A woman will lead the Central Bank of Syria for the first time in the institution’s 70-year history after the country’s new leadership appointed Maysaa Sabrine, a former deputy governor of the bank, to helm it. In leading the institution that manages the country’s currency and sets its monetary policy, …
Read More »Colorado teen who lost leg in shark attack on Belize diving trip says she’s ‘lucky’ to be alive
The Colorado teenager who lost her right leg after she was bitten by a shark while on a diving trip in Belize says she’s “lucky” to be alive following a painstaking recovery — and yet she’s still determined to return to the ocean. Annabelle Carlson, 15, was attacked by two …
Read More »World waves goodbye to tumultuous 12 months
Millions around the world were on Tuesday getting set to ring in the New Year, with celebrations briefly outshining conflict in some parts of the globe. Nations in the South Pacific Ocean were the first to wave goodbye to 2024. Midnight in New Zealand is 18 hours ahead of Eastern …
Read More »State funeral for former President Carter set for Jan. 9
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. More young people are choosing trades over going to college 02:13 Now Playing State funeral for former President Carter set for Jan. 9 03:19 UP NEXT New York prepares for New Year’s Eve with over …
Read More »Keanu Reeves’ stolen Rolex found in Chile
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Keanu Reeves’ stolen Rolex found in Chile 02:04 UP NEXT Five charged in Liam Payne’s death, including friend and hotel workers 03:20 New fallout after Blake Lively sexual harassment allegations 02:01 Blake Lively …
Read More »Star athletes’ social media bling may attract cross-border burglary crews
The FBI is warning sports leagues that star athletes who display valuables on social media are vulnerable to burglars familiar with their often-public travel schedules. The bureau recently issued the best-practices memo as part of a long-standing practice of communicating with private businesses about crime trends, a U.S. official briefed …
Read More »Jet carrying Gonzaga men’s basketball team nearly collided with flight taking off at LAX
LOS ANGELES — The Federal Aviation Administration has launched an investigation after a private jet carrying the Gonzaga University men’s basketball team nearly crossed a runway as another flight was taking off Friday at Los Angeles International Airport. The plane operated by Key Lime Air was ordered by air traffic …
Read More »Sen. Kevin Cramer’s son sentenced to 28 years for killing an officer during a police chase
A son of Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., was sentenced to 28 years in prison Monday in connection with the death of a sheriff’s deputy during a law enforcement chase last year. Ian Cramer, 43, pleaded guilty in September to nine charges, including homicide while fleeing a peace officer, reckless endangerment and …
Read More »Treasury Dept. says China state-sponsored hacker accessed unclassified documents
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Treasury Dept. says China state-sponsored hacker accessed unclassified documents 01:03 UP NEXT On the hunt for mystery drones 02:51 Trump’s pick of Gabbard for DNI likely to be welcomed by Russian state media …
Read More »A North Carolina county pummeled by Hurricane Helene suffers another blow
County officials said that with the loss of the bridges, more than 20 residents would be unreachable by first responders because the bridges that once carried vehicles over rivers washed away in the hurricane and haven’t been rebuilt. “There are several people that we can’t get emergency access to,” Barrier …
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