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April 29, 2024

A retired Catholic bishop who tried to mediate between cartels in Mexico is briefly kidnapped

The Mexican Council of Bishops has said a retired Roman Catholic bishop who tried to mediate between drug cartels was apparently kidnapped, but later located and brought to a hospital.

April 29, 2024

Likely missile attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels damages a ship in the Red Sea

A ship in the Red Sea sustained damaged, though its crew remained unharmed, in a suspected missile attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels; vessels in the area were urged to exercise caution.

April 29, 2024

Democratic mayor joins Kentucky GOP lawmakers to celebrate state funding for Louisville

More than $1 billion in state funding will head to Louisville, the largest city in Kentucky, to support education, health care, downtown renewal and other priorities.

April 29, 2024

Luxury jewelry maker Cartier doesn't give stuff away, but they pretty much did for one man in Mexico

After Cartier mistakenly listed earrings for $14 instead of $14,000, Rogelio Villarreal ordered two sets; officials backed his position that the jewelry company should honor the advertised price.

April 29, 2024

Ex-teacher at NH youth facility testifies she reported suspicious bruises on at least half a dozen teens

Brenda Wouters, a former teacher at the Sununu Youth Services Center in New Hampshire, testified Monday that she reported suspicious bruises on at least half a dozen teenagers.

April 29, 2024

45 dead as fallout from Kenya flash floods continues

Flash floods and a landslide have left at least 45 people dead and dozens of others missing in Kenya, reportedly triggered by a clogged railway tunnel.

April 29, 2024

Iconic arch that served as Iditarod finish line collapses in Alaska. Wood rot is likely the culprit

The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race's iconic burled arch finish line has collapsed into a pile of wood; Nome Mayor John Handeland said the likely cause was wood rot.

April 29, 2024

New Mexico reaches record settlement with company over natural gas flaring

New Mexico has reached a record $24.5 million settlement with Texas-based Ameredev over air pollution violations at natural gas sites in the Permian Basin.

April 29, 2024

Former Uruguayan President Jose Mujica announces esophageal cancer diagnosis

Former Uruguayan President Jose Mujica, a left-wing power figurehead and ex-guerilla, announced Monday that he has been diagnosed with esophageal cancer.

April 29, 2024

1 horse remains under observation and another is expected to recover fully after London rampage

The British Army said one of the London military horses that escaped trainers and ran through the city's streets is expected to make a full recovery, while the other remains under close observation.