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A ship earlier hit by Yemen’s Houthi rebels sinks in the Red Sea, the first vessel lost in conflict
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press on March 2nd, 2024
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) – A ship attacked by Yemen’s Houthi rebels has sunk in the Red Sea after days of taking on water, officials said Saturday, the first vessel to be fully destroyed as part of their campaign over Israel’s war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The sinking of the Rubymar comes ... Read More »
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By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press on March 2nd, 2024
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) – A ship attacked by Yemen’s Houthi rebels has sunk in the Red Sea after days of taking on water, officials said Saturday. The Rubymar had been drifting after the attack in February. It marks the first ship sunk by the Houthis amid their months-long attacks on shipping in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Paramedic gets 5 years in prison for Elijah McClain’s death in rare case against medical responders
By Colleen Slevin And Matthew Brown, The Associated Press on March 1st, 2024
DENVER (AP) – A Colorado paramedic was sentenced Friday to five years in prison for the death of Elijah McClain in a rare prosecution of medical responders that has left officials rethinking how they treat people in police custody. The convictions of Peter Cichuniec and a fellow paramedic sent shock waves through the ranks of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wisconsin Supreme Court rejects Democrats’ congressional redistricting challenge
By Scott Bauer, The Associated Press on March 1st, 2024
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – The liberal-controlled Wisconsin Supreme Court on Friday rejected a Democratic lawsuit that sought to throw out the battleground state’s congressional maps, marking a victory for Republicans who argued against the court taking up the case. The decision not to hear the congressional challenge comes after the court in December ordered new ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Biden approves military airdrops of aid into Gaza after chaotic encounter left more than 100 dead
By Zeke Miller, Aamer Madhani And Matthew Lee, The Associated Press on March 1st, 2024
WASHINGTON (AP) – The U.S. will begin airdropping humanitarian assistance into Gaza, President Joe Biden said Friday, a day after more than 100 Palestinians were killed during a chaotic encounter with Israeli troops. The president announced the move after at least 115 Palestinians were killed and more than 750 others were injured, according to Gaza’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Biden approves military air drops of aid into Gaza after chaotic encounter left more than 100 dead
By Zeke Miller, Aamer Madhani, And Colleen Barry, The Associated Press on March 1st, 2024
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Joe Biden said Friday that the U.S. will begin air-dropping humanitarian assistance into Gaza, a day after more than 100 Palestinians were killed during a chaotic encounter with Israeli troops. The president announced the move after at least 115 Palestinians were killed and more than 750 others were injured, according to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gov. Abbott says Texas wildfires may have destroyed up to 500 structures
By Sean Murphy And Jim Vertuno, The Associated Press on March 1st, 2024
STINNETT, Texas (AP) – The largest wildfire in state history may have destroyed as many as 500 structures in the Texas Panhandle and that number could rise as damage assessments continue, Republican Gov. Greg Abbott said Friday. The Smokehouse Creek fire, which started Monday, has burned about 1,700 square miles (4,400 square kilometers) in Texas ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New Jersey businessman pleads guilty and agrees to cooperate in Sen. Bob Menendez’s corruption case
By Larry Neumeister, The Associated Press on March 1st, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – A New Jersey businessman pleaded guilty Friday to trying to bribe U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez, agreeing to a deal with prosecutors that calls for him to testify in the corruption case against the powerful Democrat and his wife. Jose Uribe, of Clifton, New Jersey, entered the plea in Manhattan federal court ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pentagon to lift ban on V-22 Osprey flights, 3 months after fatal crash in Japan
By By Lolita C. Baldor And Tara Copp, The Associated Press on March 1st, 2024
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Pentagon will lift the ban on flights by the grounded V-22 Osprey next week, U.S. officials told The Associated Press on Friday, following a high-level meeting where Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin endorsed the military services’ plans for a safe and measured return to operations. The officials said that Naval Air Systems ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Biden approves military air drops of aid into Gaza after chaotic encounter left dozens dead
By Aamer Madhani And Colleen Barry, The Associated Press on March 1st, 2024
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Joe Biden said Friday that the U.S. will begin air-dropping humanitarian assistance into Gaza, a day after dozens of Palestinians were killed during a chaotic encounter with Israeli troops. The president announced the move after at least 115 Palestinians were killed and more than 750 others were injured, according to Gaza’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New Jersey businessman pleads guilty and agrees to cooperate in case against Sen. Bob Menendez
By The Associated Press on March 1st, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – A New Jersey businessman pleaded guilty Friday to trying to bribe U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez after signing a cooperation deal with prosecutors. Jose Uribe entered the plea in Manhattan federal court to seven charges, including conspiracy to commit bribery, honest services wire fraud, obstruction of justice and tax evasion. Prosecutors allege ... Read More »
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