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February 2, 2024

Former Panama president's money laundering sentence stands, likely dooming election prospects this year

The Panamanian Supreme Court upheld Friday the sentence of former President Ricardo Martinelli, which will likely bar him from this year's election.

February 2, 2024

Coroner names victims of Boise Airport hangar collapse

The three Idaho men killed in the Wednesday collapse of a hangar at Boise Airport have been identified as Mariano Coc Och, Mario Sontay Tzi and Craig Durrant.

February 2, 2024

Pilot killed in Pennsylvania plane crash identified as longtime school official

Sam Ganow, 65, has been reported dead after his small aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff in Chester County, Pennsylvania, on Thursday afternoon.

February 2, 2024

Australian ship ordered to turn back from Red Sea, livestock stuck on board

An Australian ship carrying thousands of sheep and cows was ordered to return to port due to risk of attack in the Red Sea. The animals are now stuck on board outside Australia.

February 2, 2024

Groundhog Day's history, meaning and how the superstitious tradition made its way to the US

Since 1887, Groundhog Day has been an American celebration focused on a groundhog predicting the weather. Each year, thousands gather in Pennsylvania to experience the festivities.

February 2, 2024

On this day in history, February 2, 1913, Grand Central Terminal opens in NYC, world's largest train station

Grand Central Terminal opened in New York City on this day in history, Feb. 2, 1913. It is the largest rail station in the world — and one of the most beautiful.

February 1, 2024

Missouri high court hears arguments in Senate redistricting suit

The Missouri Supreme Court heard arguments Thursday on the potential redrawing of state Senate districts over claims their current configuration needlessly splits cities and counties.

February 1, 2024

Houston airport hangar's fire suppression system sends foam onto tarmac, covering vehicles and equipment

A busy Texas aiport fire suppression system inadvertently sent foam pouring from a hangar onto the tarmac, covering cars and equipment, Thursday morning in Houston.

February 1, 2024

Panama's sole Catholic cardinal found alive after brief disappearance

Panamanian authorities have reportedly found 79-year-old Roman Catholic Cardinal José Luis Lacunza alive after he went missing near the Costa Rican border earlier this week.

February 1, 2024

Small plane crashes in outer Philadelphia suburbs

A small aircraft reportedly crashed in West Caln, Pennsylvania, early Thursday afternoon, shortly after taking off from the nearby Chester County Airport.