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Ecuador's youngest mayor found shot dead
Brigitte García, 27, is the latest politician to be killed amid ongoing gang violence.BBC News - Top stories -
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After 57 Years, Southwest Airlines Is Making a Big Change That Will Surprise Its Longtime Customers
Southwest Airlines is famous for its longstanding cost-cutting practices that have made it an industry leader. One of those practices is about to change.Inc. - Business -
Ecuador's youngest mayor and her adviser found shot to death
Brigitte Garcia, the 27-year-old mayor of coastal San Vicente, was found dead along with the municipality's communications director, Jairo Loor.CBS News - World -
‘I’m kinder and more compassionate’: actor Greg Wise on men and grief
How the tragic death of his beloved sister, Clare, gave Greg Wise a new outlook on navigating the end of life. Stepping inside Greg Wise’s home on a wet and windy day, he bursts into host mode. A cappuccino is made, pastries are served and – on ...The Guardian - World -
Berlin drag show ‘Together’ seeks to address Middle East grief
As the Israel-Hamas war grinds on, an Israeli drag queen and a Syrian belly dancer are using their platform in Berlin to encourage dialogue and share grief.NBC News - Top stories -
Kate Banks, Children’s Author Who Wrote About Grief, Dies at 64
She became an award-winning author of children’s books and young-adult novels despite debilitating health issues and the murder of her father.The New York Times - Top stories -
Bulgarian authorities seize 170 kilograms of cocaine hidden in a banana shipment from Ecuador
Bulgarian customs officials have confiscated about 170 kilograms (370 pounds) of cocaine from a ship transporting bananas from EcuadorABC News - World -
Supply chain fears after crash
The Francis Scott Key Bridge, which collapsed on Tuesday, spanned the ninth-busiest port in the US.BBC News - Top stories -
A President We Don't Have to Fear
‘Meek’ is far from the worst leadership style.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Major winter storm brings rain and snow from West Coast to Plains
A high-impact winter storm is forecast to bring rain and snow to an area spanning from California through the northern Plains to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.NBC News - Top stories -
Steamboat lost in 1886 crash discovered off Michigan's coast
The Michigan Shipwreck Research Association has found the remains of the steamship Milwaukee which was lost in 1886.The Hill - Politics -
Larian CEO Says It's Not Wizards Of The Coast's Fault It's Not Making Baldur's Gate 4
Last week the head of Larian Studios, Swen Vincke, revealed that the studio would not be making a sequel to wildly popular RPG Baldur's Gate 3, and would also not create any DLC for the award-winning game. In response to rumors cropping up about ...GameSpot - Tech -
East Coast ports brace for fallout from Baltimore bridge collapse
Eastern seaboard ports are preparing to accept shipments of goods being rerouted from the Port of Baltimore following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge early Tuesday morning. Port officials and private-sector distributors told The Hill ...The Hill - Politics -
6 missing Baltimore bridge workers presumed dead, Coast Guard says
The U.S. Coast Guard announced Tuesday evening that the six missing workers in the Baltimore bridge collapse are presumed dead and it is suspending search and rescue efforts. Lynda Tran, former senior adviser to Transportation Secretary Pete ...CBS News - Top stories -
Offshore Wind Farm Firms Make Bids Along Northeast Coast
Three states hoping to boost their renewable energy supply receive proposals for offshore wind projects.Inc. - Business -
Utah grief author also tried to poison husband with Valentine's Day sandwich, prosecutors say
A Utah grief author charged with spiking her husband’s drink with a fatal dose of fentanyl faces an additional charge of attempted murder after authorities said she allegedly drugged him with a Valentine's Day sandwich in an attempt to kill him.NBC News - Top stories -
Deadly FlixBus crash on German motorway
Four people are killed when a coach veers to the right on the busy A9 autobahn before falling over.BBC News - Top stories - Germany -
The latest on the deadly Illinois stabbing spree
A 22-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a stabbing spree Rockford, Illinois, that left four people dead.ABC News - Top stories -
A Jewelry Designer Follows the Rainbow
Solange Azagury-Partridge imagined five colorful motifs in handblown glass for a limited-edition series of lamps.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
McCarthy to Johnson: ‘Do not be fearful of a motion to vacate’
Former Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), who was ousted from the Speakership last year, advised Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Sunday not to be afraid of a motion to vacate. On CBS's "Face the Nation, " McCarthy was asked whether the "chaos" within ...The Hill - Politics -
Obama, Fearing Biden Loss to Trump, Is on the Phone to Strategize
The former president and the current one are now on the same page about Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s political future. It was not always that way.The New York Times - Top stories - Joe Biden -
How to Get Over Your Fear of Flying
Many people are afraid when they get on a plane, and the Alaska Airlines door-plug blowout hasn’t helped. The good news: They have several options to deal with it.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Fear Grows Among Families of Americans Held in Russia
The U.S. considers only two Americans ‘wrongfully detained’ in Russia, but there are more families seeking the might of Washington to bring their loved ones home.The Wall Street Journal - World - Russia -
What is the fear of crossing bridges, and how can it be overcome?
For some people, going over large bridges brings a sense of fear, but help is available.CBS News - Top stories -
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Putin blames Ukraine for deadly Moscow attack
Officials in Kyiv are accusing Russian President Vladimir Putin of falsely linking Ukraine to the deadly concert hall attack in Moscow to stoke fervor for Russia's war there. Andrew Borene, executive director at Flashpoint National Security ...CBS News - Top stories - Ukraine -
How a Night Shift on a Baltimore Bridge Turned Deadly
Six people from a crew of Latino immigrants are presumed dead after the Francis Scott Key Bridge was hit by a cargo ship and collapsed.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Chinese coast guard hits Philippine boat with water cannons in disputed sea, causing injuries
Two Chinese coast guard ships have hit a Philippine supply boat with water cannons in the latest confrontation near a disputed South China Sea shoal, causing injuries to the Filipino navy crew members and heavy damage to the wooden vessel, ...ABC News - World -
Over 50 million on East Coast under flood alerts amid heavy snow, rain
Over 50 million people on the East Coast are under flood alerts as a cross-country storm brings heavy snow and rain.ABC News - Top stories -
Orca stranded off Canada’s west coast dies despite efforts to save her
Residents and marine officials in British Columbia hope a changing tide will save her orphaned calf. A killer whale stranded off Canada’s west coast has died despite efforts to rescue her, but residents and marine officials hope a changing tide ...The Guardian - World -
Customers from the East Coast to the Midwest could see costly impact from Baltimore bridge collapse
Customers from the East Coast to the Midwest who were expecting goods shipped in via the Port of Baltimore could see significant cost increases as a result of Tuesday's collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.NBC News - Top stories -
6 presumed dead in Baltimore bridge collapse as Coast Guard begins ‘recovery’ effort
The six people missing after the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore are presumed dead, the Coast Guard announced Tuesday evening, ending an 18-hour search-and-rescue effort. Citing frigid water temperatures and sea conditions, ...The Hill - Politics -
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Four people die in Spain in separate incidents after falling into sea along coast amid high winds
Emergency services in Spain say that four people have died in three separate incidents on Spain’s Atlantic and Mediterranean coastlines after falling into the seaABC News - Top stories -
US Coast Guard searching for Marine who went missing off Puerto Rico beach
A search is underway for a U.S. Marine who disappeared while swimming at a Puerto Rico beach during a high surf advisory, the U.S. Coast Guard said.ABC News - Top stories -
Biden Signs $1.2 Trillion Spending Package, Ending Government Shutdown Fears
The president signed a $1.2 trillion spending package that passed early on Saturday morning, narrowly avoiding a shutdown.The New York Times - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Trump Will Face His Greatest Fears as Two Legal Threats Coincide Monday
Donald J. Trump could receive a trial date for his criminal hush-money case on the same day that he must provide a half-billion bond for a civil fraud judgment.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump -
‘The final act’: fears US journalism crisis could destabilize 2024 election
Job losses, declining circulations and local newspaper closures could mean spread of misinformation in pivotal election year. As the election battle between Donald Trump and Joe Biden begins, there are growing fears around the health of the US ...The Guardian - World -
'A Ticking Time Bomb': In Syrian Camps, Fears of an Islamic State Revival
The U.S. and its allies are struggling to repatriate civilians and militants as security risks grow.The Wall Street Journal - World