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April 18, 2024

Nigerian army rescues woman who was abducted a decade ago and her 3 children

Nigerian soldiers rescued a pregnant woman who was abducted by extremists a decade ago while she was a schoolgirl in the village of Chibok, officials said.

April 18, 2024

Tunisian journalist gets 6 months in prison for insulting official as government cracks down on critical media

A well-known Tunisian journalist was sentenced to six months in prison after being arrested for insulting an official. The government has increasingly silenced dissent.

April 18, 2024

Thousands of workers allegedly sickened by 2010 oil spill left with little or no compensation

Thousands of people who helped clean up after the 2010 BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico say they got sick. A settlement aimed at compensation has fallen short of expectations.

April 18, 2024

Jeffrey Gibson is first Native American to represent US alone at Venice Biennale art show

Jeffrey Gibson is a Mississippi Choctaw with Cherokee descent and the first Native American artist represented at the Venice Biennale, the oldest contemporary art show, since 1932.

April 18, 2024

Former Wisconsin Democratic Rep. Peter Barca launches congressional comeback bid

Peter Barca, a Democrat with a history of serving Wisconsin, including in Congress in the 1990s, has announced his candidacy for Congress again on Thursday.

April 18, 2024

Lyrid meteor shower peaks this weekend: How to catch a glimpse of the celestial event

The Lyrid meteor shower, occurring annually in mid-to-late April, is currently underway with its peak activity expected Sunday into Monday, officials say.

April 18, 2024

Maui fire reports: Key takeaways from the deadliest US wildfire in over a century

Key takeaways from the reports on the 2023 Hawaii wildfires show that communication broke down, escape routes became blocked, and the fire departments were stretched too thin.

April 18, 2024

Maine lawmakers approve several gun safety bills after deadliest shooting in state's history

The Maine Legislature has approved several gun safety bills following the deadliest shooting in state history, which killed 18 people and injured 13 last October.

April 18, 2024

Justice Department intensifies efforts to combat violent crime with gun intel center, carjacking forces

The U.S. Justice Department is intensifying efforts to reduce violent crime across the country, with a focus on gun violence and carjackings, officials said.

April 18, 2024

Jill Biden praises agreement to make it easier for military spouse federal employees to work overseas

The state and defense departments signed an agreement to make it easier for government employees who are military spouses to get approval to work overseas to be with their families.