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Suspect in Arson at Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's Residence Planned to Beat Him
A man who broke into the Pennsylvania governor’s mansion where he set a fire had planned to beat Gov. Josh Shapiro with a hammer if he found him
Apr 143 min read


Russia Defends Deadly Palm Sunday Sumy Strike Amid Global Condemnation as War Crime
Russian forces this month have dropped 2,800 air bombs on Ukraine and fired more than 1,400 strike drones and nearly 60 missiles of various types
Apr 143 min read


President Daniel Noboa Reelected Amid Allegations of Electoral Fraud in Ecuador
Ecuadorian voters weary of crime on Sunday reelected President Daniel Noboa, a conservative young millionaire with a divisive no-holds-barred crimefighting record
Apr 143 min read


Helicopter Tour Company Shuts Down After Crash That Killed Pilot and Spanish Family
The FAA, in a statement posted on X, also said it would launch an immediate review of New York Helicopter Tours' operating license and safety record
Apr 142 min read


House Explosion Rocks Austin Neighborhood, Injuring at Least Six and Damaging Dozens of Homes
At least six people were injured after a house explosion Sunday morning in Austin, Texas, leveled one house and severely damaged others
Apr 142 min read


Pennsylvania Governor’s Mansion Set Ablaze in Suspected Arson Attack; Suspect Faces Terrorism and Attempted Murder Charges
A man scaled an iron security fence in the middle of the night, eluded police and broke into the Pennsylvania governor’s mansion where he set a fire that left significant damage
Apr 143 min read


Russian Missile Strikes on Palm Sunday Kill 34 in Sumy, Ukraine’s Deadliest Attack of the Year
Russian missiles hit Ukrainian city of Sumy during Palm Sunday celebrations
Apr 144 min read


U.S. Court Orders FBI and DEA to Release Records on President Bola Tinubu's Alleged 1990s Drug Probe
The ruling, issued on April 8, 2025, by Judge Beryl Howell, marked a legal victory for American legal transparency activist Aaron Greenspan, who filed multiple Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests between 2022 and 2023
Apr 143 min read


Rory McIlroy Wins First Masters in Dramatic Playoff to Complete Career Grand Slam
McIlroy and Rose both finished at 11-under 277, two shots ahead of Patrick Reed, who shot 69. Defending champion Scottie Scheffler also shot 69 and finished fourth.
Apr 144 min read


Israeli Airstrikes Hit Gaza Hospital and Residential Areas, Killing at Least 21 People Including Children
In a predawn attack, Al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza City was struck, damaging its emergency room, pharmacy, and surrounding buildings
Apr 144 min read


New Extremist Group Claims Responsibility for Bombing Near Greek Railway Offices
The explosion Friday evening resulted in limited damage and no injuries
Apr 142 min read


Gabon’s Interim Leader Brice Oligui Nguema Wins Presidency in Landslide Following 2023 Coup
Oligui Nguema, 50, recorded a landslide victory with 90.35% of votes cast, defeating seven other candidates, including immediate past Prime Minister Alain Claude Bilie-By-Nze
Apr 142 min read
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