Stolen truck rams crowd in Stockholm killings shock city
A beer truck hijacked from Spendrups plowed into pedestrians outside a luxury shopping center in Stockholm, killing four and injuring at least 15. Police hunted a suspect amid a broad manhunt as Prime Minister Lofven called it a terrorist attack. Authorities said a person of interest was in custody but not confirmed as the driver.
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Trump and Xi Hold Optimistic US China Summit at Mar a Lago
President Trump and Xi Jinping wrapped a two day summit at Mar a Lago praising progress while glossing over major rifts. Xi agreed to a 100 day plan for trade talks and increased North Korea cooperation though no new Pyongyang strategy emerged. Tillerson cited cooperation on DPRK, and Trump stressed addressing China’s trade practices amid voter pressure.
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Xi Trump Mar-a-Lago summit overshadowed by Syria strike
Airstrike on a Syrian air field created a tense backdrop as Xi Jinping and Donald Trump dined at Mar-a-Lago. Trump announced missiles, complicating trade talks and North Korea concerns while both leaders planned future meetings and security discussions.
Barges cause river closures on Mississippi and Ohio
Two separate incidents halted river navigation on the flood swollen Mississippi and lower Ohio rivers. Nine grain barges broke free and struck Lock and Dam 22 near Laverton Missouri prompting a temporary Mississippi closure. A tow pushing 19 empty barges and one loaded with steel struck Lock and Dam 52 near Brookport Illinois, closing a four mile stretch of the Ohio River.
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Senate confirms Gorsuch to Supreme Court in party line vote
The Senate approved Neil Gorsuch 54 to 45 as President Trump’s nominee, aided by a rule change ending the Democratic filibuster. Three red state Democrats backed him, with Isakson absent, moving the court toward a conservative tilt and tentatively placing him on the bench through 2047 plus.
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