February 2023

A first report on the Ohio toxic train wreck was released. Here’s what it found — and what investigators are still looking into

February 23, 2023 11:53 PM CNN Newsource

By Aya Elamroussi and Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN After federal officials released an initial report concluding that this month’s toxic train wreck in Ohio was completely preventable, investigators will begin examining procedures, practices and design prior to the derailment that has sparked long-term concerns among hundreds of frustrated residents. The National Transportation Safety Board on Thursday

A man already serving 3 life sentences for murder has been charged in 2004 homicide cold case

February 23, 2023 11:42 PM CNN Newsource

By Paradise Afshar and Jason Hanna, CNN A man serving life sentences for three 2005 Las Vegas-area murders has now been charged in a 2004 killing there, authorities said Thursday. Investigators determined Norman Flowers, 48, is a suspect in the 2004 death of Keysha Brown after they asked for more forensic testing during a July

Joy amid sorrow: 1st birthdays muted for Ukrainian parents

February 23, 2023 11:41 PM Associated Press

By HANNA ARHIROVA Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is particularly poignant for women who gave birth and men who became fathers a year ago, on Feb. 24, 2022, as bombs began to fall. Bringing forth new life just as the Russian onslaught snatched other lives away entwined

Ukraine leader pledges push for victory on war anniversary

February 23, 2023 11:40 PM Associated Press

By JOHN LEICESTER and HANNA ARHIROVA Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s leader pledged to push for victory in 2023 as he and other Ukrainians on Friday marked the somber anniversary of the Russian invasion that upended their lives and Europe’s security. It was Ukraine’s “longest day,” President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, but the country’s

Alex Murdaugh completes testimony in trial over 2021 killings of his wife and son; court to resume Monday

February 23, 2023 11:28 PM CNN Newsource

By Travis Caldwell, Ray Sanchez and Emma Tucker, CNN After two days on the stand, Alex Murdaugh completed testimony Friday in the murder trial over the killings of his wife and son. After about six hours of testimony Friday — which included a prosecutor grilling the former disgraced South Carolina attorney over lies, drug use

Pullin, Olbrich lift UC Riverside over Hawaii 54-52

February 23, 2023 11:15 PM Associated Press

HONOLULU (AP) — Zyon Pullin scored 24 points, Lachlan Olbrich added a double-double and UC Riverside turned back Hawaii 54-52 on Thursday night. Pullin made 11 of 19 shots from the floor and added six rebounds and three steals for the Highlanders (20-10, 13-5 Big West Conference), who have won four straight. Olbrich finished with

What is China’s peace proposal for Ukraine War?

February 23, 2023 11:06 PM Associated Press

Associated Press TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — One year into Russia’s war against Ukraine, China is offering a 12-point proposal to end the fighting. The proposal follows China’s recent announcement that it is trying to act as mediator in the war that has re-energized Western alliances viewed by Beijing and Moscow as rivals. China’s top diplomat

Malik Beasley scores 25 points, Lakers beat Warriors 124-111

February 23, 2023 11:03 PM Associated Press

By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James and Anthony Davis might finally have a supporting cast to help the Los Angeles Lakers make a push to get into the playoffs. Malik Beasley scored 25 points and was one of eight players in double figures as the new-look Lakers returned from

Jaquez Jr. leads No. 4 UCLA to 78-71 win over Utah

February 23, 2023 11:01 PM Associated Press

By MATTHEW COLES Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Jaime Jaquez Jr. scored 17 of his 23 points in the second half and Tyger Campbell added 18 to lift No. 4 UCLA to a 78-71 win over Utah on Thursday night. “Jaime is a big-time player. He’s an All-American and a guy that’s going

Granlund and Niederreiter both score 2, Preds top Sharks 6-2

February 23, 2023 11:01 PM Associated Press

By MAX MILLER Associated Press SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Mikael Granlund and Nino Niederreiter each scored twice, and the Nashville Predators beat the San Jose Sharks 6-2 on Thursday night. Granlund has nine goals this season. Niederreiter extended his goal streak to three games. Yakov Trenin and Tommy Novak also scored for Nashville. Matt

Shabazz scores 30, San Francisco slips past Portland 92-89

February 23, 2023 10:55 PM Associated Press

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Khalil Shabazz scored 30 points to help San Francisco hold off Portland 92-89 on Thursday night. Shabazz added seven rebounds for the Dons (18-12, 7-8 West Coast Conference). Tyrell Roberts finished with 19 points and six assists, while Marcus Williams hit five 3-pointers and scored 17. The Pilots (13-17, 5-10) were

Japanese Americans won redress, fight for Black reparations

February 23, 2023 10:50 PM Associated Press

By JANIE HAR Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — When Miya Iwataki and other Japanese Americans fought in the 1980s for the U.S. government to apologize to the families it imprisoned during World War II, Black politicians and civil rights leaders were integral to the movement. Thirty-five years after they won that apology — and

Japanese Americans won redress, fight for Black reparations

February 23, 2023 10:50 PM Associated Press

By JANIE HAR Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — When Miya Iwataki and other Japanese Americans fought in the 1980s for the U.S. government to apologize to the families it imprisoned during World War II, Black politicians and civil rights leaders were integral to the movement. Thirty-five years after they won that apology — and

Modi urges G20 finance leaders to focus on ‘most vulnerable’

February 23, 2023 10:40 PM Associated Press

By SIBI ARASU Associated Press BENGALURU, India (AP) — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged financial policymakers of the Group of 20 leading economies to focus on the world’s “most vulnerable people” in talks taking place in the technology hub of Bengaluru. As countries deal with slew of challenges in the aftermath of the

Modi urges G20 finance leaders to focus on ‘most vulnerable’

February 23, 2023 10:40 PM Associated Press

By SIBI ARASU Associated Press BENGALURU, India (AP) — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged financial policymakers of the Group of 20 leading economies to focus on the world’s “most vulnerable people” in talks taking place in the technology hub of Bengaluru. As countries deal with slew of challenges in the aftermath of the

Timme helps No. 12 Gonzaga rout San Diego 97-72

February 23, 2023 10:38 PM Associated Press

By TOMMY CONMY Associated Press SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Drew Timme had 22 points and 13 rebounds to help No. 12 Gonzaga beat San Diego 97-72 on Thursday night. The win sets up a matchup between Gonzaga and No. 15 Saint Mary’s for the West Coast Conference regular season title on Saturday. The Gaels haven’t

Bamba, Gueye lead Washington State over Stanford 67-63

February 23, 2023 10:35 PM Associated Press

STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — TJ Bamba scored 17 of his 22 points in the second half, Mouhamed Gueye added a double-double and Washington State held off Stanford 67-63 on Thursday night. Bamba sank 9 of 14 shots, including 4 of 5 from 3-point range, for the Cougars (14-15, 9-9 Pac-12 Conference). Gueye finished with 15

India’s opposition vows to keep ‘raising questions about Adani group’ after spokesperson arrested

February 23, 2023 10:28 PM CNN Newsource

By Rhea Mogul and Manveena Suri, CNN When dozens of security personnel crowded onto the runway of New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi Airport on Thursday, it was not to capture a terrorist or fleeing criminal mastermind, or even to apprehend an unruly passenger. It was to arrest an opposition politician who had allegedly “disturbed harmony” —

Workers dig by layers in search for 47 missing at China mine

February 23, 2023 10:27 PM Associated Press

By NG HAN GUAN Associated Press ALXA LEAGUE, China (AP) — Work crews trying to find 47 people missing after a collapse at an open-pit mine in northern China have had to change their excavation methods to avoid causing more landslides, state media reported Friday. Six people have been confirmed dead and six injured people

Workers dig by layers in search for 47 missing at China mine

February 23, 2023 10:27 PM Associated Press

By NG HAN GUAN Associated Press ALXA LEAGUE, China (AP) — Work crews trying to find 47 people missing after a collapse at an open-pit mine in northern China have had to change their excavation methods to avoid causing more landslides, state media reported Friday. Six people have been confirmed dead and six injured people

Month: February 2023