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South Carolina July 31, 2024

South Carolina high court rules in favor of death penalty, including by firing squad

The South Carolina Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that death row inmates can be executed by electric chair, firing squad, or lethal injection.

India July 31, 2024

Death toll from landslide in southern India reaches 151 as search operations continue

At least 151 people have been confirmed dead after multiple landslides devastated Kerala state’s Wayanad district in southern India this week, according to police.

Crime July 31, 2024

Former lead BBC news anchor pleads guilty to making indecent images of children

Huw Edwards, a former top news anchor for the BBC, pleaded guilty to three counts of making indecent images of children during a court hearing in London.

Washington DC July 30, 2024

Senate passes bill to protect kids online and make tech companies accountable for harmful content

The Senate passed a bill by a 91-3 vote, designed to protect kids from dangerous online content; it forces companies to take steps to prevent harm on online platforms frequently by minors.

Hawaii July 30, 2024

Hawaii man killed self after police took DNA sample in Virginia woman’s 1991 killing

Albert Lauro Jr., a newly-identified suspect in the sexual assault and killing of a woman who was visiting Hawaii over 30 years ago, has died by suicide after police took a DNA sample from him.

Venezuelan Political Crisis July 30, 2024

Chávez statues toppled across Venezuela as election protests rage on

Venezuelan activists have taken to destroying giant statues of the late President Hugo Chávez in protest of the socialist government's alleged theft of the country's latest election.

Ukraine July 30, 2024

Russia has overrun 2 more eastern Donetsk villages, Ukrainian troops report

Ukrainian soldiers say Russian forces have overrun two frontline villages in the eastern Donetsk region. The assaults are part of a Kremlin push to overwhelm battlefield defenses.

North Korea July 29, 2024

North Korean officials looking to import treatment for Kim's obesity-related health issues: Seoul

North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un's bouts with high blood pressure and diabetes are leading officials to seek treatments from abroad, South Korean authorities reported Monday.

Box Office July 29, 2024

‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ delivers No. 1 R-rated opening with $205 million debut

Marvel's “Deadpool & Wolverine" made $205 million in its first weekend in North American theaters, according to studio estimates, shattering the record for R-rated movie openings.

Italy July 29, 2024

Italy, China announce 3-year industrial cooperation plan as EU-China trade war fears loom

Italian PM Giorgia Meloni visited China, where she announced that Italy and China signed a three-year action plan to implement past agreements and begin new forms of cooperation.

Astronomy July 29, 2024

'Doubleheader' meteor shower to light up the sky this week: Here's how to catch a glimpse

There will be back-to-back meteor showers this week. The Southern Delta Aquariid meteor shower peaks on Tuesday, and this year it will coincide with the Alpha Capricornids.