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Watch live: Senate dismisses all impeachment charges against Mayorkas: The Senate has dismissed all impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary ...
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US Homeland Security names AI safety, security advisory board: The U.S. Homeland Security Department (DHS) on Friday announced a blue-ribbon board that includes ...
reuters.com/technology/us-homeland-security-names-ai-safety-security-advisory-board-2024-04-26/
What’s the deadline for Real IDs and how do I get one in Pa.?: Real IDs will be the new standard for domestic travel and entering federal buildings.
pennlive.com/news/2024/04/whats-the-deadline-for-real-ids-and-how-do-i-get-one-in-pa.html
UPDATE: Schoolboy charged with murder in stabbing death of Raneil Plummer: ST JAMES, Jamaica — The 14-year-old Irwin High School student who was taken into ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/25/update-schoolboy-charged-murder-stabbing-death-raneil-plummer/
Muschett High athletes eager to compete at their first Penn Relays: PHILADELPHIA, United States - Muschett High School's track and field head coach, Garth Smythe ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/25/muschett-high-athletes-eager-compete-first-penn-relays/
Reputed gang leader ‘Termite’ shot dead in Spanish Town: ST CATHERINE, Jamaica – A suspected gang leader who reportedly led the Top Bank faction of the remnants ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/19/reputed-gang-leader-termite-shot-dead-spanish-town/
Live updates: House passes Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan aid: The House has passed a key foreign aid package on Saturday. Follow here for the latest live news ...
cnn.com/politics/live-news/house-vote-ukraine-israel-taiwan-aid-04-20-24/
Quick Glance: Ukrainian President Thanks US for Weapon Aid
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy thanked U.S. political leaders for approving an aid package for Ukraine, providing the country with a chance at "victory" in its defense against Russia.
- The House passed a bill granting Ukraine $60.8 billion in aid, with Zelenskyy urging swift Senate approval to ensure rapid assistance to frontline soldiers.
- Zelenskyy emphasized the critical need for long-range weapons and air defense systems to stabilize the situation and regain the initiative in Ukraine.
- He addressed rumors of a territorial deal with Russia, emphasizing the importance of a strategy based on concrete democratic measures to end the war.
BREAKING: The US Senate dismissed both charges of illegal conduct by Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, as Democrats successfully defended ...
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Oklahoma City bombing still 'heavy in our hearts' on 29th anniversary, federal official says
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Quick Glance: Remembering Oklahoma City Bombing Victims
- Deputy Homeland Security Adviser Caitlin Durkovich emphasized that the events of Oklahoma City 29 years ago still weigh heavily on our hearts and that a similar terrorist attack must never happen again.
- The ceremony commemorating the 168 victims began with 168 seconds of silence for each individual killed and concluded with the reading of the names of the victims.
- The motives of the bombers included hate, intolerance, ignorance, conspiracy theories, misinformation, and extreme political views.
- In a gesture of remembrance for the bombing victims, Governor Stitt ordered that the American and state flags on state buildings be flown at half-staff until Friday at 5 p.m.
Biden administration taps tech CEOs for AI safety, security board: The Artificial Intelligence Safety and Security Board includes figures like OpenAI CEO Sam ...
nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/ai-safety-board-biden-sam-altman-openai-security-microsoft-alphabet-rcna149531
Cruz: Democrats tossed ‘two centuries of precedent’ by rejecting Mayorkas articles of impeachment
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4604151-cruz-democrats-tossed-two-centuries-of-precedent-by-rejecting-mayorkas-impeachment/
Dawkins retain triple jump title at Penn Relays: PHILADELPHIA, United States — St Jago High’s Jade-Ann Dawkins retained her high school girls' triple jump title ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/25/dawkins-retain-triple-jump-title-penn-relays/
Johnson: Some Republicans want Speaker to have a ‘magic wand’ : House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Wednesday dismissed conservative criticism over the lack of ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4601412-johnson-some-republicans-want-speaker-to-have-a-magic-wand/
GOP impeachment efforts hit brick wall: Republican impeachment efforts against President Biden and his Cabinet appear to have hit a brick wall after the Senate ...
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Five-star Arsenal thrash Chelsea to open up Premier League lead: London, United Kingdom (AFP) -- Kai Havertz and Ben White scored twice as Arsenal thrashed ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/23/five-star-arsenal-thrash-chelsea-open-premier-league-lead/
Quick Glance: Arsenal humiliates Chelsea with five stars
- Kai Havertz and Ben White each scored twice as Arsenal defeated Chelsea 5-0.
- Arsenal surged ahead in the Premier League, putting pressure on Liverpool and Manchester City.
- Chelsea suffered from the absence of key player Cole Palmer due to illness.
- Arsenal displayed a strong performance, while Chelsea disappointed and remains three points adrift of European places.
REAL ID requirements are coming next year—here's what U.S. fliers need to know: Beginning May 7, 2025, you won't be able to board a domestic flight with your ...
cnbc.com/2024/04/23/real-id-requirements-are-coming-heres-what-us-fliers-need-to-know.html
Kirk Franklin arrives in Jamaica ahead of Fun in the Son performance: KINGSTON, Jamaica - International Gospel artiste, Kirk Franklin has arrived in Jamaica ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/19/kirk-franklin-arrives-jamaica-ahead-fun-son-performance/
Schumer: Mayorkas impeachment ‘awful precedent,’ ‘abuse of process’: Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Tuesday accused House Republicans of ...
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House Republicans subpoena Mayorkas over migrant numbers: House Judiciary Committee Republicans subpoenaed Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas shortly ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4601171-house-republicans-subpoena-mayorkas-over-migrant-numbers/
Murphy fires back at Trump Jr. on Mayorkas vote: ‘Republicans are full of s‑‑‑’: Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) fired back at Donald Trump Jr. on Friday for calling ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4605026-murphy-trump-jr-mayorkas-vote/
Unai Emery extends Aston Villa contract: London, United Kingdom (AFP) -- Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has extended his contract until 2027 ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/23/unai-emery-extends-aston-villa-contract/
Pictures of the Day | April 18, 2024: Our top photos of the day.
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The Sensations singer Bobby Davis dies at 77: Harold "Bobby" Davis, a founding member of The Sensations, died on April 21 at his home in London, England ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/24/sensations-singer-bobby-davis-dies-77/
St James High School board to receive report regarding expelled students in a week
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/25/st-james-high-school-board-receive-report-regarding-expelled-students-week/
Opposition leader calls for resignations of AG, justice minister: KINGSTON, Jamaica— Leader of the Opposition, Mark Golding, has called for the resignations ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/21/opposition-leader-calls-resignations-ag-justice-minister/
Cop gunned down in St Ann: ST ANN, Jamaica - A policeman was shot and killed in St Ann on Monday night. The circumstances surrounding the incident are still ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/15/cop-gunned-st-ann/
95-y-o perishes in St Ann house fire: ST ANN, Jamaica— The body of a 95-year-old man was found among ash and rubble after his house was destroyed by fire in ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/26/95-y-o-perishes-st-ann-house-fire/
Bolt named ambassador for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024: Jamaican sprint legend Usain Bolt has been named an ambassador for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/24/bolt-named-ambassador-icc-mens-t20-world-cup-2024/
The Senate impeachment trial of Mayorkas has been delayed. Here's what to know: Impeachment managers were set to deliver the impeachment articles to the Senate ...
npr.org/2024/04/09/1242901888/mayorkas-impeachment-trial-senate
Quick Glance: Republicans delay hearing of DHS Secretary Mayorkas to next week
- The House plans to postpone the hearing of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to next week.
Federal authorities launching child sex exploitation awareness campaign: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is launching a national awareness campaign ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4599401-federal-authorities-launching-child-sex-exploitation-awareness-campaign/
Biden administration resumes deportation flights to Haiti amid ongoing violence: After halting a Feb. 29 deportation flight to Haiti after armed violence broke ...
miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/world/americas/haiti/article287796370.html
Quick Glance: US Deports Haitians Amid Violence and Instability
- Despite the increase in deadly gang violence and widespread instability in Haiti, the United States has deported dozens of Haitian citizens back to their country on a deportation flight.
- The flight, which departed from Louisiana and made a stop in Miami, Florida, was the first deportation flight to Haiti since January.
- Following the assassination of President Jovenel Moise in July 2021, Haiti has faced widespread gang violence in recent years.
- Pressure is mounting on the United States to halt deportations to Haiti amid the crisis and extend the TPS program for Haiti.
New federal grants aimed to support elections. Many voting officials didn't see a dime
npr.org/2024/04/23/1246372144/election-funding-dhs-grants
Jamaica College top three events at Penn Relays: PHILADELPHIA, USA— Jamaica College athletes got off to a great start on Friday's second day of the 128th Penn ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/26/jamaica-college-top-three-events-penn-relays/
ByteDance says ‘no plans’ to sell TikTok after US ban law: BEIJING, China (AFP) — TikTok parent ByteDance has said it has no intention of selling it ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/25/bytedance-says-no-plans-sell-tiktok-us-ban-law/
Brazil football legend Romario announces come-back at 58: RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (AFP) -- At 58, Brazilian football legend Romario has quite a resume: World Cup ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/17/brazil-football-legend-romario-announces-come-back-58/
Jamaica formally recognizes the state of Palestine - War on Gaza - War on Gaza: Jamaica announced on Wednesday recognition of the State of Palestine ...
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Three Jamaican teams advance to Girls 4x800m final at 128th Penn Relays: PHILADELPHIA, United States - Former champions Edwin Allen High, Holmwood Technical ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/25/three-jamaican-teams-advance-girls-4x800m-final-128th-penn-relays/
$212m paid to customers by Utility companies for service breaches in 2023: KINGSTON, Jamaica — Utility providers paid out a significant $212 million to customers ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/22/212m-paid-customers-utility-companies-service-breaches-2023/
43 Senate Republicans write to Schumer to demand Mayorkas trial: Forty-three Senate Republicans led by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) signed a letter to Senate ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4589048-republicans-schumer-mayorkas-trial/
CEOs of OpenAI, Google and Microsoft to join other tech leaders on federal AI safety panel
cnn.com/2024/04/26/tech/openai-altman-government-ai-safety-panel/
H-1B visa fraud alive and well amid efforts to crack down on abuse: It's the gold ticket favored by foreign techies – and IT giants suspected of gaming the ...
theregister.com/2024/04/09/h1b_visa_fraud/
Cornwall College mourns sudden loss of Spanish teacher: WESTMORELAND, Jamaica – School has been suspended at the Cornwall College in St James as the institution ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/08/cornwall-college-mourns-sudden-loss-spanish-teacher/
House to delay sending Mayorkas impeachment articles to the Senate until next week
cnn.com/2024/04/09/politics/mayorkas-impeachment-articles-house-senate/
Gov’t failing in response to school violence — Opposition: KINGSTON, Jamaica — Opposition Spokesperson for Education, Senator Damion Crawford has accused the ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/25/govt-failing-response-school-violence-opposition/
Second person to drown in Portland in a week: PORTLAND, Jamaica — A boy from Port Antonio drowned at the renowned Blue Lagoon around 4:30 pm on Monday afternoon ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/15/second-person-drown-portland-week/
WATCH: Boeing whistleblower testifies before Senate Homeland Security committee: An engineer at Boeing said Wednesday that the aircraft company ...
pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-live-boeing-whistleblower-testifies-before-senate-homeland-security-committee
Montego Bay’s S Hotels makes Global Top 1% rankings: MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica - S Hotel in Montego Bay, St James picked up another accolade recently after being ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/25/montego-bays-s-hotels-makes-global-top-1-rankings/
Murder suspect turns self in after a year on the run: ST MARY, Jamaica — The man wanted in connection with the fatal stabbing of another man at a wake in April ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/23/murder-suspect-turns-self-year-run/
Exclusive | OpenAI’s Sam Altman and Other Tech Leaders to Serve on AI Safety Board
wsj.com/tech/ai/openais-sam-altman-and-other-tech-leaders-to-serve-on-ai-safety-board-7dc47b78
Liverpool reach agreement for Arne Slot to become new manager – reports: LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Liverpool reached an agreement with Feyenoord on Friday ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/26/liverpool-reach-agreement-arne-slot-become-new-manager-reports/
Man fatally shot by licensed firearm holder in St James: ST JAMES, Jamaica - A man who reportedly shot and injured another man, was later fatally shot after he ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/15/man-fatally-shot-licensed-firearm-holder-st-james/
Forex: J$156.35 to one US dollar: KINGSTON, Jamaica — The US dollar on Friday, April 19 ended trading at $156.35 down by 22 cents, according to the Bank of ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/19/forex-j156-35-one-us-dollar/
Homeland Security agency under ICE rebrands to aid its investigations: "This is a big step forward," the acting director said.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/homeland-security-agency-ice-rebrands-aid-investigations/story
911 service provider Lumen blames 911 outage on installation of light pole: The outage of 911 systems in several states Wednesday evening was caused by the ...
cnn.com/2024/04/17/us/911-lines-down-in-multiple-cities-officials-say/
Quick Glance: 911 Emergency Call Issue Across Four States
- A widespread disruption on Wednesday affected residents' ability to dial the 911 emergency number in parts of Nebraska and Texas, the entire state of South Dakota, and Las Vegas, according to local authorities.
- In Las Vegas, calls to 911 on both landline and mobile phones were inaccessible for about two hours before service was reinstated around 9 p.m.
- Throughout the outage, operators observed efforts to place calls from mobile phones and would subsequently return the residents' calls, with all attempted calls being successfully answered.
Mayorkas impeachment trial: What to expect in the Senate: The House sends the articles over on Tuesday but a full-scale trial is unlikely.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/mayorkas-impeachmen-trial-expect-senate/story
Man on terror watchlist was released by Border Patrol: With border security funding blocked in Congress, the case illustrates the challenges that U.S ...
nbcnews.com/investigations/man-terror-watchlist-remains-us-released-border-patrol-rcna147192
WATCH: Boeing whistleblower testifies before Senate Homeland Security committee: An engineer at Boeing said Wednesday that the aircraft company ...
pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-live-boeing-whistleblower-testifies-before-senate-homeland-security-committee
WATCH LIVE: DHS Secretary Mayorkas testifies on budget in House hearing: DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas will testify before the House Appropriations committee ...
pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-live-dhs-secretary-mayorkas-testifies-on-budget-in-house-hearing
3 UWI academics chosen for international programme on breast cancer research: KINGSTON, Jamaica — Three academics from The University of the West Indies (The ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/24/3-uwi-academics-chosen-international-programme-breast-cancer-research/
CAF issues Jamaican dollar bond on international market: The Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF) has issued its first-ever bond denominated ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/18/caf-issues-jamaican-dollar-bond-international-market/
31 athletes named for World Athletics Relays team set for The Bahamas: KINGSTON, Jamaica — World Championships relay medallists Ackeem Blake and Ryiem Forde as ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/16/31-athletes-named-world-athletics-relays-team-set-bahamas/
Shabba arrives in Jamaica for Beverly Kelso birthday celebration: ‘Dancehall Emperor’ Shabba Ranks arrived in Jamaica on Wednesday via the Sangster International ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/10/shabba-arrives-jamaica-beverly-kelso-birthday-celebration/
Father in custody following suspected drowning of 8-y-o in St Ann: ST ANN, Jamaica — A man has been taken into custody in relation to the suspected drowning of ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/23/father-custody-following-suspected-drowning-8-y-o-st-ann/
Gov’t files appeal in DPP retirement age dispute: KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Government, through the Attorney General, has filed an appeal as promised ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/23/govt-files-appeal-dpp-retirement-age-dispute/
Spanish Town doctor who allegedly serviced Klansman gang arrested: ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — The Counter Terrorism & Organised Crime Investigations Branch (CTOC) ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/17/spanish-town-doctor-allegedly-serviced-klansman-gang-arrested/
Homeland Security investigative agency seeks rebrand, without ICE: The Department of Homeland Security’s investigative agency will attempt to rebrand itself as ...
washingtonpost.com/immigration/2024/04/15/homeland-security-immigration-customs-enforcement/
Arteta wants Arsenal to ‘raise the bar’ in Spurs showdown: LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP)— Mikel Arteta has urged Arsenal to "raise the bar" as the Premier League ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/26/arteta-wants-arsenal-raise-bar-spurs-showdown/
Roger Marshall and Eric Schmitt only push sham Mayorkas impeachment to boost Trump | Opinion
kansascity.com/opinion/readers-opinion/guest-commentary/article287598425.html
Jamaica recognises Palestine as a state: KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Government of Jamaica has taken the decision to recognise the State of Palestine ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/23/jamaica-recognises-palestine-state/
Haiti transitional council sworn in after months of violence: PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AFP)— A long-awaited transitional ruling council was sworn in Thursday in ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/25/haiti-transitional-council-sworn-months-violence/
Two more die from Fern Gully crash: ST ANN, Jamaica - Two more persons have died as a result of injuries sustained in a vehicular crash in Fern Gully ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/09/two-die-fern-gully-crash/
Several injured in Portmore toll road crash: ST CATHERINE, Jamaica - Police have confirmed a serious motor vehicle accident involving a coaster bus on the ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/11/several-injured-portmore-toll-road-crash/
Forex: J$155.88 to one US dollar: KINGSTON, Jamaica — The US dollar on Monday, April 8 ended trading at $155.88 up 26 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/08/forex-j155-88-one-us-dollar/
20 receive Prime Minister’s Youth Award for Excellence: KINGSTON, Jamaica— Approximately 20 young people were presented with the 2023 Prime Minister’s National ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/21/20-receive-prime-ministers-youth-award-excellence/
Copperwood in St James gets $7.7m facelift courtesy of CEMEX/Carib Cement: ST JAMES, Jamaica — The community of Copperwood in St James has benefitted from a $7 ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/12/copperwood-st-james-gets-7-7m-facelift-courtesy-cemex-carib-cement/
St Mary 4-H clubs hailed for work in the parish: ST MARY, Jamaica— Executive Director of the Jamaica 4-H Clubs, Peter Thompson, has lauded the parish management ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/21/st-mary-4-h-clubs-hailed-work-parish/
Why Republicans impeached Biden's top border official Mayorkas: The Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives this week is due to deliver its ...
reuters.com/world/us/why-republicans-impeached-bidens-top-border-official-alejandro-mayorkas-2024-04-08/
Three held after bar robbery, firearm seizure in Manchester: MANCHESTER, Jamaica - Quick action by the Manchester police resulted in the recovery of stolen items ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/08/three-held-bar-robbery-firearm-seizure-manchester/
Cashier allegedly disappears with $900k slated for bank deposit: WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — A woman who is accused of making off with $900,000 she received at work ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/12/cashier-allegedly-disappears-900k-slated-bank-deposit/
Blazes break out in western Canada as wildfire season begins: MONTREAL, Canada (AFP) — First responders were battling several wildfires in western Canada Monday ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/22/blazes-break-western-canada-wildfire-season-begins/
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