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Moscow court rejects journalist Gershkovich’s appeal
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich will remain jailed on espionage charges until at least late June, after a Moscow court on Tuesday rejected his appeal that sought to end his pretrial detention. Read more
Caitlin Clark becomes 1st two-time winner of Sullivan Award
Caitlin Clark is still picking up trophies. Read more
Villagers in Mexico organize to take back their water
As a drought in Mexico drags on, angry subsistence farmers have begun taking direct action on thirsty avocado orchards and berry fields of commercial farms that are drying up streams in the mountains west of Mexico City. Read more
Caitlin Clark set to sign Nike deal valued at $28M over 8 years, reports say
Caitlin Clark appears to be on the cusp of setting another record. Read more
NASA leaders discuss global challenges, solutions with Mexico president and students
In a frequently tense relationship often defined by a shared border, the United States sent two officials with a different perspective to Mexico this week for a bit of space diplomacy. Read more
Longtime EU hopeful North Macedonia holds presidential polls centered on bloc accession
Presidential elections are being held Wednesday in North Macedonia, a small Balkan country that has orbited the European Union for nearly two decades with little to show for its efforts to join the 27-nation bloc. Read more
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Honolulu police arrest 5 attempting to hike up Haiku Stairs
Honolulu police were ready for potential violators attempting to hike up the closed Haiku Stairs early this morning in Kaneohe. Read more
Traps catch invasive coconut rhinoceros beetles in Waikoloa
State agriculture officials today confirmed the detection of three live, adult coconut rhinceros beetles in Hawaii island’s Waikoloa area. Read more
Martian skies over Athens? Greece’s capital turns an orange hue
Strong southerly winds carried the dust from the Sahara Desert, giving the atmosphere of the Greek capital a Martian-like filter in the last hours of daylight. Read more
Kauai County to extend beach lifeguard hours
Starting next month, hours at guarded beaches will be from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., according to the county’s Ocean Safety Bureau, an additional two hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. currently. Read more
Defense: Ex-gang leader’s account of Tupac killing is fiction
“He himself is giving different stories,” attorney Carl Arnold told reporters outside a courtroom following a brief status check with his client, Duane “Keffe D” Davis, in front of a Nevada judge. His trial is scheduled for Nov. 4. Read more
Suspect pleads not guilty in arson fire at Bernie Sanders’ office
Shant Michael Soghomonian, 35, was indicted by a grand jury on a charge of maliciously damaging or attempting to damage and destroy by fire a building used in interstate commerce. Read more
GoFundMe expands into Mexico
Mexico marks the 20th country serviced by GoFundMe. Read more
2 Malaysian military helicopters collide, killing all 10 aboard
The helicopters were rehearsing at a naval base in northern Perak state for the navy’s 90th anniversary celebration next month when the accident occurred, the navy said in a brief statement. Read more
New federal rule would bar ‘noncompete’ rules for most employees
The Federal Trade Commission voted Tuesday 3-2 to ban measures known as noncompete agreements, which bar workers from jumping to or starting competing companies for a prescribed period of time. Read more
Michigan woman charged with murder in deadly birthday party crash
Marshella Chidester, 66, did not enter a plea to the eight counts she faces in Saturday’s tragic crash at the Swan Boat Club in Monroe County, about 30 miles (48 kilometers) south of Detroit. Read more
UH men’s basketball associate head coach joins Long Beach State
In confirming the move, Montgomery thanked Ganot, the coaching staff, players and fans. Read more
U.S. agrees to $138.7M for FBI’s botching Larry Nassar probe
Nassar worked at Michigan State University and also served as a team doctor at Indianapolis-based USA Gymnastics. Read more
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