World News: Alleged Syria chemical attack could be the eighth since Trump took office

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Syria chemical attack would be the eighth since Trump took office

At least 42 people died and 500 were injured late Saturday in the town of Douma, many of them while sheltering in basements during an artillery and bombing attack, rescue and medical workers told the Associated Press.

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A torched tank at Zamalka town, Eastern Ghouta, in the countryside of Damascus, Syria, April 8, 2018.

Russia blames Israel for Syria air base attack after Pentagon denial of U.S. involvement
Russia’s Defense Ministry said two Israeli fighter jets launched eight guided missiles at the T4 air base.

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A bus that was carrying teenage passengers sits on the side of the roadway after it hit an overpass on the Southern State Parkway in Lakeview, N.Y., on Sunday.

Overpass scrapes roof off bus; students injured
A charter bus carrying teenagers returning from a spring break trip Sunday night struck a bridge overpass on Long Island, seriously injuring six.

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Shohei Ohtani strikes out 12 in his home debut.

Shohei Ohtani leaves Angels teammates saying one thing: 'We haven't seen that before'
The real Shohei Ohtani seems to have materialized in the first 11 days of the season, and he has been a sight to behold.

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his image released April 8, 2018 by the Syrian Civil Defense White Helmets, shows a rescue worker carrying a child following an alleged chemical weapons attack in the rebel-held town of Douma, near Damascus, Syria.

Syria chemical attack: McCain says Trump's talk of pulling U.S. troops ‘emboldened’ Assad
"Emboldened by American inaction, Assad has reportedly launched another chemical attack against innocent men, women and children," McCain said.

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Syria attack, Bill Cosby retrial and more: 5 things you need to know Monday
Syria attack, Bill Cosby retrial and the biggest news to start your day.

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Patrick Reed celebrates his first major championship.

Patrick Reed holds off Jordan Spieth, Rickie Fowler to win Masters by one shot
Patrick Reed drained clutch putts down the stretch to win the Masters by one shot over Rickie Fowler and two over Jordan Spieth.

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Watch Ronda Rousey hit the ring at WrestleMania
Former UFC women’s bantamweight champion made her official WWE debut Sunday night at WrestleMania 34.

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A firefighter looks out from the window of a damaged apartment in Trump Tower in New York on Saturday, April 7, 2018.

Fatal Trump Tower fire: No sprinkler system in apartments
The apartment that was destroyed in a raging fire that killed a resident and injured six firefighters had no sprinkler system, authorities said.

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ESPN broadcaster Alex Rodriguez works from the Vin Scully Press Box during the baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants.

Alex Rodriguez wonders what it would have been like to be a Met
On Sunday Night Baseball, Alex Rodriguez reflects on what it might have been like if he'd gone to the other New York team.