CONCORD, N.H. – CONTENT WARNING: This article contains graphic information; reader discretion is advised. A prosecutor said Wednesday that a New Hampshire man accused of killing his five-year-old daughter treated her like a thing he’d broken and needed to throw away. But his lawyer said he wasn’t guilty of her death though he … Read more
From the earliest days of the Israel-Hamas war, the United States and much of the international community have pressed Israel to allow more humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip. But as the fighting rages on with no end in sight, the humanitarian catastrophe there has only worsened. United Nations agencies and aid groups … Read more
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – An American Airlines flight was forced to make an emergency landing in New Mexico after a disruptive passenger allegedly tried to open an emergency exit door, authorities said. Albuquerque International Sunport officials said Flight 1219 to Chicago returned to the airport shortly after takeoff Tuesday afternoon “due to a disturbance … Read more
Victoria – The federal government says the final offshore oil and gas permits for Canada’s West Coast have been relinquished. A news release from the office of Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson says the relinquishment came from Chevron Canada, which has given up its 23 offshore permits along the coast of … Read more
BRUSSELS – European Union countries on Wednesday agreed on a new package of sanctions against Russia to target individuals and businesses suspected of assisting Moscow in its war against Ukraine, including Chinese companies. The decision coincides with the second anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion, which began on Feb. 24, 2022, and comes days … Read more
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A private U.S. lunar lander reached the moon and eased into a low orbit Wednesday, a day before it will attempt an even greater feat — landing on the gray, dusty surface. A smooth touchdown would put the U.S. back in business on the moon for the first time … Read more
The Covid death toll in the US is likely at least 16% higher than the official tally, according to a new study, and researchers believe the cause of the undercounting goes beyond overloaded health systems to a lack of awareness of Covid and low levels of testing. The second year of the pandemic also had … Read more
Audrina 28 birth control pills are being recalled due to labelling issues that can lead to dosage confusion, according to Health Canada. The health department said the day-of-the-week stickers are misprinted, listing Tuesday instead of Thursday. The recall impacts certain lots of the pills with a drug identification number of 02532182. The … Read more
SANTA FE, New Mexico – The trial of “Rust” chief weapons handler Hannah Gutierrez over the death of the film’s cinematographer starts on Wednesday, in a case likely to shape actor Alec Baldwin’s defence of his role in Hollywood’s first on-set shooting fatality in nearly 30 years. Rising star cinematographer Halyna Hutchins died in 2021 … Read more
The mother of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has filed a lawsuit at a court in the Arctic city of Salekhard contesting officials’ refusal to release her son’s body, Russia’s state news agency Tass reported Wednesday. A closed-door hearing has been scheduled for March 4, the report said, quoting court officials. Lyudmila … Read more
