WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. imposed sanctions on Monday on three vessels and their owners for delivering oil and gas products to Yemen's Houthis, as Washington piled pressure on the Iran-backed rebels over their attacks on Red Sea shipping. The sanctions targeted Marshall Islands-registered Zaas Shipping & Trading Co and...
Putin Orders 3-Day Truce in Ukraine Next Month, Kremlin Says
The Kremlin said Monday that President Vladimir Putin had ordered a three-day ceasefire in Ukraine next month, the second time in two weeks that Russia’s leader has promised a temporary pause in the fighting as President Donald Trump shows growing impatience with his refusal to stop the war. The Kremlin...
Timberwolves Push Lakers to Edge of Elimination With Comeback Win
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Timberwolves have found a new gear after a regular season of fits and starts. Jaden McDaniels converted a three-point play with 39.5 seconds left for the lead and stole the ensuing inbounds pass from LeBron James, leading a rally by the Timberwolves for a 116-113 win...
Dodgers Overcome Early Deficit for Victory Over the Pirates
LOS ANGELES — Andy Pages hit a home run, drove in a career-high four runs and tied a career best with four hits as the Los Angeles Dodgers rebounded from an early deficit to earn a 9-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday. Pages had an RBI single in...
Suspected US Airstrike Hits Yemen Migrant Centre; Houthi TV Says 68 Killed
ADEN/DUBAI (Reuters) - Corpses covered in dust and debris were scattered in the wreckage of a detention centre for African migrants in Yemen, after what Houthi-controlled television described on Monday as a U.S. airstrike that killed 68 people. The attack was one of the deadliest so far in six weeks...
Norway Establishes Diplomatic Relations With State of Palestine
Norway announced Thursday that it has officially established diplomatic relations with the State of Palestine on X, marking a significant move amid Israel’s ongoing war in Gaza. Today, we mark the establishment of diplomatic relations between #Norway and the State of #Palestine. Congratulations to the newly appointed Palestinian ambassador @marie_sedin...
Kim Kardashian Jewel Heist Trial Starts in Paris
PARIS (Reuters) - A group of men dubbed the "grandpa gang" were among 10 suspects who went on trial on Monday on charges of robbing reality TV star Kim Kardashian at gunpoint and stealing jewelry worth millions of dollars during Paris Fashion Week in 2016. The accused spoke one after...
NBA Playoff Guide: Who Plays When, How to Watch, What the Odds Are
A missed call as time expired. A missed shot as time expired. A champion pulled away in the final moments. And a great went down, likely with a serious injury. The NBA playoffs had a little of everything on Sunday. New York beat Detroit, Minnesota beat the Los Angeles Lakers, Boston beat Orlando and Indiana beat Milwaukee. Those winners now lead those series 3-1...
Fresno Man Ejected, Killed in High-Speed Wreck Following Pursuit
Update on April 28, 2025 at 11:43 a.m. The Fresno County Sheriff-Coroner's Office identified the man as Derrick Trujillo, 23, of Fresno. Original Story A 23-year-old Fresno man was killed early Sunday after crashing his car while fleeing from California Highway Patrol officers at speeds reaching 150 mph, authorities said....
Valley Crime Stoppers’ Most Wanted Person of the Day: Naomi Kaylynn Acker
April 28, 2025 Most Wanted Person of the Day Suspect Name: Naomi Kaylynn Acker Suspect's Date of Birth: July 17, 1997 Physical Description: White Female, 5’ 6", 130 lbs., Brown Hair, Brown Eyes. Charges: Stolen vehicle Warrant Number: F21909674 Synopsis of the Case: Naomi Kaylynn Acker is wanted on a felony,...