Day: August 16, 2023

27 dead in Libya as clashes continue to escalate between rival militias

11:49 am August 16, 2023

Clashes between rival militias in Libya’s capital killed at least 27 people and left residents trapped in their homes Tuesday, unable to escape the violence, medical authorities said. The fighting appears to be the most intense to shake Tripoli this year. In addition to the 27 deaths, over 100 people were injured in the fighting, […]

Rhode Island election board finds ‘no obvious pattern of fraud’ in congressional campaign of Lt. Gov. Matos

11:48 am August 16, 2023

The Rhode Island Board of Elections said Tuesday that its review of nomination signatures submitted by the congressional campaign of Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos found “no obvious pattern of fraud,” but will continue to investigate to protect the integrity of the democratic process. The review was conducted after election officials in three communities in the […]

Japanese climber killed, another injured while trying to climb never-scaled mountain in Pakistan

11:47 am August 16, 2023

A Japanese mountaineer died and another was injured when apparent rocks hit them while they were trying to climb a never-scaled mountain in Pakistan, a mountaineering official and the injured climber said Tuesday. The climbers were on an expedition organized by a local tour operator in the Andaq Valley in the country’s north, said Karrar […]

Michigan man pleads guilty to assaulting police officer during Jan. 6 US Capitol protest

11:46 am August 16, 2023

A Michigan man pleaded guilty Tuesday to assaulting a police officer during the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, prosecutors said. Matthew Thomas Krol, 64, of Linden entered the plea in the District of Columbia to a felony count of assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers using a dangerous weapon, the Department of […]

Retired professor charged with stealing thousands of dollars in jewelry from Washington’s elites

11:14 am August 16, 2023

A retired political science professor who traveled in Washington’s elite social circles pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to charges that he stole tens of thousands of dollars in jewelry from his wealthy acquaintances. Lawrence Gray sold at least seven rare and valuable stolen items, including diamond earrings, a pink sapphire brooch, and a 19th century […]