Sudanese crowd at borders to escape amid shaky truce
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:43:46 GMT
CAIRO (AP) — Crowds of families have been growing at Sudan’s border crossing with Egypt and at a main port, desperately trying to escape their country’s violence and sometimes waiting for days with little food or shelter, witnesses said Wednesday. In the capital Khartoum, the intensity of fighting eased on the second day of a three-day truce. Taking advantage of relative calm, many residents in Khartoum and the neighboring city of Omdurman emerged from their homes to seek food and water, lining up at bakeries or grocery stores, after days being trapped inside by the fighting between the army and a rival paramilitary group. Some inspected shops or homes that had been destroyed or looted. “There is a sense of calm in my area and neighborhoods,” said Mahasen Ali, a tea vendor who lives in Khartoum’s southern neighborhood of May. “But all are afraid of what’s next.” Still, gunfire and explosions could be heard in the city, though residents said clashes were in more limited p...Slovenia: Bear lightly injures dog walker, amid cull debate
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:43:46 GMT
LJUBLJANA, Slovenia (AP) — A bear has attacked and bitten a man walking his dog in a village south of Slovenia’s capital Ljubljana, authorities said Wednesday.The man suffered a minor leg injury in the attack around 7.30 on Wednesday morning in Želimlje, some 20 kilometers (12 miles) from Ljubljana, municipal authorities said.The bear went back into the forest, where logging is currently taking place. Slovenia is an Alpine country covered in forests.Slovenia has been engulfed in a debate over the need for an organized culling of bears, amid demands that their population be lowered from the current 1,100 to around 800.Wednesday’s incident comes after two bears collided with cars on roads in central Slovenia last week in two separate accidents. One of the animals died and the other ran away injured.The Associated PressWoman dies following house fire in Roseland
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:43:46 GMT
CHICAGO — A woman died Wednesday morning following a house fire in Roseland.At around 6:40 a.m., authorities upgraded the fire, located in the 300 block of West 108th Street, to a still-and-box alarm.Chicago fire initially arrived on the report of a person trapped.A woman in her 50s died as a result of the fire. Family looking for missing man with autism last seen near Midway There is no cause at this time as CFD continues to investigate.Remains of Medal of Honor recipient ID'd 73 years after being declared missing in Korea
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:43:46 GMT
WASHINGTON (AP) — The remains of a U.S. Army corporal killed during the Korean War have been identified 73 years after he was declared missing and was awarded the Medal of Honor for bravery, U.S. and South Korean officials said Wednesday.Luther H. Story of Buena Vista, Georgia was posthumously awarded the nation's highest military award for his actions during an intense attack by the North Korean army on Sept. 1, 1950.U.S. officials said that Story “fearlessly stood in the middle of the road, throwing grenades into the truck. Out of grenades, he crawled to his squad, gathered up additional grenades, and again attacked the vehicle.”He was wounded in action and stayed behind so that his company could get to safety.“When last seen he was firing every weapon available and fighting off another hostile assault,” U.S. officials said.Story's remains could not be identified, and Gen. Omar Bradley presented Story's father the Medal of Honor at a Pentagon ceremony in 1951. The corporal was dec...Sustainability: What chemicals to watch out for in women's wellness products
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:43:46 GMT
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Deodorant, body wash, shampoo, moisturizer... these are just some of the products that could contain harmful dyes and chlorines that are not only detrimental to our health, but the planet's health as well.Meteorologist Kristen Currie spoke with Mia Abbruzzese, Co-founder and CO-CEO of Attn:Grace, a women's health and wellness company, about to be on the lookout for when it comes to healthy, sustainable products.Abbruzzese says the key is to pay attention to where these products are coming from, what's inside them, and where the product goes after. Are the products made from local ingredients? Can the bottle be recycled? Can the leftovers be reused?Below is a full transcript of their discussion. Edits have been made for clarity.Kristen Currie, KXAN News: We are talking about the importance of sustainability and being eco-friendly with women's health and wellness. So joining me today to discuss that is Mia Abbruzzese - let's jump into what we're doing and why this is ...Police investigating lawnmower death in Danby
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:43:46 GMT
DANBY, Vt. (NEWS10) -- Vermont State Police are currently investigating the death of a resident from Danby. Police say Ransom Goodell IV, 47, was servicing a commercial lawnmower when it fell on him, causing him significant injuries. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Police say Goodell IV was working on a lawnmower around 1:30 p.m. when it fell on him. Life-saving efforts were performed by emergency services, but Goodell was pronounced dead a short time later. Police say the death does not appear suspicious, and an investigation into the incident is active and ongoing. An autopsy will be conducted at the Chief Medical Examiner's Office in Burlington. Police did not release any more information regarding the case.Derek Hough bringing live dance show to Albany
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:43:46 GMT
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Derek Hough is bringing his "Symphony of Dance" tour to the Palace Theatre in Albany. The performance is set for November 10 at 7 p.m. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Hough is a professional dancer, choreographer, actor and singer. He was a dancer on "Dancing with the Stars" from 2007 to 2016, winning the show a record-breaking six times with his celebrity partners. Hough is currently a judge on the show.The Palace performance will explore a multitude of dance styles including ballroom, tap, salsa, hip-hop and everything in between. Two-time EMMY winners, Napoleon and Tabitha Dumo, also known as NappyTab, will co-create, direct and supervise choreography for the tour. Comedian Ilana Glazer to perform at MASS MoCA Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, April 28 at 10 a.m. You can buy tickets on the Ticketmaster website.I-787 northbound crash near exit 2 cleared
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:43:46 GMT
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- According to 511NY, the crash on I-787 northbound near Exit 2; NY 32; South Pearl Street near the Port of Albany has been cleared.Check out NEWS10's traffic tracker. You can plan your route and see traffic delays in real-time!This crash initially shut down the right shoulder.I-787 southbound crash near exit 4B cleared
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:43:46 GMT
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- According to 511NY, the crash on I-787 southbound near Exit 4B southbound; Clinton Avenue; US 9 On-Ramp in Albany has been cleared.Check out NEWS10's traffic tracker. You can plan your route and see traffic delays in real-time!This crash initially shut down the right shoulder on the roadway.House fire in south St. Louis City
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:43:46 GMT
ST. LOUIS - Crews are responding to a house fire in south St. Louis city.Our Bommarito Automotive Group SkyFOX helicopter was flying over the area located on South Broadway, where black smoke can be seen coming from several homes. Firefighters are continuing to fight the flames. Top Story: Mushroom hunter describes discovering body in the woods No word on if the homes were occupied, or the cause of the outbreak. FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.Latest news
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