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A look at other Americans who have crossed into North Korea over the years

A look at other Americans who have crossed into North Korea over the years

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The U.S. and U.S.-led United Nations Command say they are working to resolve the situation involving a U.S. soldier who ran into North Korea at a border village.
Low-key Kiwis: New Zealand slow to embrace Women’s World Cup

Low-key Kiwis: New Zealand slow to embrace Women’s World Cup

AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — International visitors are greeted at the arrivals hall in Auckland’s airport by a display promoting the Women’s World Cup with such detail it includes carpeting resembling a soccer pitch.
North Korea fires 2 short-range missiles into the sea as US docks nuclear submarine in South Korea

North Korea fires 2 short-range missiles into the sea as US docks nuclear submarine in South Korea

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles into the sea Wednesday in what appeared to be a statement of defiance as the United States deployed a nuclear-armed submarine to South Korea for the first time in decades.
North Korea silent about its apparent detention of the US soldier who bolted across the border

North Korea silent about its apparent detention of the US soldier who bolted across the border

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea was silent about the highly unusual entry of an American soldier across the Koreas' heavily fortified border although it test-fired short-range missiles Wednesday in its latest weapons display.
Spain's political escape artist Pedro Sánchez has odds against him yet again in national election

Spain's political escape artist Pedro Sánchez has odds against him yet again in national election

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has been prematurely counted out more than once in his relatively short but action-packed political career.
12 MLB teams score in double digits for 1st time since 1894, when record 13 accomplished feat

12 MLB teams score in double digits for 1st time since 1894, when record 13 accomplished feat

NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball had a night of offense not seen in 129 years, with 12 teams scoring double-digit runs. Three games ended 11-10 on the same day for the first time.
Adrift for months, Australian and his dog lived on raw fish until Mexican fishermen rescued them

Adrift for months, Australian and his dog lived on raw fish until Mexican fishermen rescued them

MANZANILLO, Mexico (AP) — Lost at sea for months on a disabled catamaran, with no way to cook and no source of fresh water but the rain, Australian Timothy Shaddock said he expected to die. There was a lot to like about the experience, he said.
Phoenix scorches at 110 for 19th straight day, breaking big US city records in global heat wave

Phoenix scorches at 110 for 19th straight day, breaking big US city records in global heat wave

PHOENIX (AP) — A dangerous 19th straight day of scorching heat in Phoenix set a record for U.S. cities Tuesday, confined many residents to air-conditioned safety and turned the usually vibrant metropolis into a ghost town.
No winner in Tuesday’s Mega Millions drawing. Jackpot reaches $720 million

No winner in Tuesday’s Mega Millions drawing. Jackpot reaches $720 million

ST. LOUIS (AP) — The Mega Millions jackpot has risen to an estimated $720 million after no winning ticket was sold — again. It’s now one of two national lotteries with enormous jackpots but equally enormous odds against winning them.
Mothers hope for answers as authorities announce 'person of interest' in deaths of 4 women in Oregon

Mothers hope for answers as authorities announce 'person of interest' in deaths of 4 women in Oregon

SALEM, Ore.