Police in Gary, Indiana, are investigating four fatal shootings that occurred within 24 hours of each other. In the first incident, a woman was brought to a hospital Sunday with a gunshot wound by a known person, Gary Police Chief Brian Evans told reporters during a news conference Tuesday. Once […]
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Alec Baldwin’s ‘Rust’ to resume filming after settlement
The family of slain “Rust” cinematographer Halyna Hutchins has reached a settlement in its wrongful death lawsuit against the producers of the film. “We have reached a settlement, subject to court approval, for our wrongful death case against the producers of Rust, including Alec Baldwin and Rust Movie Productions, LLC. […]
Russian launches to space from US, 1st time in 20 years
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.. — For the first time in 20 years, a Russian cosmonaut rocketed from the U.S. on Wednesday, launching to the International Space Station alongside NASA and Japanese astronauts despite tensions over the war in Ukraine. “We’re so glad to do it together,” said Anna Kikina, Russia’s lone […]
Trial begins over 2013 train crash that killed 80 in Spain
MADRID — A trial opened Wednesday in Spain over a 2013 train derailment that killed 80 passengers and injured 145 others, amid tensions at the court entrance between victims and one of the defendants. The driver of the long-distance train that crashed against a concrete wall near Spain’s northwestern city […]
OPEC+ makes big oil cut to boost prices; pump costs may rise
FRANKFURT, Germany — The OPEC+ alliance of oil-exporting countries on Wednesday decided to sharply cut production to support sagging oil prices, a move that could deal the struggling global economy another blow and raise politically sensitive pump prices for U.S. drivers just ahead of key national elections. Energy ministers meeting […]
‘Impact’ promises unfiltered, direct-to-source coverage of current events and issues
NEW YORK — “Impact x Nightline,” a new weekly streaming magazine from the late-night news program “Nightline,” will feature no fancy anchor desks or TV studios. There will be no over-the-top special effects or lighting. “Straight to the source” reporting will be at the center of the stories people across […]
Mexican man killed in shooting at US Border Patrol station
EL PASO, Texas — A Mexican citizen was fatally shot at a U.S. Border Patrol station in Texas in the second deadly shooting along the U.S.-Mexico border in less than a week. The man was in custody at the Ysleta Border Patrol Station in El Paso on Tuesday when he […]
Purdue University investigates dorm homicide, official says
A Purdue University student was found dead inside a residence hall in West Lafayette, Indiana, before dawn on Wednesday, according to a university spokesperson. The school’s police force is investigating the death as a homicide, the spokesperson said. “A suspect is in custody and there is no threat to the […]
FDNY paramedic who responded to 9/11 to be laid to rest after slaying
A New York City paramedic who responded to the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, will be laid to rest on Wednesday, six days after she was stabbed to death. Lt. Alison Russo-Elling, a nearly 25-year veteran of the New York City Fire Department, was stabbed approximately 19 times in […]
EU agrees on price cap for Russian oil over Ukraine war
BRUSSELS — European Union countries agreed on Wednesday to impose new sanctions on Russia after it illegally annexed four regions in Ukraine, according to an EU official, including an expected price cap on Russian oil. EU member-state diplomats struck the deal in Brussels, said the official representing the Czech Republic, […]