Year: 2024
Secretive Ukrainian arms production a ‘threat’ for Russia, says manufacturer
Tom Burridge/ABC News (NEW YORK) — A leading Ukrainian arms manufacturer said Russia increasingly views the growth of Ukraine’s own domestic military-industrial sector as a “threat.” Ukrainian Armor, a firm that produces mortar launchers and [Read More…]
Israel-Gaza live updates: Israeli soldiers in disguise raid West Bank hospital
A Palestinian elderly woman crosses a street which has been bulldozed by the Israeli forces during a raid in Jenin in the occupied West Bank on January 29, 2024 amid ongoing battles between Israel and [Read More…]
US reimposes some sanctions on Venezuela over ban on opposition candidates
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro delivers a speech during a meeting celebrating International Youth Day at Miraflores Presidential Palace in Caracas, on Feb. 12, 2023. (FEDERICO PARRA/AFP via Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — A little over three [Read More…]
US issues travel alert for Bahamas amid increase in crime
Abstract Aerial Art/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The U.S. Department of State has issued a new warning for American travelers headed to the Bahamas due to violent crime that has impacted the local population. The advisory, [Read More…]
At least four dead after boat carrying tourists sinks near Cancun
CT757fan/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — At least four people are dead after a boat carrying over a dozen tourists sank in the waters off the coast of Cancun. The boat, which was traveling from Isla [Read More…]
Brothers charged after homemade explosives, hit list and ghost guns found in their NYC apartment
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz (NEW YORK) — Two brothers have been arrested after police found homemade explosives along with a hit list and an arsenal of ghost guns in the apartment they shared with [Read More…]
Biden facing growing pressure on response to Iran over deadly drone attack
Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz (WASHINGTON) — President Joe Biden on Tuesday faced increasing pressure to forcefully respond to Sunday’s drone attack by Iran-backed militants that killed three American service members and wounded [Read More…]
Klumb Proposes Bill to Align Hemp THC Testing with Federal Standards
South Dakota lawmakers are considering Senate Bill 117, introduced by Sen. Joshua Klumb, R-Mitchell, aimed at easing regulations for the state’s industrial hemp industry by aligning THC testing standards with federal guidelines. The proposed amendment [Read More…]
South Dakota House Passes Bill Streamlining Medical Requirements for Diabetic School Bus Drivers
The South Dakota House has approved Senate Bill 60, which modifies the requirements for school bus drivers, particularly those with diabetes. Previously, diabetic drivers had to undergo additional tests to obtain a medical card for [Read More…]
South Dakota Lawmakers Reject Bill to Raise Marriage Age From 16 to 18 Despite Child Protection Concerns
South Dakota lawmakers voted 8-5 to reject a bill proposing to raise the minimum age of marriage from 16 to 18. The legislation, sponsored by Rep. Kadyn Wittman, aimed to address concerns about child marriages, [Read More…]
Martin Short shoots down Meryl Streep romance rumors, insists they’re “just very close friends”
CBS/Francis Specker Martin Short insists his rumored romance with Meryl Streep is just that — a rumor. “We’re not a couple,” Short, 73, shared during an appearance on the Sunday, January 28, episode of Bill [Read More…]
In Brief: Milly Alcock nabs Supergirl role for Gunn’s DC Films, and more
House of the Dragon actress Milly Alcock has nabbed the role of Kara Zor-El, the cousin of Superman, in the upcoming Warner Bros. feature Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, according to James Gunn, the co-CEO of [Read More…]
Gearing Up for the Illinois Soybean Summit
The Soybean Summit gives Illinois farmers access to the research and information needed to be in the best possible position heading into the 2024 growing season. In this Managing for Profit episode, we check in [Read More…]
Canton Woman Pleads Not Guilty to Vehicular Battery in New Year’s Eve Hit-and-Run Incident
39-year-old Lacey Leigh Durham of Canton, South Dakota, pleaded not guilty to charges of vehicular battery, hit and run, driving under the influence, reckless driving, and speeding after a New Year’s Eve incident. She allegedly [Read More…]
Judge denies new murder trial for Alex Murdaugh
Witthaya Prasongsin/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A judge denied Alex Murdaugh’s request for a new trial Monday in the homicides of his wife and son. Judge Jean Toal dismissed a motion filed by Murdaugh’s attorneys [Read More…]
Missing Kentucky 5-year-old girl found safe, her dad taken into custody for her mom’s murder: Police
Lela Black is seen here in an undated file photo released by authorities. | Byron Black is seen here in an undated file photo released by authorities. (Kentucky State Police) (NEW YORK) — A missing [Read More…]
Ex-IRS contractor sentenced to five years for leaking tax documents belonging to Trump, others
WIN-Initiative/Neleman/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — A former IRS contractor who pleaded guilty to leaking tax documents belonging to former President Donald Trump and other wealthy Americans was sentenced Monday to five years in prison and ordered [Read More…]
Schools are third-highest location for hate crimes: FBI
Stella/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Schools are the third-highest location for hate crimes in the United States, with as much as 10% of all reported hate crimes in 2022 happening at schools across the country, [Read More…]
Police hunt for man who followed elderly woman from store, assaulted her on doorstep of her own home
Facebook / Virginia Beach Police Department (VIRGINIA BEACH, Va.) — Police are hunting for a man who they say followed an elderly woman home from a shopping trip and assaulting her on the doorstep of [Read More…]
DHS Sec. Mayorkas calls impeachment against him ‘baseless’
Official White House Photo by Hannah Foslien (WASHINGTON) — Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas called the impeachment proceedings against him “baseless” and the accusations made against him by the Homeland Security Committee “false.” “I [Read More…]
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