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Tulsa Cybersecurity Attack Similar To Pipeline Attack
A cybersecurity attack on the city of Tulsas computer system was similar to an attack on the Colonial Pipeline and that the hacker is known, officials said Thursday.
Experts to Probe Health Risks of Human-animal Interaction: WHO
In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, which was sparked by a virus that likely originated in animals, the WHO this week created the One Health High-Level Expert Panel.
Defense Contractor's Senate Campaign Donations Investigated
U.S authorities are investigating allegations that a Hawaiibased defense contractor illegally donated $150,000 to the reelection fund of a Maine senator who advocated for an $8 million Navy contract with the company, according to court documents unsealed...
Russia, U.S. Security Chiefs Plan Meeting In Europe - Newspaper
Nikolay Patrushev, the secretary of the Russian Security Council, and U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan plan to meet in a European city in coming weeks, the Kommersant daily reported on Wednesday without disclosing sources.
Earthquake of Magnitude 5.8 Strikes Nepal: German Research Centre
An earthquake of magnitude 5.8 struck Nepal early on Wednesday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said.
Gambling Firm FanDuel Investing $15M, Hiring 900 In Atlanta
Gambling company FanDuel says it will invest at least $15 million and hire more than 900 people, opening an Atlanta office focused on product development and technology operations.
Officer Survives Bullet In Windshield As Chase Hits 100 Mph
A passenger in a car fleeing police fired at officers during a highspeed chase that went on for 30 minutes over many narrow South Carolina roads, and officers kept trailing the car even after a bullet lodged in the windshield of a cruiser, just above the...
Virginia: Ex-gynecologist Gets 59 Years On Fraud Conviction
A former gynecologist in Virginia who was convicted on fraud charges for performing unnecessary surgeries and procedures was sentenced Tuesday to 59 years in prison.
Judges Send Ohio's Case Against Census Back To Lower Court
An appellate court on Tuesday sent a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Census Bureau's delay in releasing data used for redrawing congressional and legislative districts back to a trial court and ordered a judge to come up with a remedy between the statistical...
AP FACT CHECK: Hyperbole From Biden, GOP On State Of Economy
President Joe Biden and House Republicans alike are revising history when asserting that the new administration set records in U.S. job creation either the best ever or among the worst, depending on the vantage point. The truth is in between.
Biden Tax Returns: He Paid 25.9% Rate And Earned $607,336
President Joe Biden has said the wealthy should pay more in taxes and 25.9% of his income went to the federal government in 2020.
U.S. Voices Concern Over Military Movements To Azerbaijan, Armenia Leaders
White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan, in separate calls on Monday with the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan, expressed concern over recent tensions between the two countries, the White House said in a statement.
2 Navy Training Jets Collide Over South Texas, Injuring 1
Two Navy training jets collided over South Texas on Monday, forcing the two crew members on one plane to bail out and leaving one of them with minor injuries, the military said.
Dozens More Men Sue Ohio State Over Doc's Sexual Misconduct
Dozens more men are suing Ohio State over the universitys failure to stop sexual abuse and misconduct decades ago by team doctor Richard Strauss.
Calls Mount For Gaza-Israel Cease-fire, Greater US Efforts
The U.N. Security Council and Muslim nations convened emergency meetings Sunday to demand a stop to civilian bloodshed as Israeli warplanes carried out the deadliest single attacks in nearly a week of unrelenting Hamas rocket barrages and Israeli airstrik...
Chileans Urged To Make Voices Heard On Rewriting Of Constitution
Chileans were urged on Sunday to follow through on their call for a new constitution as voting to pick the architects of the charter entered a second day amid concerns about low turnout, particularly in the country's more marginalized areas.