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US strikes vessel in eastern Pacific
WASHINGTON -- U.S. forces have struck another vessel in the eastern Pacific, killing two people accused of trafficking drugs. U.S. Southern Command announced the strike early Monday, and it's the first in about two months.
The death toll from the Trump administration's nearly yearlong campaign of bombing boats off Latin America's Caribbean coast and in the eastern Pacific now exceeds 210 after more than 60 strikes.
Nevada
Firefighters make progress against fire
RENO -- Crews have started to contain a wildfire in the Sierra Nevada foothills that destroyed more than 30 homes as it spread perilously close to neighborhoods in Reno, Nevada.
Containment reached 27% and there was no new growth of the blaze, which has held steady at about 23 square miles.
District of Columbia
US set for large mass visa revocation
WASHINGTON -- The Trump administration is preparing to revoke the visas of up to 200,000 foreigners who have applied for or are currently seeking asylum status in the United States.
If it happens, the move would be the largest single mass revocation of visas in U.S. history and would likely face legal challenges. Unless challenged or revised, the State Department is expected to announce in the coming weeks the revocation of so-called B1 and B2 visas issued between 2016 and 2026 whose holders have sought asylum or are now seeking asylum.
World
Congo
Weekly deaths soar in Ebola outbreak
BUNIA -- More than 300 people have died of Ebola in eastern Congo in the past week, according to government data. Health workers are struggling to contain the outbreak that is spreading at unprecedented speed.
As of Saturday, the outbreak had recorded 5,514 cases and 2,642 deaths. Congolese experts believe the outbreak could be three times the known size. Nearly half of those infected have died.
Haiti
Gangs attack farming community
PORT-AU-PRINCE -- A powerful gang coalition in Haiti has attacked a once peaceful farming community nestled in the hills above the country's capital.
Kenscoff Mayor Jean Massillon tells The Associated Press that multiple people were killed. He said he has no further details because communication and access to the area remain difficult. Wails filled the air in Kenscoff as survivors found the bodies of friends and family strewn on the streets Monday.
United Kingdom
Prince Harry to leave nonprofit board
LONDON -- Prince Harry is stepping down as a trustee of African Parks, a nonprofit managing protected areas in 13 countries.
A spokesperson confirmed Monday that Harry left the board after 10 years of service. African Parks announced in a statement dated Aug. 19 that his departure is part of a "governance refresh." The changes take effect Sept. 30.