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Pakistani officials examine a train damaged by a fire in Liaquatpur, Pakistan, on Thursday. A massive fire engulfed three carriages of the train traveling in the country's eastern Punjab province.

More Than 65 Dead After Fire Engulfs Train In Pakistan

The train caught fire in the eastern province of Punjab after a cooking stove smuggled aboard by a passenger exploded. Some of those killed died while leaping from the moving train, officials said.

Rep. Mark Meadows, R-N.C. (left), and Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio (right), are two of the most vocal defenders of President Trump in the impeachment inquiry. They are at the top of the list for possible temporary appointments to the House Intelligence Committee, whose lineup could be changed by House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif.

GOP Leader Eyes Intel Committee Shake-Up To Boost President Trump's Defenders

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., is looking to temporarily add more of President Trump's allies to the panel in anticipation of public impeachment hearings.

Rev. Samuel Duren, Peoria City Councilman Sid Ruckriegel, Peoria City Councilwoman Denise Moore, U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood, Peoria City/County Health Administrator Monica Hendrickson, and HUD Midwest Regional Administrator Joseph Galvan.

Peoria County Receives $5.6M to Remove Lead Paint From Homes

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is giving Peoria County $5.6 million to remove dangerous lead paint from homes.

'Black Santa' Civil Rights Leader Merlin Kennedy Dies

One of Bloomington-Normal most notable civil rights leaders, Merlin Kennedy, has died.Kennedy was best known for dressing up as a black Santa Claus during…

Statewide: Impact Of Fines And Fees On The Poor; Rock And Roll Museum On Rt. 66

This week, we hear how the legal system can have a disproportionate impact on low income individuals. Fines and fees can pile up and experts say that...

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivers a speech to the nation during a ceremony to celebrate country's 73rd Independence Day at the Red Fort in New Delhi on Thursday.

India's Modi Defends Moves In Kashmir As Lockdown Continues

India has split the state into two territories and shut off phone, Internet and cable TV service in the disputed region since early August.

Hong Kong Protestors Force Flight Cancellations

Pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong have forced all flights to be grounded at the international airport. Rachel Martin speaks with NPR's Anthony Kuhn, who's reporting from the scene.

Questions Remain About An Explosion At A Missile Test Site In Russia

Limited information from Russian authorities about an explosion at a missile test site last week have led to speculation that it involved a top-secret nuclear-powered cruise missile.

In surveillance video, an unarmed black man Markeis McGlockton (far left) is shot by Michael Drejka, who is white, during an altercation a the parking lot in Clearwater, Fla., in July 2018.

'Stand Your Ground' Trial Begins In Florida A Year After Unarmed Black Man Is Killed

Michael Drejka who is white, says he feared for his life after Markeis McGlockton, who is black, pushed him to the ground in a dispute over a handicapped-accessible parking space in 2018.

Simon Cheng, a staff member of Britain's consulate in Hong Kong, who has been detained by Chinese authorities in the neighboring mainland city of Shenzhen, is seen in an unknown location in this undated photo obtained from the Facebook page "Free Simon Cheng."

China Confirms British Consulate Employee Held On 'Administrative Detention'

Hong Kong resident Simon Cheng disappeared on Aug. 8 during a business trip to neighboring Shenzhen. A Chinese official confirmed his arrest on Wednesday, saying it is an internal matter for Beijing.

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