Dubai Fireworks Display Goes On Despite Hotel Fire Just A Mile Away
A fire at the Address Hotel injured several people but was contained quickly enough to not interfere with the New Year's Eve festivities.

Brazil's Bolsonaro applies for 6-month US visitor visa
The former president applied for the visa amid an investigation into whether he had any role in inciting an uprising in Brazil's capital.
By Eraldo Peres / AP
Strikes, protests hit France in round 2 of pension battle
Labor unions aimed to mobilize more than 1 million protesters to kill a bill that would raise the retirement age from 62 to 64.
By Christophe Ena / AP
Israel's new government sparks concern for the future of its democracy
Far-right changes to Israel's government have some experts and citizens concerned for the future rule of law in the country.
By Reuters / APTop Stories

Exxon reports record profits on heels of Chevron
Critics say both inside and out of government those margins ought to renew interest in a windfall profits tax on big oil.
By Matt Brown / AP
The US is facing a critical shortage of high tech engineers
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, between 2016 and 2026 there has been and will be a shortfall of six million engineers, or more.
By Scripps News
Boeing bids farewell to an icon, delivers last 747 jumbo jet
Since 1969, the 747 has served as a cargo plane, a commercial aircraft capable of carrying nearly 500, and the Air Force One presidential aircraft.
By Jennifer Buchanan / The Seattle Times / AP