Associated Press - Page 93

May 22, 2024

From Zambia to Afghanistan, WFP warns El Niño's extreme weather is causing a surge in hunger

The UN's World Food Programme is calling on donors for help as extreme weather related to the El Niño phenomenon is causing a hunger surge in countries including Afghanistan and Zambia.

May 22, 2024

A self-inflicted hit of pepper spray drives off an attacking grizzly in Grand Teton National Park

Park officials at Wyoming's Grand Teton National Park said a grizzly bear that mauled a hiker on Signal Mountain will not be killed or captured as it may have been 'trying to protect a cub.'

May 22, 2024

Multibillion-dollar overhaul plans for Texas U.S. 59 may not solve flooding problem, officials warn

Proposals to overhaul U.S. Highway 59, a major Houston evacuation route, may not sufficiently address its predisposition for flooding, the Texas Department of Transportation says.

May 22, 2024

Rare tornado hits Haiti, injuring more than 50 people and leaving hundreds homeless

The U.N. said a rare tornado has left more than 50 people injured and destroyed over 200 homes in the community of Bassin-Bleu in Haiti; 10 people were hospitalized after being 'seriously injured.'

May 22, 2024

Judge signs off on $600 million Ohio train derailment settlement but residents still have questions

Many people in eastern Ohio are wondering how much they will end up with after a judge signed off on a $600 million class action settlement over last year's Norfolk Southern derailment.

May 22, 2024

Charter boat likely capsized in leadup to wreck that killed 5 off Alaska coast: Coast Guard

The Awakin, a fishing charter boat found submerged off a southeast Alaska island last year, likely capsized after its well deck flooded, killing five people.

May 22, 2024

Companies agree to $2M payout in Atlantic oil dumping case

Prive Overseas Marine LLC and Prive Shipping Denizcilik Ticaret have agreed to pay $2 million in penalties after pleading guilty to oil dumping-related federal charges.

May 22, 2024

Louisiana Gov. Landry declares emergency after severe storms kill 3

Republican Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry has signed an emergency declaration after severe storms left three people dead and nearly 160,000 without power last week.

May 22, 2024

Wealthy self-exiled Chinese businessman goes on trial in alleged $1 billion fraud scheme

Guo Wengui, a Chinese businessman who became a U.S.-based critic of China's Communist Party, has gone on trial for what prosecutors allege were frauds that cheated people out of more than $1 billion.

May 22, 2024

Olympic torch graces the Cannes red carpet during 'Marcello Mio' premiere

The Olympic torch was carried down the red carpet of the Cannes Film Festival by a group of athletes during the festival premiere of "Marcello Mio."