Central America August 22, 2024 Guatemalan police arrest 7 accused of trafficking the 53 migrants who died in Texas in 2022 Guatemalan police have arrested 7 Guatemalans accused of smuggling more than 50 migrants from Central America and Mexico who died in 2022 after they were abandoned in a tractor trailer in Texas.
Florida August 21, 2024 Babysitter pleads guilty to manslaughter for 2019 death of a man she injured as a baby in 1984 Former babysitter Terry McKirchy has pleaded guilty to manslaughter for the 2019 death of Benjamin Dowling, a man she has been accused of disabling when he was an infant 40 years ago.
Middle East August 21, 2024 Greek-flagged oil tanker adrift and on fire after suspected Houthi attack A Greek-flagged oil tanker is reportedly adrift and ablaze on the Red Sea after coming under repeated attack Wednesday. Houthi rebels are suspected to be responsible.
Minnesota August 21, 2024 Ex-officer Derek Chauvin convicted in George Floyd’s killing is moved to new prison months after stabbing Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, convicted in the 2020 killing of George Floyd, was transferred to a Texas prison nearly nine months after being stabbed in a different facility.
Crime August 21, 2024 Police raid Andrew Tate's home in Romania as new allegations involving minors surface Police conducted new raids at Andrew Tate's home as part of an ongoing investigation into human trafficking, rape and forming a criminal gang to exploit women.
Africa August 20, 2024 Alleged Kenyan 'vampire' killer, who confessed to 42 murders, escapes custody: police Collins Jumaisi Khalusha, a 33-year-old Kenyan national accused of killing and dismembering dozens of women, has escaped custody alongside 12 other inmates.
Spain August 20, 2024 Spanish woman believed to be the oldest person in the world has died at age 117 Maria Branyas, a Spanish woman considered the oldest person in the world at 117 years old, has died; 116-year-old Tomiko Itooka from Japan is listed as the next oldest person.
Central America August 20, 2024 Panama deports 29 Colombians on first US-funded flight Panama has deported 29 Colombians on what was reportedly the first flight paid for by the U.S.; the two countries signed an agreement last month to address immigration through the Darien jungle.
Illinois August 20, 2024 Girl found safe, grandfather and great-grandfather found dead after boat capsizes on Illinois lake A 7-year-old girl was found safe and two men were found dead after the boat they were in capsized at LaSalle Lake State Fish and Wildlife area in Illinois.
New York August 19, 2024 Former Rep. George Santos pleads guilty in federal wire fraud, ID theft case Embattled former New York Rep. George Santos, a Republican, pleaded guilty Monday to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, just weeks before the federal case was set for trial.
China August 19, 2024 China and the Philippines trade blame after ships collide in disputed South China Sea Coast guard ships from China and the Philippines collided on Monday in the South China Sea, damaging both vessels. Each side blames the other for the incident.