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Two clusters of unknown illness cases kill 50 in Democratic Republic of Congo
More than 50 people have died in recent weeks in two clusters of illness cases with the unknown cause being investigated in northwest Democratic Republic of Congo, the World Health Organization ...NBC News - 6d -
Charge after girl, 3, killed in van and tram crash
Rawal Rehman is charged with causing death by dangerous driving after Louisa Palmisano was killed.BBC News - 6d -
Military Plane Crash in Residential Area Kills at Least 46 in Sudan
The incident, whose cause was unknown, has added to the destruction wrought by years of civil war.The New York Times - 6d -
DNA leads to arrest, confession in 1997 killing of Florida man, authorities say
The word "Greed" was written on the victim's bedroom wall in blood in the 1997 murder, Florida officials said.CBS News - 6d -
Israelis pay last respects to hostage mother and sons killed in Gaza
In a display of deep public grief, thousands lined roads of southern Israel for the funeral procession of Shiri, Ariel and Kfir Bibas.BBC News - 6d -
Police killings set record in 2024, but with smallest increase in years: Report
In 2024, police officers in the US killed 1,365 people, a slight increase from the 1,329 civilians killed in 2023, according to the Mapping Police Violence report.The Hill - 6d -
Maryland judge declares mistrial in parking dispute shooting that killed 3
A Maryland judge declared a mistrial Wednesday in the case of a man who is charged with killing three people and injuring three others in a 2023 shooting after a dispute over parking.NBC News - 5d -
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A Tunisian extremist is imprisoned for life for killing 3 people in a French basilica in 2020
A Tunisian national has been sentenced to life imprisonment without parole in France for the murders of three people in October 2020 in an attack linked to Islamic extremismABC News - 5d -
Schoolmate arrested in girl's 1977 killing returning to Hawaii to face murder charge
Dawn Momohara was found dead on March 21, 1977, on the second floor of a building at McKinley High School, according to the Honolulu Police Department.CBS News - 5d -
Saudi border forces accused of killing ‘hundreds of Ethiopian migrants’
Witnesses making the crossing from Yemen report coming under machine-gun fire and seeing rotting bodies. Saudi Arabia’s forces are accused of using indiscriminate force against migrants on their ...The Guardian - 4d -
Two bailed after dog attack that killed woman, 19
The woman, 19, died when the animal attacked her in a flat in south Bristol on Wednesday evening.BBC News - 4d -
Man killed by shotgun booby trap at family member's home, police say
Jordan Dove, 34, was killed while checking on a family member's home, officials said.CBS News - 4d -
Why Microsoft is killing off Skype and sending it to the tech graveyard
Better products like Teams and Zoom have usurped the innovations of the videoconferencing pioneer.MarketWatch - 4d -
Unknown Illness Kills Dozens in Congo as Experts Clash on Cause
The World Health Organization speculated that a mass poisoning event was behind the deaths of 60 people. But African experts suspect a more mundane cause.The New York Times - 3d -
Boats collide on river in southern China, killing at least 11 people
A small ferry was hit by an oil spill cleaning vessel on a river in southern China, state media said on Friday night, killing 11 people while five more are missingABC News - 3d -
At least 4 construction workers are killed in an avalanche in northern India
The Indian army says at least 4 workers have died a day after an avalanche swept away a large construction crew working on a highway near India’s mountainous border with TibetABC News - 3d -
Honduras Moves to Extradite Man Accused of Killing Iowa Woman
In his 2016 campaign, President Trump seized on the death of Sarah Root, who police said was killed by an undocumented immigrant suspected of driving drunk.The New York Times - 2d -
Avalanche Buries Road Workers’ Camp in India, Killing 8
Rescuers working in extreme conditions evacuated 46 other construction workers trapped beneath feet of snow.The New York Times - 2d -
This Modular Phone Concept Is Xiaomi’s Plan to Kill the Camera Bump
If you hate the big camera bump of today’s smartphones, you’ll love the detachable lens of Xiaomi’s Modular Optical System.Wired - 1d -
Endangered Florida panthers face multiple deadly threats: "Sprawl kills"
As few as 120 adult Florida panthers live in the wild in the state's southwestern corner, where they are faced with a booming human population and habitat loss.CBS News - 1d -
At least 1 killed in apparent vehicle ramming attack in Mannheim, Germany
Police in Mannheim, Germany asked people to avoid the downtown area amid an ongoing operation after a vehicle reportedly hit a crowd.CBS News - 1d -
2 killed and several injured in suspected car ramming in Mannheim, Germany
At least two people were killed and several more were injured in a suspected car ramming in the west German city of Mannheim on Monday, officials said.NBC News - 1d -
Senate Republican: Putin 'killing anyone who disagrees with him'
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin's track record of killing his perceived enemies on Monday, coming as President Trump and his Cabinet studiously avoid ...The Hill - 1d -
Suspect pleads guilty in Illinois parade shooting that killed 7
Robert Crimo III pleaded guilty to multiple counts of murder and attempted murder in the July 4th, 2022 shooting at a parade in Highland Park, Ill., that killed seven people and wounded dozens more.NBC News - 1d -
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At Least Two Killed After Car Rams Crowd in Mannheim, Germany
The police in Mannheim, in the country’s southwest, said that the driver, a 40-year-old German citizen, had been arrested and that they did not believe he had a political motive.The New York Times - 1d -
Short fiction and essays by 'To Kill a Mockingbird' author Harper Lee to be published
Essays and early short stories by “To Kill a Mockingbird” author Harper Lee will be published this fallABC News - 6h -
Israel Says It Killed Local Hamas Commander in West Bank
The raid took place as Israel’s military said it had expanded its operation to crack down on militants in the city of Jenin.The New York Times - 2h -
Canada defeats USA in overtime to claim hockey's first 4 Nations Face-Off title
Canada defeated USA Thursday to win the first-ever 4 Nations Face-Off hockey tournament, capping what had become a heated and politically charged event.NBC News - Feb. 21 -
Coinbase claims victory over ‘rogue’ SEC. So what’s next for crypto regulation?
The company says the U.S. government has more to do to foster crypto innovation, and an analyst notes there are still lingering regulatory matters for Coinbase at the state level.MarketWatch - Feb. 21 -
Elon Musk in row with Danish astronaut over claim Biden abandoned ISS pair
Musk claimed without evidence Nasa’s Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams were left stranded on orbital outpost for ‘political reasons’. Elon Musk has become embroiled in a heated row with a Danish ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Trump 'doesn't care' what happens to Ukraine, former foreign minister claims as U.S.-Kyiv relations sour
U.S. President Donald Trump doesn't appear to be concerned about Ukraine's post-war future, the country's former Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba told CNBC.CNBC - Feb. 21 -
Are 150-year-olds collecting social security? What to know about Musk's claims
Elon Musk says the Department of Government Efficiency has found rampant fraud at the Social Security Administration. But that may not be the case, and an aging computer system could instead be to ...CBS News - Feb. 21 -
Steve Smith infidelity accusation goes viral as X user claims former NFL player had affair with his wife
Steve Smith had an interesting Saturday.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 23 -
China holds live-fire exercises in Gulf of Tonkin after Vietnam marks its territorial claims
China says its forces have begun live-fire exercises in the Gulf of Tonkin only days after Vietnam announced a new line marking what it considers its territory in the body of water between the two ...ABC News - Feb. 24 -
Column: The Eaton fire claimed her home, studio and this 'powerful' piece of Oscars history
For years, Susie Chung's students delighted in playing on the Steinway piano Lady Gaga used at the 2019 Oscars. Now it, along with Chung's home and studio, are gone.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 24 -
Chinese fishing fleets using North Korean forced labour in potential breach of sanctions, report claims
Report by Environmental Justice Foundation has found evidence that at least 12 Chinese fishing vessels had employed North Korean crew between 2019 and 2024. Get our breaking news email , free ...The Guardian - Feb. 25 -
Macron warns against ‘surrender’ in Ukraine as Trump claims Putin will accept peacekeeper deal
Macron and Trump disagree over aid and securing a lasting peace after US president says Russian counterpart has ‘no problem’ with European forces in Ukraine. . Emmanuel Macron, the French ...The Guardian - Feb. 25
