Day: April 27, 2023

On this day in history, April 27, 1805, US Marines attack shores of Tripoli, key victory in Barbary Wars

4:02 am April 27, 2023

The fledgling United States Marine Corps proved its dauntless courage with a “miracle” victory in the Battle of Derna on the shores of Tripoli in North Africa on this day in history, April 27, 1805. The successful attack against overwhelming numbers on the port city in present-day Libya, a stronghold of pirates who spent years […]

Jack Teixeira: Air Force suspends two commanders from accused classified docs leaker’s unit

3:59 am April 27, 2023

Two officers who were in command of Jack Teixeira, the Massachusetts Air National Guardsman who is accused of leaking intelligence documents over a social platform, have been temporarily suspended, the U.S. Air Force said. According to Air Force Spokesperson Ann Stefanek, the Air Force suspended two commanders of his unit and temporarily removed their access […]

Panthers scratch and claw their way to overtime win, stave off elimination

3:59 am April 27, 2023

The Florida Panthers watched Bruins forward Brad Marchand skate in alone on goalie Sergei Bobrovsky, with the seconds ticking away in the third period of a 3-3 game. If Marchand scores, Florida’s season is over. “I knew it wasn’t going in,” Panthers coach Paul Maurice said, before admitting that he was lying. “You can’t know […]

Arizona hospital near border preparing for Title 42’s end, possible migrant surge

3:49 am April 27, 2023

A surge at the southwest border could be what local communities are facing, as Title 42 is set to expire May 11. It’s a public health policy that allows for quick deportations put in place during the Trump administration, but the Biden administration has tried to end it for over a year now. In Yuma, […]

Some East Palestine residents still living in hotels almost 3 months after train derailment

3:06 am April 27, 2023

In early February, Stella Gamble watched from her front porch as a toxic plume of smoke filled the sky over East Palestine, Ohio. She soon learned that a Norfolk Southern train had derailed, spilling hazardous materials into the air, water and sky. In the days following the incident, Gamble’s family complied with evacuation orders. However, […]