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April 15, 2024

13-year-old girl fatally shot in Iowa, 12-year-old boy in custody

A 13-year-old girl was found fatally shot at a home in Eldora, Iowa, early Sunday morning. A 12-year-old boy was subsequently taken into custody.

April 15, 2024

Bird flu is spreading to more farm animals. Are milk and eggs safe?

More than 2 dozen herds of U.S. dairy cows in 8 states have been affected by a bird flu outbreak; the U.S. food supply remains safe according to health officials.

April 15, 2024

Fashion isn’t just for the eyes: Upcoming Met Gala exhibit aims to be a multi-sensory experience

The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute will soon open to the public an exhibition called 'Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion,' featuring 250 items revived from the institute's archive.

April 15, 2024

Saudi foreign minister arrives in Pakistan to discuss how to help with the country's economic crisis

During a two-day trip to Pakistan, Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan led a high-level delegation; Pakistan is seeking help in overcoming an economic crisis.

April 15, 2024

World donors pledge $2.1 billion in aid for war-stricken Sudan to ward off famine

French President Emmanuel Macron announced Monday that world donors have pledged more than $2.1 billion in humanitarian aid for Sudan's 51 million people as its population is on the brink of famine.

April 15, 2024

1 dead, 9 injured in Arkansas block party shooting

Varian Campbell, 27, of Wynne, Arkansas, was killed and at least nine others were injured after a Saturday evening shooting at a local block party.

April 15, 2024

Man takes fatal 6-story plunge while trying to flee South Carolina hotel shooting

A man died Sunday after falling nearly six stories as he tried to flee from gunfire at Hotel Blue in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, according to police.

April 15, 2024

Sudden heavy rains in Oman kill at least 17 including schoolchildren whose bus was overtaken

At least 17 people were killed after heavy rainfall caused flash flooding in Oman, authorities said on Monday; a group of school children were among those who died.

April 15, 2024

Blinken assures US support of Black Sea allies as Ukraine urges military aid during conference

The U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, via a video feed at the Second Black Sea Security Conference in Bulgaria, told allies bordering the Black Sea they could depend on U.S. support.

April 15, 2024

Ethiopian national Sisay Lemma wins Boston Marathon

Sisay Lemma of Ethiopia won the Boston Marathon on Monday, blazing through the course in 2 hours, 6 minutes and 17 seconds — the 10th-fastest time in the race's history.