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Here's how the top runners from Massachusetts performed in the 2023 Boston Marathon
Boston - 18 Apr 2023 00:29
Below are the names and finishing times of the top 100 participants registered in Massachusetts. The post Here’s how the top runners from Massachusetts performed in the 2023 Boston Marathon appeared first on Boston.com...
The Pentagon leaks: how did US security files end up on Discord? - podcast
The Guardian - 18 Apr 2023 04:00
Earlier this year, hundreds of top secret Pentagon documents were posted on the social media platform Discord. Manisha Ganguly and Julian Borger report The US authorities are investigating the leak of hundreds of secret ...
Judd Trump in trouble against McGill in world championship first round
The Guardian - 18 Apr 2023 19:09
John Higgins cruises into second round for 25th time Jack Lisowski takes 6-3 lead against Noppon Saengkham Last year's World Snooker Championship runner-up Judd Trump left himself with serious work to do after going 6-3 ...
Mob takes over Compton gas station, steals thousands worth of alcohol, snacks
New York Post - 18 Apr 2023 03:39
Footage of the mass shoplifting event shows people flooding the store and grabbing alcohol, drinks, snacks and condoms in the rowdy free-for-all.
Appeals court upholds Derek Chauvin's murder conviction in George Floyd killing
New York Post - 18 Apr 2023 03:27
The Minnesota Court of Appeals on Monday upheld former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin's second-degree murder conviction.
Japan's 'toxic' dolphin meat contains mercury up to 100 times safe level, test shows
The Guardian - 18 Apr 2023 03:17
Exclusive: Conservation group Action for Dolphins has lodged a complaint with police, demanding the meat be removed from sale Marine conservation campaigners have lodged a complaint with police demanding that "toxic" dol...
Machetes and zombie knives could be banned in England and Wales
The Guardian - 18 Apr 2023 01:01
In government's plan to close loophole people who sell blades would face up to two years in jail Machetes and zombie knives could be banned in England and Wales, with people selling them facing up to two years in jail, u...
Prominent Putin critic sentenced to 25 years in prison
The Week - 18 Apr 2023 00:51
A Russian court on Monday sentenced one of the Kremlin's most prominent critics, Vladimir Kara-Murza, to 25 years in prison. This marks the longest prison sentence ever handed down against an opponent of Russian Presiden...
No criminal charges for 8 Ohio officers who fatally shot Jayland Walker, grand jury decides
USA Today - 18 Apr 2023 01:23
A special grand jury voted Monday not to indict eight officers in the fatal Akron, Ohio, police shooting of Jayland Walker.
Mother and daughter burned to death after cocaine-using driver watching TikTok crashed into them
Sky News - 18 Apr 2023 00:07
A mother and daughter burned to death on their way to school after a van driver high on cocaine crashed into them while he using TikTok, a court has heard.
Sudan conflict: No water, no light as fighting rages on
BBC - 18 Apr 2023 14:14
A resident of Sudan's capital tells of running out of drinking water as battles rage for a fourth day.
China calls US accusations of police stations 'groundless'
ABC News - 18 Apr 2023 13:47
China has denied all accusations of an overseas police presence, saying the United States was making “groundless accusations” after U.S. law enforcement arrested two men in New York for establishing a secret police s...
Intense bodycam footage shows medics scrambling to save Jeremy Renner's life after horror snowplow accident
New York Post - 18 Apr 2023 13:26
Harrowing video shows a team of medics swarm the Marvel star in a desperate bid to stabilize him after his 14,330-pound Snowcat vehicle ran him over.
With Brandon Johnson at the helm, big shifts are ahead for Chicago Public Schools
Chicago Tribune - 18 Apr 2023 12:00
The mayor-elect has advocated for a different approach to standardized testing, school funding and social services for students.
Red State Voters Support Anti-Trans Laws. Their Lawmakers Are Delivering.
FiveThirtyEight - 18 Apr 2023 12:00
For a time in recent memory, it looked like Utah might be an outlier among red states. While other states moved to prohibit transgender students from competing in girls' sports, a Utah state Senate committee refused to m...
Pepper...and Salt
Wall Street Journal - 18 Apr 2023 06:00
Pepper...and Salt
Federal appeals court strikes down Democratic city's natural gas ban backed by Biden admin
New York Post - 18 Apr 2023 03:56
A federal appeals court ruled unanimously Monday that a natural gas ban proposed by the City of Berkeley, California, would illegally circumvent federal law.
Oklahoma governor calls on officials recorded making racist remarks to resign
The Week - 18 Apr 2023 02:48
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) said he is "appalled and disheartened" by "horrid" and "hateful" comments made by the sheriff and three other officials in McCurtain County, and called on them all to resign. Over the weeken...
Ron DeSantis threatens prison near Disney theme park in latest retaliation
The Guardian - 18 Apr 2023 02:44
After being humiliated by its outgoing board, the Florida governor has hit upon another idea to punish the company Ron DeSantis has unveiled the latest act of retaliation against Disney for speaking out against his "don'...
Police search for shooter, motive after deadly Alabama birthday party shooting; victims identified: Live updates
USA Today - 18 Apr 2023 02:34
At least four people were killed and 32 others were injured, some critically, at a birthday party in Dadeville, Ala. What we know about the victims.
Three brothers recall harrowing escape from Budapest on Holocaust Remembrance Day
New York Post - 18 Apr 2023 02:00
The three Lindenblatt brothers - Jehuda, George and Robert - were sent into hiding during the Nazi invasion as more than 400,000 were deported from Hungary.
Republicans Attack Bragg, Spotlighting Crime Victims in New York
The New York Times - 18 Apr 2023 01:33
House Republicans used a field hearing blocks from Alvin L. Bragg's office to attack the district attorney and argue that his policies and statements had prompted a crime spree.