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Otto Frederick Warmbier, a 21-year-old American student, speaks during a news conference in Pyongyang on Feb. 29.

N. Korea Sentences American Student To 15 Years Of Prison, Hard Labor

Otto Warmbier, a 21-year-old University of Virginia student, had attempted to steal a propaganda sign from his Pyongyang hotel. He was convicted of subversion. The White House called for his release.

The Lolo Peak Fire sends a large plume of smoke into the air, visible from Missoula on the evening of Wednesday, August 16, 2017.

Lolo Peak Fire Burned Through Nearly 5,000 Acres Wednesday Night

Western Montana’s Lolo Peak Fire burned through almost 5,000 acres during its run Wednesday night west of Lolo. Stiff winds spurred that now 15,000 acre...

Hawaii Gov. David Ige, shown here in 2014, has signed a bill to implement goals of the Paris Agreement in his state.

Hawaii Signs Legislation To Implement Goals Of Paris Climate Accord Anyway

Gov. David Ige signed the Senate bill on Tuesday, saying he was motivated by the evidence of climate change visible in Hawaii. It's a commitment to reducing the state's greenhouse gas emissions.

Gianforte Sentenced To Community Service For Assaulting Reporter

Montana's Rep.-elect Greg Gianforte was sentenced to community service and anger management on Monday for assaulting a journalist the day before a special congressional election last month.

A statue of Gen. Robert E. Lee, as it was removed from its longtime resting place in New Orleans on Friday. Lee's statue was the last of four Confederate monuments to be removed under a 2015 City Council vote.

State Lawmaker: Sorry For Saying Confederate Statue Removers 'Should Be Lynched'

In a Facebook post over the weekend, Mississippi state Rep. Karl Oliver said New Orleans politicians "should be LYNCHED" for taking down the memorials. He took it back on Monday.

Three Political Newcomers Vie For Open U.S. House Seat

Absentee ballots will be put in the mail beginning today to start the special election to fill Montana’s vacant U.S. House Seat.The three candidates…

Indian paramilitary troopers search the bags of Hindu pilgrims during the annual pilgrimage to the shrine at Amarnath cave on Tuesday. Security forces protect the pilgrims, but police say the bus that was attacked was not authorized and thus not protected.

Militants Kill 7 Pilgrims In Kashmir — But The Pilgrimage Carries On

A bus came under gunfire Monday evening in the disputed region. Indian politicians condemned the violence Tuesday, yet praised the actions of the driver who carried the rest of the pilgrims to safety.

"For nearly half a century, I've tracked Hollywood's Arabs and Muslims. Almost always I found that they've appeared as villains," Jack Shaheen said in a talk at the National Press Club in March 2017.

A Powerful Voice Against Arab Stereotyping, Jack Shaheen, Dies

Shaheen, an author and critic, spent his life battling stereotypes of Muslims and Arab-Americans in popular culture. He died Sunday in South Carolina.

Colin Farrell and Rachel Weisz in <em>The Lobster, </em>which plays around with the idea of compatibility.

'The Lobster': A Rom-Com With Satirical Claws

The Lobster is a comedy in which single people are given 45 days to fall in love before being turned into an animal of their choice.

Democratic incumbent Steve Bullock and Republican challenger Greg Gianforte squared off Sunday in Big Sky.

Montana Gubernatorial Candidates Square Off In First Debate

Montana’s gubernatorial candidates sparred over several issues, including stream access and Syrian war refugees, during their first debate. Democratic...

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