MELBOURNE, Australia — Sphen, the older partner of a world-famous same-sex penguin pair celebrated in Australian school textbooks and at an annual parade promoting gay rights, has died aged 11, a Sydney aquarium said on Thursday. Sphen and his male gentoo penguin partner Magic, now 8 years old, attracted international attention in 2018 when they […]
In the US, many children are going back to school and the days are getting shorter. But there’s another reason to unpack your swimsuits and beach towels before you pack them: Labor Day. Airports, highways, beaches and theme parks are expected to be crowded over the long holiday weekend as many Americans celebrate the unofficial […]
LOS ALAMOS, N.M. (AP) — In the summer of 1945, the United States dropped atomic bombs on Japan, killing thousands of people as the destructive waves of energy wiped out two cities. It was a crucial step that helped end World War II. But survivors and subsequent generations have had to contend with illnesses caused […]
SOLINGEN (AP) – German police said early Sunday that a 26-year-old man had turned himself in and claimed to be behind the deadly Knife attack in Solingen At a celebration to mark the city’s 650th anniversary, three people were killed and eight injured. The Düsseldorf police said in a joint statement with the public prosecutor’s […]
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Easter Leafa was sitting on her balcony under a blanket with a knife when Anchorage police responded to a call for help from her family. Instead of showing her hands as they requested, the 16-year-old girl stood up and walked toward them with the blade. Two police officers opened fire simultaneously, […]
KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — A somber atmosphere prevailed on Ukraine’s 33rd Independence Day on Saturday as the country attempted to Russia’s large-scale invasion reached a 30-month milestone. No fireworks, parades or concerts were planned, but instead Ukrainians marked the day with memorial services for civilians and soldiers killed in the war. Ukrainians flooded social media […]
KANNAPOLIS, NC — An inmate serving a life sentence for murder was arrested early Friday, three days after escaping, while on his way to a doctor’s appointment at a North Carolina hotel with the help of at least one person, authorities said. Ramone Alston, 30, escaped from a van Tuesday as it pulled up to […]
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan (AP) — A federal judge has sentenced a Michigan man who pleaded guilty to kidnapping and killing his ex-girlfriend’s 2-year-old daughter to a second life sentence. U.S. District Judge Robert Jonker sentenced Rashad Trice on Friday, a week after he was sentenced in Ingham County District Court to life in prison without […]
OULU, Finland (AP) — They are the most passionate musicians anyone has ever heard. Artists of this year Air Guitar World Championships In Finland took part in the Air Guitar Olympics for the 27th time on Friday and featured dedicated competitors such as “Shred Lasso” and “Guitarantula”. This year’s challenge began on Wednesday with Airientation […]
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Sphen, the older partner of a world-famous same-sex penguin pair celebrated in Australian school textbooks and at an annual parade promoting gay rights, has died at age 11, a Sydney aquarium said Thursday. Sphen and his male gentoo penguin partner Magic, now 8 years old, attracted international attention in 2018 when […]
