Salmonella outbreak linked to Gills Onions: 15 hospitalized
An outbreak of salmonella poisoning linked to bagged, precut onions has sickened at least 73 people in 22 states, including 15 who were hospitalized, U.S. health officials said Tuesday.
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Republicans nominate Mike Johnson for House speaker after Emmer's withdrawal
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans chose Rep. Mike Johnson as their latest nominee for House speaker late Tuesday, hours after an earlier pick, Rep. Tom Emmer, abruptly withdrew in the face of opposition from Donald Trump and hardline GOP lawmakers.
US renews commitment to defend Philippines
MANILA, Philippines — The United States has reiterated its support for the Philippines in the wake of China’s “dangerous and unlawful actions” in Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal on Sunday, renewing a commitment to defend its treaty ally in case of an armed attack in the South China Sea.
US reaffirms defense treaty duty, condemns China’s ‘provocative’ actions in Ayungin
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, October 23) — Responding to a collision between Chinese and Philippines vessels during a resupply mission to Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea, the United States reaffirmed its defense treaty obligation with the country on Monday.
China and Philippines boats clash in disputed South China Sea area
A Chinese coast guard ship and an accompanying vessel rammed a Philippine coast guard ship and a military-run supply boat Sunday off a contested shoal, Philippine officials said, in an encounter that heightened fears of an armed conflict in the disputed South China Sea.
Imports showcase diversity
MANILA, Philippines — Only Barangay Ginebra hasn’t disclosed its import for the PBA Commissioner’s Cup, set to start Nov. 5, but the word is Justin Brownlee’s interim replacement has been identified and he’s no stranger to the league. Ginebra will reveal who the import is once his contract is signed, sealed and delivered.
Philippines says a coast guard ship and supply boat were rammed by Chinese vessels at disputed shoal
A Chinese coast guard ship and an accompanying vessel rammed a Philippine coast guard ship and a military-run supply boat Sunday off a contested shoal, Philippine officials said, in an encounter that heightened fears of an armed conflict in the disputed South China Sea.
Biden requests $106 billion for Ukraine, Israel, border
MANILA, Philippines — President Joe Biden requested urgent military aid for Ukraine and Israel in a massive $106 billion security package Friday, but he faces a tough battle to get it through a paralyzed US Congress.