[ War & Conflict ] Canada at the side of Britain
Prime Minister Mackenzie King addresses the country on the eve of the outbreak of the Second World War.

Weakened Earl hits Massachusetts
A weakened Earl has hit southeastern New England, bringing heavy rain and high winds to Cape Cod, Nantucket Island and Martha's Vineyard.

New Zealand hit by 7.0-magnitude quake
A powerful 7.0-magnitude earthquake has rocked much of New Zealand's South Island, but no immediate tsunami alert has been issued, and no injuries have been reported.

UPS cargo plane crashes near Dubai
A UPS cargo plane with two crew members on board crashed Friday outside Dubai, officials said, and there was no immediate word on casualties.