The White House on Wednesday expressed disappointment following the announcement from OPEC+ that it would cut two million barrels per day from its production quotas beginning in November. The decision by the OPEC+ alliance, which includes Russia, is likely a response to oil prices dropping amid less demand stemming from […]
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Pilot sues Southwest after colleague exposes himself
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A Southwest Airlines pilot is suing the company, her union and a former colleague who pleaded guilty last year to dead-bolting the cockpit door during a flight and stripping naked in front of her. Christine Janning alleges that Southwest retaliated by grounding her after she reported […]
Federal judge orders Texas attorney general to testify in abortion lawsuit
A federal judge has ordered Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to testify as part of a class action lawsuit brought by nonprofit abortion funds. Abortion funds are asking the court for an injunction that would prohibit defendants from punishing organizations that facilitate abortion care outside Texas, according to court documents. […]
4 shooting murders within 24 hours likely not random, police say
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 […]
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 […]