluded a weeklong visit to Taiwan that was bitterly criticized by China.