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Husband of housekeeper arrested over fatal shooting of bishop in Los Angeles
Sarah Reingewirtz/MediaNews Group/Pasadena Star-News via Getty Images (LOS ANGELES) — Police have identified the suspect in the fatal shooting a long-serving Catholic bishop known as a “peacemaker” in Los Angeles. Sixty-five-year-old Carlos Medina was arrested in [Read More…]
After Biden’s surprise Ukraine trip, looking back at presidents in war zones, from Lincoln to Trump
Evan Vucci/Pool/AFP via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — President Joe Biden on Monday made a surprise visit to Kyiv, Ukraine, to reiterate America’s commitment for the war-torn country one year after Russia’s invasion. Biden’s previously unannounced [Read More…]
Biden’s message in Poland on eve of Ukraine war anniversary: ‘Our support … remains unwavering’
Omar Marques/Getty Images (WARSAW, Poland) — This week in Poland, President Joe Biden is set to underscore the importance of NATO’s support for Ukraine after making a surprise visit to Kyiv on Monday on the eve [Read More…]
Medical clinic to open in Ohio town after toxic train derailment
Camelia Ciocirlan / 500px/Getty Images (EAST PALESTINE, Ohio) — A medical clinic is opening Tuesday in East Palestine, Ohio, more than two weeks after a train carrying hazardous materials and toxic chemicals derailed near the [Read More…]
New 6.4 earthquake strikes Turkey as death toll climbs to nearly 47,000
Sameer Al-doumy/AFP via Getty Images (SAMANDAG, Turkey) — Turkey was hit with another earthquake Monday as a 6.4 earthquake rattled Samandag even as the country is still cleaning up from one of the worst natural [Read More…]
Trial date set in Brianna Ghey murder
Brianna Ghey is shown in this undated photo released by the Cheshire Police. — Cheshire Police (LIVERPOOL, England) — Two teens are set to go on trial for the death of 16-year-old Brianna Ghey on [Read More…]
Person of interest detained in fatal shooting of ‘peacemaker’ bishop in Los Angeles
Sarah Reingewirtz/MediaNews Group/Pasadena Star-News via Getty Images (LOS ANGELES) — A person of interest has been detained for questioning in the fatal shooting in Los Angeles of a long-serving Catholic bishop known as a “peacemaker,” [Read More…]
DA drops gun enhancement charge against Alec Baldwin in ‘Rust’ shooting
This file handout photo released April 25, 2022, courtesy of Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office and part of the investigative files, shows actor Alec Baldwin being processed after the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins at [Read More…]
One killed, four injured in shooting at New Orleans parade before Mardi Gras
kali9/Getty Images (NEW ORLEANS) — A teenager was killed and four others were injured in a mass shooting at the Krewe of Bacchus Parade in New Orleans on Sunday night, police said. The slain victim, [Read More…]
Woman caught on video setting fire to gay pride flag outside Manhattan restaurant
New York City police are searching for the woman seen on video setting fire to a gay pride flag in front of a Manhattan restaurant. — Courtesy of NYPD (NEW YORK) — New York City [Read More…]
US alerted Russia of Biden’s surprise trip to Ukraine hours before he arrived, officials say
EVAN VUCCI/POOL/AFP via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Following President Joe Biden’s surprise visit to the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv on Monday, senior members of his administration detailed the security discussions that led up to the [Read More…]
Fifth person confirmed to be cured of HIV
Jasmin Merdan/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Researchers are announcing that a 53-year-old man in Germany has been cured of HIV. Referred to as “the Dusseldorf patient” to protect his privacy, researchers said he is the [Read More…]
Massive winter storm moves in as South prepares for heat wave
ABC News (NEW YORK) — A massive winter storm is on its way to wreak havoc on a large swath of the country while the South prepares for a record February heat wave. Eighteen states [Read More…]
Ohio train derailment: Buttigieg pens sharply worded letter to Norfolk Southern Railway
Florian Roden / EyeEm/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg has called out the rail operator at the center of a hazardous train derailment in Ohio. In a sharply worded, three-page [Read More…]
NYC Mayor Eric Adams takes shot at Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ahead of visit to Staten Island
John Lamparski/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams greeted Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis with a sarcastic tweet Monday morning ahead of the GOP star’s visit to the borough of Staten Island. [Read More…]
NBA All-Star Game: Team Giannis beats Team LeBron, Jayson Tatum named MVP
Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images (SALT LAKE CITY) — Team Giannis bested Team LeBron 184-175 to win Sunday night’s NBA All-Star Game in Salt Lake City, Utah. Boston Celtics small forward Jayson Tatum led Team Giannis with [Read More…]
Mom meets woman who saved son’s life with bone marrow donation
Keesha Wilson (NEW YORK) — Alika Jones was one of hundreds of Southeastern Louisiana University students who signed up for the Be The Match bone marrow registry during a homecoming drive in 2013. Four years [Read More…]
Russia-Ukraine live updates: Biden in Kyiv says Putin was ‘dead wrong’
Anton Petrus/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Almost a year after Russian President Vladimir Putin launched an invasion into neighboring Ukraine, the two countries are engaged in a struggle for control of areas throughout eastern and [Read More…]
‘Nonstop shelling’: Former US marine fighting in Bakhmut says fighting is ‘chaotic’
Courtesy of Troy Offenbecker (KYIV, Ukraine) — The average lifespan on the frontline of the fierce fighting in the city of Bakhmut is “four hours,” according to an American fighting side by side with the [Read More…]
One dead, four injured in shooting at New Orleans parade before Mardi Gras
kali9/Getty Images (NEW ORLEANS) — Five people were shot, one fatally, at the Krewe of Bacchus Parade in New Orleans on Sunday night, police said. All five victims — three males and two females — [Read More…]