April 17, 2024 EU leaders mull tougher sanctions against Iran at a summit as Zelenskyy pleads for more support Amid concerns that Tehran's attack on Israel could fuel a wider war in the Middle East, European Union leaders at a summit on Wednesday debated ways to increase sanctions against Iran.
April 17, 2024 Gunshot report triggers lockdown at Grand Forks Air Force Base A reported gunshot triggered a lockdown and door-to-door sweep Wednesday at the Grand Forks Air Force Base in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
April 17, 2024 Air National Guard changes in Alaska could affect national security, civilian rescues, staffers say The Alaska Air National Guard's rescues could be curtailed due to personnel changes; this comes as part of a nationwide move to balance the number of the Air National Guard's top-earning positions.
April 17, 2024 A storm dumps record rain across the desert nation of UAE and floods Dubai's airport The United Arab Emirates on Wednesday attempted to dry out after Dubai International Airport was flooded out and flights were disrupted; this follows the heaviest rain ever recorded in the country.
April 17, 2024 Despite security risks, plans to open Paris Olympics on River Seine remain unchanged and on track Amid security concerns, French officials have insisted that preparations to hold the Paris Olympics opening ceremony on the Seine River are still in full swing and will go ahead as planned.
April 17, 2024 How many ballerinas can dance on tiptoes in one place? A world record 353 at New York's Plaza Hotel Hundreds of dancers gathered on Wednesday in New York's Plaza Hotel to break the world record for 'dancing on pointe in one place;' the event was organized by a ballet scholarship program.
April 17, 2024 Judges orders Pennsylvania agency to produce inspection records related to chocolate plant blast As part of a probe into last year's fatal explosion at a chocolate factory, a federal judge ruled this week that Pennsylvania utility regulators must give inspection records to the National Transportation Safety Board.
April 17, 2024 Sweeping gun control bills awaiting final passage as Maine legislative session nears its end The Maine Legislature is moving toward adjournment as several key proposals await final votes, including sweeping gun control measures introduced in response to the Lewiston shooting.
April 17, 2024 11,000 ordered to evacuate as volcanic eruptions, tsunami warnings rock Indonesian island Indonesian authorities issued a tsunami alert on Wednesday following eruptions at Ruang mountain, and ordered the evacuation of over 11,000 people.
April 17, 2024 4 arrested in Arkansas block party shooting that killed 1, wounded 9 Four suspects have been arrested in connection with a shooting at a Wynne, Arkansas, block party that left a man dead and nine others injured.
