Court records filed Friday indicate the chief suspect in Natalee Holloway’s 2005 disappearance intends to plead guilty in an extortion case ByThe Associated Press October 13, 2023, 7:54 PM FILE – Beth Holloway, mother of Natalee Holloway, speaks during the opening of the Natalee Holloway Resource Center (NHRC) at the […]
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Doctors say Gaza hospital situation dire
Hospitals in Gaza are in a dire situation as the Israel-Hamas conflict continues, putting the lives of civilians and health care workers at risk. Doctors say health care facilities are overcrowded, with workers dealing with a lack of supplies to treat patients. One aid group further said the patients at […]
City councilwoman arrested for bringing gun to counter pro-Palestinian rally: NYPD
Councilwoman Inna Vernikov surrendered her weapon and permit to police. October 13, 2023, 3:46 PM A New York City councilwoman was arrested Friday after she allegedly brought a firearm to a pro-Palestinian rally at Brooklyn College, the NYPD said. Inna Vernikov, a Republican who represents the neighborhoods of Sheepshead Bay […]
Palestinians are ‘stateless’ but united by longing for peace, say historians
The Palestinian people make up one of the largest refugee groups in the world, often forced off their land or pushed to flee amid ongoing conflict in the region, according to the United Nations. They are stateless, their identity not defined by specific borders, but rather tied together by a […]
Family Dollar issues nationwide recall on FDA regulated over-the-counter products
The recalls come on the heels of similar issues due to temperature control. October 13, 2023, 2:14 PM Variety discount store Family Dollar recently initiated multiple recalls on products ranging from over-the-counter drugs to toothpaste sold at regional chains in nearly two dozen states. The company first issued an announcement […]
Russia mounts largest assault in months in eastern Ukraine
KYIV — Ukrainian forces are trying to hold off a major new Russian offensive operation in the strategic city of Avdiivka. Russia sent dozens of tanks and armored vehicles and thousands of troops into the assault, which started four days ago. “They are hitting with everything they have. Yesterday a […]
Police arrest teen in Morgan State University shooting, 2nd suspect at large
Baltimore police issued an arrest warrant for 18-year-old Jovan Williams. October 13, 2023, 11:21 AM The Baltimore Police Department announced on Friday they’ve made in arrest in this month’s shooting at Morgan State University. Police arrested a 17-year-old on attempted murder charges in Washington D.C., and issued an arrest warrant […]
Blast strikes Shiite mosque during Friday prayers in Afghanistan’s north
A police spokesman says a suicide bomber blew himself up during Friday prayers at a Shiite mosque in northern Afghanistan ByThe Associated Press October 13, 2023, 8:42 AM KABUL, Afghanistan — A suicide bomber blew himself up among worshippers attending Friday prayers at a Shiite mosque in northern Afghanistan, killing […]
Kaiser Permanente reaches tentative deal with health care worker unions after strike
Unions representing 75,000 health care workers who recently held a strike against industry giant Kaiser Permanente over wages and staffing shortages have reached a tentative agreement with the company. The three-day strike last week involving 75,000 workers in multiple states officially ended last Saturday and workers returned to their jobs […]
Schumer says he’s leading a bipartisan group of senators to Israel
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is headed to Israel this weekend to discuss what resources the United States can provide for its war against Hamas ByMARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press October 13, 2023, 9:29 AM WASHINGTON — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is headed to Israel this weekend to discuss […]