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April 1, 2024

Here's what you need to know about the world's largest democratic election kicking off in India

India's 6-week-long general election, which starts on April 19, pits Prime Minister Narendra Modi against an alliance of opposition parties; Modi first took power in 2014.

April 1, 2024

US traffic deaths fell 3.6% in 2023, the 2nd straight yearly drop. But nearly 41,000 people died

Nearly 41,000 people were killed on U.S. roadways in 2023, a 3.6% drop in traffic deaths year-over-year; traffic deaths dropped for the seventh straight quarter in Q4 of 2023.

April 1, 2024

Austria says it must deter Russian infiltration after allegations of spying emerge

After a former Austrian intelligence officer was arrested for allegedly spying for Russia, Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer said Austria needs to boost its security to prevent Russian infiltration.

April 1, 2024

Migrants in Iowa consider leaving over a bill that could see some arrested and deported

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds is expected to sign a bill that would allow for some migrants to be arrested and deported by the state; immigrant and Latino groups are organizing meetings to discuss.

April 1, 2024

Indianapolis police fatally shoot man who opened fire during SWAT standoff

Luis Duran-Ruano, 31, was shot and mortally wounded by Indianapolis police Sunday night, following a standoff with a SWAT team on the city's west side.

April 1, 2024

Rural Virginia firefighter collapses, dies while battling 3-acre wildfire

Veteran Scott County, Virginia, firefighter James Ward collapsed and died Saturday while working alongside a crew fighting a three-acre blaze.

April 1, 2024

Mississippi man shot dead after firing at deputies

Rankin County, Mississippi Sheriff's deputies fatally shot a man who fired a gun in their direction Sunday afternoon, according to the state Department of Public Safety.

April 1, 2024

Diplomatic crisis averted after Argentina's Milei trades jabs with leftist Colombian counterpart

Argentina and Colombia have agreed to end a diplomatic spat between their respective presidents: Javier Milei, a libertarian, and Gustavo Petro, a leftist.

April 1, 2024

Tucson police officer dead after vehicle collision

A Tucson, Arizona, police officer was reported dead Monday, the morning after he was involved in a vehicle collision near the University of Arizona campus.

April 1, 2024

Russian-American journalist to remain in custody for 2 more months following court order

Alsu Kurmasheva, a Russian-American journalist, has been ordered to remain in custody for another two months pending her investigation and trial after being arrested on Oct. 18.