Man accused of killing Independence officer, court employee denied public defender

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Man accused of killing Independence officer, court employee denied public defender

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South Dakota governor, a potential Trump running mate, writes in new book about killing her dog

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Quick Glance: South Dakota Governor Writes About Killing Dog in New Book

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, a potential running mate for Donald Trump, discusses in a new book the killing of her dog Cricket and an unpleasant goat.

In her book, Noem recounts how Cricket attacked and killed other animals during a hunting trip, leading to significant backlash.

In addition to the controversial dog story, Noem also details shooting an aggressive goat, sparking further outrage on social media platforms.

The governor defended her actions, urging readers to pre-order her book for more candid stories, despite mixed reactions and criticism.

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Shortsighted Kansas City turned down Denver-style prosperity by rejecting new stadium | Opinion

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Apr 23

UAW moving quickly after VW organizing win, union president says: United Auto Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fain is moving quickly in the union's sweeping ...

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stltoday.com/news/local/metro/centene-donates-ferguson-building-to-urban-league-the-nonprofits-largest-donation/article_bdc77706-0318-11ef-bd58-f7b04eb781e1.html

Apr 25

Centene donates Ferguson building to Urban League, the nonprofit's largest donation

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Apr 24

Missouri passes bill to block funding for Planned Parenthood. It heads to governor’s desk

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Apr 25

These cities have the dirtiest air, new report finds: It’s not as simple as looking up in the sky and seeing “clean air,” so how can you really know?

thehill.com/homenews/nexstar_media_wire/4618044-these-cities-have-the-dirtiest-air-new-report-finds/

Quick Glance: 130 million Americans face unhealthy air quality challenges

Wildfire smoke from Canada caused dangerously unhealthy air quality in the U.S. in 2023.

Over one-third of Americans, about 130 million people, breathe in unhealthy air annually.

Air quality has improved in the East but worsened in the Western U.S., highlighting disparities.

Unequal air quality exposure, challenges, and progress in air cleaning efforts are discussed.

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Apr 18

George Brett shares thoughts on Royals’ future in KC after stadium tax failure: Baseball Hall of Famer George Brett also shared his reasons for why the Royals ...

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Apr 18

Ex-St. Louis Police Officer Beaten by Then-Colleagues Is Awarded $23 Million: Luther Hall won the judgment against a former colleague in connection with a ...

nytimes.com/2024/04/18/us/st-louis-officer-beating-settlement.html

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Apr 20

Could the Union Victory at VW Set Off a Wave?: Some experts say the outcome at a plant in Chattanooga, Tenn., may be organized labor’s most significant advance ...

nytimes.com/2024/04/20/business/economy/uaw-union-future.html

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Apr 17

Senate votes to dismiss impeachment charges against Mayorkas: The Senate voted to dismiss two articles of impeachment against Department of Homeland Security ...

washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/17/mayorkas-impeachment-senate-immigration-border/

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Apr 16

Transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney to speak at St. Louis University: Previous speakers hosted by the committee include actress and activist Jameela Jamil ...

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Apr 23

Former officer accused of killing his ex-wife and girlfriend is also a suspect in the abduction of a 1-year-old boy

cnn.com/2024/04/23/us/washington-amber-alert-elias-huizar/

Quick Glance: Alert issued for baby possibly with former police officer linked to 2 murders

Authorities in Washington state have issued an alert for a 1-year-old boy after a former police officer reportedly killed two women − his wife and ex-girlfriend − and allegedly kidnapped the baby.

West Richland is located in Benton County, approximately 35 miles north of the Oregon state line.

The child's father, Elias Huizar, is wanted on two homicide charges, as announced by the police on Monday.

Police cautioned that Huizar is armed and dangerous, likely to commit further violent crimes.

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Apr 23

Malaysian navy helicopters collide in mid-air, killing 10 crew: Ten people were killed on Tuesday after two helicopters collided in mid-air during a rehearsal ...

cnn.com/2024/04/22/asia/malaysia-lumut-navy-helicopter-crash-intl-hnk/

Quick Glance: Ten killed in collision of two Malaysian navy helicopters

Ten people died on April 23 after two helicopters collided during a rehearsal for a Royal Malaysian Navy parade.

The victims, seven men and three women, were all crew members aboard the aircraft.

The helicopters, a Fennec M502-6 and a HOM M503-3, crashed during a flypast rehearsal.

An investigation will determine the cause of the incident, and the navy's anniversary celebrations will be postponed.

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Apr 21

Two Japan SDF helicopters crash, one body found, 7 missing -media: Two Japanese maritime self-defence forces helicopters crashed into the sea during a training ...

reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/two-japan-sdf-helicopters-crash-one-body-found-7-missing-media-2024-04-21/

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Apr 25

Florida man charged with first-degree murder in rape, killing of Madeline 'Maddie' Soto

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Apr 25

The Gateway Pundit says 'attacks coming from all sides' led to bankruptcy: The Gateway Pundit, a right-wing St. Louis website, filed for bankruptcy protection ...

Quick Glance: Gateway Pundit Files Bankruptcy Amid Election Fraud Defamation

The Gateway Pundit, known for spreading falsehoods and conspiracy theories, has filed for bankruptcy and is facing multiple defamation lawsuits.

The owners, Jim and Joe Hoft, are dealing with lawsuits from Georgia election workers and a former Dominion Voting Systems official.

Jim Hoft stated that the bankruptcy is to consolidate lawsuits, although Chapter 11 bankruptcies are primarily meant to assist small businesses in restructuring.

Despite delays, legal proceedings have significant impacts on sites like Infowars and The Gateway Pundit, as juries do not tolerate powerful individuals spreading lies and disrupting lives.

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Apr 22

Palestinian arrested over Israeli boy's killing which sparked settler rampage: The murder of Benjamin Achimeir triggered a deadly rampage by Israeli settlers in ...

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Apr 24

Help Me Hera: Do I even want the public sector job I might be about to lose?: I'm on the wrong side of 40, I never pursued creative work and now my job is ...

thespinoff.co.nz/society/25-04-2024/help-me-hera-do-i-even-want-the-public-sector-job-i-might-be-about-to-lose

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Apr 23

4-year-old accidentally shoots self while sitting in bed next to mom, Missouri cops say

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Apr 25

Missouri House approves resolution that would make constitution harder to amend: The measure now moves to the Senate for further debate.

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Apr 22

Quinton Lucas is right: Migrants already legal to work might as well lift KC’s economy | Opinion

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Melissa Barrera on 'Abigail' blood canons and 'Scream' fallout: Melissa Barrera is still killing it. The actress talks about her new movie 'Abigail ...

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Apr 17

US man, 81, charged with killing Uber driver after both targeted by scam calls: Police say the man, 81, had received a fake call seeking ransom for his nephew ...

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Apr 17

US Supreme Court widens scope of workplace bias suits: The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday made it easier to bring certain workplace discrimination lawsuits in a ...

reuters.com/world/us/us-supreme-court-gives-boost-st-louis-cop-who-sued-over-job-transfer-2024-04-17/

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ABC News

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Apr 25

High schooler accused of killing fellow student on campus in Arlington, Texas: Police say a 17-year-old has been arrested on a murder warrant after fatally ...

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Apr 14

Librarians fear new penalties, even prison, as activists challenge books: Across the country, book bans and attempted bans have soared to the highest levels in ...

apnews.com/article/book-bans-libraries-lawsuits-fines-prison-0914fa6cbb2a99b540cbbd28a38179b4

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Apr 19

Missouri AG threatens legal action after KC Mayor Lucas makes pro-immigration comment

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Apr 16

Houston native Loral O'Hara discusses her 6 months in space: The NASA astronaut recently returned to Earth after spending more than six months on the ...

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stltoday.com/opinion/editorial/editorial-wentzville-superintendent-is-the-latest-to-exit-the-culture-war-battlefield/article_e515ef0a-fe80-11ee-800d-5b5fb9a6e8fa.html

Apr 21

Editorial: Wentzville superintendent is the latest to exit the culture-war battlefield

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Missouri House passes limits on direct democracy with ‘ballot candy’ to entice voters

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stltoday.com/opinion/editorial/editorial-missourians-have-one-week-left-to-help-get-abortion-rights-on-the-ballot/article_141c30b8-03ed-11ef-aace-0bf72125e3bf.html

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Editorial: Missourians have one week left to help get abortion rights on the ballot

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Apr 20

Kansas GOP rep says he won’t run for reelection: Rep. Jake LaTurner (R-Kan.) announced Thursday he will not run for reelection in November ...

thehill.com/homenews/house/4602635-kansas-gop-rep-says-he-wont-run-for-reelection/

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Apr 22

John Legend says Trump believes ‘to his core’ that ‘Black people are inferior’: Singer John Legend says former President Trump is a racist down “to his core ...

thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/4611098-john-legend-trump-black-people-racist/

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Apr 13

Man shot dead by police after killing six people in stabbing spree at Sydney shopping centre

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Quick Glance: Bondi Junction Shopping Centre Stabbing Victims

Faraz Tahir, 30, fatally stabbed while working as a security guard by Joel Cauchi, 40.

Five women and one man were killed, including Tahir, 30.

Victims identified include Faraz Tahir, Ashlee Good, Dawn Singleton, and Jade Young.

Three individuals remain critical, eight are stable, and one victim has been discharged.

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Oh so now Eric Schmitt and Josh Hawley are concerned about impeachment, Constitution? | Opinion

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Apr 18

Wentzville’s robotics team is elite. It’s aiming to be the best in the world.: Wentzville’s Ratchet Rockers robotics team is one of the country's best ...

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Apr 16

Deadly West Bank settler attacks on Palestinians follow Israeli boy's killing: Palestinians and the UN demand that Israeli forces stop a rampage across the ...

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Apr 13

West Bank violence flares after killing of Israeli teenager: Israeli settlers torch cars and buildings in Palestinian villages

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Apr 25

Fire burns a restaurant and hotel in eastern India, killing 6 and injuring 20: A major fire that engulfed a restaurant and hotel in eastern India killed at least ...

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Apr 14

Teamsters make another move toward GOP, give $5,000 to Sen. Josh Hawley: The union has yet to endorse for president.

axios.com/2024/04/14/teamsters-donation-josh-hawley-senate-republicans

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Apr 17

‘All are welcome’: Mayor Lucas invites migrants overwhelming other cities to work in KC

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Apr 21

Race car in Sri Lanka veers off track killing 7 people and injuring 20, officials say

apnews.com/article/sri-lanka-car-race-accident-fatalities-3405f02aa1cf1d1096a6579ed82fe441

Quick Glance: 7 Dead, 20 Injured in Sri Lanka Race Car Accident

A race car veered off the track during a competition in Sri Lanka, crashing into a crowd and resulting in seven fatalities and 20 injuries.

The incident occurred in Diyatalawa, in the central tea-growing region, with thousands of spectators present.

While the cause of the accident remains unclear, the police have initiated an investigation as one of the cars crashed into spectators and event officials.

The race was halted after the 17th out of 24 scheduled events, where approximately 45,000 spectators had gathered at a Sri Lankan military academy circuit organized by the Sri Lankan army and Sri Lanka Automobile Sports.

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Apr 13

Biden’s Student Loan Repayment Plan Is Being Challenged. Here’s What to Know.: The income-driven plan known as SAVE has reduced payments for millions of ...

nytimes.com/2024/04/13/business/biden-save-student-loans-courts.html

Quick Glance: Biden administration announces more student loan cancellation

A new repayment arrangement by the Biden administration allows for the cancellation of student loans for an additional 206,000 borrowers.

Through the Education Department's SAVE Plan, nearly 8 million Americans have embraced the plan, with 4.5 million not paying due to lower incomes.

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Apr 23

Drunk driver in Michigan birthday party crash that killed young siblings, 4 and 8, charged with murder

nbcnews.com/news/drunk-driver-michigan-birthday-party-crash-killed-young-siblings-5-8-c-rcna148955

Quick Glance: Sibling Fatally Hit by Car at Birthday Party

A young brother and sister died, and several people were injured, some seriously, when a vehicle driven by a suspected drunken driver crashed into a young child's birthday party at a boat club in Berlin Township, Michigan, on Saturday.

An 8-year-old girl and her 5-year-old brother died in the crash, as a 66-year-old woman drove about 25 feet into the building, according to Monroe County Sheriff Troy Goodnough.

Three children and six adults were taken to hospitals with life-threatening injuries, while others received first aid on site and some were transported by private vehicles.

The driver was taken into custody and is suspected of operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol causing death. Further charges may be pending as the investigation continues.

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Apr 15

These 10 billionaires in Kansas and Missouri are worth over $100B. Who they are: These people got their fortunes from Koch Industries, Bass Pro Shops and the ...

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Man accused of killing St Ann cop fatally shot by police: ST ANN, Jamaica — The main suspect in the killing of a police constable in St Ann's Bay ...

jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/16/man-accused-killing-st-ann-cop-fatally-shot-police/

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Apr 22

Trump’s Immunity Lawyer Has a Long History of Fighting Abortion Access: Trump’s lawyer spent his time fighting Planned Parenthood, before he argued the president ...

rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/trump-immunity-lawyer-abortion-supreme-cour-1235008376/

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Lexington Herald-Leader

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Is the new ‘Civil War’ movie a preview of our real divided American future? | Opinion

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Apr 17

Supreme Court Backs St. Louis Police Officer on Discriminatory Transfer: The US Supreme Court made it easier for employees to sue over discriminatory job ...

bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-17/supreme-court-backs-worker-suits-over-discriminatory-transfers

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CNA Apr 23

South Korean sentenced to 14 months in jail for killing 76 cats: SEOUL: A South Korean man has been sentenced to 14 months in prison for killing 76 cats in one ...

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Apr 25

St. Louis region receives rough marks on air quality ‘report cards,’ including one F

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The Charlotte Observer

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Apr 20

I’m an OB-GYN in a red state. The Supreme Court might put my patients’ lives at risk | Opinion

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Apr 16

Royals and Chiefs broke KC record with campaign spending on failed stadium tax vote

kansascity.com/news/local/article287712165.html

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Apr 17

Supreme Court makes it easier to file workplace discrimination claims: The justices unanimously ruled that employees do not need to prove harm to career ...

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Apr 14

Messenger: A battle over playing catch in a Ballwin backyard reaches a fevered pitch

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Apr 21

Gunmen kill 7 customs officials in western Pakistan in two attacks: Unknown gunmen killed two customs officers in western Pakistan, officials said on Sunday ...

reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/gunmen-kill-7-customs-officials-western-pakistan-two-attacks-2024-04-21/

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Apr 21

Believe it or not, Republicans, Democrats banned racist Kansas housing rules together | Opinion

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The Kansas City Star

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Apr 23

Why Mayor Quinton Lucas says Kansas City doesn’t need a sanctuary city resolution

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Apr 18

International diplomats say Israel looks set to respond to Iranian attack: Washington plans to impose new sanctions to “degrade Iran’s military capacity” after ...

washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/17/israel-iran-hamas-war-news-gaza-palestine/

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Apr 13

'Don't': US president cautions Iran over potential strike on Israel

euronews.com/2024/04/13/dont-bidens-one-word-warning-for-iran-over-retaliatory-attack-on-israel

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Apr 17

More than a dozen killed in Ukraine after Russian strike on apartment block

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Apr 25

‘Lviv Is Ukraine’: Warsaw Assures It Has No Territorial Claims to Ukraine: Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski flatly contradicted Kremlin propaganda by ...

kyivpost.com/post/31681

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The Philadelphia Inquirer

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This nonprofit is repairing Philly rowhouses one block at a time to keep residents in their homes

inquirer.com/real-estate/rebuilding-together-west-philly-homes-20240417.html

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stltoday.com/news/local/government-politics/missouri-among-states-challenging-federal-rules-entitling-workers-to-time-off-for-abortions/article_df50ab58-03b9-11ef-ae34-379167f527ac.html

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Missouri among states challenging federal rules entitling workers to time off for abortions

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Apr 25

Royals, Chiefs: Here’s how to get the whole Kansas City region on board for stadiums | Opinion

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stltoday.com/opinion/editorial/editorial-missouri-s-freedom-caucus-means-freedom-from-rational-governance/article_5b1c8318-00d3-11ef-b2dc-f790f45aeebd.html

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Editorial: Missouri’s Freedom Caucus means freedom from rational governance: Editorial: In the Freedom Caucus’ upside-down world, functional government is always ...

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Axios (website)

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Apr 20

How a new decision from the Supreme Court complicates the DEI landscape: The decision will likely be good for workers who believe they've been discriminated ...

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Apr 23

Video released of person of interest in fatal shooting of Chicago police Officer Luis Huesca

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Apr 13

174 people stranded in the air are rescued, almost a day after a fatal cable car accident in Turkey

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Quick Glance: Rescue of 174 Stranded People After Deadly Cable Car Accident

The rescue of 174 people stranded in Turkey after a deadly cable car accident was successfully completed.

A total of 607 search and rescue personnel and 10 helicopters were involved in rescuing people from the Tunektepe cable car.

The stranded individuals had been stuck since the accident on Friday evening, resulting in one fatality and seven injuries.

An investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the incident, with an expert commission assisting in the process.

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Apr 23

Holleman: Sam Alton’s own invoices refute claim of moonlighting ‘less than 3’ hours a week

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Apr 21

Man convicted in killing of two Dartmouth professors is set to be released on parole

cnn.com/2024/04/21/us/james-parker-dartmouth-stabbings-prison-release/

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Insider (news website)

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Millennials are suddenly rich, saw wealth double after the pandemic: It turns out that, after killing off brands and choosing avocado toast over homeownership ...

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Apr 18

The Supreme Court Just Complicated Employer Diversity Initiatives: The US Supreme Court’s ruling that a St. Louis police sergeant can sue over a job transfer she ...

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CNA Apr 23

Singapore woman killed in Spain: S$1,350 sneakers suspect wore reportedly match footprints at crime scene

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Apr 24

Student-pilot, instructor were practicing emergency procedures before fatal crash: NTSB

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Apr 20

House passes military aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. How members from KS, MO voted

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Apr 17

Missouri House advances measure shielding Bayer from Roundup lawsuits: The legislation needs one more vote in the House before advancing to the Senate for ...