Flight diverted on feces incident centers Alaska landing
United Airlines flight 895 from Chicago to Hong Kong diverted to Anchorage after a male passenger smeared feces in two bathrooms and removed his shirt attempting to flush it. He cooperated after landing and was taken for psychiatric evaluation. FBI and airport police conduct the investigation.
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Trump pressures Sessions over Mueller probe recusal
The AP reports President Trump directed White House counsel Don McGahn to urge Attorney General Sessions not to recuse from the Russia investigation. McGahn spoke to Sessions before his recusal, signaling an attempt to keep the probe under loyal leadership as Mueller weighs possible obstruction.
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U S suspends aid to Pakistan over Taliban ties
A U S official said up to two billion dollars in aid could be affected by President Trump's suspension of security assistance to Pakistan over alleged inaction against Taliban militants targeting U S personnel in Afghanistan. The move drew Islamabad's angry response as Washington weighs exceptions for critical national security interests while civilian aid remains untouched.
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Iran cleric urges self built social media to quell unrest
Tehran prayer leader Ayatollah Ahmad Khatami urged Iran to develop its own social platforms after protests spanning days. He blamed US controlled networks for unrest and said cyberspace fueled the demonstrations, while Iran restricted Telegram and briefly blocked Instagram as authorities claimed restraint kept protests manageable.
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EPA touts Trump era Superfund cleanups completed earlier
The EPA credits Scott Pruitt for speeding seven Superfund site delistings in 2017 claiming progress toward cleanup goals. Records show the work was finished before Trump took office, raising questions about timing and impact vs Obama and Bush administrations.
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