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He was apparently responding to President Trump's comments that if Iran kills peaceful protesters, the U.S.

will come to their rescue.

At least 10 people have died in demonstrations in Iran this week.

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The investigation continues into the deadly fire at a Swiss ski resort in the early hours of New Year's Day.

At least 40 people were killed.

Officials say it appears that sparkling candles on top of champagne bottles were carried too close to the ceiling.

Investigators are also looking into the foam material used to soundproof the ceiling over a dance floor.

and renovations made to the bar.

Even though it's winter in the northern hemisphere, the Earth will make its closest approach to the sun in about an hour at 12.15 p.m.

Eastern Time.

As Joe Pankow explains, distance from the sun is not what explains the seasons.

Health officials in South Carolina are reporting nine more confirmed cases of the measles in a county that has the lowest school vaccination rate of any county in the state.

The total number in South Carolina is 185.

The health department says the outbreak is affecting children at a greater ratio than current outbreaks in other states.

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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Nora Rahm.

Dozens of families in Houston, Texas are homeless after a fire tore through an apartment complex.

It broke out early yesterday morning.

Brian Sky Eagle is a deputy chief with the Houston Fire Department.