Celebrated by more than 1 billion people around the world, Diwali, the festival of lights, is a five-day religious holiday primarily observed by Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists and Jains. This year, for the first time in U.S. history, a history-making vice president hosted an event to mark Diwali as well. Kamala […]
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4 kids, 2 adults dead from murder-suicide at Wisconsin apartment: Police
Four children and two adults whose bodies were found at an apartment fire in Wisconsin died in a murder-suicide, according to authorities. All six individuals were shot once, Hartland police announced Monday. The adult man, Connor McKisick, had a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said. The other adult was identified as […]
Broken elevator leaves 5 trapped underground at Grand Canyon Caverns for over a day
Five tourists who were trapped some 200 feet underground at Arizona’s Grand Canyon Caverns for more than 24 hours due an elevator malfunction have since been rescued, authorities said. “All subjects were safely removed at approximately 7:30 p.m. last night and were all in good condition,” Jon Paxton, public information […]
Gay couples in Cuba marry under new law
SANTA CLARA, Cuba — Serious, standing upright and dressed in long gala dresses – despite the midday Cuban heat – Lisset and Liusba quietly walk up the ten steps of the notary office, their hands clenched and shaking. Less than a few feet ahead walk their two young daughters. Nearly […]
American consumer confidence takes a hit in October
WASHINGTON — U.S. consumer confidence waned this month as concerns about inflation took hold after receding somewhat in recent months. The Conference Board reported Tuesday that its consumer confidence index fell to 102.5 in October, from 107.8 in September. Consumers had grown more confident in the two previous months as […]
South Sudan says 2 million people affected by flooding
JUBA, South Sudan — South Sudan’s government says at least 2 million people have been affected by heavy flooding since the start of this year, with many left in search of dry ground. The East African country of 12 million people struggles with flooding as it continues to recover from […]
8-year-old boy accidentally shot and killed by brother playing with shotgun
An 8-year-old boy has been killed after his brother accidentally shot him with a shotgun while playing with it in the family home, police say. The incident occurred at approximately 3 p.m. at the Bear Creek Apartments some 20 miles west of downtown Houston, Texas, when the 8-year-old boy — […]
Ukraine nuclear agency thickens plot over alleged dirty bomb
KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine’s nuclear energy operator said Tuesday that Russian forces were performing secret work at Europe’s largest nuclear power plant, activity that could shed light on Russia’s claims that Kyiv’s forces are preparing a “provocation” involving a radioactive device. Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu made an unsubstantiated allegation […]
Adidas terminates relationship with Ye ‘immediately’ amid antisemitic comments
Adidas on Tuesday said it has terminated its relationship with Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, immediately and will cease production of Yeezy branded products. “Adidas does not tolerate antisemitism and any other sort of hate speech,” the company said in a press release. “Ye’s recent comments and […]
Amazon worker found dead in yard after suspected mauling by 2 dogs
An Amazon worker has been found dead in a yard after a suspected mauling by two dogs. The body of the Amazon worker was found in a yard on a property in the Wood Heights area of Excelsior Springs, Missouri — approximately 32 miles northeast of Kansas City — on […]