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California bill aims to ban no-pet policies, animal fees at rental housing properties

β€” April 19th 2024 at 05:55
A proposed California bill aims to ease the struggle of pet owners in finding rental housing by prohibiting no-pet policies and additional fees for pets.

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San Francisco Zoo to welcome pair of pandas from China, mayor says

β€” April 19th 2024 at 05:56
San Francisco is set to receive a pair of pandas from China, continuing the tradition of "panda diplomacy." Mayor London Breed announced the panda loan on Friday.

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World Health Organization approves updated cholera vaccine to combat surge in cases

β€” April 19th 2024 at 05:57
The World Health Organization has approved a new version of a cholera vaccine that could help address a surge in cases that has depleted the global vaccine stockpile.

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Columbine shooting victims to be honored at 25th anniversary vigil in Denver

β€” April 19th 2024 at 06:11
On the eve of the 25th anniversary of the Columbine High School shooting, a vigil will be held to honor the 12 students and one teacher who lost their lives.

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Crawfish, gumbo and cicadas? New Orleans serves up array of insect-based treats

β€” April 19th 2024 at 06:26
The upcoming emergence of trillions of periodical cicadas is not just a nuisance but also an opportunity for culinary exploration, according to some in New Orleans.

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South Korea delays plan to admit more medical school students as doctors' strike drags on

β€” April 19th 2024 at 07:16
South Korea's government is adjusting its plan to increase admissions to medical schools amid a weeks-long strike by thousands of doctors, officials said.

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US envoy pays tribute to victims during visit to Japan's Nagasaki A-bomb museum

β€” April 19th 2024 at 08:01
Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the American envoy to the United Nations, visited the atomic bomb museum in Nagasaki, Japan, becoming the first U.S. cabinet member to do so.

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Olympic organizers announce plans to use AI in sports ahead of Paris games

β€” April 19th 2024 at 08:02
The International Olympic Committee on Friday announced plans to use AI in various Olympic aspects, including athlete identification, training and judging.

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Chess champion in NYC attempts to break world record for longest chess marathon

β€” April 19th 2024 at 08:29
Tunde Onakoya, a chess champion and advocate for child education, is striving to set a new Guinness World Record for the longest continuous chess marathon.

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Israel's amputee soccer team offers healing to soldiers who lost limbs in Gaza

β€” April 19th 2024 at 08:57
Israel's national amputee soccer team is heading to France for the 2024 European Amputee Football Championships in June. The team lineup includes two Israeli soldiers.

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Poland detains 2 suspects in attack on Alexei Navalny ally in Lithuania

β€” April 19th 2024 at 09:46
Two Polish citizens have been detained in connection with the assault on Russian activist Leonid Volkov in Vilnius, Lithuania. The attack occurred on March 12.

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Biden admin deports 50 Haitians to nation hit with gang violence, ending pause in flights

β€” April 19th 2024 at 09:54
The Biden administration has sent 50 Haitians back to their country, marking its first deportation flight in months to the Caribbean nation, officials said.

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EPA designates 2 forever chemicals used in cookware as hazardous substances

β€” April 19th 2024 at 09:58
The Environmental Protection Agency has designated two forever chemicals used in cookware, carpets and firefighting foams as hazardous substances, officials said.

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US judge denies Trump's bid to halt Jan. 6 lawsuits while he fights criminal charges in 2020 election case

β€” April 19th 2024 at 10:19
Donald Trump's request to halt lawsuits accusing him of inciting the U.S. Capitol attack has been denied as he continues to battle his 2020 election interference case.

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EU commission president urges unity as Finland closes Russian borders over migration surge

β€” April 19th 2024 at 10:27
The European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has voiced the significance of Finland's decision to close its border with Russia due to a surge in migrants.

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French Olympic athletes to receive mental health protection in response to heightened cyberbullying

β€” April 19th 2024 at 10:29
French athletes participating in the Paris Olympics and Paralympics will receive mental health support to combat online harassment and cyberbullying, officials said.

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Croatia's top court rules President Milanović cannot be prime minister because of campaign

β€” April 19th 2024 at 12:03
Croatia's President Zoran Milanović has been banned by the country's Constitutional Court from becoming prime minister, in the event that his party garners a majority after this week's parliamentary election.

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Mexico's president is getting a little sloppy in the rush to finish projects before his term ends

β€” April 19th 2024 at 12:42
Mexico's President AndrΓ©s Manuel LΓ³pez Obrador is in a rush to finish legislative and building projects before his term ends, and experts say officials are 'getting a bit sloppy.'

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Investigation launched into cause of school bus fire on NJ's Garden State Parkway

β€” April 19th 2024 at 13:07
Authorities are investigating what caused a large school bus fire to erupt on the Garden State Parkway in Cape May County, New Jersey, while 10 students were aboard.

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Ukraine claims it shot down a Russian strategic bomber as Moscow's missiles kill 8 Ukrainians

β€” April 19th 2024 at 13:24
Ukraine said on Friday it shot down a Russian strategic bomber, while Moscow officials claimed the plane crashed due to a malfunction; neither claim could be verified.

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WWII soldier who died in Japanese POW camp identified 81 years later

β€” April 19th 2024 at 13:25
Military scientists have identified the remains of Army Pfc. Harry Jerele of Berkeley, Illinois, who in 1942 died of pneumonia while held captive at Cabanatuan.

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Hackers claim Belarus fertilizer plant infiltrated to demand political prisoner release

β€” April 19th 2024 at 13:27
A hacker activist group in Belarus has claimed to have infiltrated computers at Grodno Azot, the country's largest fertilizer plant, to pressure the government to free political prisoners.

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Judge dismisses 2 felony charges against alleged would-be Minnesota college shooter

β€” April 19th 2024 at 13:58
A judge has dismissed two felony charges against Waylon Kurts, a Vermont resident accused of plotting a campus shooting at St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota.

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Appeals court drops charges against Michigan elections worker who downloaded voter list

β€” April 19th 2024 at 14:00
An appeals court on Thursday unanimously dismissed charges against James Holkeboer, a Michigan elections worker who downloaded a list of voters' names after a 2022 primary election.

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4/20 grew from humble roots to marijuana's high holiday

β€” April 19th 2024 at 14:01
Marijuana culture's holiday, 4/20, is this coming Saturday; some college students gather in clouds of smoke to celebrate while some pot shops offer discounts.

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US renews effort to retain foothold in Niger as junta looks to push troops out

β€” April 19th 2024 at 14:54
The U.S. is attempting to broker a new agreement with Niger's military junta that would allow it to remain in the West African country.

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1 dead after fire under Atlantic City pier near homeless encampment

β€” April 19th 2024 at 14:57
A man identified as 67-year-old Bruce Elder was reported dead Friday after a fire under an Atlantic City, New Jersey, pier near a homeless encampment.

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Fired Philadelphia officer pleads guilty to murder in 12-year-old's shooting

β€” April 19th 2024 at 14:59
Edsaul Mendoza, a fired Philadelphia police officer, pleaded guilty to murder Friday in the fatal shooting of a 12-year-old Thomas β€œT.J." Siderio.

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UN refugee agency tells Cyprus to stick to the law in its efforts at sea to thwart refugee boats

β€” April 19th 2024 at 15:01
The UN's refugee agency has said that efforts by Cyprus to stop Syrian refugee-laden boats from reaching the island nation must not put passengers at risk or violate international human rights laws.

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Italian court drops charges against migrant rescue ship crews and ends long-running legal battle

β€” April 19th 2024 at 15:03
An Italian court has dismissed a case against rescue ship crews from Save The Children, Jugend Rettet and Doctors Without Borders; charges were dropped accusing them of 'collaborating with smugglers.'

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Thai plastics firm will pay $20 million to settle with U.S. over Iran sanctions violations

β€” April 19th 2024 at 15:04
The U.S. Treasury announced on Friday that Bangkok-based plastics firm SCG Plastics Co. has agreed to pay $20 million to settle with the U.S. over 467 violations of Iran sanctions.

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Dominican soldier arrested for raping 14-year-old Haitian girl during migrant sweep

β€” April 19th 2024 at 15:10
A Dominican soldier identified as Paulino de la Cruz has been arrested under suspicion he raped a 14-year-old Haitian girl while tasked with searching for illegal immigrants.

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3 Northern California officers charged with involuntary manslaughter of suspect pinned face-down on ground

β€” April 19th 2024 at 15:35
Three police officers from Northern California have been charged with involuntary manslaughter in the death Mario Gonzalez, who had been pinned face-down on the ground.

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If Congress passes funding, this is how the US could rush weapons to Ukraine for its war with Russia

β€” April 19th 2024 at 15:37
If Congress passes an aid bill, the Pentagon could start sending weapons to Ukraine within days; officials warn that more U.S. aid is needed or Ukraine could lose the war to Russia this year.

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Olympic torch makes Acropolis overnight stop a week before handover to Paris organizers

β€” April 19th 2024 at 16:10
The flame that will burn at the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics is spending the night at the Acropolis in Athens before being delivered to French officials next week.

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Rock trailblazer Heart reunites for a world tour and a new song

β€” April 19th 2024 at 16:43
The pioneering band Heart, featuring Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Nancy and Ann Wilson, is hitting the road for a world tour this spring and fall; they also have a new song called 'Roll the Dice.'

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New York lawmakers nearing passage of $237B budget plan

β€” April 19th 2024 at 16:45
New York's Democrat-controlled Legislature is on the verge of passing a $237 billion budget after nearly three weeks of continued delay.

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Connecticut housefire kills 3, including baby; foul play suspected

β€” April 19th 2024 at 16:56
Police are investigating the cause of a Wallingford, Connecticut, housefire that left three people dead, including an eight-month-old baby.

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton can be disciplined for suit to overturn 2020 election, court says

β€” April 19th 2024 at 16:58
Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton can be disciplined by the state bar association over his failed attempt at overturning the 2020 presidential election, according to a Texas appeals court ruling.

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Police called to ND forensic examiner's office on day she was fired over homicidal, suicidal remarks

β€” April 19th 2024 at 17:23
Police were reportedly called to the office of then-North Dakota Forensic Examiner Dr. Barrie Miller on the day of her firing, where she was reportedly making "homicidal comments."

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18-year-old turns self in to NH police on hate-motivated graffiti charges

β€” April 19th 2024 at 17:25
Loren Faulkner, 18, of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, has turned himself in to police on 31 counts of criminal mischief and hate-motivated criminal mischief.

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Japanese autoworkers narrowly escape suicide bomber in Pakistani port city

β€” April 19th 2024 at 18:12
A suicide bomber detonated an explosive-laden vest near a van carrying Japanese autoworkers in Karachi. The workers escaped, but three bystanders were wounded.

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No perjury charges for British soldiers accused of lying in Bloody Sunday probe

β€” April 19th 2024 at 18:15
15 British soldiers accused of lying to an inquiry into Bloody Sunday, during which 13 civilians were killed in the Northern Ireland conflict, will not face perjury charges.

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National Guard delays Alaska staffing changes that threatened national security, civilian rescues

β€” April 19th 2024 at 18:20
The Air National Guard has delayed a plan for its Alaska unit that would have converted 80 Active Guard and Reserve members to dual status tech positions.

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Cannabis seizures at checkpoints by US-Mexico border frustrate state-authorized pot industry

β€” April 19th 2024 at 18:25
The U.S. Border Patrol has asserted its authority to confiscate cannabis shipments as New Mexico businesses file complaints that more than $300,000 worth of marijuana has been seized.

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Emergency rooms refused to treat pregnant women, leaving one to miscarry in a lobby restroom

β€” April 19th 2024 at 18:56
After the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, complaints that pregnant women were turned away from emergency rooms in the U.S. spiked in 2022, according to federal documents.

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Prosecutor won't bring charges against Wisconsin lawmaker over fundraising scheme

β€” April 19th 2024 at 18:57
A Wisconsin prosecutor has said she will not bring charges against a lawmaker accused of trying to 'evade state campaign finance laws' in an effort to unseat Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos.

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Tens of thousands of Colombians protest against leftist president's agenda

By: Fox News Staff β€” April 21st 2024 at 15:35
Thousands of Colombians have shown up to rebuke the recent leftist President Gustavo Petro’s reform agenda. The demonstrations took place in several cities including the capital on Sunday.

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Conservative Brazilians laud Elon Musk at rally in support of Bolsonaro

By: Fox News Staff β€” April 21st 2024 at 17:54
Tesla's CEO is under investigation over the dissemination of fake news by supporters of Bolsonaro, Elon Musk recently came out stating his platform X would not comply a Brazilian court’s order.

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Terry Anderson, AP reporter abducted in Lebanon and held captive for years, dead at 76

By: Fox News Staff β€” April 21st 2024 at 19:11
In 1985, Anderson became one of several Westerners abducted by members of the Shiite Muslim group Hezbollah during a time of war that had plunged Lebanon into chaos.

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Building starts on high-speed rail line between Las Vegas and Los Angeles area

β€” April 22nd 2024 at 05:26
Groundbreaking on a $12 billion high-speed passenger rail line between Las Vegas and the Los Angeles area is scheduled to occur on Monday, officials said.

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Illegal marijuana grow operation uncovered in Maine, marking latest bust in multistate crackdown

β€” April 22nd 2024 at 05:48
Federal law enforcement officials have brought charges against a man who has been accused of creating an illicit marijuana-growing operation in rural Maine.

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Pennsylvania appeals court revives legal battle over Pittsburgh's efforts to remove Columbus statue

β€” April 22nd 2024 at 06:05
A Pennsylvania appeals court has allowed a challenge against the removal of a Christopher Columbus statue in Pittsburgh's Schenley Park to proceed, officials said.

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Will California have a 'superbloom' this year? Here's what to know about the flower spectacle

β€” April 22nd 2024 at 06:17
Southern California and parts of Arizona are currently experiencing a stunning sight as carpets of yellow, orange and gold flowers spread across the deserts.

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4 arrested for alleged Nazi tribute outside Hitler's birthplace in Austria

β€” April 22nd 2024 at 06:49
Four Germans were taken into custody by police on Saturday while laying white roses at the birthplace of Adolf Hitler in Austria on his birthday anniversary.

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3 Germans arrested after allegedly spying for China, transferring info on potential military tech

β€” April 22nd 2024 at 07:36
Three German citizens were arrested in Germany on suspicion of spying for China and illegally transferring technology with potential military uses, officials said.

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Prehistoric lake sturgeon denied endangered species status, US wildlife officials say

β€” April 22nd 2024 at 09:49
Federal wildlife officials have decided not to place lake sturgeon on the endangered species list, allowing annual spearing seasons in some states to continue.

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Kansas brothers on death row for 'Wichita massacre' quadruple killing seek resentencing hearing

β€” April 22nd 2024 at 09:51
Jonathan and Reginald Carr, convicted in the notorious "Wichita massacre," are seeking a formal resentencing hearing, challenging the joint sentencing they received.

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Arkansas teen turns self in for deadly shooting at prom afterparty

β€” April 22nd 2024 at 09:54
A teen from Helena, Arkansas, turned himself in to authorities for the shooting death of another teen at a party following Helena-West Helena's Central High School prom.

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UK prosecutors charge 2 men, including parliamentary researcher, with spying for China

β€” April 22nd 2024 at 10:26
Two men, including one identified as a parliamentary researcher, have been charged with spying for China, according to British prosecutors. They will appear in court on Friday.

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Caitlin Clark's start in WNBA will act as her tryout for a spot on the US women's Olympic basketball team

β€” April 22nd 2024 at 10:31
Caitlin Clark will be watched closely by the U.S. women’s basketball selection committee as she starts the WNBA to see if she has what it takes to join the team in Paris for the Olympics this summer.

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As Hawaiians struggle to find affordable housing after Lahaina wildfire, lawmakers reconsider vacation rentals

β€” April 22nd 2024 at 11:15
Hawaii lawmakers seek to balance demands of citizens who are struggling to find affordable housing and the interests of short-term rental owners and the tourism industry.

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Hong Kong implements ban on Styrofoam products and single-use plastic

β€” April 22nd 2024 at 11:16
Hong Kong has enacted new legislation to curb the use of single-use plastic cutlery and Styrofoam products, aiming to tackle pollution, officials said.

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European nations hesitant to provide missile systems to Ukraine in war against Russia

β€” April 22nd 2024 at 11:17
European Union countries are hesitant to provide Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine, which is urgently seeking them to defend against Russian air attacks.

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Pakistani, Iranian leaders seek to increase trade, ease diplomatic tensions

β€” April 22nd 2024 at 11:17
Leaders from Iran and Pakistan met in an effort to increase economic and security cooperation following a dispute during which each attacked militants in the other's territory.

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Yoko Ono to be awarded Edward MacDowell Medal for lifetime achievement

β€” April 22nd 2024 at 11:28
Yoko Ono has been awarded the Edward MacDowell Medal for lifetime achievement for her art. Previous recipients include Stephen Sondheim and Toni Morrison.

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Tennessee school voucher program plans come to an end after Gov. Lee admits defeat

β€” April 22nd 2024 at 11:42
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee's plans to expand school vouchers and allow families to access public funds for private schooling has come to an end as legislative leaders do not reach an agreement.

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4 dead, 10 missing as torrential rains drench southern China

β€” April 22nd 2024 at 12:22
At least 4 people have been killed and 10 others are missing after torrential rain swept across southern China; Zhaoqing city and Shaoguan city are among the hardest hit areas.

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Hollywood handbag designer sentenced to 18 months in prison for smuggling crocodile handbags into the US

β€” April 22nd 2024 at 13:01
Celebrity handbag designer from Colombia, Nancy Gonzalez, has pleaded guilty to smuggling crocodile handbags into the U.S. and has been sentenced to 18 months in prison.

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European Space Agency welcomes 5 new astronauts to its fourth class after receiving over 20,000 applicants

β€” April 22nd 2024 at 13:14
The European Space Agency has formed its fourth class since 1978 with 5 Europeans who have completed basic astronaut training along with a graduate from the Australian Space Agency.

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Poland 'ready' to host NATO members’ nuclear weapons to counter Russia, president says

β€” April 22nd 2024 at 13:29
Polish President Andrzej Duda said his country would be ready to host the nuclear weapons of NATO's other members; this comes in response to Russia's movement of nuclear weapons to Belarus.

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Turkish President makes first official visit to Iraq in over a decade

β€” April 22nd 2024 at 13:34
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has arrived in Iraq for his first official visit since 2011; Ankara seeks cooperation in its fight against a Kurdish militant group.

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Imagine Dragons' lead singer talks new album β€˜Loom’ and upcoming tour

β€” April 22nd 2024 at 14:08
Imagine Dragons' new album "Loom" comes out on June 28; it is the band's first album since lead singer and songwriter Dan Reynolds' divorce from musician Aja Volkman.

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Thousands in central Russia plagued by flooding as rivers start to recede

β€” April 22nd 2024 at 15:47
Flooding remains widespread in central Russia as water levels of some overflowing rivers have started to decrease; 5,000 properties are flooded in Russia's Kurgan region.

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UK climate activist won't be charged for sign telling jurors to vote their conscience

β€” April 22nd 2024 at 15:53
A judge has ruled that Trudi Warner cannot be charged with contempt of court for holding up a sign outside of a courtroom that reminded jurors of their right to acquit defendants.

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Chinese military leader takes harsh line on Taiwan, other disputes at international naval event

β€” April 22nd 2024 at 15:57
Zhang Youxia, one of the top military leaders in China, took a harsh line on territorial disputes at an international navel gathering Monday in northeastern China.

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Dozens detained by Greek police in soccer violence crackdown

β€” April 22nd 2024 at 16:02
Multiple homes in Greece have been raided by police, and dozens have been detained in a crackdown on deadly violence at soccer matches.

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World Anti-Doping Agency stands by decision to clear Chinese swimmers before 2021 Tokyo Olympics

β€” April 22nd 2024 at 16:57
The World Anti-Doping Agency has said it stands by its decision to clear more than 20 Chinese swimmers who tested positive for a banned heart medication before the 2021 Tokyo Olympics.

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Burma’s vice president steps down for unspecified health reasons

β€” April 22nd 2024 at 17:00
Burmese Vice President Henry Van Thio is stepping down from his post for unspecified health reasons; details were not provided about his health or who his successor will be.

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Thousands of Indigenous people gather in Brazil to protest Lula's land grant decisions

β€” April 22nd 2024 at 18:56
Indigenous groups gathered on Monday in Brazil's capital to protest against unfulfilled promises by President Luiz InΓ‘cio Lula da Silva to expel land-grabbers and create reserves.

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Proposal to let parents be fined for kids' crimes heads to Tennessee governor's desk

β€” April 22nd 2024 at 18:59
A proposal that would allow judges to levy up to $1,000 in fines against parents for their child's criminal offenses is headed to Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee's desk for approval.

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The US is expected to block military aid to an Israeli army unit. What is the Leahy law?

β€” April 22nd 2024 at 19:06
The U.S. is expected to announce it is blocking military aid to an Israeli army unit due to human rights abuses in the West Bank, citing a congressional act known as the Leahy law.

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William Strickland, civil rights activist and friend of Malcom X, dead at 87

β€” April 22nd 2024 at 19:08
Civil rights activist William Strickland, who worked alongside leaders like Malcom X in the 1960s on school boycotts, rent strikes and police brutality protests, has died. He was 87.

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Peruvian psychologist Ana Estrada, who fought in courts for 'death with dignity,' has died by euthanasia

β€” April 22nd 2024 at 19:11
Peruvian psychologist Ana Estrada, who suffered from an incurable disease and fought in courts for years for the right to 'die with dignity,' has died by euthanasia.

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California announces first new state park in a decade, set to open this summer

β€” April 23rd 2024 at 05:39
California is set to open its first new state park in ten years. The park will be located near the Tuolumne and San Joaquin rivers, according to Gov. Gavin Newsom.

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Biden admin advances review of Nevada lithium mine despite concerns over endangered wildflower

β€” April 23rd 2024 at 05:40
The Biden administration is advancing the environmental review process for a proposed lithium mine in Nevada, aiming to support production of clean energy minerals.

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West Virginia hospital confirms first case of measles since 2009

β€” April 23rd 2024 at 06:03
A West Virginia health official emphasized the seriousness of measles after the state detected its first case since 2009. Measles cases have spiked nationwide this year.

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German lawmaker's aide arrested on suspicion of spying for China in European Parliament

β€” April 23rd 2024 at 06:17
A German man who was working for a far-right lawmaker in the European Parliament has been arrested on suspicion of spying for China, officials confirmed.

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US implements new color-coded system to warn Americans about heat danger

β€” April 23rd 2024 at 06:37
A new color-coded heat warning system was introduced by the National Weather Service and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Earth Day, officials say.

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UN plastic pollution treaty talks approach deadline in Canada

β€” April 23rd 2024 at 06:45
In Canada, the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee for Plastics must decide on the scope of a treaty to limit global plastics pollution.

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23 arrested in Bosnia on suspicion of ties to global drug kingpin's 'inner circle'

β€” April 23rd 2024 at 07:18
Law enforcement in Bosnia have arrested 23 people suspected of ties to a global drug kingpin. The crackdown targeted criminal networks dominating Europe’s cocaine trade.

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UK pledges $620M in new military aid for Ukraine, officials say

β€” April 23rd 2024 at 07:32
The U.K. has pledged an additional $620 million in military supplies for Ukraine, including long-range missiles and ammunition, according to British officials.

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6 Republican candidates for governor of Indiana to debate ahead of primary

β€” April 23rd 2024 at 07:51
Six Republican candidates for governor of Indiana will participate in a debate on April 23, 2024. Current Gov. Eric Holcomb, who has reached his term limit, has not made an endorsement.

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Haiti's health system pushed to the brink of collapse by rampant gang violence

β€” April 23rd 2024 at 07:52
Life-saving medication and equipment are scarce in Haiti's Port-au-Prince hospitals and clinics due to escalating gang control, according to health officials.

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Vietnam implements new rice farming techniques in effort to mitigate methane emissions

β€” April 23rd 2024 at 08:16
Vietnam is aiming to transform its rice sector, making it more resilient to climate change while also reducing its emissions of methane, a greenhouse gas.

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Former rugby star Wally Lewis urges Australian government to fund CTE support services

β€” April 23rd 2024 at 08:34
Wally Lewis, a former rugby player from Australia, has appealed to the Australian government for increased funding for support services and education for CTE.

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Malaysian helicopters collide in military training exercise, killing all 10 crew

β€” April 23rd 2024 at 08:52
The Malaysian navy’s 90th anniversary celebration has been canceled after 10 officers died when two helicopters collided and crashed while rehearsing for the event.

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Authorities seize 1.4 tons of cocaine in one of Sweden's largest-ever drug busts

β€” April 23rd 2024 at 09:18
Swedish authorities conducted one of the country's largest cocaine seizures to date, confiscating approximately 1.4 tons of the drug near Stockholm last week.

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Ostrich at Kansas zoo has died after swallowing keys belonging to zoo employee

β€” April 23rd 2024 at 09:18
The Topeka Zoo and Conservation Center is mourning the loss of a beloved ostrich who grabbed hold of and swallowed a staff member's key after reaching beyond her exhibit's fence.

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Memorial opens on site of former Nazi concentration camp following government removal of farm

β€” April 23rd 2024 at 09:51
A new memorial has opened in the Czech Republic on the site of a former Nazi concentration camp for Roma, capping a process that took decades, officials said.

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South Korean man receives jail time for 'indescribably cruel' killing of 76 cats

β€” April 23rd 2024 at 10:06
A man has been sentenced to prison for killing 76 cats in a case described as one of the most gruesome acts of animal cruelty in recent years in South Korea.

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California lawmakers rejects bill to restrict how utilities spend customers' money

β€” April 23rd 2024 at 10:07
California lawmakers rejected a bill that would have put restrictions on how utility companies can use customers' money following backlash to surging energy costs in the state.

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Medical director of Virginia hospital goes on trial for alleged sexual abuse of former patients

β€” April 23rd 2024 at 10:13
A Virginia man is on trial under accusations of sexually abusing patients while he was the medical director of the Cumberland Hospital for Children and Adolescents.

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UK plan to send migrants to Rwanda criticized by human rights groups after Parliament backs new law

β€” April 23rd 2024 at 10:38
Britain's decision to send asylum-seekers to Rwanda has drawn criticism from humanitarian organizations. The UK government claims the move will deter illegal crossings.

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China spending 'drastically more' on military than declared, US admiral says

β€” April 23rd 2024 at 11:20
Admiral John Aquilino expressed concern over China's military spending and criticized its aggressive actions in the South and East China Seas.

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New Hampshire set to receive $20M grant to help reconstruct coastal seawalls following major flooding

β€” April 23rd 2024 at 11:22
After being hit with a major storm and damaging floods this past January, New Hampshire will be getting a $20 million federal grant to reconstruct eroded coastal seawalls to prevent future flooding.

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Spain reopens inquiry into Pegasus spyware case following France's request to collaborate on a similar case

β€” April 23rd 2024 at 12:32
Spain's National Court has reopened a probe concerning the alleged use of Pegasus spyware on Prime Minister Pedro SΓ‘nchez after a French request for collaboration on a similar investigation.

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Aboriginal spears in England have been returned to Australia's Indigenous people after repatriation request

β€” April 23rd 2024 at 12:38
Four spears belonging to the Aboriginal Australians have been returned to the Indigenous community after being taken by Captain Cook in 1770 and presented to Trinity College in Cambridge.

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Spain approves plans for sexual abuse victims of Catholic Church to be compensated financially

β€” April 23rd 2024 at 13:11
Victims of sexual abuse connected to the Catholic Church in Spain will now be financially compensated after an economical plan was approved by the Spanish Court.

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Zelenskyy says Russian missile strike on Kharkiv's TV tower part of intimidation campaign

β€” April 23rd 2024 at 14:58
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday said a Russian strike on a TV tower in Kharkiv was part of an effort to intimidate the city and limit its access to information.

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Morocco wants to become an aviation hub, but airplane makers struggle to meet demand

β€” April 23rd 2024 at 15:03
Moroccan officials want to grow the country's aviation industry, as companies like Airbus and Boeing outsource production, design and maintenance to countries from Thailand to Mexico.

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Legal challenge over British government's role in weapons sales to Israel will proceed

β€” April 23rd 2024 at 15:07
A U.K. judge said Tuesday that a legal challenge over the government's role in allowing arms to be sent to Israel can be heard at the High Court in October.

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Paris mayor confident River Seine's water quality good enough for Olympic swimming

β€” April 23rd 2024 at 15:18
Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo expressed confidence Tuesday that the River Seine's water quality will allow for Olympic swimming this summer.

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Greek skies turn orange as dust clouds roll in from Sahara Desert

β€” April 23rd 2024 at 17:10
Skies over Greece's capital, Athens, turned an orange hue Tuesday as strong winds carried dust from the Sahara Desert across the Mediterranean Sea.

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Soprano Asmik Grigorian makes Metropolitan Opera debut in Puccini's 'Madame Butterfly'

β€” April 23rd 2024 at 17:12
Lithuanian soprano Asmik Grigorian will make her Metropolitan Opera debut in "Madame Butterfly"; the International Opera Awards named her the 'best young female singer' of 2016.

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Italian Senate approves law allowing anti-abortion groups to access women considering procedure

β€” April 23rd 2024 at 17:14
Italy's Senate approved a law Tuesday allowing anti-abortion groups access to public support centers where women who are considering ending their pregnancies go to receive counseling.

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Paris Charles de Gaulle airport unveils new baggage handling system ahead of Olympics

β€” April 23rd 2024 at 17:17
Paris Charles de Gaulle airport has unveiled a new baggage handling system ahead of the 2024 Olympic Games, which includes a revamped scanner system.

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New bill to fund Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library announced

β€” April 23rd 2024 at 19:21
New federal legislation has been announced to help build the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in North Dakota; the bill would authorize funding for its continued construction.

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Haitian officials scramble to impose security measures with council inauguration imminent

β€” April 23rd 2024 at 19:29
A transitional council in Haiti in charge of selecting a new cabinet and PM says members must be sworn in at Haiti’s National Palace; gangs control most of the surrounding area.

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J6 rioter who struck officer with pole sentenced to 6 years in prison

β€” April 23rd 2024 at 19:33
David Joseph Gietzen, a North Carolina man who assaulted a police officer with a pole during the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021, has been sentenced to 6 years in prison.

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Armenia and Azerbaijan move toward normalized relations as the first border marker is placed

β€” April 23rd 2024 at 19:35
Experts in Armenia and Azerbaijan have worked to distinguish boundaries and have placed the first border marker as the nations strive for a peace treaty after a six-week war in 2020.

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2 former UN employees charged in conspiracy to sell military equipment in Libya

β€” April 23rd 2024 at 19:42
Canadian police said Tuesday that two former UN employees in Montreal have been charged in a conspiracy to sell military equipment in Libya between 2018 and 2021.

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Thousands protest in Argentina as Milei's austerity plan hits universities

β€” April 23rd 2024 at 21:03
Students and professors in Argentina protested austerity measures en masse Tuesday amid a worsening budget crisis at the country's public universities.

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EU unable to determine impact of refugee funds given to Turkey, auditors say

β€” April 23rd 2024 at 21:05
European Union auditors have said they are unable to determine the impact of the billions of euros the bloc gave to Turkey to help it cope with migrants crossing in from Syria.

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North Carolina lawmakers reconvene to address budget, vouchers before key elections

β€” April 23rd 2024 at 21:09
The North Carolina Legislature begins its annual work session this week to address issues before elections this fall; their 2023 session restricted abortion and expanded Medicaid.

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German lawmaker to dismiss assistant arrested for alleged Chinese espionage, continue election bid

β€” April 24th 2024 at 05:43
Maximilian Krah, a far-right lawmaker in Germany, has announced plans to dismiss his assistant, Jian Guo, who was arrested on suspicion of spying for China.

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Mexico is the 'champion' of fentanyl production, head of country's detective service says

β€” April 24th 2024 at 05:45
The head of Mexico's detective service has acknowledged the country is β€œthe champion" of fentanyl production. The country's president has long denied this claim.

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London police capture 2 horses roaming city streets, with more believed to be on the run

β€” April 24th 2024 at 06:17
In London, two military horses were found running loose without riders in the city center, while others are still unaccounted for. Seven horses initially escaped.

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Mississippi Senate and House haggle over Medicaid expansion as session nears end

β€” April 24th 2024 at 06:18
The Mississippi House proposed expanding Medicaid coverage to people who earn up to 138% of the federal poverty level, while the Senate advocated for a slower approach.

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United Nations demands investigation after mass graves discovered at 2 Gaza hospitals raided by Israel

β€” April 24th 2024 at 07:23
The U.N. called for an independent investigation into mass grave sites that were discovered at two hospitals in Gaza after Israeli forces withdrew.

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Europe must keep increasing aid to Ukraine after US approves new military help, German leader says

β€” April 24th 2024 at 09:23
Europe must continue to step up its help for Ukraine even after the approval of a U.S. aid package, according to German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. Scholz spoke in Berlin.

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Barbie to release new doll modeled after Olympian figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi

β€” April 24th 2024 at 09:23
Timed for AAPI Heritage Month in May, Barbie is releasing a new doll based on Olympian figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi, who herself loved Barbies as a child.

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New evidence in Georgia couple's killing reeled in while magnet fishing in creek

β€” April 24th 2024 at 09:26
While magnet fishing in a Georgia creek, a citizen reeled in a rifle and some belongings of Bud and June Runion. The Runions' suspected killer is set to go on trial as early as August.

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United Methodists to hold first worldwide conference since LGBTQ inclusion spurred schism

β€” April 24th 2024 at 10:14
The United Methodists are holding the first General Conference, a meeting attended by church representatives from around the world, since thousands of congregations disaffiliated.

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Deep-sea discovery: Ancient coral may have been the first glow-in-the-dark creatures, study finds

β€” April 24th 2024 at 10:17
A new study has suggested that the earliest known bioluminescent organism was a type of coral dwelling in the depths of the ocean about half a billion years ago.

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Arrest made after 3 injured in 'major incident' at school in Wales, police say

β€” April 24th 2024 at 10:27
Welsh police say a suspect has been arrested after three people were injured in a β€œmajor incident" at a school in Wales. Additional details were not disclosed by police.

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IAEA experts review treated radioactive wastewater from Fukushima nuclear power plant in Japan

β€” April 24th 2024 at 10:30
Experts from the United Nations nuclear agency have inspected the treated radioactive wastewater that has been discharged into the Pacific from Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant.

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China prepares to send 3 astronauts to Tiangong space station as part of new program and moon exploration

β€” April 24th 2024 at 10:35
China's space agency has set up a new program with the intent of sending people to the moon by 2030 and the Tiangong space station is making its final preparations to achieve this goal.

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New Jersey woman recovering after receiving successful pig kidney transplant

β€” April 24th 2024 at 10:40
Doctors at NYU Langone Health performed a groundbreaking series of surgeries on a New Jersey woman facing kidney failure. Lisa Pisano received a pig kidney transplant.

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European Union will begin investigation to see if China is denying access to medical device market

β€” April 24th 2024 at 11:39
The European Union is set to investigate whether China is unfairly limiting and depriving certain companies in Europe access to the Chinese medical market.

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Greek lawmaker will face criminal charges after physical altercation with a colleague in Parliament

β€” April 24th 2024 at 11:47
Greece's parliamentary speaker, Constantine Tassoulas, plans to seek charages against a Greek lawmaker who allegedly punched a colleague outside the debate chamber in Parliament.

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19 bodies recovered off the coast of Tunisia after migrants attempted to cross the Mediterranean to Europe

β€” April 24th 2024 at 12:19
Another 19 bodies were found off the coast of Tunisia as more migrants continue to attempt the treacherous voyage across the Mediterranean Sea into Europe.

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Japan's moon lander has survived longer than the space agency expected after reaching 3 months on the moon

β€” April 24th 2024 at 12:56
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency did not anticipate its moon lander, SLIM, to survive 1 weekslong lunar night on the moon and it has now lasted 3 after reaching the moon's surface on Jan. 20.

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D-Day veteran, 100, dies before he can honor fallen comrades one more time

β€” April 24th 2024 at 12:57
Bill Gladden, a British army veteran who played a significant role in the D-Day landings during World War II, has died at the age of 100, his family confirmed.

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Gustav Klimt portrait sold for $32 million at auction in Vienna

β€” April 24th 2024 at 13:03
One of Gustav Klimt's final paintings from 1917, "Portrait of FrΓ€ulein Lieser," has sold at an auction house in Vienna for $32 million by an unidentified buyer.

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Macron takes part in charity soccer game ahead of Paris Olympics

β€” April 24th 2024 at 14:07
French President Emmanuel Macron participated in a charity match on Wednesday alongside celebrity players and soccer legends at a club west of Paris.

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Ethnic Karen guerrilla fighters withdraw from Burmese border town army lost 2 weeks ago

β€” April 24th 2024 at 14:12
Guerrillas from the primary ethnic Karen fighting force in Burma have left the border town of Myawaddy just weeks after they forced the army to give up its defense.

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Poland's prosecutor general says previous government used powerful spyware against hundreds

β€” April 24th 2024 at 15:06
Polish prosecutor general Adam Bodnar told the parliament Wednesday that Pegasus spyware was used against hundreds of people under the country's former government.

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Pakistani, Iranian leaders pledge to ramp up efforts at 'united front' against Afghanistan-based militants

β€” April 24th 2024 at 15:10
Pakistan and Iran pledged on Wednesday to develop a 'united front' against Afghanistan-based militants after a visit by Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi to Islamabad.

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Italian Culture Ministry bans loans to Minneapolis Institute of Art over ancient statue dispute

β€” April 24th 2024 at 15:21
Italy’s Culture Ministry confirmed on Wednesday that it has banned loans to the Minneapolis Institute of Art because of an ongoing dispute over an ancient statue.

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Iran rejects Argentina's push to arrest interior minister for 1994 Jewish center bombing

β€” April 24th 2024 at 17:26
Iran has warned Argentina against "making baseless accusations" after Buenos Aires sought Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi's arrest for his alleged involvement in a 1994 bombing.

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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro SΓ‘nchez weighing resignation after wife targeted by judicial probe

β€” April 24th 2024 at 17:28
Left-wing Spanish Prime Minister Pedro SΓ‘nchez has said he will consider resigning after the launch of a judicial investigation into corruption accusations against his wife.

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UK approached Botswana to take β€˜unwanted immigrants,’ African country's foreign minister says

β€” April 24th 2024 at 17:39
Botswana's foreign minister Lemogang Kwape said on Tuesday that the African country declined a request by the U.K. to take some of their "unwanted immigrants."

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Saudi King Salman enters hospital for 'routine examinations,' state media says

β€” April 24th 2024 at 17:42
Saudi Arabia's King Salman, who assumed the throne in 2015, entered a hospital in the city of Jeddah on Wednesday for "routine examinations," according to state media.

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Rwanda's Hope Hostel, which once housed genocide survivors, ready to take in migrants from UK

β€” April 24th 2024 at 17:45
After the British Parliament approved a bill this week allowing the deportation of some migrants to Rwanda, the East African country said it is ready to receive them.

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How US workers could be affected by changes to 'noncompete' agreements and overtime pay

β€” April 24th 2024 at 20:32
The Federal Trade Commission has voted to ban noncompete agreements, and the Biden administration has finalized a rule that will allow more workers to be eligible for overtime pay.

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Bottlenose dolphin found shot to death in southwest Louisiana

β€” April 24th 2024 at 20:35
Federal wildlife officials announced a bottlenose dolphin was found shot to death last month on West Mae’s Beach in southwest Louisiana; up to $20,000 is being offered for information.

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Chinese student gets 9 months for harassing person posting democracy leaflets on Boston campus

β€” April 24th 2024 at 20:38
A former student at the Berklee College of Music has been given a nine-month prison sentence for threatening and stalking a person who posted a leaflet in support of democracy in China.

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North Macedonia to hold presidential runoff with center-right candidate in the lead

β€” April 24th 2024 at 20:40
North Macedonia will hold a presidential runoff on May 8 after no candidate secured enough support from voters to win outright; voting will coincide with parliamentary elections.

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Togo cracking down on media, opposition ahead of parliamentary elections: report

β€” April 24th 2024 at 20:42
Amnesty International said in its annual report Wednesday that authorities in Togo have prevented civilians from protesting peacefully, and have repressed the media.

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More than 100 stranded whales return to the sea after rescue effort on Australian coast

β€” April 25th 2024 at 05:49
More than 100 long-finned pilot whales that beached on the western Australian coast have returned to sea while 31 died on the shore, according to a researcher.

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Taiwan president-elect chooses new foreign, defense ministers as China annexation threats intensify

β€” April 25th 2024 at 05:56
In the face of continued aggression from China, Taiwan president-elect Lai Ching-te appointed new foreign and defense ministers. China sees Taiwan as its sovereign territory.

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US births saw notable decrease in 2023, marking end to late pandemic rebound, experts say

β€” April 25th 2024 at 06:11
In 2023, U.S. births continued their decline, with just under 3.6 million babies born, marking a decrease of about 76,000 from the previous year, data shows.

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France President Macron to outline vision for Europe as global power ahead of European Parliament elections

β€” April 25th 2024 at 06:13
As war rages in Ukraine and European Parliament elections approach, French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to share his vision for Europe as an assertive global power.

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US senators demand answers on closure plan for California women's prison where inmates were sexually abused

β€” April 25th 2024 at 06:14
U.S. senators are demanding accountability for the rapid closure plan of a troubled women's prison in California where sexual abuse by guards was rampant.

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2 military horses in serious condition after breaking free, running loose across London

β€” April 25th 2024 at 06:31
Two military horses that bolted miles through the streets of London after being spooked by construction noise are in a serious condition, according to the British Army.

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Venice begins charging entry fee for day-trippers to address tourism crisis

β€” April 25th 2024 at 06:48
Venice has launched a pilot program to charge day-trippers an entry fee that authorities hope will discourage visitors from arriving on peak days, officials say.

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Army reservist who warned Maine killer would 'snap' before shooting to testify

β€” April 25th 2024 at 06:49
Before Robert Card carried out Maine's deadliest mass shooting, his best friend had warned their superiors that Card might "snap and do as mass shooting."

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Ramen revolution: How Japan's iconic noodle dish has conquered hearts and bowls worldwide

β€” April 25th 2024 at 07:26
Ramen, a beloved Japanese dish, entices locals and foreigners alike with its spicy, steaming bowls of noodles. In Tokyo, lines winding around corners are common.

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Hamas would lay down arms if an independent Palestinian state is established, militant group says

β€” April 25th 2024 at 07:39
Hamas is reportedly open to a five-year truce with Israel, willing to disarm and become a political party if a Palestinian state is formed along pre-1967 borders.

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6 dead, 20 injured after explosion causes restaurant and hotel fire in eastern India

β€” April 25th 2024 at 08:01
A fire tore through a restaurant and hotel complex on Thursday in eastern India, killing at least six people and injuring 20 others, fire officials said.

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German parliament votes to establish annual 'veterans' day' to recognize military service

β€” April 25th 2024 at 08:15
The German parliament has approved the establishment of an annual national "veterans' day" to honor those who have served in the military, officials say.

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Burkina Faso's military massacred more than 200 civilians, Human Rights Watch says

β€” April 25th 2024 at 08:18
More than 2 million civilians, mostly children, have been displaced in the conflict between jihadis linked to al-Qaida and the Islamic State group and Burkina Faso's military.

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Ukraine implements passport renewal restriction for military-age men outside the country

β€” April 25th 2024 at 08:37
Ukraine has announced that men of conscription age cannot renew their passports from outside the country in an effort to stem the outflow of potential soldiers.

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With DNC nomination set for after Ohio deadline, legislators negotiate to ensure Biden is on ballot

β€” April 25th 2024 at 08:59
Republicans and Democrats in Ohio are negotiating to make sure that President Biden appears on the November ballot since Biden's formal nomination will be after Ohio's ballot deadline.

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Mississippi plaintiff rejects settlement for brother who died after police pulled him out of car

β€” April 25th 2024 at 09:00
Bettersten Wade, who sued the city of Jackson, MI, over the death of her brother rejected a settlement after officials publicly disclosed what the city would pay his survivors.

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Russian court fines TV presenter who threw 'almost naked' party over her calls for peace

β€” April 25th 2024 at 09:04
Anastasia Ivleeva, a TV presenter and actress, has been fined for social media posts advocating peace during Russia's invasion of Ukraine, officials said.

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Ariel Henry resigns as prime minister of Haiti as country continues to face deadly gang violence

β€” April 25th 2024 at 09:53
Ariel Henry resigned on Thursday as prime minister of Haiti as the country faces rampant gang violence that has killed or injured more than 2,500 people.

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More than 100 inmates escape from Nigerian prison after heavy rains damage facility

β€” April 25th 2024 at 10:00
Heavy rains destroyed parts of a prison near Abuja, Nigeria, leading to the escape of over 100 inmates. The downpour damaged the facility's perimeter fence.

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Pilot reported that plane carrying fuel caught on fire before fatal Alaska crash

β€” April 25th 2024 at 10:04
A C54D-DC airplane caught fire and crashed, killing both people on board, on its way to deliver over 3,000 gallons of fuel to a remote Alaska Native village.

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Tennessee House tables bill that would have banned consideration of reparations

β€” April 25th 2024 at 10:15
The TN House tabled until next year legislation that would have banned local governments from paying to study or distribute money for reparations for slavery.

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Iran court sentences popular rapper to death for involvement in protests, lawyer says

β€” April 25th 2024 at 10:39
A rapper in Iran who rose to fame after the 2022 death of Mahsa Amini and criticizing the Islamic Republic has been sentenced to death, his lawyer said.

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2023 saw drastic surge in people facing acute hunger, UN report says

β€” April 25th 2024 at 11:05
A new report says nearly 282 million people in 59 countries suffered from acute hunger in 2023. The increase was due to deterioration in food security, officials say.

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France and the Philippines considering defense pact agreement, French envoy says

β€” April 25th 2024 at 11:47
France and the Philippines are set to initiate discussions next month for a defense pact that would allow troops to conduct exercises on each other's soil.

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Portugal marks the 50th anniversary of the Carnation Revolution army coup that brought democracy

β€” April 25th 2024 at 14:06
Portugal on Thursday commemorated the 50th anniversary of the army coup that brought democracy to the European country; the Carnation Revolution ended a four-decade dictatorship.

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3 adults, pregnant teen dead after PA police chase ends in fiery crash

β€” April 25th 2024 at 14:35
A fiery car crash in suburban Philadelphia left 20-year-old driver Isaiah Miller and three others dead following a Wednesday afternoon police pursuit.

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Congo questions Apple over knowledge of conflict minerals in its supply chain

β€” April 25th 2024 at 14:36
Lawyers representing Congo said they are questioning Apple about its knowledge of 'blood minerals' from the country's east that could be smuggled into the tech company's supply chains.

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Body found in northwest Iowa field believed to be trucker missing since November

β€” April 25th 2024 at 14:57
A body discovered Wednesday in an Iowa field is believed to be that of 53-year-old Wall Lake resident David Schultz, a truck driver who went missing just before Thanksgiving.

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Driver sentenced for speeding through red light, killing officer in Kansas City crash

β€” April 25th 2024 at 15:00
Jerron Lightfoot, 20, of Tonganoxie, Kansas, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for involuntary manslaughter in the 2023 car crash deaths of a police officer and a bystander.

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Ukrainian duo heads to the Eurovision Song Contest with a message: We're still here

β€” April 25th 2024 at 15:03
Ukraine's entrants into the Eurovision Song Contest, the female duo of alyona alyona and Jerry Heil, set off from Kyiv for the pan-continental music competition on Thursday.

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Moroccan asylum seeker says he killed British 70-year-old 'for the people of Gaza'

β€” April 25th 2024 at 15:07
Ahmed Alid, 45, was convicted Thursday of fatally stabbing 70-year-old Terence Carney in Hartlepool, England. Alid reportedly told police he killed Carney "for the people of Gaza."

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Scottish leader faces battle for survival after ending power-sharing deal over climate change clash

β€” April 25th 2024 at 15:10
Scottish leader Humza Yousaf's decision Thursday to end a power-sharing agreement with the Scottish Green Party has triggered events that could see him lose his job next week.

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Missing doctor found dead in Arkansas lake committed suicide, authorities say

β€” April 25th 2024 at 16:21
The death of Dr. John Forsyth, whose body was pulled from a northwest Arkansas lake last year with a gunshot wound to the head, has been ruled a suicide.

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French air traffic controllers cancel strike, but Paris airport delays remain pervasive

β€” April 25th 2024 at 16:23
People travelling to and from Paris were subject to significant disruptions on Thursday, despite air traffic controllers having declined to commence an anticipated strike.

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Feds plan to reintroduce grizzly bears to Washington state's Northern Cascades

β€” April 25th 2024 at 16:25
The federal government announced this week its intent to restore grizzly bears to parts of northwest and north-central Washington state.

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US to pull troops from Chad and Niger as the African nations question its counterterrorism role

β€” April 25th 2024 at 16:28
The Pentagon said Thursday that the majority of U.S. troops in Niger and Chad will be withdrawn as the U.S. works to restore agreements with the countries as to the American military's role there.

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Brazilian authorities bury deceased migrants who drifted in African boat to the Amazon

β€” April 25th 2024 at 16:30
Nine migrants from Mali and Mauritania were buried Thursday in a solemn ceremony in the Brazilian city of Belem; fishermen found the boat carrying the bodies on April 13 in Brazil.

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Arkansas mortician pleads guilty to selling 24 boxes of body parts stolen from cadavers

β€” April 25th 2024 at 16:36
Candace Chapman Scott, a 37-year-old former mortuary worker from Arkansas, has pleaded guilty to selling 24 boxes of body parts stolen from medical school cadavers.

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Bernie Williams is back in center - only this time Lincoln Center for New York Philharmonic debut

β€” April 25th 2024 at 16:43
Bernie Williams, who signed with the NY Yankees in 1985 and later became a four-time World Series champion, has made his New York Philharmonic debut as a classical guitarist.

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Massive policing for Paris Olympics to include security checks for some of the capital's residents

β€” April 25th 2024 at 17:01
Paris police chief Laurent Nunez said Thursday that anti-terrorism measures put in place to safeguard the Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony will 'apply to all buildings along the route.'

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