Maryland prison inmate killed in his own cell by another prisoner
A 28-year-old prison inmate has been killed in his own cell by another prisoner who was serving time in the same facility, police said. The inmate, identified as Robert Warren…
Ukraine urged to lower conscription age to 18; US to send Kyiv more weapons | Russia-Ukraine war News
Kyiv is not mobilising or training enough new soldiers, a senior US official says, as Russia makes major advances in Ukraine. Ukraine should consider lowering the age of military service…
Trump transition says Cabinet picks were targeted by bomb threats, swatting attacks : NPR
President-elect Donald Trump arrives to speak at a meeting of the House GOP conference, followed by Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in Washington. Alex Brandon/AP hide caption…
Novels about serial killers and loyal dogs voted Waterstones books of 2024 | Books
A novel about a serial killer and a children’s book about a dog are the books of 2024, according to Waterstones booksellers. Butter by Asako Yuzuki, translated from Japanese by…
As Plastic Talks Continue, a Reminder of What We’re All Exposed To
As international talks continue this week, a dozen U.N. officials reveal scientists tracked their exposure to many chemicals found in plastics. Source link
David Lammy plays down criticism of Chagos Islands deal
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy has played down criticism from the new Mauritian prime minister and the incoming Trump administration of a deal to cede control of the Chagos Islands…
New Mexico man awarded $412 million over botched injections
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Jurors in New Mexico have awarded a man more than $412 million in a medical malpractice case that involved a men’s health clinic that operates in several…
Stowaway discovered on board flight from New York to Paris
Amid the Thanksgiving travel rush, a stowaway was discovered Tuesday night on board a Delta Air Lines flight out of JFK Airport in New York City headed to Paris. Authorities…
Trump ally Elon Musk calls to ‘delete’ US consumer protection bureau | Donald Trump News
Musk, a confidante of the president-elect, is set to co-lead Trump’s newly created Department of Government Efficiency. Tech billionaire Elon Musk has expressed support for binning a federal agency in…
Bird flu H5N1 outbreak in cattle and Canada infection worry scientists : Shots
The bird flu outbreak has affected more than 650 dairy herds. Dozens of people have been infected from contact with infected cattle and poultry. Charlie Neibergall/AP hide caption toggle caption…