Around The Country
- Man who inspired ‘Hotel Rwanda’ movie to be freed from prisonThe sentence of Paul Rusesabagina, who inspired the film “Hotel Rwanda” for saving hundreds of countrymen from genocide but was convicted of terrorism offences years later in a widely criticized trial, has been commuted Rwanda’s government said Friday.
- Five children rescued from Staten Island sewer after climbing inside and getting lostFive children were rescued after climbing into a Staten Island, N.Y. sewer tunnel and getting lost, authorities said.
- ‘Parents Bill of Rights’ wins zero votes from Dems who attack it as ‘fascism,’ ‘extreme’ attack on schoolsThe House voted Friday to pass the Parents Bill of Rights Act over objections from Democrats who argued the bill is aimed at promoting “fascism” and “extreme” views of Republicans by making it easier for parents to ban books and out LBGTQ+ students. The GOP bill is a response to growing anger across the country…
- Why are US lawmakers debating to bring back firing squads as a method of capital punishment?The image of gunmen in a row firing in unison into the chest of a condemned prisoner may conjure up a bygone, less enlightened era. But the idea of using firing squads is making a comeback. Idaho lawmakers passed a bill this week seeking to add the state to the list of those authorizing firing…
- Trump, Escalating Attacks, Raises Specter of Violence if He Is Charged – The New York TimesTrump, Escalating Attacks, Raises Specter of Violence if He Is Charged The New York Times Trump warns of ‘potential death & destruction’ if he is charged in hush-money case The Washington Post Anger as Trump posts picture of himself wielding baseball bat next to Alvin Bragg’s head The Independent Trump calls for removal of every top official investigating…
- Fiery tanker crash shuts down part of I-795 in Pikesville, driver injured – CBS NewsFiery tanker crash shuts down part of I-795 in Pikesville, driver injured CBS News Truck fire shuts major Maryland highway weeks after deadly tanker fire in the region CNN Overturned tanker truck with fire closed a portion of I-795 near the beltway Friday morning. WBAL Radio I-795 closed after tanker fire in Pikesville, driver taken to Shock Trauma WBAL…
- Yes, there was just a tornado near Los Angeles. Is climate change to blame?A utility worker walks near an uprooted tree after a rare tornado touched down and ripped up roofs in a Los Angeles suburb on March 22, 2023. | Mario Tama/Getty Images The tornado adds to the latest bout of extreme weather California is experiencing. In a rare turn of events, a town southeast of Los…