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June 7, 2024

No charges filed after monster truck topples utility poles, injuring several at Maine fairground

No charges have been filed after a monster truck caused multiple utility poles to fall in Maine, resulting in two people being taken to the hospital, police say.

June 7, 2024

3 Americans in alleged Congo coup appear in military court

The military trial of 51 suspects, including three Americans, accused of being involved in a foiled coup attempt in Congo last month has opened in Kinshasa.

June 7, 2024

Royal Swedish Opera hit with $300K fine after stage technician dies from 40-foot fall

The Stockholm-based Royal Swedish Opera has been fined after a stage technician died last year when he fell more than 40 feet from a balcony, officials say.

June 7, 2024

Hunter Biden trial enters day 5 after testimony from sister-in-law-turned-girlfriend: 'Panicked'

Hunter Biden was in court for the fourth day Thursday over charges related to violating federal gun laws, which largely focused on testimony from former girlfriend Hallie Biden.

June 6, 2024

Supreme Court rules in favor of Native American tribes in health care funding dispute with government

The Supreme Court ruled in favor of Native American tribes in a dispute with the federal government over health care costs. The decision was a 5-4 vote.

June 6, 2024

Polish soldier dies days after being stabbed by migrant at border with Belarus

A Polish soldier who was stabbed last month from behind a barrier at the border with Belarus has died, according to military officials. The soldier was hospitalized for days.

June 6, 2024

Washington state inmates serve as wildland firefighters through pioneering program

Washington state's prison system operates the a program that trains inmates to become skilled firefighters. The inmates receive extensive training to combat forest fires.

June 6, 2024

Spain seeks to join South Africa’s case at top UN court accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza

Spain has become the first European country to request permission from the United Nations court to join South Africa's case against Israel, accusing it of genocide in Gaza.

June 6, 2024

Trial underway for US soldier arrested in Russia on theft charges

The trial of an American soldier accused of theft during a visit to Vladivostok, Russia, is underway. He stands accused of allegedly stealing from his girlfriend.

June 6, 2024

German chancellor vows deportation of criminals following deadly Manheim stabbing attack

Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced that Germany will begin deporting criminals after a knife attack by an Afghan immigrant resulted in a police officer's death.