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April 11, 2024

Afghanistan's Taliban leaders issued different messages for Eid. Experts say that shows tensions

Two Taliban leaders in Afghanistan delivered messages for Eid al-Fitr this week which experts say showed tensions between hardliners and those who want to scrap harsher policies.

April 11, 2024

US measles cases are up in 2024. What's driving the increase?

The number of U.S cases of measles, one of the world's most contagious diseases which can lead to serious complications, are so far this year nearly double the total case count for all of last year.

April 11, 2024

New Orleans courtroom brawl erupts after man pleads guilty to killing his 3 children

Joseph Washington was attacked Thursday in a New Orleans courtroom by relatives of his three children, whom he had pleaded guilty to murdering in an October arson attack.

April 11, 2024

Almost 12,000 houses flooded along Russia's Kazakh border

Some 11,972 homes were flooded out in Russia's Orenburg Oblast following a dam rupture last week, according to regional governor Denis Pasler.

April 11, 2024

Indiana deputies kill man who pointed gun at them

54-year-old Cameron Lee Atkins was killed Wednesday afternoon after reportedly pointing a firearm at Sullivan County, Indiana, sheriff's deputies.

April 11, 2024

Portuguese Catholic Church announces it will compensate victims of sex abuse

The Portuguese Catholic Church has unanimously agreed to compensate victims of sex abuse by clergy; a fund will be created with contributions from all of the Portuguese dioceses.

April 11, 2024

Poland has a strict abortion law — and many abortions. Lawmakers are now tackling the legislation

Lawmakers in Poland, which has one of the most restrictive abortion laws in Europe, held a debate on Thursday over liberalizing the law; many women terminate pregnancies with pills from abroad.

April 11, 2024

55 Coast Guard Academy cadets disciplined for sharing homework answers

55 Coast Guard Academy cadets have reportedly been disciplined for sharing homework answers, violating the institution's academic integrity policy.

April 11, 2024

2 inmates dead, 5 hurt after work-release van crashes in Alabama

Two inmates at the Alex City Community Based Facility in Alexander City, Alabama, were reportedly killed in a van crash while returning from their work-release jobs.

April 11, 2024

Liberal justice's retirement puts Wisconsin Supreme Court majority back on ballot

Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Ann Walsh Bradley, a liberal, announced her retirement Thursday, opening up a seat on the hotly-contested high court's bench.