Day: March 22, 2024

Authorities identify victims of Virginia private jet crash

10:10 pm March 22, 2024

Virginia State Police have identified the five people who were killed when a small private jet crashed as it approached a rural airport earlier this month. The twin-engine IAI Astra 1125 left Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on March 10 and was scheduled to land at Ingalls Field Airport in Hot Springs, Virginia, but it crashed, killing […]

Biden to host Iraqi leader with talks underway on winding down coalition against the Islamic State

10:09 pm March 22, 2024

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden plans to host Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, who is visiting next month as the countries hold formal talks about winding down the mission of a U.S.-led military coalition formed to fight the Islamic State group in Iraq. The meeting is scheduled for April 15, the White House […]

Duquesne professor goes viral after canceling class in honor of March Madness win: ‘Go celebrate’

10:08 pm March 22, 2024

A professor at Duquesne University is winning big with his students after canceling class this week following the Dukes’ thrilling upset over sixth-seeded BYU in the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. Robert Healy III is going viral on social media after he shared a message he sent to his students on Thursday […]

Russia and China veto US resolution calling for immediate cease-fire in Gaza

10:06 pm March 22, 2024

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Russia and China on Friday vetoed a U.S.-sponsored United Nations resolution supporting “an immediate and sustained cease-fire” in the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, calling the measure ambiguous and saying it was not the direct demand to end the fighting that much of the world seeks. The vote in the Security Council […]

White House blames Republicans, Texas Gov. Abbott, after migrants attack Guard members, storm border

9:03 pm March 22, 2024

The White House on Friday blamed Republicans and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott when asked about the reaction to the chaotic scene a day earlier, when more than 100 migrants were filmed bursting through razor wire along the southern border to get into Texas. “What does President Biden think should happen to adult men who are […]