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Month: October 2024

Tigray War Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the armed conflict in Ethiopia’s Tigray region, between Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s federal Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF) and forces of the previously dominant political party, the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF). The Tigray conflict, which lasted from 2020 to 2022, has left thousands dead, more

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Baltimore police officer suspended, faces assault charges for domestic-related incident

By Adam Thompson Click here for updates on this story     BALTIMORE, Maryland (WJZ) — A Baltimore police officer is facing first-degree assault charges after a domestic-related incident, police said. Officer Eli Eugene Winston had his police powers suspended and is on home detention without pay, Baltimore police confirmed. No other information was provided. Please note:

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John Boehner Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of John Boehner, former speaker of the US House of Representatives. Personal Birth date: November 17, 1949 Birth place: Cincinnati, Ohio Birth name: John Andrew Boehner Father: Earl Henry Boehner, bar owner Mother: Mary Ann (Hall) Boehner Marriage: Debbie (Gunlack) Boehner (1973-present) Children:

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Staph food poisoning blamed for 46 illnesses at Jessup seafood distributor, health officials say

By Adam Thompson Click here for updates on this story     BALTIMORE, Maryland (WJZ) — Staph (Staphylococcus aureus) food poisoning from an outside dish sickened dozens of employees at the NAFCO Wholesale Fish Distribution Facility on October 21 in Jessup, according to the Maryland Department of Health. The health department said 46 workers became ill after

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North Korea likely to ask for nuclear technology from Russia in exchange for troops, South Korea says

By Natasha Bertrand, CNN (CNN) — North Korea is “very likely to ask” Moscow for advanced technology related to nuclear weapons in exchange for deploying troops to help Russia in its war against Ukraine, South Korean Defense Minister Kim Yong Hyun said at the Pentagon on Wednesday. North Korea will likely request Russian technology transfers

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Browns LB Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah remains sidelined with neck injury, will not play against Chargers

AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Browns Pro Bowl linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah will sit out this week’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers as he continues to recover from a neck injury suffered on a violent hit while making a tackle on Sunday. Owusu-Koramoah was hospitalized overnight after he got hurt while helping bring down

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Nicky Jam attends Los 40 Primavera Pop Festival at Wizink Center in April 2022 in Madrid

Reggaeton superstar Nicky Jam withdraws Trump endorsement over Madison Square Garden rally: ‘Puerto Rico should be respected’

CNN By Elizabeth Wagmeister and Priscilla Alvarez, CNN (CNN) — Latin superstar Nicky Jam on Wednesday said he’s withdrawing his endorsement of former President Donald Trump, one month after appearing onstage with Trump while donning a MAGA hat. The reggaeton artist, speaking in Spanish, posted to his 43.5 million followers on Instagram that he was withdrawing his Trump endorsement because of the recent

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Reggaeton superstar Nicky Jam withdraws Trump endorsement over Madison Square Garden rally: ‘Puerto Rico should be respected’

By Elizabeth Wagmeister and Priscilla Alvarez, CNN (CNN) — Latin superstar Nicky Jam on Wednesday said he’s withdrawing his endorsement of former President Donald Trump, one month after appearing onstage with Trump while donning a MAGA hat. The reggaeton artist, speaking in Spanish, posted to his 43.5 million followers on Instagram that he was withdrawing his Trump endorsement because of the recent comments

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3 Pakistani soldiers and 8 militants killed during a raid on insurgents’ hideout

PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistani authorities say three soldiers and eight militants were killed after security forces backed by military helicopters raided a hideout in a former stronghold of insurgents in a restive province bordering Afghanistan. Police said Wednesday a local militant commander is believed to be among those killed in the operation in Bannu,

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