Day: January 5, 2024

Russia using North Korean-made missiles against Ukraine, White House says

2:15 pm January 5, 2024

Russia is utilizing North Korean-made missiles in its invasion of Ukraine, according to the White House. National Security Council spokesman John Kirby made the claim Thursday during a White House press briefing. “Our information indicates that the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea recently provided Russia with ballistic missile launchers and several ballistic missiles,” Kirby told […]

US Navy veteran visits Florida cafe every day for breakfast, helps with tasks as staff plans birthday bash

2:11 pm January 5, 2024

A U.S. Navy veteran has touched thousands of hearts after a local café posted news of his loyalty to the restaurant. Mr. Lee, as he is known, is a veteran who lives in Pensacola, Florida, and visits the Scenic 90 Cafe every morning for breakfast. Lee, who served in the U.S. Navy for over 30 […]

Colorado police officer found guilty in Elijah McClain’s death awaits sentencing

2:04 pm January 5, 2024

A Colorado police officer convicted of killing Elijah McClain, a young Black man walking home from a store, is expected to learn Friday whether a judge will sentence him to prison or he will receive probation. McClain’s mother also may speak at the sentencing hearing. Among the three officers charged in McClain’s 2019 death, Randy […]

New Zealand fisherman survives 23 hours in ocean after falling overboard: ‘Absolute miracle’

2:02 pm January 5, 2024

A New Zealand fisherman managed to survive more than 23 hours in the ocean after falling overboard in what police are describing as an “absolute miracle.” Will Fransen was pulled out of the sea near Mayor Island on Wednesday after a trio of fisherman “noticed an unusual reflection on the water” and ultimately “discovered a […]

Los Angeles investigators strive to identify thousands of ‘unclaimed dead’

1:16 pm January 5, 2024

Arusyak Martirosyan struggles to open the door of a stranger’s one-bedroom apartment overflowing with the belongings from a life lived but not claimed in death. Wedged against the door is a giant box of Gain laundry detergent and plastic tubs piled high. Blouses and T-shirts, suspended by hangers over a living room curtain rod, block […]