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Two 17-year-olds shot outside Rockford high school
ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) — A 17-year-old boy and a 17-year-old girl suffered
Family stranded in Virginia: 'It's not getting any better'
By 1 p.m. Tuesday, morale was plummeting for Jennifer Travis, her husband and their 12-year-old daughter. They were down to half a bottle of water and no snacks. Their last meal had been at a Denny's at 7 p.m. Monday. They hadn't slept and were dressed for
FBI dive team joins search for missing 3-year-old Texas girl
An FBI dive team has joined the search for a 3-year-old San Antonio girl reported missing two weeks ago, police said Tuesday. Lina Sardar Khil was last seen in the ...
North Dakota judge rules DAPL documents are public
A state judge has ruled that thousands of documents related to security during the construction in North Dakota of the heavily protested Dakota Access Pipeline are public and subject to ...
Collection of Norman Mailer’s writing finds new publisher
An anthology of the late Norman Mailer's writing that Random House allegedly had scheduled for his centennial in 2023, but backed off from, will be released by Skyhorse Publishing. The ...
Elizabeth Holmes saga still has some loose ends to resolve
A jury has ended the suspense surrounding the fraud trial of former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes by finding her guilty on four of the 11 charges facing her, but some ...
Church shooting survivor gives scholarships to prison nurses
One of the survivors of a racist massacre at an African American church in South Carolina has started giving out scholarships from her foundation to students who want to provide ...
Lawyer: Texas dad didn’t know son accused in deaths had gun
An attorney for a man accused of driving his son to a Dallas-area gas station store where the 14-year-old is accused of fatally shooting three teens and wounding a fourth ...
Family stranded in Virginia: ‘It’s not getting any better’
By 1 p.m. Tuesday, morale was plummeting for Jennifer Travis, her husband and their 12-year-old daughter. They were down to half a bottle of water and no snacks. Their last ...
CDC says Omicron now accounts for 95% of US Covid-19 cases
January 05, 2022 8:09 AM It is now the prevailing strain in every geographic region. ...
Biden to visit Las Vegas for Harry Reid memorial service
President Joe Biden (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) President Joe Biden will visit Las Vegas this weekend to attend a memorial service for former
How to Stop Trump and Prevent Another Jan. 6
Drop talk of dismantling the police and taking steps to dismantle the Constitution. ...
House Panel Asks Sean Hannity of Fox News to Cooperate in Jan. 6 Inquiry
The committee told Mr. Hannity it had obtained “dozens of text messages” he exchanged with senior Trump White House officials around the time of the riot. ...
Covid-19 case counts may be losing importance amid Omicron
As the super-contagious omicron variant rages across
New Covid records in US, UK, France as Omicron runs rampant
Britain breached 200,000 cases for the first time on
Prosecutor drops groping charge against former New York Gov. Cuomo
Brittany Commisso, one of the governor's executive assistants, alleged the governor grabbed her breast. .
North Korea has launched possible ballistic missile, says Japan
South Korea’s military Joint Chiefs of Staff says the regime has fired ‘unidentified projectiles into the East Sea’ North Korea has fired what could be a ballistic missile, Japan’s Coast Guard reported early on Wednesday, the first such test by Pyongyang in
Peter Wright ‘not sorry’ for Van Gerwen after Covid ended rival’s world title bid
Wright won PDC championship affected by virus pull outs ‘If they are not keeping themselves safe it’s down to them’ Peter Wright has no sympathy for Michael van Gerwen after the Dutchman’s world championship hopes were ruined by coronavirus. Van Gerwen was
Jan. 6 panel requests an interview with Fox News host Sean Hannity
A House committee investigating the
Bogdanoff twins: Who were the French TV stars who died six days apart from Covid?
Igor and Grichka Bogdanoff, the most eccentric twins made famous on French television, died six days apart of Covid, two years into the coronavirus pandemic. Grichka died first, on 28 December 2021. Igor’s death followed on 3 January 2022. The siblings were 72
CDC Posts Rationale for Shorter Isolation, Quarantine
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday explained the scientific rationale for shortening its COVID-19 isolation and quarantine recommendations, and clarified that the guidance applies to kids as well as adults. The CDC also maintained that,
Stock futures are flat after the Dow notches a record close
On Tuesday, investors flocked to shares that stand to benefit from an economic recovery. ...
North Korea fires projectile off east coast
According to the Japanese coast guard, the projectile could be a ballistic missile. ...
Virginia officials: No more motorists stranded on interstate
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A spokeswoman for the Virginia Department of Transportation says there are no longer any motorists stranded on a now-closed portion of Interstate 95. Emily Wade said about 5:30 p.m. Tuesday that only about 20 cars remained on the affected
Steps urged as 3 women slain in a day by partners in France
PARIS (AP) — Three women in France were found dead on New Year’s Day, allegedly killed by their partners, despite efforts by President Emmanuel Macron’s government to rein in deadly domestic violence. In all three cases, the men told police they themselves
France sees record 271,000 coronavirus cases in single day
PARIS (AP) — France reported a record-smashing 271,686 daily virus cases on Tuesday as omicron infections race across the country, burdening hospital staff and threatening to disrupt transport, schools and other services. The French government is straining to
US arrests, charges suspect in Haitian president slaying
MIAMI (AP) — The U.S. government announced Tuesday that it charged one of the main suspects in the killing of Haitian president Jovenel Moïse as it unsealed a complaint that revealed federal authorities had interviewed him several months ago while he was
South African leader gets first part of corruption report
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has received the first part of a report on corruption from a judicial investigation into President Jacob Zuma’s tenure from 2009 to 2018. Receiving the report, Ramaphosa described it as a “defining
Record number of migrant boats crossed Channel in 2021
LONDON (AP) — At least 28,300 people packed into small boats crossed the Channel from France to England’s south coast in 2021, an annual record that was three times the number of crossings a year earlier. The leap in numbers, reported Tuesday by the Press
Sweden prosecutes woman for recruiting son to fight in Syria
HELSINKI (AP) — A 49-year-old woman from Sweden has been charged with war crimes and breaching international law for allegedly assisting in getting her son to fight in Syria as a child soldier, Swedish public prosecutors said on Tuesday. The woman, who has
Albania, Brazil, Gabon, Ghana ,UAE join Security Council
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council got five new members Tuesday, as Albania, Brazil, Gabon, Ghana and the United Arab Emirates formally took up the posts they won in an election in June. Ambassadors made brief remarks, installed their
Kazakh police clash with protesters over 100% gas price hike
MOSCOW (AP) — Demonstrators denouncing the doubling of prices for liquefied gas clashed with police in Kazakhstan’s largest city and held protests on
Mexico COVID-19 infections up, especially at tourism centers
MEXICO CITY (AP) — COVID-19 infections are rising across Mexico, especially in two states home to major tourism destinations on the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean that were busy during the holiday season. According to data from the federal government,
Jan. 6 panel wants to hear from Fox host Hannity
By Ryan Nobles, Annie Grayer, Paula Reid, Angelica Grimaldi and Alex Rogers | CNN Fox News host Sean Hannity was concerned about former President Donald Trump’s strategy and conduct before, during and after the January 6 attack on the US Capitol,
North Korea fires apparent ballistic missile, Japan says
TOKYO : North Korea fired a suspected ballistic missile off its east coast on Wednesday, authorities in Japan said, while South Korea reported the launch of an unspecified projectile. The launch would be the first of the new year for nuclear-armed
North Korea fired what could be a ballistic missile –Japan Coast Guard
TOKYO (Reuters) - North Korea has fired what could be a ballistic missile, the Japanese Coast Guard said in a statement on Wednesday. Read full story ...
14 killed in landslide in China's Guizhou
WORLD 14 killed in landslide in China's Guizhou " data-media=""> 04/01/2022 05:31 PM GUIYANG, Jan 4 -- The death toll from a
Mauritanian President tests positive for COVID-19
WORLD Mauritanian President tests positive for COVID-19 " data-media=""> 04/01/2022 04:40 PM NOUAKCHOTT (Mauritania), Jan 4 --
Philippine Lower House under lockdown over Omicron strain
WORLD Philippine Lower House under lockdown over Omicron strain Credit: WHO " data-media=""> 04/01/2022 04:34 PM MOSCOW, Jan. 4 -- The Philippine House of Representatives said on Tuesday that it went into lockdown to curb the circulation of the Omicron variant
Englishman in Malaysia honoured for long service to UK-Malaysia relations
WORLD Englishman in Malaysia honoured for long service to UK-Malaysia relations Chris Syer " data-media=""> 04/01/2022 05:43 PM KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 4 -- Chris Syer, former President of the Malaysian British Society, has been named a Member of the Order of the
Indian police arrest engineering student over app used for 'selling' women
WORLD Indian police arrest engineering student over app used for 'selling' women " data-media=""> 04/01/2022 04:21 PM By Shakir Husain NEW DELHI, Jan 4 -- Police in India have arrested a 21-year-old engineering student from the southern city of Bangalore in
2 More Hong Kong Media Outlets Close Amid 'Tough Environment'
The closure of three news outlets within days
Hundreds of Motorists Stranded in Snow on Highway near U.S. Capital City
Hundreds of motorists, including a U.S.
Trump cancels planned Jan. 6 news conference
WASHINGTON — Former U.S. president Donald Trump on Tuesday cancelled a news conference he had scheduled for Jan. 6, the one-year anniversary of his supporters’ deadly attack on the U.S. Capitol. Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but
Tech founder out after antisemitic, anti-vaccine email
A Utah tech company founder and onetime prominent figure in state Republican politics resigned from the board of the company he started Tuesday after sending an email outlining an
Jan 6 committee reveals Sean Hannity’s texts to Mark Meadows surrounding Capitol riot
In a letter to Fox News personality Sean Hannity seeking his cooperation with their probe, chairs of the House select committee investigating the Capitol riot disclosed
Seoul: North Korea fires projectile toward sea
South Korea’s military says North Korea has fired an unidentified projectile into sea ...
South Korea’s military says North Korea has fired an unidentified projectile into sea
South Korea’s military says North Korea has fired an unidentified projectile into sea ...
Good deeds on I-95: Motorists stranded by snowstorm band together during freezing ordeal
With many hundreds of people stranded in their cars for more than 24 hours in a 48-mile traffic jam south of Washington DC, stories have begun to emerge of acts of kindness as
Grandma of four working two jobs wins big on $10 lottery ticket in North Carolina
A 56-year-old grandmother working two jobs caught a big break in North Carolina. Rhonda Potter won $200,000 from a $10 Bigger Spin scratch-off ticket, according to the NC Education Lottery. ...
‘Jeopardy!’ champion ‘thanks’ transphobic trolls who sent her hateful messages after historic winning streak
“Jeopardy!” champion Amy Schneider has a message for all the people who have sent her transphobic messages: Thank you. “I’d like to thank all the people
Surgeon sentenced to 10 months' jail for sexist speech
A cosmetic surgeon from Belgium has been handed a 10-month prison sentence for a lecture in which he complained that women were no longer willing to give sexual favours in exchange for protection and money from men. Judges in Flanders said the speech by Jeff
‘You don’t have to do this.’ Officer shot with own gun pleaded for life, IL ...
A disarmed Illinois police officer pleaded with her accused killer to let her live just before she was fatally shot with her own gun, state officials told news outlets. Sgt. ...
Jan 6. panel seeks information from Fox's Sean Hannity
The U.S. House of Representatives panel probing the deadly attack on the U.S. Capitol in January 2021 wants to question Fox News host Sean Hannity about his text messages with former President Donald Trump, his aides and lawyers from that time. Advertisement
North Carolina trooper accidentally kills brother who was responding to traffic stop, authorities say
A North Carolina trooper has been killed in an apparent accident involving his trooper brother who was responding to a traffic stop, according to authorities. John S Horton, the North Carolina Highway Patrol trooper who was killed on Monday, had been waiting
Record 4.5 million ‘Great Resignation’ workers quit their jobs in November – what this means ...
A record 4.5 million American workers quit their jobs in the month of November, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, which matched the series-high number of quit rates in September. But the number of job openings decreased to 10.6 million hires on
WHO still recommends 14-day quarantine for COVID-19 patients
Mahamud said that the Omicron variant could overtake other strains in a matter of weeks, especially in areas with a large number of susceptible people - primarily those who are unvaccinated. GENEVA, Jan. 4 (Xinhua) -- Although most people recover from COVID-19
Ghislaine Maxwell juror breaks silence to The Independent: ‘This verdict is for all the victims’
Leer en Español A juror in the Ghislaine Maxwell sex-trafficking trial has told The Independent that he voted to find Maxwell guilty of the majority of the charges against her
IHU: New Covid variant with 46 mutations worries experts in France
While the world is grappling with the highly infectious Omicron, strain of Covid, scientists in France have identified a potentially worrying new variant, which has 46 mutations. Named IHU, the new B.1.640.2
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Jan 5
January 05, 2022 7:00 AM A selection of news stories that happened overnight, Jan 5, 2022. ...
US reclassifies Covid-19 travel advisory for Singapore to 'unknown'
January 05, 2022 7:30 AM US CDC says this is because the level of the disease here is unknown. ...
Capitol riot committee wants Sean Hannity to testify
Fox News host Sean Hannity has become the first employee of the network to face a request for his testimony from the House select committee to
Florida activists, including disabled man, arrested for ‘trespass’ for trying to confront Ron DeSantis on Covid
Florida police removed a number of community activists from a press conference with Governor Ron DeSantis after the group demanded that they be allowed to challenge his
Capitol police chief says ‘nothing of great concern’ in DC area ahead of 6 January anniversary
The chief of the US Capitol Police does not expect any major disturbances near the Capitol on the anniversary of the 6 January assault. Law enforcement is “paying attention” to a
Steve Bannon slams Kevin McCarthy for refusing to celebrate 6 January anniversary
Indicted former Trump adviser Steve Bannon on Monday accused House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy of being part of a
Waterboy actor has tantrum over LA restaurant mask rules, calls staff ‘garbage’
A frequent Adam Sandler collaborator and comedic actor has been caught on film berating staff at a Los Angeles restaurant over the establishment’s
US Charges Colombian Soldier For "Plot To Kidnap Or Kill" Haiti President
US authorities have charged a retired Colombian soldier over the assassination of Haiti's President Jovenel Moise last July, justice officials said Tuesday. ...
'Miracle' dog helps save injured hiker in Croatia
A dog saved a hiker injured in the Croatian mountains by lying on top of him for 13 hours until they were rescued, according to local media. The dog, called North, kept Grga Brkic warm after he was injured in a fall while out hiking and was
World Bank To Redirect Frozen Funds To Afghanistan For Humanitarian Aid Only
The World Bank finalized a proposal to redirect frozen Afghanistan aid funds to humanitarian agencies. However, the plan omits thousands of public sector workers, and U.S. sanctions complicate the issue further. On December 10th, board members of the
‘You don’t have to do this.’ Officer shot with own gun begged for life, IL ...
A disarmed Illinois police officer pleaded with her accused killer to let her live just before she was fatally shot with her own gun, state officials told news outlets. Sgt. ...
Stranded on Virginia's roads: 'It's not getting any better'
By 1 p.m. Tuesday, morale was plummeting for Jennifer Travis, her husband and their 12-year-old daughter. They were down to half a bottle of water and no snacks. Their last meal had been at a Denny's at 7 p.m. Monday. They hadn't slept and were dressed for
Live updates: Mexico has rise in cases, not hospitalizations
LA PAZ, Mexico — COVID-19 infections are rising across Mexico, especially in two states home to major tourism destinations on the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean that were busy during the holiday season. According to data from the federal government, Quintana
Jan. 6 panel seeks interview with Fox News host Sean Hannity
WASHINGTON — The House panel investigating the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol insurrection on Tuesday requested an interview with Fox News personality Sean
CFP championship: Matchups that will decide 'Bama-Georgia II
The last time No. 1 Alabama and No. 3 Georgia played, things could not have gone much better for the Crimson Tide. Alabama dropped 41 points on the Bulldogs, more than double the next-highest total they have allowed this season, in the SEC title game Dec. 4.
2022 Beijing Winter Olympics: Answers to Some Big Questions
How will the Olympics deal with the coronavirus? What happens if athletes protest China? Will there be boycotts? Here’s what we know. ...
Should You Even Bother With Resolutions This Year?
Contrary to conventional wisdom, resolutions can work when done right. But it seems many more Americans than usual plan to sit this year out. ...
Sweden brings war crime charges against mom who took 12-year-old to fight in Syria
A Swedish woman has been charged with war crimes for bringing her young son to Syria, where he was enlisted as a child soldier, and ultimately killed in the country’s long-simmering conflict, prosecutors announced Tuesday. The Swedish Prosecution Authority
Prince Charles shares rare public praise of Harry
Prince Charles has publicly praised Prince Harry in a move that could be perceived as an olive branch amid reports of a relationship breakdown. The Duke of Cornwall penned an essay highlighting the good work both of his sons have done in the effort to help
'On our radar': WHO speaks out on new mutant Covid variant detected in France
The World Health Organisation has finally addressed a new Covid variant first detected late last year, as concern about the latest strain spreads across the globe. The new strain, dubbed "variant IHU" or B. 1.640.2, was first officially recorded in France last
Nearly 100 Nigerian hostages rescued after two months of captivity
Weary abductees including children and babies ‘freed unconditionally’, say police in troubled northern states Nearly 100 hostages, most of them women and children, have been rescued more than two months after they were abducted by armed groups in northwest
Macron declares his Covid strategy is to ‘piss off’ the unvaccinated
French president stokes divisions as parliament debates tighter requirements for mandatory health pass Emmanuel Macron has prompted a furore after saying that his government’s vaccination strategy is to “piss off” people who have not had coronavirus jabs by
At least 66 people arrive in Kent after first Channel boat crossings of 2022
Tuesday’s arrivals come after more than 28,300 people crossed the Dover Strait in small vessels in 2021 At least 66 people have arrived on the Kent coast aboard two boats, completing the first crossings of the Channel this year. Tuesday’s latest arrivals come
Capitol attack panel seeks cooperation from Fox News host Sean Hannity
Committee requests answers from Hannity about communications with Donald Trump before, on and after day of 6 January attack The US House of Representatives panel investigating the deadly attack on the US Capitol in January last year is seeking cooperation from
January 6 House Panel Seeks Communication Records From Fox Anchor Sean Hannity - Letter
WASHINGTON (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 05th January, 2022) The US House Select Committee investigating the events at the Capitol on January 6 said it is seeking records from Fox news anchor Sean Hannity
Two Syrian Soldiers Wounded in Terrorist Shelling in Latakia - Reconciliation Center
MOSCOW (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 05th January, 2022) Two Syrian soldiers were wounded in terrorist shelling in the
Three Policemen File Suits Against Trump on Eve of January 6 Anniversary - Filings
WASHINGTON (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 05th January, 2022) Three law enforcement officers filed two lawsuits against former US President Donald Trump over injuries caused during the breach of the US Capitol complex on January 6, 2021, according to court
Trump cancels Florida press conference scheduled for Jan. 6
Former President Donald Trump has canceled a press conference he had planned to hold in Florida on the anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol by his
Norway to prioritize women, peace, security at Security Council for January
UNITED NATIONS, Jan. 4 (Xinhua) -- Norway, which serves as president of the Security Council for the month of January, will prioritize the issue of women, peace and security in the council's work, said the Norwegian UN ambassador on Tuesday. "Norway is
Passengers leave COVID-hit cruise ship after 5 days stuck in Lisbon
DISCONSOLATE passengers stuck on a cruise ship moored in Lisbon’s port for five days due to a COVID-19 outbreak began disembarking early Monday, focused on clearing the final hurdle of a negative test before boarding homebound flights. The AIDAnova, carrying
Johnson says UK’s hospitals to be under great pressure
BRITAIN’S National Health Service (NHS) will be under “considerable” pressure in the coming weeks amid the wave of the highly transmissible Omicron variant, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Monday. “No question Omicron continues to surge
