Trump: Saudi Arrests In Khashoggi Death ‘A Good First Step’
By ZEKE MILLER and ASHLEY THOMAS , Associated Press LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday called Saudi Arabia's announcement that suspects are in custody in the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi a "good first step" and said he would work with Congress on a U.S. response. The president spoke…
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No Mega Millions Winner, Jackpot Climbs to $1.6 Billion
DES MOINES, IA (AP) — No one won the latest Mega Millions drawing, meaning the jackpot climbs to a staggering $1.6 billion. Mega Millions officials say no tickets matched all six numbers to claim the estimated $1 billion grand prize in Friday night's drawing. The numbers were 15, 23, 53, 65, 70 and Mega Ball 7. The…
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12-Pound Lunar Meteorite Sells For More Than $600,000
BOSTON, MA (AP) — A 12-pound (5.5 kilogram) chunk of the moon that fell to the Earth as a lunar meteorite has been sold at auction for more than $600,000. Boston-based RR Auction announced Friday the $612,500 winning bid for the meteorite, composed of six fragments that fit together like a puzzle, came from a representative…
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For 1st Time, Saudis Say Jamal Khashoggi Killed in Consulate
ISTANBUL (AP) — Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi was killed in a "fistfight" in the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul, the kingdom said early Saturday, acknowledging the writer's death for the first time. Authorities said 18 Saudi suspects were in custody for his slaying and intelligence officials had been fired. The overnight announcements in Saudi state media…
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US to Consider Response if Saudi Killed Writer
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — The Latest on the disappearance of Saudi writer Jamal Khashoggi, a Washington Post columnist who went missing after entering the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul earlier this month (all times local): 11: 05 p.m. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says the Trump administration will consider a "wide range" of responses if it…
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