Rap star Rob Base, known for hip-hop classic It Takes Two, dies aged 59
The artist is best known for the 1988 Billboard hit It Takes Two, produced with DJ E-Z Rock.source
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California declares emergency as fire crews race to contain toxic leak
Thousands have been evacuated as officials warn a tank containing about 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate could explode.source
Explore MoreMost people seeking green cards must now apply from outside US
A new policy closes a loophole that has allowed people to apply for a green card, or permanent residency, while in the country.source
Explore MoreTrump says Iran deal 'largely negotiated' including reopening Strait of Hormuz
Tehran also signals progress on talks but says the key issue of nuclear weapons is not part of an initial framework it is working on.source
Explore MoreJudge dismisses criminal case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia
A federal judge says the Maryland man who was wrongfully deported last year is being prosecuted for political reasons.source
Explore MoreOne dead and dozens of firefighters injured in Staten Island shipyard explosion
More than 30 people, including firefighters, were hurt in the incident, which was described as “a complex, fast-developing emergency situation”.source
Explore MoreRubio tries to reassure Nato allies over US troop deployments
President Donald Trump says he wants to send more troops to Poland, a week after his officials cancelled a similar deployment.source
Explore MoreCarney says Alberta is 'essential' to Canada as province plans vote on separation
Alberta’s decision to hold a referendum on separation has been widely criticised, including by separatists who say the question is not definitive enough.source
Explore MoreRubio visits India to sell energy as Iran oil shock persists
The China factor is as important for Delhi as it’s for Washington. And it’s particularly crucial now because Delhi is also due to host a summit of Brics – which includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Iran and Saudi Arabia, among others – in September. source
Explore MoreTrump is putting pressure on Cuba – why and to what end?
The US has warned that a peaceful agreement with Cuba is unlikely, Havana insists this is a “fraudulent case” designed to justify military intervention.source
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