CAPE TOWN, South Africa — A group of armed plainclothes officers assigned to protect South Africa’s deputy president were caught on video dragging a man out of a car and then stomping on his head until he lies motionless, sparking outrage and drawing more attention to the country’s problems with […]
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Helicopter crashes during landing in Switzerland, all 5 aboard unharmed
A helicopter has crashed during landing in the Swiss Alps, but all five people aboard were unharmed ByThe Associated Press July 4, 2023, 6:23 AM BERLIN — A helicopter crashed during landing in the Swiss Alps on Tuesday, but all five people aboard were unharmed, local media reported. The helicopter, […]
China restricts exports of high-tech metals in a slap at Washington
China has imposed export curbs on two metals used in computer chips and solar cells, expanding a squabble with Washington over high-tech trade ahead of Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s visit to Beijing this week ByThe Associated Press July 4, 2023, 6:09 AM FILE – A Chinese microchip is seen through […]
1 dead, 9 injured in July 4th weekend fireworks explosion
It is unclear if the blast was caused by a manufacturing fault or by user error. July 4, 2023, 5:47 AM One woman has died and nine other have been injured after a firework exploded at a home late Monday night, police say. The explosion happened at a home in […]
4 dead, 2 children in stable condition in Philadelphia shooting: Police
The two stable victims are children ages 2 and 13, police said. July 4, 2023, 12:42 AM Four people are dead and two others are hospitalized in stable condition following a mass shooting late Monday night in the Kingsessing neighborhood of Philadelphia, officials said. Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle M. Outlaw […]
Multiple people have been shot in Philadelphia and a suspect is in custody, police say
Police say multiple people have been shot in Philadelphia ByThe Associated Press July 3, 2023, 10:11 PM PHILADELPHIA — Multiple people were shot and at least eight were taken to hospitals in Philadelphia on Monday night, according to police. A spokesperson for the Philadelphia Police Department told The Associated Press […]
US judge blocks portions of new Florida elections law
A federal judge is blocking Florida from enforcing part of a new elections law that bans non-citizens from handling or or collecting voter registration forms ByThe Associated Press July 3, 2023, 7:59 PM TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A federal judge on Monday blocked Florida from enforcing part of a new elections […]
Hawaii State Capitol to get metal detectors after lawmakers and aides say they don’t feel safe
The Hawaii State Capitol will have metal detectors installed at three entrances starting July 10 ByAUDREY McAVOY Associated Press July 3, 2023, 7:56 PM HONOLULU — The Hawaii State Capitol will have metal detectors installed at three entrances starting July 10, state agencies said Monday. The detectors will be in […]
Churchill Downs extends trainer Bob Baffert’s ban through 2024
Churchill Downs is extending Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert’s suspension through 2024, keeping the two-time Triple Crown winner from entering horses in the Kentucky Derby and other races for an additional year. Churchill Downs Inc. announced Monday it was continuing Baffert’s ban at least through the 2024 calendar year, […]
Former sheriff who nabbed ‘Green River Killer’ to run for Washington governor
A former sheriff and congressman known for his work that led to the capture of the “Green River Killer” has entered the race to become Washington’s next governor ByED KOMENDA July 3, 2023, 5:45 PM FILE – Then-Rep. Dave Reichert, R-Wash., speaks on Nov. 6, 2018, at a Republican party […]