Missing Florida mom found trapped inside shipping container: police
March 11, 2024
A Florida mom who was not seen since last Monday was found trapped, but unharmed, inside a shipping container under mysterious circumstances, police said.
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Second case of measles confirmed at Chicago migrant shelter
March 11, 2024
Two cases of measles have been reported in Chicago this week, including a young child staying at a migrant shelter, according to the Department of Public Health.
Bears sign All-Pro safety Kevin Byard to 2-year deal: report
March 11, 2024
The Chicago Bears continue to invest in defense, as two-time All-Pro safety Kevin Byard reportedly signed a two-year deal to join their secondary next season.
DOJ opens investigation into Alaska Airlines plane blowout, report says
March 11, 2024
The Boeing plane used by Alaska Airlines suffered the blowout seven minutes after takeoff from Portland, Oregon, forcing the pilots to make an emergency landing.
Canada UN ambassador to attend emergency meeting about crisis in Haiti
March 11, 2024
Unrelenting gang attacks have paralyzed Haiti for more than a week and left it with dwindling supplies of basic goods.
New Jersey senate considers bill that would make it more difficult for journalists to request government info
March 11, 2024
A New Jersey State senator is supporting a bill that would weaken the state's Open Public Records Act (OPRA), which allows citizens access to public information.
Calvin Pickard stellar in Edmonton Oilers victory in Pittsburgh
March 11, 2024
Calvin Pickard made 41 saves as the Edmonton Oilers blanked the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-0 Sunday afternoon. “He is a brick wall back there,” Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse says. “As a D man and as a team mate he brings so much to the t...
LSU’s Last-Tear Poa stretchered off court after scary injury, set to miss SEC title game
March 11, 2024
LSU's Last-Tear Poa was stretchered off of the floor on Saturday night during the team's SEC Tournament semifinals against Ole Miss. LSU won the game.
Social media users upset as Shetland pony is stuck in cattle grid for 4 hours with crews toiling
March 11, 2024
Emergency crews raced to save a 21-year-old Shetland pony that became stuck in a cattle grid in Wales; the rescue operation took four hours and plenty of social media users shared thoughts.
First ship with aid for Gaza is still waiting in Cyprus
March 11, 2024
A ship belonging to Spanish aid group Open Arms and carrying 200 tons of food aid was expected to make a pilot voyage to Gaza from nearby Cyprus “as soon as possible."
Saskatoon officials ask people to stay off snow piles for safety
March 11, 2024
Saskatoon officials are warning people not to walk on large piles of snow following a storm last weekend. The piles can collapse and potentially suffocate those who fall through.
New Hampshire backcountry skier dies, 2 others rescued from Mount Washington during fierce overnight storm
March 11, 2024
A backcountry skier died, and two others were rescued during an overnight search and rescue operation on Mount Washington in New Hampshire on March 10, 2024.
Madonna gets skewered online after asking wheelchair-ridden fan to stand up at concert
March 11, 2024
Madonna scolded a concertgoer for not standing during her show, only to learn the person was in a wheelchair. She's catching major heat online for the blunder.
US military airlifts nonessential staff from embassy in Haiti, bolsters security amid ongoing gang violence
March 11, 2024
U.S. Military forces were sent in to Haiti to airlift nonessential staff from the U.S. embassy and help bolster security amid gang violence in the country.
Iowa women’s basketball storms back to beat Nebraska to win Big Ten Tournament after slow Caitlin Clark start
March 11, 2024
Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes are once again Big Ten Tournament champions, though overtime was needed to defeat the Nebraska Cornhuskers, 94-89, on Sunday.
Morehead State punches ticket to NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament
March 11, 2024
Morehead State is back in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament for the first time since 2021 after defeating Arkansas-Little Rock, 69-55, on Saturday.
Nancy Mace pushes back on George Stephanopoulos in heated exchange over Trump support: ‘Trying to shame me’
March 11, 2024
Rep. Nancy Mace accused ABC's George Stephanopoulos of trying to “shame" her for endorsing former President Trump in a heated interview Sunday.
As New Jersey investigates mumps outbreak, experts share what to know about symptoms, protection
March 11, 2024
The New Jersey Department of Health is investigating a suspected cluster of mumps cases in Hunterdon County among eight family members who traveled internationally. Doctors weigh in.
Oldest sourdough starter in history: The art of breadmaking from thousands of years ago
March 11, 2024
When it comes to sourdough starter, old doesn't mean bad. It's actually quite the opposite. Many bakeries around the country boast about their old starters used in recipes.
‘Fox News Sunday’ on March 10, 2024
March 11, 2024
Shannon Bream welcomes U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Republican Alabama Sen. Katie Britt, and more to discuss the week’s news.
House Speaker Johnson chastises Biden for apology to Laken Riley murder suspect: ‘What an embarrassment’
March 11, 2024
House Speaker Mike Johnson ripped President Biden for "cowering to his base" in apologizing to "an illegal immigrant who brutally murdered Laken Riley."
70-foot sperm whale beached off coast of Florida
March 11, 2024
Wildlife officials and scientists in Venice, Florida, were working to help a 70-foot sperm whale that was stranded on a sandbar about 50 yards from shore.
Eagles’ Fletcher Cox announces his retirement from NFL
March 11, 2024
Philadelphia defensive tackle Fletcher Cox announced his retirement on Sunday. Cox played 12 seasons with the Eagles, won a Super Bowl, and was selected to the Pro Bowl.
Biden gives fiery response when asked about ‘widely shared’ belief that he’s overseeing a ‘genocide’ in Gaza
March 11, 2024
President Biden refused to concede in an interview with MSNBC's Jonathan Capehart that it was a “widely shared sentiment" he was allowing a “genocide" in Gaza.
Nvidia’s Supercharged Investment Strategy Is About More Than Returns
March 10, 2024
The chip maker more than tripled its investments last year as the company seeks to stay ahead of AI developments.
Why Some 20-Somethings Are Saying No to TikTok
March 9, 2024
The latest trend: quitting the app to focus more on life and work.
UN chief urges ‘genuine, credible’ political solution in Syria, as conflict approaches thirteenth anniversary
March 9, 2024
The UN Secretary-General on Saturday highlighted the urgent need for a negotiated political solution in Syria, emphasizing the protection of civilians and the dire humanitarian situation.
Confused About AI? A Guide to Which Flavor Will Boost Productivity for Business
March 9, 2024
The technology is evolving at a blistering pace, and figuring out which to use, for what task, can be tricky
Sam Altman Rejoins OpenAI Board Along With Three New Directors
March 9, 2024
An internal investigation concluded that Altman was fit to lead the startup, which is at the center of the artificial-intelligence revolution.
Apple Reverses Ban on Fortnite-Maker in EU, a Sign of Softening Approach to Crackdown
March 9, 2024
The tech giant earlier blocked the efforts of Epic Games to build out its own app store after the company criticized Apple’s response to new regulations.
Uber and Instacart Are Showing More Ads in Their Apps. Not All Customers Like It.
March 9, 2024
Uber, Lyft and Instacart are testing different ways to show high-margin ads to a captive audience. Customers have noticed.
Microsoft Says Russian-Sponsored Hackers Still Using Stolen Data
March 8, 2024
The company said the group has used the information taken from email accounts to access its source code repositories and internal systems.
UN rights chief urges comprehensive action against religious hatred and discrimination
March 8, 2024
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights on Friday outlined a comprehensive set of measures to counter religious hatred, emphasizing the urgent need for concerted action to address the rising levels of discrimination and violence.
Ukraine war: Alarm raised in Security Council over civilian attacks
March 8, 2024
A recent sharp rise in deadly attacks against civilians in Ukraine and Russia, including by armed drones, run counter to international law and must end now, top UN officials told the Security Council on Friday afternoon.
Gaza: Rafah ground assault would increase risk of atrocity crimes
March 8, 2024
Any assault by Israeli forces on the densely populated city of Rafah where 1.5 million have sought shelter following mass displacement, will hugely increase the risk of atrocity crimes, the UN High Commissioner for Human rights warned on Friday.
Gaza: Kaag working closely with partners on new maritime aid lifeline
March 8, 2024
An international maritime aid corridor to Gaza could be in operation as early as Sunday, according to the head of the European Commission, working closely with the UN’s Senior Humanitarian Coordinator and other international partners.
Over 230 million women and girls subjected to female genital mutilation: UNICEF
March 8, 2024
More than 230 million girls and women alive today have been subjected to female genital mutilation (FGM); an increase of 30 million or 15 per cent compared with figures from 2016, new UN estimates revealed on Friday.
International Women’s Day: UN chief launches plan to tackle ‘baked-in bias’
March 8, 2024
The UN chief on Friday launched a plan to boost empowerment of women and girls around the world, unveiling details at a meeting commemorating International Women’s Day on the theme of investing in women and girls.