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Four Muslim men killed in 'ambush-style' shootings that may be connected

Authorities in New Mexico are investigating whether four separate ambush-style murders of Muslim men that have taken place over the past year are connected, and are searching for a ‘vehicle of interest.’ ‘We have a very, very strong link,’ Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller said Sunday. ‘We have a vehicle of interest…We have got to find […]

An Afrocentric Fashion Boom in the Streets and Presidential Palace

The wardrobe of Francia Márquez, Colombia’s first Black vice president, is the creation of a young designer at the center of an Afro-Colombian fashion explosion. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Anyone can read what you share. By Julie Turkewitz CALI, Colombia — At […]

One person dead and two injured after shooting on Las Vegas strip

One person was killed and two others were injured Thursday night after a gunman opened fire in a hotel room on the Las Vegas strip. Police received reports about a shooting in room at the Mirage Casino and Hotel around 8.30pm, and arrived to find one man dead and two women seriously injured, Las Vegas […]

Two dead after lightning strike near White House with two in critical condition

Two people who were critically injured after being struck by lightning outside the White House Thursday evening have died, while two others remain seriously injured in the hospital. James Mueller, 76, and Donna Mueller, 75, a couple from Janesville, Wisconsin, died from injuries sustained after lightning struck in Lafayette Park in Northwest DC Thursday evening. […]

Russian prosecutor asks for Brittney Griner to be jailed for over nine years

WNBA star Brittney Griner apologized to a Russian court as prosecutors sought a 9 1/2 year prison sentence for her. Russian prosecutor Nikolai Vlasenko asked the court to sentence her to 9 1/2 years in prison, in addition to a 1million ruble fine ($16,700). Russian prosecutor Nikolai Vlasenko on Thursday also asked the court for […]

Dad of boy found dead in washing machine says home was unlocked

The father of a seven-year-old boy found dead in his family’s washing machine said he came home that night to find the front door of their home was unlocked. Jermaine Thomas told reporters the front door of the house had been unlocked when he came home, just a few hours before he reported his adopted […]

Monkeypox state of emergency declared in California after rapid outbreak

California has become the third US state in four days to declare a state of emergency as monkeypox cases climb to more than 5,800 nationwide. Governor Gavin Newsom insisted it was too early to make such a move on Friday – but just three days later triggered the response. Health officials have now reported 825 […]

Pilot, 23, falls from plane to his death during emergency landing

A 23-year-old plunged nearly 3,500 feet to his death immediately after his co-pilot called air traffic control for assistance. Charles Hew Crooks, who was training to become a commercial pilot, was serving as co-pilot in a small 10-person aircraft on Friday afternoon when the plane lost the right wheel of its landing gear. Crooks’ pilot […]

College freshman, 18, shot dead by professor at school she was about to attend

An 18-year-old incoming college student was shot and killed by a professor at the university she was about to attend. Freshman Anna Jones was killed when Richard Sigman, 47, allegedly shot into her parked vehicle in Carrollton, Georgia, on Saturday night, according to police. Sigman, who was employed by the University of West Georgia, was […]

Man shot by wife after being accused of molesting children at her daycare

A retired police officer who was shot by his wife after being accused of molesting children at her daycare center now faces over a dozen child sex abuse charges. James Weems, 57, has been accused of molesting at least three children at the Lil Kidz Kastle Development Center, a daycare owned by his wife of […]