United States. Researchers and municipal authorities reported multiple water-related developments this week: a study found the federal government charges large agricultural water agencies far lower wholesale prices than cities in California, Arizona and Nevada; Waterbury, Connecticut, experienced a major water main break causing widespread outages and prompting distribution centers and...
United States communities conducted public Hanukkah menorah lightings this week and local leaders emphasized resilience and safety measures. Dozens gathered at state capitol sites, synagogues, and public squares for candle lightings and celebrations. Law enforcement agencies provided extra patrols, coordinated with organizers, and raised protective measures following reports of a...
Johnston, Iowa — Two Iowa National Guard soldiers were killed and three wounded Saturday in an ambush near Palmyra, Syria, officials said. A U.S. civilian interpreter also died and the attacker was killed, officials added. The soldiers conducted counterterrorism operations as part of Operation Inherent Resolve; Maj. Gen. Stephen Osborn...
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — University of Michigan officials fired football coach Sherrone Moore after an internal review found an inappropriate relationship with a staffer. The school retained a law firm that will continue and expand its probe across the athletic department. Prosecutors charged Moore with three crimes after saying he...
Providence, R.I. A gunman opened fire Saturday in the engineering building at Brown University during final exams, killing two people and critically wounding eight, city officials said on Saturday evening. Police searched campus buildings and nearby neighborhoods while investigators described the suspect as a male wearing dark clothing who left...
Providence, R.I. — Police responded Saturday to an active shooter incident at Brown University’s engineering complex, authorities said. Officers established a perimeter near the Barus & Holley building, ordered shelter-in-place during final exams and initially reported a suspect in custody before correcting that statement. Emergency responders treated multiple gunshot victims;...
Providence, R.I. — Saturday, law enforcement responded to an active shooter incident at Brown University near the Barus & Holley Engineering building, where multiple people were shot and at least two were reported killed. University officials issued shelter-in-place alerts and initially said a suspect was in custody before correcting that...
Palmyra, Syria — Two U.S. Army soldiers and a civilian interpreter were killed on Dec. 13 when a lone ISIS gunman opened fire on a joint U.S.-Syrian patrol before being engaged and killed, U.S. Central Command said. Three other service members were wounded. The Pentagon withheld identities pending family notification;...
Lewiston, Idaho. Emergency responders reported a U-Haul truck exploded in an Old Navy parking lot Saturday morning, killing one person and damaging nearby businesses including Old Navy and the Courtyard Marriott. Authorities said the truck carried gasoline and propane, and investigators found evidence of a propane leak but could not...
Washington — House Speaker Mike Johnson unveiled a Republican health care bill Friday as enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies are set to expire at year-end. The Senate failed to advance competing measures last week, leaving the House to move quickly. Republicans offered alternatives focused on lowering premiums, while Democrats pressed...
