Today: November 18, 2024
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Longtime Southern Baptist leader Paul Pressler, who was accused of sexual abuse, dies at 94

Paul Pressler, a leading figure of the Southern Baptist Convention who was accused of sexual abuse and later settled a lawsuit over the allegations, has died

Longtime Southern Baptist leader Paul Pressler, who was accused of sexual abuse, dies at 94
Crime|Europe|News|Travel|World

American tourist found dead on small Greek island west of Corfu. 3 other tourists are missing

Local media in Greece are reporting that a missing American tourist has been found dead on a beach on a small island west of Corfu

Sports

Vu wins playoff in return from back injury, spoiling Thompson's bid for 1st victory in 5 years

Lilia Vu won the Meijer LPGA Classic in a playoff Sunday in her return from a back injury, spoiling Lexi Thompson’s bid for her first victory in five years

Vu wins playoff in return from back injury, spoiling Thompson's bid for 1st victory in 5 years
Asia|Environment|News

Singapore says dredger that hit tanker reported sudden loss of control, oil spill cleanup ongoing

Singapore authorities say a dredger boat reported a sudden loss in engine and steering control before it hit a cargo tanker last week, causing the oil spill that has blackened part of the city-island’s southern shores

Singapore says dredger that hit tanker reported sudden loss of control, oil spill cleanup ongoing
Asia|News|World

At least 9 dead, dozens injured as trains collide in India's Darjeeling district, a tourist hotspot

A cargo train has rammed into a passenger train in India’s eastern state of West Bengal, killing at least nine people and injuring dozens of others

At least 9 dead, dozens injured as trains collide in India's Darjeeling district, a tourist hotspot
Crime|Europe|News|Political|US|World

The trial of a US reporter charged with espionage in Russia is to begin June 26

A Russian court says the espionage trial in Russia of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich will begin on June 26 and will be held behind closed doors

The trial of a US reporter charged with espionage in Russia is to begin June 26
Europe|News|World

64 people missing and many rescued from 2 shipwrecks off Italy. At least 11 have died

U.N. agencies say 64 people are missing after a shipwreck in the Mediterranean Sea and several were rescued by the Italian coast guard

64 people missing and many rescued from 2 shipwrecks off Italy. At least 11 have died
Business|Economy|Finance

This Week: Existing home sales, retail data for May and Kroger's first-quarter results

The Commerce Department on Tuesday reports retail sales data for May; grocery store giant Kroger reports its first-quarter results on Thursday, and on Friday the National Association of Realtors releases its monthly snapshot of existing U.S. home sales

Environment|Europe|World

The Danish king inaugurates the first element of a road-and-rail tunnel linking Denmark to Germany

Danish King Frederik X has inaugurated the first element of a future 18-kilometer (11-mile) rail-and-road tunnel under the Baltic Sea that will link southern Denmark to northern Germany and contribute to the transport sector’s green transition

The Danish king inaugurates the first element of a road-and-rail tunnel linking Denmark to Germany
Crime|Europe|News|World

German investigators seize cocaine worth 2.6 billion euros, calling it their biggest find ever

German investigators say they discovered 35.5 metric tons of cocaine worth 2.6 billion euros ($2.78 billion) on different container ships and made seven arrests in connection with what they called the largest cocaine find in the country ever

German investigators seize cocaine worth 2.6 billion euros, calling it their biggest find ever
Europe|News|World

Greece denies new report of brutality to migrants, including claim dozens were left to die at sea

Greece has denied a new report that accused its coast guard of brutally preventing migrants from reaching Greek shores, which also alleged that the practice had resulted in dozens of deaths

Entertainment|Europe|Sports

YouTube prankster says he was on the field at Euro 2024 opening ceremony dressed as mascot

A German YouTuber says he made it onto the field during the European Championship opening ceremony while disguised in a mascot costume

YouTube prankster says he was on the field at Euro 2024 opening ceremony dressed as mascot
Business|Finance|Technology

Gamestop shares slump following annual shareholder meeting

Gamestop’s CEO Ryan Cohen said the struggling video game retailer will focus on cutting costs and long-term profitability in an annual shareholder meeting Monday

Gamestop shares slump following annual shareholder meeting
Education|News|Sports

Les Miles sues LSU, NCAA and College Football Hall of Fame over 37 vacated victories

Former LSU coach Les Miles is suing the university over its decision to vacate 37 of his teams' victories between 2012 and 2015

Les Miles sues LSU, NCAA and College Football Hall of Fame over 37 vacated victories
US

Historic SS United States is ordered out of its berth in Philadelphia. Can it find new shores?

A federal judge says a historic ocean liner that still holds the transatlantic speed record it set more than 70 years ago must leave its berth in Philadelphia by Sept. 12

Historic SS United States is ordered out of its berth in Philadelphia. Can it find new shores?
News|World

Russian warships leave Havana's port after a 5-day visit to Cuba

A fleet of Russian warships, including a nuclear-powered submarine, has left Havana’s port after a five-day visit to Cuba following planned military drills in the Atlantic Ocean

Russian warships leave Havana's port after a 5-day visit to Cuba
News|Sports

Mookie Betts put on IL by Dodgers with broken left hand after getting hit by fastball

Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts has gone on the injured list for the first time this season with a broken left hand

Mookie Betts put on IL by Dodgers with broken left hand after getting hit by fastball
Food|Health|News|World

139 people in Russia seek medical help with botulism symptoms. Ready-to-eat salads may be to blame

Authorities say at least 139 people in Russia have sought medical assistance with symptoms of botulism over the past few days, an outbreak that could be linked to ready-to-ear salads

Business|Economy|Finance|US

Bankruptcy judge approves sale of Express Inc to group led by WHP Global

A U.S. bankruptcy judge has approved the sale of the majority of Express Inc.’s operations to a consortium led by brand acquisition and management firm WHP Global — providing a lifeline to the struggling retailer and its hundreds of remaining stores

Bankruptcy judge approves sale of Express Inc to group led by WHP Global
Crime|Health|News|US

An Oregon nurse faces assault charges that she stole fentanyl and replaced IV drips with tap water

A former nurse at an Oregon hospital is facing criminal charges that she harmed nearly four dozen patients by stealing fentanyl and replacing it with non-sterile tap water in intravenous drips

An Oregon nurse faces assault charges that she stole fentanyl and replaced IV drips with tap water
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News

Actor Ian McKellen, 85, is looking forward to returning to work after his fall off a London stage

Veteran actor Ian McKellen says he is looking forward to returning to work after toppling off a London stage during a play and being hospitalized

Actor Ian McKellen, 85, is looking forward to returning to work after his fall off a London stage
News|Technology|US|World

India and US vow to boost defense, trade ties in first high-level US visit since Modi's election win

India and the U.S. have pledged to boost defense and technology cooperation and remove long-standing barriers to bilateral strategic trade, following a meeting between the national security advisers of both countries

India and US vow to boost defense, trade ties in first high-level US visit since Modi's election win
Crime|News

Georgia father freed from prison 10 years after his toddler died in hot car, booked into county jail

Jail and prison records show that a father has been released from prison 10 years after his toddler died in a hot car, a case that made global headlines after prosecutors accused him of murder

Georgia father freed from prison 10 years after his toddler died in hot car, booked into county jail
Business|Finance

Adidas is investigating allegations of embezzlement and bribery in China, according to news reports

Adidas has launched an investigation into allegations of “compliance violations” in China after receiving an anonymous letter earlier this month accusing local executives of embezzling millions of euros

Adidas is investigating allegations of embezzlement and bribery in China, according to news reports
Health|News|US

Texas doctor charged with taking private patient information on transgender care

A Texas doctor who calls himself a whistleblower on transgender care for minors is accused of illegally obtaining information on patients who were not under his care

Texas doctor charged with taking private patient information on transgender care

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