California program to lease land under freeways faces scrutiny after major Los Angeles fire
The state of California operates a little-known program to lease land under freeways that is now under scrutiny after this weekend’s arson fire under Interstate 10 in Los Angeles
1970-01-01 08:00
Some of the 40 workers trapped in India tunnel collapse are sick as debris and glitches delay rescue
Some of the 40 construction workers trapped in a collapsed road tunnel for a fourth day were sick as falling debris and technical glitches delayed the work to free them
1970-01-01 08:00
Green ejected for headlock, Thompson, McDaniel tossed after scuffle in Timberwolves-Warriors game
Draymond Green was ejected after putting Rudy Gobert in a headlock and two other players were thrown out after an altercation early in the Golden State Warriors’ game against the Minnesota Timberwolves
1970-01-01 08:00
Mexican officials send conflicting messages over death of LGBTQ+ magistrate
Mexican authorities are sending conflicting messages about the violent death of a leading LGBTQ+ figure after thousands of Mexicans marched demanding justice
1970-01-01 08:00
The UN Security Council is trying for a fifth time to adopt a resolution on the Israel-Hamas war
After four failed attempts, the U.N. Security Council is trying for a fifth time to come up with a resolution on the Israel-Hamas war
1970-01-01 08:00
Dubai International Airport, world's busiest, on track to beat 2019 pre-pandemic passenger figures
Passenger numbers at Dubai International Airport this year will eclipse the pre-pandemic passenger figures in 2019, showing the strong rebound in travel after the coronavirus pandemic and lockdowns that grounded aircraft worldwide
1970-01-01 08:00
Vanuatu president rejects request to dissolve parliament
SYDNEY Vanuatu's President Nikenike Vurobaravu has rejected a request to dissolve the Pacific Island nation's parliament after political
1970-01-01 08:00
Japanese helicopters train to repel invaders amid nationwide military drills
By Tim Kelly IRISUNA A Japanese Apache helicopter on Wednesday flew low over an uninhabited island in Okinawa
1970-01-01 08:00
UNESCO is criticized after Cambodia evicts thousands around World Heritage site Angkor Wat
Amnesty International is strongly criticizing UNESCO and its World Heritage program for not challenging the Cambodian government’s mass evictions of people around the centuries-old Angkor Wat complex
1970-01-01 08:00
Firefighters extinguish small Maui wildfire that broke out during wind warning
Firefighters have fully contained and extinguished a small wildfire on Maui that broke out during a warning that gusty winds and low humidity posed a risk that fires could spread rapidly
1970-01-01 08:00
Georgia jumps to No. 1 in CFP rankings past Ohio State. Michigan and Florida State remain in top 4
Georgia has moved up to No. 1 in the College Football Playoff rankings, nudging past Ohio State, with third-place Michigan and fourth-place Florida State holding their spots in the top four
1970-01-01 08:00
Salman Rushdie receives first-ever Lifetime Disturbing the Peace Award
The latest honor for Salman Rushdie was a prize kept secret until minutes before he rose from his seat to accept it
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