Asylum-seekers at the U.S.-Mexico border were detained for months in a federal prison in Oregon because of overcrowded immigration facilities. Now, they’re free on bond and are being helped by a Sikh temple in Salem, Oregon. (Oct. 22)
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Prince Harry bear-hugged by American sailor
Britain’s Prince Harry was bear-hugged by an American sailor during his visit to Australia during the Invictus Games (Oct. 22)
Protest over plan targeting transgender people
LGBT leaders reacted with fury Monday to a report that the Trump administration is considering adoption of a new definition of gender that would effectively deny federal recognition and civil rights protections to transgender Americans. (Oct. 22)
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Foul play eyed after postal worker goes missing
Chicago police say they suspect foul play in the disappearance more than two weeks ago of a pregnant 27-year-old postal carrier. (Oct. 22)
Guide, 4 Americans killed rafting in Costa Rica
Four US tourists and a Costa Rican guide were killed in a weekend rafting accident in the Central American country, authorities said. Three rafts flipped on the Naranjo River Saturday afternoon. (Oct. 22)
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World’s longest sea crossing bridge set to open
The world’s longest cross-sea bridge, the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, in Zhuhai city, that connects the east and west sides of the Pearl River Delta in South China will officially open on Tuesday. (Oct. 22)
Oregon Sikh temple welcomes imprisoned migrants
Asylum-seekers at the U.S.-Mexico border were detained for months in a federal prison in Oregon because of overcrowded immigration facilities. Now, they’re free on bond and are being helped by a Sikh temple in Salem, Oregon. (Oct. 22)
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Today in History for October 22nd
Highlights of this day in history: A Cold War crisis over Cuba leads to brink of nuclear war; Shah of Iran allowed into U.S. for treatment; ‘Pretty Boy’ Floyd killed; Last victim slain in D.C. sniper shootings; Cellist Pablo Casals dies. (Oct. 22)
18 dead in Taiwan train crash
One of Taiwan’s fastest passenger trains derailed on a curve along a popular weekend route, killing at least 18 people. (Oct. 21)
AP Top Stories October 21 P
Here are the top stories for Sunday, October 21: Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister responds to Khashoggi death; One of Taiwan’s fastest trains crashes; A migrant caravan re-forms in Mexico; A floor caves in during a dance party.