Suspect in Lyon explosion claims ties to Islamic State group

A man arrested for a bombing outside a bakery in Lyon, France, that injured 13 people has told investigators that he had pledged allegiance to the Islamic State group.
Suspect in Lyon explosion claims ties to Islamic State group

A man arrested for a bombing outside a bakery in Lyon, France, that injured 13 people has told investigators that he had pledged allegiance to the Islamic State group.
21 nations take part in regional evacuation drill in Cyprus

Cyprus’ foreign minister says 21 countries are taking part in a drill organized by the east Mediterranean island nation that involves the possible evacuation of civilians from Middle Eastern nations.
South Africa’s new Cabinet sees gender balance for first time ever

South Africa’s president announced a new cabinet Wednesday that for the first time in the country’s history will be made up of 50 percent women – and one of those women is from the opposition.
3 dead in Rhine boat sinking; rescuers search for 1 child

Police say three people were killed and a child is missing after a small boat capsized in the Rhine River between Germany and France.
Pence in Canada as he looks to build momentum on trade deal

Vice President Mike Pence has arrived in Canada as he looks to build momentum to get a new trade deal with Canada and Mexico passed.
Meghan McCain says Trump will ‘never’ ‘be a great man’ like her father

“View” co-host Meghan McCain doubled down on her criticism for the president after she called him out on Wednesday for his administration’s request to hide the USS John S. McCain during Trump’s visit to Japan.
Sneak peek: Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge puts Disneyland guests on Batuu

It’s the closest a “Star Wars” fan will ever get to setting foot in a galaxy far, far away.
John Cleese comes under fire for controversial tweet

Critics are lining up to slam the British actor after he expressed chagrin over London losing its “English” culture.
Jeanne Allen: We are at war. The battleground is the classroom. And Bernie Sanders just doesn’t get it

The U.S. is by nature a pluralistic country, and yet some behave — including Bernie Sanders — as if we should live in a dictatorship when it comes to education.
Mark Levin: Mueller’s ‘little spiel’ was orchestrated and he would not do well under GOP questioning

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