■Italy's highest court ordered a retrial due to doubts about the defendants' understanding of the situation. ■The defendants, Finnegan Lee Elder and Gabriel Natale-Hjort, were previously sentenced to life in prison. ■Prosecutors allege Elder stabbed the officer 11 times and Natale-Hjort helped hide the knife. ROME — A new trial...
Former US Rep. George Santos, Expelled from Congress, Says He Is Running Again
■Santos will challenge Republican Rep. Nick LaLota in New York's 1st Congressional District. ■The announcement came after Santos attended President Biden's State of the Union address. ■The formerly expelled rep faces a trial in September for charges that include lying to Congress. Former U.S. Rep. George Santos, who was expelled...
It’s Not Just Israeli Bombs That Have Killed Children in Gaza. Now Some Are Dying of Hunger Too
■Northern Gaza is experiencing a hunger crisis due to being cutoff from food supplies. ■Israel has largely shut off entry of food, water, and other supplies. ■The north faces food scarcity and desperation, as malnutrition is starting to affect children in the south. RAFAH, Gaza Strip — It’s not just...
A Ship With Gaza Aid Preps for Trip From Cyprus to War-Ravaged Strip
■A ship bearing humanitarian aid is preparing to leave Cyprus on Saturday and head for Gaza. ■President Joe Biden announced plans Thursday to build a temporary pier in Gaza. ■Doctors report 20 malnutrition-related deaths at two northern Gaza hospitals. LARNACA, Cyprus — A ship bearing humanitarian aid was making preparations to...
Laken Riley Killing Is at Forefront of Immigration Debate and Presidential Race
■President Biden clashes with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene during State of the Union speech. ■The late Laken Riley has become the face of immigration reform for many conservatives. ■Riley's killing is “gonna change this election as much as anything,” says U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham. ATLANTA — With an unscripted clash between...
United Airlines Plane Makes a Safe Emergency Landing in LA After Losing a Tire During Takeoff
■The flight carried 235 passengers and a crew of 14, all of whom were safe. ■Aviation experts said planes losing tires is a rare occurrence and not indicative of a larger safety issue. ■The Federal Aviation Administration will investigate the incident. LOS ANGELES — A United Airlines jetliner bound for...
Bill That Could Make TikTok Unavailable in the US Advances Quickly in the House
■The bill requires ByteDance to divest TikTok within 180 days or face prohibition. ■Lawmakers argue that TikTok could be used for surveillance and misinformation. ■TikTok argues the bill infringes on First Amendment rights and harms businesses. WASHINGTON — A bill that could lead to the popular video-sharing app TikTok being...
Biden Will Announce a Plan for a Temporary Port for Aid on Gaza’s Coast as Cease-Fire Talks Stall
■Aid groups struggle to deliver supplies due to ongoing hostilities. ■The U.S. has had to find ways to get aid into Gaza, bypassing Israel. ■The war has left the wider region on edge, with violence escalating. WASHINGTON — U.S. President Joe Biden will announce a plan Thursday for the U.S....
Power Lines Ignited the Largest Wildfire in Texas History, Officials Say
■The Texas A&M Forest Service confirmed power lines as the cause. ■Xcel Energy acknowledged its facilities' involvement in the ignition. ■A lawsuit alleges negligence in maintaining and operating infrastructure. Power lines ignited massive wildfires across the Texas Panhandle that destroyed homes and killed thousands of livestock, officials said Thursday, including...
Gird Your Loins! Jockstraps Are Still Holding Up After 150 Years
■The jockstrap celebrates its 150th birthday, having evolved from a practical athletic accessory to a fashion statement. ■Invented in 1874 by C.F. Bennett, the jockstrap was initially designed to protect bicycle messengers in Boston. ■Bike Athletic, the company behind the jockstrap, has sold over 350 million jockstraps worldwide. NEW YORK...