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A fast-moving wildfire known as the Bald Range fire is burning out of control in British Columbia, Canada. It has spread across more than 36 sq miles (95 sq km), or more than 25,000 acres, and forced the evacuation of about 18,000 people. Officials said the fire expanded by more than 2,000 acres in about an hour at one point. A state of emergency has been declared.
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BBC News – World Norway's King Harald V died on Friday at age 89 after a 35-year reign. Crown Prince Haakon became King Haakon VIII the same day. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre joined officials and crowds paying tribute outside the Royal Palace in Oslo, while European monarchs and world leaders also mourned the late king.
Sky News – World King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV of Uganda's Tooro Kingdom has died at age 34. The kingdom's prime minister said he had been in critical condition. King Oyo ascended the throne at age three and was widely reported as the world's youngest reigning monarch.
BBC News – World A former White House teleprompter operator was ordered to pay $172,000 after he was found to have used prior knowledge of President Donald Trump's speeches to place lucrative bets on what Trump would say. He was placed on unpaid leave from his White House job after the misuse of his position was determined.
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