A United States European Command official gave an update on an Afghan baby girl born on a U.S. aircraft after her mother was evacuated from Afghanistan. The baby has been named Reach after the call sign of the aircraft.
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Animals evacuated through fiery landscape amid battle to contain California’s Monument Fire
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Multiple people injured after Boston transit trains collide
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Green Line trains collided near Agganis Arena at Boston University.
Two people seriously injured after explosion at chemical site in Leverkusen, Germany
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New York City marks July 4th with return of Macy’s fireworks show
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China launches first manned spacecraft to new space station
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Delta Air Lines flight forced to divert after ‘unruly’ passenger is detained on board
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Rare ‘dancing lemurs’ arrive at England’s Chester Zoo
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