Month: August 2023
Federal judge will hear arguments on potential takeover of New York City’s troubled jail system
A federal judge has agreed to begin a process that could wrest control of New York City’s troubled jail system away from Mayor Eric Adams. That could see a court-appointed outside authority take charge of Rikers Island by early next
Read More‘Jump in the water during a hurricane – or burn’: Locals say it was a miracle they survived the wildfire
At Maui High School, class is out and the hallways are instead thronging with people who have evacuated, escaping the worst wildfire to hit the US for years.
Read MoreBiden asks Congress for $40 billion to support Ukraine, replenish US disaster aid and bolster border – The Associated Press
Biden asks Congress for $40 billion to support Ukraine, replenish US disaster aid and bolster border The Associated Press Biden’s Ukraine funding request triggers House showdown: ‘Shoveling money out the door’ Fox News The Biden administration is seeking billions in additional funding
Read MoreHow did the Maui fire start? What we know about the cause of the Lahaina blaze – CBS News
How did the Maui fire start? What we know about the cause of the Lahaina blaze CBS News Hawaii Wildfires LIVE | Wildfire On Maui Kills At Least 53 | Hawaii News Now Today | Maui Wildfire CNN-News18 What fueled the Hawaiian
Read MoreMaui Wildfires: What We Know About Cause, Search Efforts and Damages
The fire has been contained, but access to the islands is limited, and as the focus turns to search efforts, the death toll could rise.
Read MoreHe was a top church official who criticized Trump. He says Christianity is in crisis – NPR
He was a top church official who criticized Trump. He says Christianity is in crisis NPR
Read MoreUN Security Council to hold first open meeting on North Korea human rights situation since 2017
Thomas-Greenfield said the council “must address the horrors, the abuses and crimes being perpetrated” by North Korean leader Kim Jong Il’s regime against its own people as well as the people of Japan and South Korea.
Read MoreUN Security Council to hold first open meeting on North Korea human rights situation since 2017
Thomas-Greenfield said the council “must address the horrors, the abuses and crimes being perpetrated” by North Korean leader Kim Jong Il’s regime against its own people as well as the people of Japan and South Korea.
Read MoreUN Security Council to hold first open meeting on North Korea human rights situation since 2017
Thomas-Greenfield said the council “must address the horrors, the abuses and crimes being perpetrated” by North Korean leader Kim Jong Il’s regime against its own people as well as the people of Japan and South Korea.
Read MoreUkraine slaps Bacardi with ‘international war sponsor’ label over exports to Russia
Bacardi, the world’s largest private liquor company whose U.S. headquarters are in Coral Gables, has been sanctioned by Ukraine for expanding its operations in Russia, a move that the Ukrainian government says has provided economic support to the war unleashed
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