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04-18-2023
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American Diplomatic Convoy Attacked in Sudan Amid Widespread Clashes Between Rival Generals
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken confirmed that an American diplomatic convoy fired upon in Sudan, where rival generals are fighting. The Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have agreed to a 24-hour cease-fire. The fighting began in Khartoum, resulting in significant civilian deaths and injuries. The two generals were allies behind the 2021 military coup that dissolved Sudan's power-sharing government. The fighting caught practically all of the UN's operations and humanitarian aid in the crossfire.
U.S. Ambassador Calls for Release of Wall Street Journal Reporter Jailed in Russia
American journalist Evan Gershkovich, who is working for the Wall Street Journal, has been denied bail by a Moscow court after being accused of acting on the instructions of the American side and collecting state secrets about the military, which he denies. The U.S. ambassador to Russia, Lynne Tracy, has called for his immediate release, saying the charges are baseless, and called for the immediate release of Paul Whelan, who has been held for more than four years in Russia on spying charges.
French tourist charged with reckless manslaughter in St. Lucia
Evans Ramos has been charged with reckless manslaughter in St. Lucia after colliding his jet ski into a floating tube, resulting in the death of Jazmine Chandler-Tabb, a passenger on the tube. Ramos was a passenger on a cruise ship visiting the island nation. The incident has prompted authorities to review policies for preventing future accidents involving jet skis.
Mass Evacuation in Beijing Hospital Fire
More than 70 patients were evacuated from Beijing Changfeng Hospital after a fire broke out in the inpatient department. Social media videos show patients climbing out of windows using makeshift escape plans. The fire has since been extinguished and an investigation into the cause is underway.
'Lookout' Teen Pleads Guilty in Beating Death of Iowa Teacher
Willard Miller, one of two Iowa teenagers charged with the murder of Spanish teacher Nohema Graber, has pleaded guilty to first-degree murder. Prosecutors say Miller served as a lookout while the other teen, Jeremy Goodale, beat Graber with a bat over a possible dispute about grades. Graber's body was found in a Fairfield park in November 2021. Prosecutors have agreed to recommend a sentence between 30 years and life in prison with the possibility of parole as part of the plea deal. Goodale, who had previously agreed to testify against Miller, is scheduled to appear in court later today.
Biden Issues Executive Order Aimed at Improving Child Care for Federal Workers
President Biden has issued an executive order to improve the child care services that are available to federal workers, including military families. The order aims to lower costs and improve the quality of care provided, and it shows that Biden is taking action without waiting for Congress to act. While the directives will be funded out of existing commitments, they are an important step towards expanding child care services and improving their affordability for American families.
US Arrests Two US Citizens For Helping China Conduct Overseas Police Operations
US authorities arrested two US citizens for allegedly setting up a police station under the direction of an official in China, where they helped Chinese citizens renew their Chinese driver's licenses and also located Chinese dissidents living in the US. The claims of overseas police operation have no factual basis, and Chinese police were charged by the US Justice Department for creating and using fake social media accounts. Beijing has been targeting suspects and bringing them back to China through extradition treaties or unofficial methods.
Breaking News: NJ Withdraws From Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor
Following the changes in the industry and reduced influence of organized crime at the Port of New York and New Jersey, New Jersey can now unilaterally withdraw from the Waterfront Commission Compact. The compact's language did not specify whether either states could decide to withdraw on their own. The majority of port's business comes through its New Jersey side, with about 80% of cargo going through there, rendering the commission an impediment to economic growth.
No charges for officers involved in Jayland Walker's death
A grand jury has decided not to file charges against officers in the death of Jayland Walker, who was killed during a police chase after he allegedly fired shots at officers. The officers returned fire, killing Walker. His family plans to file a civil lawsuit concerning his death. The Akron Police Department will conduct an internal investigation into the shooting, and Rep. Emilia Sykes has called for a patterns and practices investigation by the Department of Justice into the Akron PD.
Three Americans go missing while sailing from Mexico to San Diego
Kerry and Frank O'Brien, a married couple, hired a mechanic, Larry Gross to sail from Mazatlán to San Diego. However, the lack of GPS tracking and poor cellular service near the Baja peninsula has left the families of the missing Americans uncertain about their loved ones' whereabouts. The US and Mexican authorities believe that the team likely encountered 'significant' weather and waves, and the group's planned 10-day journey was potentially unrealistic. The Coast Guard is working on plotting where their life raft might have drifted under the current weather conditions.