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A fire at a shopping center in eastern Iraq kills more than 60 people

BAGHDAD — A fire engulfed a newly opened shopping center in eastern Iraq, killing more than 60 people, including children, Iraqi officials said Thursday. Civil defense teams rescued more than 45 people who became trapped when the fire broke out late Wednesday in the city of Kut in Wasit ...

Tariff-driven inflation hits highest peak in 5 months

WASHINGTON — Inflation rose last month to its highest level since February as President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs push up the cost of everything from groceries and clothes to furniture and appliances. Consumer prices rose 2.7% in June from a year earlier, the Labor Department said ...

Fire at assisted-living home kills 9, injures 30

FALL RIVER, Mass. — A fire tore through an assisted living facility in Massachusetts, killing nine people and trapping residents inside, including some who were hanging out of windows screaming for help, authorities said Monday. At least 30 others were injured in the ...

Trump to Russia: End war in 50 days or face steep tariffs

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said today he will punish Russia with tariffs if there isn't a deal to end the war in Ukraine within 50 days, the latest example of his growing frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump made the announcement during an Oval Office meeting ...