Day: March 5, 2024

Mexico City drought causes rainwater catchment basin to catch fire and burn for a day

11:56 pm March 5, 2024

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico City’s drought and water shortage is so bad that one of the capital’s rainwater catchment basins caught fire Tuesday, scorching 75 acres (30 hectares) of dried-up vegetation. The Mexico City fire department said in a statement that the fire had been brought under control by late afternoon, although photos distributed […]

Madeline Soto crime scene photo accidentally included in social media post, sheriff says

11:55 pm March 5, 2024

Florida officials are asking authorities to open an investigation after a photo showing the body of a missing teen after she was found dead was mistakenly posted to social media. A screenshot posted to Instagram, which was shared with Fox Orlando, appears to show the body of Madeline Soto in a grassy, wooded area. The […]

Lawmakers pass ‘Secure DC’ anti-crime bill after business groups warn of ‘alarming’ trend of violence

11:47 pm March 5, 2024

Lawmakers in Washington, D.C. passed a sweeping anti-crime bill Tuesday just days after business leaders in the nation’s capital wrote a letter to Mayor Muriel Bowser and legislators warning about an “alarming increase in violent crime across our city.” The Secure D.C. Omnibus Amendment Act of 2024 — which includes more than 100 proposals to […]

Haitian prime minister lands in Puerto Rico as he tries to return home to quell gang violence

11:39 pm March 5, 2024

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — It’s the one question on the minds of all Haitians ever since armed gangs plunged the long-suffering Caribbean nation into near anarchy: Where in the world is Prime Minister Ariel Henry? The embattled leader, who assumed power following the 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse, has been notably absent since the […]

Seahawks cut Jamal Adams less than 3 years after making him highest-paid safety in NFL history

11:11 pm March 5, 2024

The Seattle Seahawks‘ trade to acquire Jamal Adams didn’t work out like they had hoped. After a drama-filled stint with the New York Jets, one of the best young stars in the game was surprisingly traded. The Jets acquired two first-round picks from the Seahawks for a player who did not want to be with […]

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