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Moscow theater shooting fans flames of a disinformation war
Immediately after the Friday evening attack in Moscow that killed at least 137 people, Russian officials were suggesting, without presenting evidence, that Ukraine was responsibleABC News - World -
Muslims observe Ramadan amid tension of Israel-Hamas war
Muslims are observing the holy month of Ramadan while the war in Gaza continues. Imtiaz Tyab takes a look at how the ongoing bloodshed is affecting observances at the Al-Aqsa Mosque in East Jerusalem.CBS News - World - Israel -
U.S. and Israeli defense chiefs meet as tensions rise over war in Gaza
s tensions rise between the two countries, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met with his Israeli counterpart, Yoav Gallant, on Tuesday.NBC News - Top stories - Israel -
Russia-Ukraine war live: 200,000 without power in Ukraine since Friday; Nato could ‘shoot down Russian missiles near borders’
Attack on energy infrastructure on last week still causing blackouts; Poland’s deputy foreign minister warns Russia of consequences if missiles enter territory. The Kremlin has refused to be drawn on whether it believed there was a link between ...The Guardian - World - Ukraine -
North Korean leader Kim visits tank unit and touts war preparations in face of tensions with Seoul
North Korean state media say leader Kim Jong Un has supervised a tank exercise and encouraged his armored forces to sharpen war preparations in the face of growing tensions with South KoreaABC News - World -
Fresh blow for Rwanda deportation plan as report shows extreme poverty and hunger
Foreign Office paper says not enough being done, with over half the population living on less than $1.90 a day. UK politics – latest updatesNew fears have arisen about the suitability of Rwanda as a destination to send UK asylum seekers after a ...The Guardian - World -
Qantas Investigating Airbus Plane After Engine Issue
Qantas engineers will inspect an Airbus A330 after pilots shut down one of its engines on a flight between Melbourne and Perth on Monday night.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Search launched for wreckage of WWII ace's crashed plane
Richard Bong, who shot down more planes than any other U.S. pilot, flew a fighter plane nicknamed "Marge" in honor of his girlfriend.CBS News - Top stories -
Qantas Investigating Airbus Plane After Engine Issue
Qantas engineers will inspect an Airbus A330 after pilots shut down one of its engines on a flight between Melbourne and Perth on Monday night.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Security in Congo's mineral-rich east is deteriorating with rebel group expanding territory, UN says
The special U_N_ envoy for Congo says security in the African nation’s mineral-rich east has deteriorated since recent elections, with a rebel group allegedly linked to neighboring Rwanda making “significant advances and expanding its territory.”ABC News - Top stories -
Judge quotes Dr. Seuss in tossing out Blagojevich lawsuit: "Will you please go now!"
"The simple reality is that federal courts have no role to play when it comes to a state impeachment," Judge Steven Seeger said.CBS News - Politics -
Dr. Dre says he had 3 strokes while in hospital for brain aneurysm
In an interview last week, Dr. Dre said he endured three strokes while he was hospitalized for a brain aneurysm in January 2021.CBS News - Entertainment -
Man honored for stopping mass shooting
Brandon Tsay was given a Citizen Honors award for wrestling a gun away from a mass shooter at his family's dance studio last year. Recipients of the award are chosen by the living Medal of Honor recipients.CBS News - Top stories -
Virginia Tech Shootings Fast Facts
Read Fast Facts from CNN about the shootings at Virginia Tech in April 2007, one of the deadliest mass shootings in US history.CNN - Top stories -
Museum, historical group launch search for wreckage of ace pilot's crashed plane
A Wisconsin museum and an historical group are launching a search for the wreckage of ace pilot Richard Bong's planeABC News - Top stories -
Group to search for celebrated US pilot’s fighter plane in South Pacific
Richard Bong downed 40 aircraft in a Lockheed P-38 Lightning before it crashed while being flown by another pilot. A Wisconsin museum is partnering with a historical preservation group in a search for the wreckage of the second world war ace ...The Guardian - World -
Boeing’s largest union seeks seat on plane maker’s board
Machinists’ head wants to ‘save company from itself’ as quality concerns mountFinancial Times - Business -
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On the plane or sofa? How England’s Euro 2024 squad is shaping up
With the tournament just over 11 weeks away, we assess where players lie in the pecking order under Gareth Southgate. Jordan Pickford’s error against Belgium will have no impact on his status as England’s No 1. Only injuries can disrupt Gareth ...The Guardian - World -
‘Get on a plane’: Danish minister urged to meet Greenland coil scandal women
Exclusive: Territory’s government calls for visit to listen to those thought to be living with consequences of forced fitting of IUDs. ‘I was only a child’: women tell of trauma of forced contraceptionThe Danish health minister should “get on a ...The Guardian - World -
UN rights expert accuses Israel of acts of genocide
Francesca Albanese says Israel seeks to destroy Palestinians, in a report Israel calls "outrageous".BBC News - Top stories - Israel -
Conservative justices express support for Comstock Act
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Conservative justices express support for Comstock Act The Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday about access to mifepristone, a widely available drug used ...The Hill - Politics -
Nickelodeon and Disney Stars Find a Second Act on Podcasts
The cast of the Nickelodeon series “Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide” are among the stars of 2000s teen sitcoms who are using podcasts to connect with their Gen Z and millennial fan bases.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
The importance of dynamic tension in political theory
I see myself as occupying a space at the intersection of three great thinkers — Aquinas, Gramsci and Burke — who provide the foundational pillars upon which my current political thinking rests.The Hill - Politics -
Dozens killed in shooting in Moscow concert hall
Several gunmen opened fire Friday in a popular concert venue on the outskirts of Moscow, killing at least 40 people, according to Russian media. Russian authorities are investigating the attack as an act of terrorism. Debora Patta has the latest.CBS News - World -
Man in Custody in Fatal Shooting of N.Y.P.D. Officer
Guy Rivera, 34, fired on Officer Jonathan Diller, 31, after being ordered out of an illegally parked car in Queens, the authorities said.The New York Times - Top stories -
Biden, Democratic lawmakers celebrate 14th anniversary of Affordable Care Act
President Biden and many other Democratic lawmakers posted online in celebration of the 14th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) on Saturday. “14 years later, the Affordable Care Act is still a very big deal. Today, more Americans have ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
‘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 -
GB News risks turning Tories from political force to niche act
Channel aspires to be the biggest news broadcaster by 2028 but has neither the plans nor resources to emulate the BBCFinancial Times - World -
Pentagon's acting policy undersecretary to step down after just 9 months
Acting Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Sasha Baker will resign from her post at the end of April after just nine months in the job as the top policymaker for the Pentagon. The undersecretary of Defense for policy is the No. 3 leadership role ...The Hill - Politics -
Mayor Eric Adams Grapples With Two Shocking Acts of Violence
The killing of a police officer and a fatal push on the subway underscore the challenges that Mr. Adams faces as he tries to improve public safety.The New York Times - Top stories -
5 Tips for Acting on the Top Business Issues to Survive and Thrive
Being the busiest business leader does not make you the most productive for your business.Inc. - Business -
Extreme heat summit to urge leaders to act on threat from rising temperatures
IFRC and USAid staging conference to draw attention to risks and share best practice in disaster alerts and response. Two of the world’s biggest aid agencies will host an inaugural global summit on extreme heat on Thursday as directors warn that ...The Guardian - World -
Mortgage applications are down. Here's why buyers may want to act now.
Fewer mortgage applications suggest that buyer demand is waning. Here's why that could benefit you now.CBS News - Top stories -
Fears grow over Comstock Act, Justices Thomas, Alito
Abortion rights supporters are sounding the alarm that conservative Supreme Court justices want to use a long-dormant law to enforce a nationwide abortion ban. Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito repeatedly invoked the Comstock Act during ...The Hill - Politics -
Biden Administration Restores Protections Under the Endangered Species Act
The rules give federal officials more leeway to protect species in a changing climate. Industry groups are expected to sue.The New York Times - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Biden administration finalizes reversal of Trump Endangered Species Act rollback
The Biden administration on Thursday announced a finalized update to Endangered Species Act (ESA) rules that advocates say reverses some Trump administration rollbacks but fails to fully restore them. In 2019, the Trump administration made a ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Sam Bankman-Fried’s fate is sealed by his own words
FTX founder’s efforts to talk his way out of trouble ends with a 25-year prison sentenceFinancial Times - Business -
'Yellowstone' actor says he was kicked off plane for refusing to sit next to masked passenger
"Yellowstone" star Forrie J. Smith took to Instagram on Saturday to say he was "kicked off" a flight and left stranded in Houston after refusing to sit next to another passenger wearing a mask.NBC News - Top stories -
'We need someone to fix Boeing.' Here's who could replace Calhoun as the troubled plane maker's CEO
Boeing's next CEO must handle the company's safety crisis and quality problems as well as growing competition from Airbus and Chinese manufacturers.CNBC - Business