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April 19, 2024

Italian court drops charges against migrant rescue ship crews and ends long-running legal battle

An Italian court has dismissed a case against rescue ship crews from Save The Children, Jugend Rettet and Doctors Without Borders; charges were dropped accusing them of 'collaborating with smugglers.'

April 19, 2024

UN refugee agency tells Cyprus to stick to the law in its efforts at sea to thwart refugee boats

The UN's refugee agency has said that efforts by Cyprus to stop Syrian refugee-laden boats from reaching the island nation must not put passengers at risk or violate international human rights laws.

April 19, 2024

Fired Philadelphia officer pleads guilty to murder in 12-year-old's shooting

Edsaul Mendoza, a fired Philadelphia police officer, pleaded guilty to murder Friday in the fatal shooting of a 12-year-old Thomas “T.J." Siderio.

April 19, 2024

1 dead after fire under Atlantic City pier near homeless encampment

A man identified as 67-year-old Bruce Elder was reported dead Friday after a fire under an Atlantic City, New Jersey, pier near a homeless encampment.

April 19, 2024

US renews effort to retain foothold in Niger as junta looks to push troops out

The U.S. is attempting to broker a new agreement with Niger's military junta that would allow it to remain in the West African country.

April 19, 2024

4/20 grew from humble roots to marijuana's high holiday

Marijuana culture's holiday, 4/20, is this coming Saturday; some college students gather in clouds of smoke to celebrate while some pot shops offer discounts.

April 19, 2024

Appeals court drops charges against Michigan elections worker who downloaded voter list

An appeals court on Thursday unanimously dismissed charges against James Holkeboer, a Michigan elections worker who downloaded a list of voters' names after a 2022 primary election.

April 19, 2024

Judge dismisses 2 felony charges against alleged would-be Minnesota college shooter

A judge has dismissed two felony charges against Waylon Kurts, a Vermont resident accused of plotting a campus shooting at St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota.

April 19, 2024

Hackers claim Belarus fertilizer plant infiltrated to demand political prisoner release

A hacker activist group in Belarus has claimed to have infiltrated computers at Grodno Azot, the country's largest fertilizer plant, to pressure the government to free political prisoners.

April 19, 2024

WWII soldier who died in Japanese POW camp identified 81 years later

Military scientists have identified the remains of Army Pfc. Harry Jerele of Berkeley, Illinois, who in 1942 died of pneumonia while held captive at Cabanatuan.