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The statue commemorating Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, a key figure in the Indian independence movement, stands roughly four times the height of the Statue of Liberty.

Venice saw an unusually high tide leaving three-quarters of the city covered in water. Officials in large areas of the country closed schools and urged residents to stay indoors.

More than a dozen states have ballot measures aimed at putting stricter rules on candidates and officeholders. One activist says even Watergate didn't ignite such interest in enacting ethics rules.

He's been called China's Tolkien, its Martin, its Rowling — all in one. With his adventure stories rooted in ancient China, Louis Cha gave life to decades' worth of martial arts films.

The American mulefoot hog was once popular, but began to die out in favor of fast-growing breeds suited to confinement. But some farmers hope to renew interest in the hogs — by getting them on menus.

Canadians say they are being asked at the U.S. border whether they have ever used marijuana. Some were surprised at the result.

A small town in New York is changing its name for Halloween. Huntington will officially be called Hauntington every Oct. 31 from now on. It's all thanks to 7-year-old resident Angelica Dee Cunningham.

Premature birth rates are heading in the wrong direction after nearly a decade of decline. Some states have started to tackle the problem, while others struggle with stubbornly high rates.

They're running strong in suburban districts, where independents and women want to send a message to President Trump. It's also a year when historical trends and a GOP exodus could boost Democrats.

Dewayne "Lee" Johnson, 46, says the company's Roundup weedkiller caused his illness. He will accept the award after a judge reduced a jury's original figure of $289 million.