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A Pentagon spokesman said so far there's no evidence to suggest that a surface-to-air missile brought down the plane. But he offered no further details.

A Russian court has ruled that American journalist Evan Gershkovich must remain in jail until at least November 30. The Wall Street Journal reporter was seen going into court earlier today, but journalists were not allowed to enter. He was detained on a reporting trip in March and charged with espionage, even though Russian authorities haven't provided any evidence. The U.S. government says he's been wrongfully detained.

In the Dominican Republic, Tropical Storm Franklin claimed the lives of two people after unleashing heavy floods and landslides. Residents in Santo Domingo trudged through waist-deep water just to get to their homes. Trash and other debris rushed down rivers swollen by the floods. The storm is now heading north and could strike Bermuda early next week.

Maui County sued the Hawaiian Electric company today over the wildfires that ravaged Lahaina. They claim the utility failed to shut off power amid fierce winds and dry conditions.

The lawsuit comes as fire recovery efforts in the town entered a new phase with new equipment. Crews are using excavators and heavy machinery to dig through the disaster zone in Lahaina to help with the search and recovery process. At least 115 people are confirmed dead.

A wildfire in Northeastern Greece has been declared the European Union's largest blaze on record. Over 100 fires are burning across the country, including one nearing the suburbs of Athens. Twenty people have died over the last week, and 60 firefighters have been injured. Harsh winds and a hot, dry summer have stoked the flames there and throughout Southern Europe.

Japan's Fukushima nuclear power plant began releasing treated radioactive water into the Pacific Ocean today. The government says it's an essential step in cleaning the facility after nuclear meltdowns caused by the 2011 earthquake and tsunami. The release operation is expected to last about 30 years. Officials say they tested the water to ensure it's diluted to safe levels.

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