First Muslim woman confirmed as federal judge
Nusrat Choudhury was confirmed Thursday as a federal judge by the US Senate, making history as the first Muslim woman and the first Bangladeshi American to join the federal judicial bench.
2023-06-16 09:46
Neighboring Oklahoma county sends help to Perryton, Texas, after possible tornado rips through community
Beaver County, Oklahoma, is sending aid across the border to Perryton, Texas, after reports that a tornado ripped through the town Thursday afternoon.
2023-06-16 08:27
U.S. Senate confirms Nusrat Choudhury as first Muslim female federal judge
By Jacqueline Thomsen (Reuters) -The U.S. Senate on Thursday narrowly confirmed civil rights lawyer Nusrat Choudhury to the U.S. District
2023-06-16 03:15
Demolition work on the collapsed section of I-95 in Philadelphia is expected to finish today. Next comes the monthslong effort to rebuild
Crews in Philadelphia are on track to complete demolition work Thursday on the section of Interstate 95 that crumbled last weekend after a tanker truck hauling gasoline crashed and burst into flames, Pennsylvania's governor said, but it could take months before the overpass is reconstructed. Once demolition is complete, Gov. Josh Shapiro said teams will work around the clock to rebuild the overpass, though he did not say when construction would be complete.
2023-06-16 01:51
Biparjoy: India, Pakistan evacuate thousands ahead of cyclone
Biparjoy - a cyclone over the Arabian Sea - is forecast to make landfall on Thursday evening.
2023-06-14 13:17
U.S. bans imports from China-based Ninestar Corp over Uyghurs
By Karen Freifeld The United States on Friday banned imports from China-based printer maker Ninestar Corporation and its
2023-06-09 22:51
Alert level lowered for Hawaii's erupting Kilauea volcano as thousands watch the dazzling display
US officials lowered the warning level for Hawaii's erupting Kīlauea volcano on Thursday, saying the burst of lava spewing from within one of its craters has lowered.
2023-06-09 07:18
Where the smoke from Canadian wildfires is headed next
Around 75 million people in the US are under air quality alerts related to the wildfires raging across Canada, as officials urge people to limit time spent outdoors and mask up for enhanced protection.
2023-06-08 22:21
Florida woman arrested in the shooting death of a Black mother who knocked on her door is expected to appear in court today
The Florida woman charged with manslaughter in the shooting death of her neighbor, a Black mother who confronted her during a dispute over children playing outside, is expected to appear in court Thursday, authorities said.
2023-06-08 19:49
Joran van der Sloot, accused in the US of defrauding Natalee Holloway's mother, is expected to be flown from Peru to Alabama Thursday
FBI agents are expected to transfer Joran van der Sloot on Thursday to the US, where he is accused of extorting money from the mother of Natalee Holloway, the Alabama teen who was last seen with the Dutch national and two others 18 years ago in Aruba.
2023-06-08 13:55
Afghan women face 'pandemic of suicidal thoughts'
Afghanistan faces a worsening mental health crisis amid a clampdown on women's freedoms and rights.
2023-06-05 12:58
3 people are missing days after apartments collapsed. Now officials have changed demolition plans for the dangerous, 'shifting' building
Two people previously unaccounted for after the partial collapse of an Iowa apartment building Sunday have been found safe, Davenport police said Thursday. But three others -- including at least two who lived in the crash zone -- remain missing.
2023-06-02 02:48