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April 2, 2024

American teen among 3 killed in avalanche near popular Swiss resort

An avalanche near the Swiss resort of Zermatt killed an American teen and two others, authorities confirmed on Tuesday. The incident occurred on Monday.

April 2, 2024

Alabama inmate set for second-ever nitrogen gas execution sues: 'pain and disgrace'

Alabama inmate Alan Eugene Miller is suing to block the state's attempt to put him to death using nitrogen gas after that execution method was tried in January with unclear results.

April 2, 2024

Norway seeks to boost military numbers through increase in conscripted soldiers

Norway's government announced plans to raise the number of conscripted soldiers from 9,000 to 13,500 by 2036, voicing the need for skilled military personnel.

April 2, 2024

8 killed after vehicle carrying suspected migrants veers into Albanian river

Eight people were killed when a car crashed into a river in southeastern Albania on Tuesday, including seven suspected migrants and a local driver, police said.

April 2, 2024

Peru's president replaces 6 ministers as lawmakers urge Parliament to remove her

Peruvian President Dina Boluarte has replaced six ministers after they resigned as lawmakers submitted to Parliament a request to remove her from office.

April 2, 2024

Mississippi runoff to determine which Republican runs against longtime Democratic incumbent congressman

Republicans Ron Eller and Andrew Scott Smith advanced to the GOP runoff for Mississippi's 2nd Congressional District. The winner will run against Democratic Rep. Bennie Thompson.

April 2, 2024

France's annual lemon festival struggles with scarcity of prized crop

France hosts an annual lemon festival, using the citrus fruit to create elaborate displays. However, the prized Menton lemon is too scarce to be used this year.

April 2, 2024

NYC mosques struggle to house surging migrant population this Ramadan

New York mosques are grappling with the task of meeting a surging number of migrants' needs during Ramadan while striving to provide meals, shelter and assistance.

April 1, 2024

Iowa woman gets 4 months in ballot-stuffing scheme to help husband

Kim Taylor has been sentenced to four months in jail after being convicted in a ballot-stuffing scheme orchestrated to help her husband, Jeremy, get elected to public office.

April 1, 2024

Congo appoints its first female prime minister as violence surges in the east

The Democratic Republic of Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi has fulfilled a campaign promise and has appointed Judith Suminwa Tuluka as the country's first female prime minister.