Today: September 21, 2024
Today: September 21, 2024

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Environment|News

Rescuers search for dozens buried by an Indonesian landslide that killed at least 23 people

Rescue workers are digging through tons of mud and rubble as they search for dozens of missing people after a landslide hit an unauthorized gold mining area on Indonesia’s Sulawesi island, killing at least 23 people

Rescuers search for dozens buried by an Indonesian landslide that killed at least 23 people
News|Travel

United Airlines flight loses wheel after takeoff from Los Angeles and lands safely in Denver

Authorities say a United Airlines Boeing jet lost a main landing gear wheel while taking off from Los Angeles

Sports

Reds acquire outfielder Austin Slater from Giants for left-handed reliever Alex Young

The Cincinnati Reds acquired outfielder Austin Slater and cash in a trade with San Francisco that sent left-handed reliever Alex Young to the Giants

Arts|News

Brera Modern art museum will open in Milan this fall after 52 years of delays and 39 governments

The Brera Modern will be inaugurated in the fall 52 years and 39 Italian governments after it was first envisioned

Brera Modern art museum will open in Milan this fall after 52 years of delays and 39 governments
News|Political

Justice Department files statement of interest in Alabama prison lawsuit

The U.S. Department of Justice, which sued Alabama over prison conditions, filed a statement of interest in a lawsuit by prisoners who said they are subjected to unconstitutional levels of violence and excessive force

News

2 people die, 2 injured, in domestic violence incident in St. Johnsbury, police say

Two people have died and two others were injured in what police are describing as a domestic violence incident at a St. Johnsbury home

Economy|Health

North Carolina can switch to Aetna for state worker health insurance contract, judge rules

A North Carolina judge has upheld the state employee health plan’s decision in 2022 to chose Aetna to administer the plan starting next January

News

3 killed when small plane crashes in western North Carolina mountains, officials say

Officials in western North Carolina say three people were killed when a small plane crashed

Education|News|Political

Opponents of Louisiana's Ten Commandments law want judge to block it before new school year starts

Parents challenging a new Louisiana law requiring that the Ten Commandments be posted in public school classrooms are asking a federal court to block implementation of it while their lawsuit progresses — and before the new school year starts

Sports

NFL suspends Steelers CB Cam Sutton for 8 games for violating the league's personal conduct policy

The NFL has suspended Pittsburgh Steelers safety Cam Sutton for the first eight games of the 2024 season for violating the league’s personal conduct policy

NFL suspends Steelers CB Cam Sutton for 8 games for violating the league's personal conduct policy
Sports

Injured Sheehan and Casey ruled out of Ireland's second test against Springboks

Ireland has ruled out hooker Dan Sheehan and scrumhalf Craig Casey from the second rugby test against South Africa this weekend after they were injured in the first

Sports

Jamie Davis is leaving USA Volleyball to take over as CEO of USA Water Polo

Jamie Davis is leaving USA Volleyball to take over as CEO of USA Water Polo

News

Rhode Island man killed in police chase after being accused of killing his wife

Rhode Island State Police say a man wanted in the killing of his wife died in a police chase over the weekend

News|Political|Sports

Former MLB outfielder Raúl Mondesi sentenced to 6 years in jail in the Dominican Republic

Former Major League Baseball outfielder Raúl Mondesi was sentenced Friday by a Dominican court to six years and nine months in jail and fined $507,000 for corruption during his time as mayor in the city of San Cristobal

News|Opinion|Sports

US women's coach Emma Hayes sidesteps equal pay question if high-priced star takes over American men

U.S. women’s coach Emma Hayes sidestepped a question on whether she should get a raise if a high-priced star such as Jürgen Klopp is hired to replace Gregg Berhalter with the American men

US women's coach Emma Hayes sidesteps equal pay question if high-priced star takes over American men
News|Political|World

Report: Quran-burning protester is ordered to leave Sweden but deportation on hold for now

Sweden has reportedly withdrawn the residence permit of an Iraqi man who staged a series of public desecrations of the Quran this year but has put his deportation on hold, saying his life would be in danger if he were returned to Iraq

Report: Quran-burning protester is ordered to leave Sweden but deportation on hold for now
Business|News|Political|World

Zelenskyy hosts EU official von der Leyen as Russian attacks wound at least 14 people in Ukraine

Russian attacks in Ukraine have wounded at least 14 civilians as the president of the European Union's executive returned to the Ukrainian capital to meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Zelenskyy hosts EU official von der Leyen as Russian attacks wound at least 14 people in Ukraine
News|Political|World

Iranians mark the anniversary of the 1979 US Embassy takeover while calling for a cease-fire in Gaza

Thousands of Iranians gathered on the streets to mark the anniversary of the 1979 takeover of the U.S. Embassy in Tehran

Iranians mark the anniversary of the 1979 US Embassy takeover while calling for a cease-fire in Gaza
Entertainment|News|Political|World

Tens of thousands of ancient coins have been found off Sardinia. They may be spoils of a shipwreck

A diver who spotted something metallic not far from Sardinia’s coast has led to the discovery of tens of thousands of ancient bronze coins

Tens of thousands of ancient coins have been found off Sardinia. They may be spoils of a shipwreck
Sports

Karl-Anthony Towns scores 44 points in the first half to set Timberwolves franchise record

Karl-Anthony Towns has scored 44 points in the first half, a franchise record for the Minnesota Timberwolves

Business|News|Political|Technology

Las Vegas-to-California high-speed electric rail project gets OK for $2.5B more in bonds

A proposed high-speed passenger train between Las Vegas and Southern California has gotten another boost

Las Vegas-to-California high-speed electric rail project gets OK for $2.5B more in bonds
Sports

NBA says Hornets-Wolves refs missed 10 calls in last 2 minutes

The NBA announced there were 10 incorrectly officiated calls in the last 2 minutes of Charlotte’s comeback win at Minnesota

NBA says Hornets-Wolves refs missed 10 calls in last 2 minutes
Sports

Oilers beat Blue Jackets 4-1 for 14th straight victory, close within 3 wins of the NHL record

Warren Foegele and Evander Kane each had a goal and an assist and the Edmonton Oilers extended their winning streak to 14 games with a 4-1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets

Oilers beat Blue Jackets 4-1 for 14th straight victory, close within 3 wins of the NHL record
Sports

Shead scores 26 as No. 2 Houston beats No. 6 Iowa State 73-65

Jamal Shead had 26 points, including 20 in the second half, and No. 2 Houston took sole possession of first place in the Big 12 with a 73-65 win over No. 6 Iowa State

Shead scores 26 as No. 2 Houston beats No. 6 Iowa State 73-65
Education|News

A woman was found dead on the University of Georgia campus after she failed to return from a run

Authorities say a woman found dead on the University of Georgia campus was a student at a nearby nursing school

A woman was found dead on the University of Georgia campus after she failed to return from a run

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