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April 3, 2024

After Kansas police dog strangled, legislators approve harsher penalties for K-9 killings

Kansas lawmakers gave final approval for a bill that would increase the penalties for killing police dogs and horses after the November death of a Wichita police dog.

April 3, 2024

North Korea claims success in testing of new hypersonic missile as it expands nuclear program

North Korea has announced the successful testing of a new hypersonic missile powered by solid propellants, marking an advancement in its weapons program.

April 3, 2024

EPA did not declare a public health emergency following the train derailment in East Palestine, officials say

According to the EPA, the East Palestine 2023 train derailment does not qualify as a public health emergency because health problems following the derailment have not been documented.

April 3, 2024

Thai wildlife officials to remove hundreds of monkeys from popular tourist spot

Wildlife officials in Thailand on Wednesday announced a plan to address the ongoing conflict between humans and monkeys in the central city of Lopburi.

April 3, 2024

Indonesian president-elect meets with Japan's prime minister, commits to strengthening relations

Indonesian President-elect Prabowo Subianto met with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. Subianto wants to strengthen relations between both nations as China's military presence grows.

April 3, 2024

Oklahoma city council member recalled for connection to white supremacist group

Voters in Enid, Oklahoma, recalled city council member Judd Blevins, who acknowledged that he was connected to the now-defunct white supremacist group Identity Evropa.

April 3, 2024

Ukraine lowers military draft age in effort to bolster troop numbers in war against Russia

Ukraine has reduced its military conscription age as a measure to bolster its forces depleted by over two years of war following Russia's full-scale invasion.

April 3, 2024

Republican Ron Eller chosen in Mississippi 2nd District runoff to face Democratic Rep. Thompson in November

Ron Eller won a Republican primary runoff in Mississippi’s 2nd Congressional District. Eller will face longtime Democratic Rep. Bennie Thompson in the Nov. 5 general election.

April 3, 2024

NASA ordered by White House to establish new clock system for the moon

NASA has been instructed by the White House to come up with a new timekeeping system for the moon due to its different gravitational conditions, officials say.

April 2, 2024

Mother of boy found dead in suitcase in southern Indiana ordered held without bond

Dejaune Anderson, the mother of a boy whose body was found in a suitcase, was ordered held without bond Tuesday; she is being charged with murder, obstruction of justice and neglect.