North Korea confirms second test of rocket launcher
North Korea said Kim Jong Un observed the second test of a super large rocket launcher amid stalled talks with the United States. The KCNA report says Kim supervised two firing rounds at an unidentified site while diplomacy remains uncertain.
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Trump fires Bolton amid policy clashes over Iran and Korea
President Trump abruptly ousted National Security Adviser John Bolton after sharp disagreements on Iran Afghanistan and North Korea shaping a major shake up ahead of UN General Assembly. Bolton said he offered to resign Monday and Trump said he told him services were no longer needed at the White House.
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Families press Chao for slower return of Boeing 737 Max
Relatives of Ethiopian Airlines and Lion Air crash victims urged Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao to slow the Max return. Chao pledged careful safety review but stopped short of a full recertification. Boeing reported 18 aircraft delivered in August as Max output remains paused.
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Bishop Wins North Carolina House Seat in Special Election
Dan Bishop, a Republican state senator known for a transgender bathroom law, won the NC 9th district special election over Democrat Dan McCready. The race tied to President Trump, who credited the win and staged a rally, highlighting rural urban divides and ongoing headwinds for GOP candidates ahead of 2020.
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FEMA officials and contractor charged in Puerto Rico relief fraud
Federal prosecutors allege that Ahsha Tribble, former FEMA deputy regional director in Puerto Rico, and Cobra Acquisitions chief Donald Ellison bribed and benefited Cobra Energy in the Hurricane Maria power restoration. Tribble pressured officials to award Cobra contracts while speeding payments. Ellison provided flights, hotels, security, and a credit card. Both were arrested. Tribble in Florida, Ellison in Oklahoma. Cobra affiliates are Mammoth Energy Services entities.
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