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April 4, 2024

Cruise ship stranded in Spanish port resumes sailing after removal of passengers with visa problems

A cruise ship stuck in Barcelona due to visa issues with Bolivian passengers has reached an agreement with Spanish authorities and the MSC Cruises Company.

April 4, 2024

Audit of new Virginia USPS processing facility finds big problems, including water-damaged mail

The U.S. Postal Service's inspector general conducted an audit of a new regional processing facility in Richmond, Virginia, and found significant issues.

April 4, 2024

New York Senate votes to abolish law from 1907 that makes cheating on spouse illegal

New York lawmakers have voted to repeal a law from 1907 that criminalizes adultery, which could soon be abolished. The state Senate approved the bill on Wednesday.

April 4, 2024

Austrian minister aims to tighten espionage law in response to concerns of foreign intelligence activities

Austria's justice minister shared plans to bolster the nation's espionage regulations, responding to heightened concerns over foreign intelligence activities.

April 4, 2024

Holocaust survivors join international initiative to fight increasing antisemitism worldwide

Holocaust survivors have united to form an international initiative called the Survivor Speakers Bureau, organized by the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany.

April 4, 2024

Kansas Democratic governor and Republican leaders strike tax compromise, leaving dissenters on both sides

Kansas Republicans wanted to enact a 'flat' tax rate, but faced with the possibility of a veto from Gov. Kelly, came to a compromise to ensure at least some cuts went through.

April 4, 2024

Orca calf stranded in Canadian lagoon to be airlifted and reunited with family, rescuers say

Authorities in Canada are organizing an operation to airlift a stranded orca calf from a remote tidal lagoon off northern Vancouver Island, officials say.

April 3, 2024

At least 241 people have died in El Salvador's prisons during the 'war on gangs,' rights group says

Since the beginning of El Salvador President Nayib Bukele's 'war on gangs' 2 years ago, at least 241 people have died in prisons; more than 80,000 have been arrested.

April 3, 2024

South Sudan's president warns against clinging to power after call to postpone elections

Salva Kiir, president of South Sudan, warned lawmakers on Wednesday 'not to cling to power' following a proposed postponement of December's elections, originally supposed to be held in 2023.

April 3, 2024

Argentina's Milei takes his chainsaw to the state, cutting 15,000 jobs and spurring protests

15,000 state jobs have been cut in Argentina as part of President Javier Milei’s effort to reduce spending; hundreds stormed their workplaces on Wednesday demanding their reinstatement.