Philadelphia police kill suspect who shot, wounded officer at corner store
January 29, 2024
Alexander Spencer, 28, was fatally shot by police at a Philadelphia corner store after he shot an officer in the thigh during a struggle.
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Italy’s Meloni opens Africa summit with plans to curb dangerous migration
January 29, 2024
Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni hosted a summit of African leaders on Monday, aiming to address migration flows, energy diversification and Europe-Africa ties.
Former NJ public works chief gets probation after using town labor for housework, campaign help
January 29, 2024
Former Superintendent James Wiley, 78, of the North Bergen, New Jersey, Department of Public Works has been sentenced to probation for the routine misuse of town employees' labor.
2 arrested in Mississippi after baby found behind dumpsters of mobile home park
January 29, 2024
Two people were arrested in an investigation into the abandonment of a newborn girl who was found behind dumpsters at the Grove of Cayce mobile home park in MS.
Protesting French farmers plan ‘siege of the capital’ in Paris, rejecting government concessions
January 29, 2024
France mobilized 15,000 police officers and tanks as farmers protesting high costs, regulations and EU climate measures plan a "siege" of Paris on Monday.
Ex-Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte launches allegations at successor, sparking political rift
January 29, 2024
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has accused his successor, Ferdinand Marcos Jr., of drug addiction and seeking to extend his power by removing term limits.
Kate Middleton returns home after abdominal surgery and long hospital stay: ‘Making good progress’
January 29, 2024
Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, has returned home following a scheduled abdominal surgery, Kensington Palace has announced. The Princess of Wales was hospitalized for several days.
Red states pushing to block abortion measures from statewide ballots ahead of 2024 election
January 29, 2024
Legislators in Mississippi and Missouri are blocking abortion ballot measures, arguing out-of-state cash cows are running the measures through.
Manchin ‘absolutely’ can see himself as president, thinks Biden health or Trump conviction could give opening
January 29, 2024
Joe Manchin is privately making the case that a "health scare" for Biden or a "conviction" for Trump could give him an opportunity to make a serious presidential run.
Sri Lankan fishing boat crew may have been abducted by Somali pirates, diplomats say
January 29, 2024
Sri Lanka is in communication with Somali authorities after a fishing vessel and its crew were suspected to be abducted by Somali pirates, officials say.
Gaza: ‘Simply not enough food’ to go around, warn UN humanitarians
January 29, 2024
Ongoing hostilities across the Gaza Strip have been “particularly intense” in the southern city of Khan Younis, UN humanitarians warned on Monday, as the UN agency for Palestinians, UNWRA, reported that its shelters were now four times over-capacity.
Tennessee convicted sex offender captured after he ‘walked off’ and escaped from jail, sheriff says
January 29, 2024
Jack Janes was captured Friday after escaping the Putnam County Jail in Tennessee through a door that was accidentally left unlocked, authorities said.
Iran says claims it is linked to Jordan drone attack, deaths of US soldiers are ‘baseless’
January 29, 2024
Iran is claiming no link to a deadly attack on U.S. service members in Jordan that Biden says was carried out by “radical Iran-backed militant groups."
Putin officially registers as candidate in Russia’s presidential election, expected to extend 24-year reign
January 29, 2024
Russia's election commission has officially registered President Vladimir Putin as a candidate for the upcoming March presidential election, officials say.
Suspect dead, 2 officers wounded after Florida Space Coast shootout
January 29, 2024
Two police officers were shot after responding to a domestic call along FL's Space Coast. The shooter was killed, and neither officer sustained life-threatening injuries.
Pakistan and Iran vow collaboration to improve security after fatal airstrikes
January 29, 2024
Pakistan and Iran have agreed to enhance security cooperation following deadly airstrikes by both countries this month. The airstrikes targeted militant groups along the border.
Biden facing pressure to confront Iran, ‘SNL’ mocked for Trump parody and more top headlines
January 29, 2024
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Austria suspends payments to UNRWA amid Israeli allegations UN workers helped, celebrated Hamas
January 29, 2024
Austria became the 12th country to suspend payments to the UNRWA amid allegations that some of its workers helped and celebrated the Oct. 7 Hamas-led attack on Israel communities.
Iran-backed militia attack update: 34 US service members injured, 8 evacuated from Jordan
January 29, 2024
The number of U.S. service members injured in an attack by Iran-backed militias on a base in Jordan rose late Sunday to 34, including eight who had to be evacuated.
From The Field: Story of an aid worker trying to survive in Gaza
January 28, 2024
A humanitarian worker in Gaza has been documenting her struggles after being displaced on numerous occasions as she and her family flee ongoing bombardments by Israeli forces.
UN chief urges countries to reverse UNRWA funding suspension
January 28, 2024
Secretary-General António Guterres has appealed to the countries that suspended funding to the UN agency assisting Palestine refugees (UNRWA) to reconsider their decisions, to ensure continuity of its vital humanitarian operations.
Remembering Holocaust victims, Guterres urges a stand against division
January 27, 2024
In remembrance of the victims of the Holocaust, UN Secretary-General António Guterres issued a call for global unity against the rise of hate and division, cautioning that intolerance is proliferating rapidly and that no society is exempt from its reach.
Lifesaving programmes in peril, UNRWA chief urges countries to reconsider funding suspension
January 27, 2024
The head of the UN agency assisting Palestine refugees (UNRWA) said on Saturday that some countries’ decisions to halt funding will jeopardize its lifesaving programmes, urging them to reconsider.
Top UN court rules Israel must prevent genocide in Gaza, falls short of ordering a cease-fire
January 27, 2024
The U.N.'s highest court on Friday ordered Israel to take all measures within its power to prevent acts of genocide against the Palestinian people.
Trump jury deliberates on sex defamation damages for E. Jean Carroll
January 27, 2024
The trial on defamation damages for E. Jean Carroll is winding up days after Donald Trump defeated Nikki Haley in the New Hampshire GOP primary.
Report details cost estimates, risks of proposed Manitoba landfill search for remains
January 27, 2024
The proposed search of a Winnipeg-area landfill for the remains of two slain First Nations women could cost $90 million — about half the projected maximum in an earlier estimate.
Tennessee news station announces tragic death of ‘beloved journalist’ Amanda Hanson at 38
January 27, 2024
News personality Amanda Hanson reportedly died from medical complications at age 38, but is fondly remembered by multiple companies she worked with during her career.
Calgary performers support mental health with 26-hour improv marathon
January 27, 2024
Some talented Calgarians are getting ready for a pretty unusual fundraising show.
Dancer with severe peanut allergy dies after eating mislabelled cookies
January 27, 2024
Órla Baxendale died of anaphylactic shock after she ate Stew Leonard's vanilla Florentine cookies which she assumed, based on the label, were peanut-free.
Fatal collision on Okanagan Connector under investigation
January 27, 2024
The accident happened Tuesday night, with police saying road conditions were very poor.
S&P 500 is little changed on Friday, heads for weekly gain: Live updates
January 27, 2024
The S&P 500 was near flat, but stocks were tracking to finish the week up.
American Olympic gold medalist Mikaela Shiffrin hospitalized after scary crash in skiing World Cup
January 27, 2024
Two-time Olympic gold medalist Mikaela Shiffrin suffered an apparent left leg injury after crashing into the safety nets at the skiing World Cup on Friday.
Simon Fraser University professor, gerontologist is B.C.’s new seniors advocate
January 27, 2024
Dan Levitt says he's "deeply honoured" to be appointed the province's second seniors advocate, and thanked current advocate Isobel Mackenzie, who is retiring in April.
Voting now open in annual Minnesota snowplow-naming contest: ‘Oh, for Sleet’s Sake’
January 27, 2024
The Minnesota Department of Transportation is once again asking people to vote on names for eight of its snowplows. This is the fourth year they have run the contest.
SUV crashes into Guelph restaurant just before the lunch rush
January 27, 2024
No one was hurt, including the driver of the SUV. A woman was charged with careless driving.
US issues travel warning for Bahamas over spike in murders since new year: ‘Keep a low profile’
January 27, 2024
The U.S. Embassy in the Bahamas issued a travel warning this week to Americans traveling to the island nation over a spike in gang violence.
Canadian man accused of selling deadly substances to plead not guilty: lawyer
January 27, 2024
Kenneth Law, a Canadian national, sold the lethal substance sodium nitrite to buyers considering suicide, and has been charged with 14 counts of first-degree murder.
Patrick Mahomes’ dad sings Taylor Swift’s praises ahead of AFC Championship Game: ‘Very down to earth’
January 27, 2024
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes' dad sang the praises of Taylor Swift on WFAN on Thursday, saying that the pop star is "very down to earth." The Chiefs are set to play the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Championship Game on Sunday.