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Today: April 17, 2026
Today: April 17, 2026

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Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax kills his wife, then himself, police say

Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax shot and killed his wife inside their Virginia home and then killed himself, Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis said. Their two teenage children were in the house at the time, and one called 911.

Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax kills his wife, then himself, police say
Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Travel

Woman survives rollover crash after hitting 9-foot gator on Florida road

Woman survives rollover crash after hitting 9-foot gator on Florida road

Woman survives rollover crash after hitting 9-foot gator on Florida road
Crime|Sports|World

Men caught competing in the women's category of a prestigious South African marathon

Two men have been disqualified from one of South Africa’s flagship marathon races after they finished in the top 10 of the women’s race

Men caught competing in the women's category of a prestigious South African marathon
Crime|Health|Political|World

Average of 47 women and girls killed daily during Gaza war, UN says

An average of at least 47 women and girls were killed each day during the war in Gaza, according to figures published by U.N.

Average of 47 women and girls killed daily during Gaza war, UN says
Crime|Europe|Political|World

France's foreign minister says 85-year-old widow detained by ICE returns home

France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot says the 85-year-old French widow of an American military veteran has returned home from U.S. immigration custody

France's foreign minister says 85-year-old widow detained by ICE returns home
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Starmer rejects calls to resign over Mandelson appointment as pressure builds

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has no plans to resign over the appointment of Peter Mandelson as U.K. ambassador to Washington, despite Mandelson failing security checks

Starmer rejects calls to resign over Mandelson appointment as pressure builds
Crime|Health|World

Sheriffs warn of cychlorphine, a synthetic opioid 10 times stronger than fentanyl

Sheriffs warn of cychlorphine, a synthetic opioid 10 times stronger than fentanyl

Sheriffs warn of cychlorphine, a synthetic opioid 10 times stronger than fentanyl
Business|Crime|Education|Environment|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|US

Vigil held for hit-and-run victim in Makiki as family pleads for answers

Vigil held for hit-and-run victim in Makiki as family pleads for answers

Vigil held for hit-and-run victim in Makiki as family pleads for answers
Crime|Election|Europe|Political|World

Hungary's Magyar says documents from outgoing government being destroyed

Hungarian election winner Peter Magyar said on Friday he had reports that sensitive documents from the time of the outgoing administration were being destroyed and

Hungary's Magyar says documents from outgoing government being destroyed
Crime|Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

UK's Starmer pleads ignorance over Mandelson, resists pressure to resign

Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed anger on Friday over not being informed that his former ambassador to the

UK's Starmer pleads ignorance over Mandelson, resists pressure to resign
Crime|Education|Entertainment|World

Mexico masculinity summit plows ahead after public funding backlash

A masculinity summit featuring controversial speakers such as writer Jordan Peterson is set to go ahead on Friday in Mexico's Jalisco state, among

Mexico masculinity summit plows ahead after public funding backlash
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Political|US|World

Man accused of killing Charlie Kirk pushes to ban cameras from court

The man accused of killing Charlie Kirk wants a judge to ban cameras from the courtroom and says live broadcasts of the prosecution are violating his right to a fair trial

Man accused of killing Charlie Kirk pushes to ban cameras from court
Business|Crime|Finance|Political|World

House extends surveillance powers until April 30 after late-night revolt sinks GOP plan

The House has approved a short-term renewal until April 30 of a controversial surveillance program used by U.S. spy agencies

House extends surveillance powers until April 30 after late-night revolt sinks GOP plan
Crime|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

The attack on Sam Altman exposed a dark underbelly of the anti-AI movement

The attack on Sam Altman exposed a dark underbelly of the anti-AI movement

The attack on Sam Altman exposed a dark underbelly of the anti-AI movement
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Technology

Cameras in courtrooms stir debate from baby Lindbergh kidnapping to OJ and Charlie Kirk's killing

Cameras in U.S. courtrooms have offered the world a portal into the inner workings of notorious criminal proceedings

Cameras in courtrooms stir debate from baby Lindbergh kidnapping to OJ and Charlie Kirk's killing
Arts|Crime|Entertainment

Singer D4vd is arrested in the killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez

Singer D4vd has been arrested on suspicion of killing of a 14-year-old girl whose decomposing and dismembered body was found in his Tesla

Singer D4vd is arrested in the killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russia still tackling a blaze at Tuapse port

Firefighters continued extinguishing a blaze at Russia's Black Sea port of Tuapse on Friday, more than 24 hours after Ukrainian drone attacks, local authorities said.

Russia still tackling a blaze at Tuapse port
Asia|Crime|Travel|World

Record number of Rohingya refugees died at sea last year, UNHCR says

Nearly 900 Rohingya refugees were reported missing or dead in the Andaman Sea and Bay of Bengal in 2025, making it the deadliest year on record for

Record number of Rohingya refugees died at sea last year, UNHCR says
Asia|Crime|Environment|World

South Koreans breathe sighs of relief as escaped wolf is returned to zoo safely

The South Korean internet as erupted in celebration as a 2-year-old wolf that escaped from a zoo in South Korea was safely captured Friday after a nine-day search that drew national attention

South Koreans breathe sighs of relief as escaped wolf is returned to zoo safely
Crime|Europe|World

Russian drones hit Ukraine's Danube port, officials say

A Russian overnight drone attack damaged port infrastructure in Ukraine's largest Danube river port Izmail and one drone strayed into Romanian territory, Ukrainian and Romanian

Russian drones hit Ukraine's Danube port, officials say
Asia|Crime|World

Former President Win Myint freed in broad Myanmar prisoner amnesty

Myanmar's former President Win Myint has been freed as part of a broad prisoner amnesty by newly inaugurated President Min Aung Hlaing

Former President Win Myint freed in broad Myanmar prisoner amnesty
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

NATO will not collapse and US will defend its allies, Estonian minister says

NATO member Estonia has no doubt that the United States would help defend it if Russia attacks, its defence minister told Reuters, while warning that

NATO will not collapse and US will defend its allies, Estonian minister says
Australia|Celebrity|Crime|Travel|World

Prince Harry and Meghan meet survivors of Bondi Beach attack on final day of Australia trip

Britain's Prince Harry and wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, on Friday met survivors of December's Bondi Beach shooting that left 15 dead, on the final day

Prince Harry and Meghan meet survivors of Bondi Beach attack on final day of Australia trip
Crime|World

Myanmar cuts ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi's sentence, frees former president

Myanmar has reduced the sentence of imprisoned ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi, her lawyer told Reuters on Friday,  as part of an amnesty by a new president who ousted her government

Myanmar cuts ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi's sentence, frees former president