Air Pollution Is Killing Thousands Of African Children, Study Says
Researchers say a modest reduction in air pollution could have saved 40,000 lives in 2015.

Official: Jihadis abduct at least 50 women in Burkina Faso
Jihadi violence linked to al-Qaeda and the Islamic State group has overrun Burkina Faso, killing thousands and displacing nearly 2 million people.
By AP
Sudan's Generals, Pro-Democracy Group Ink Deal To End Crisis
Sudan's coup leaders and the main pro-democracy group signed a deal Monday to establish a civilian-led transitional government.
By Marwan Ali / AP
Tanzania: Small Plane Crashes Into Lake Victoria, 19 Dead
The Precision Air plane encountered issues amid bad weather and plunged into the water.
By AYO TV via APTop Stories

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
Why are retail thefts on the rise?
It’s organized retail crime — where the thefts are planned, and part of organized rings.
By Michael Macor / AP
Nichols family to address public for first time since video release
Attorney Ben Crump said the news conference will include other community members who were “victims” of alleged brutality from Memphis Police.
By Gerald Herbert / AP