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Month: February 2024

Meteorologists urge Southern Californians to prepare for very dangerous flood potential from new storm

By Aya Elamroussi and Taylor Ward, CNN (CNN) — A second and more powerful atmospheric river-fueled storm is set to bring potentially life-threatening flooding to Southern California from Sunday into next week after an earlier storm already unleashed record rainfall in some parts of the region. The second atmospheric river set to hit California within

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Suspect accused of killing and beheading his father bought a gun the previous day, prosecutor says

By MIKE CATALINI and MARK SCOLFORO Associated Press DOYLESTOWN, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania prosecutor says the man accused of shooting and decapitating his father in their home northeast of Philadelphia and posting a video of the severed head purchased a gun the previous day. Bucks County District Attorney Jennifer Schorn said Friday that 32-year-old

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Cyprus president makes government ministers sign a pledge not to tolerate sexual harassment

NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Cyprus’ president has required all government ministers to sign a “zero tolerance” declaration on sexist behavior and sexual harassment among employees and anyone visiting a government office. Cyprus already has stringent laws against sexual harassment and sexism in the workplace. But it was the first time that ministers had to sign

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As Europe’s farmers find common cause in grievances, governments race to offer concessions

By DEREK GATOPOULOS and COSTAS KANTOURIS Associated Press THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — Greece’s annual Agrotica trade fair traditionally gives farmers a chance see the latest equipment and agricultural innovations. On Friday, the event became a focal point for their long-standing frustrations. Tractors lined up around the conference center hosting the fair in the northern city

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Governing body backs one of world’s top referees amid fallout from controversial Asian Cup red card

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Football Australia says it is providing an Iranian-Australian referee and his family with “all the support they require” over the fallout from an Asian Cup match. Alireza Faghani, an experienced referee who has officiated multiple men’s World Cup matches, sent off Iraq striker Aymen Hussein after showing him a second yellow card

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House Judiciary Committee subpoenas Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis

By Zachary Cohen, CNN Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has been subpoenaed by House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan to produce documents related to the use and spending of federal funds, according to copy of the subpoena obtained by CNN. Willis is the Georgia district attorney who brought the 2020 election subversion case against former President Donald

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