UNITED NATIONS, United States — The UN General Assembly voted overwhelmingly Friday to grant the Palestinians additional rights in the global body and backed their drive f or full membership, which is blocked by the United States.
WASHINGTON, United S tates — The most powerful solar storm in more than two decades struck Earth on Friday, triggering spectacular celestial light shows from Tasmania to Britain — and threatenin g possible disruptions to satellites and power grids as it persists into the weekend.