The woman who was fatally set on fire in a New York City subway earlier this month has been identified as 57-year-old Debrina Kawam from Toms River, New Jersey, police said Tuesday. Kawam was asleep on an idle F train at the Stillwell Avenue station on Dec. 22 in Brooklyn …
Read More »Tennis pro Gabriela Dabrowski reveals she played Wimbledon and Olympics amid breast cancer treatment
Paris Olympic bronze medalist and three-time Grand Slam champion Gabriela Dabrowski shared in an Instagram post that she was diagnosed with breast cancer in April and competed throughout the season while receiving treatment. “I know this will come as a shock to many, but I am okay and I will …
Read More »Court issues warrants to detain impeached South Korean President Yoon and search his office
SEOUL, South Korea — A South Korean court issued warrants Tuesday to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol and search his office and residence over allegations of rebellion in connection with his short-lived declaration of martial law. It’s the first time a warrant has been issued to detain a sitting …
Read More »Syria appoint first woman to lead central bank
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 …
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