An Alabama man accused of gunning down a University of Alabama student, a father of three and a family dog was captured hiding in an attic crawl space just hours after the victims were found inside a home, authorities said. De'Kendrick Crawford, 24, is charged with capital murder in the July 6 killings of Jazmine Alexis Bates, 22, and Jose Felix Alvarez-Duenas, 31, according to the Tuscaloosa County Violent Crimes Unit. The investigation began after a homeowner, who was out of the country, becam
US hits targets in port cities of Bushehr and Bandar Abbas while Iran attacks two tankers in strait of Hormuz Middle East crisis live – latest updates The US launched strikes on Iran for a third day and Iran retaliated with strikes on US allies and tankers, hours after Donald Trump said the US would take control of the strait of Hormuz and charge a toll to ships for safe passage. The US military said its five-hour operation early on Tuesday hit targets across Iran, including the port cities of B
By altering the definition of the word "harm" as used by the Endangered Species Act, the Trump administration may limit how wildlife is protected in the United States. Environmental groups are suing. (Image credit: Jared Lloyd)
Exclusive: Experts fear rise in education ‘cold spots’ and social immobility as 4,000 academic posts lost in one year Thousands of university job cuts in humanities and social sciences are creating widespread cold spots for languages, classics and theology degrees, the British Academy has warned. Universities’ finances are so precarious that redundancies are also occurring in business studies, law and English – subjects considered strategically important and traditionally popular courses. Contin
During a meeting with the prime minister of Iraq, President Trump discussed his decision to reverse his plan to implement tolls for non-Iranian ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. NBC News' Gabe Gutierrez reports on the decision and other topics the president took questions about in the White House.
Fox News · Oct 8
The United States Men's National Team had all the momentum when Folarin Balogun's red card from the Round of 32 was suspended, giving him a chance to play in the Round of 16 — at least, that's what American soccer fans thought. The day before the USMNT's Round of 16 game against Belgium, which Balogun was originally supposed to miss because of a red card in the previous game, FIFA ruled that he would be eligible. The ruling added to what was already a huge controversy, as it was argued Balogun s
Guardian - World · Oct 8
Chair criticises use of ‘VIP lane’ to prioritise PPE contracts for companies with Tory connections in damning report Boris Johnson’s Conservative government wasted public money on a “vast” scale with flawed buying of personal protective equipment during the coronavirus pandemic, an official inquiry has concluded. The Covid-19 inquiry chair, Heather Hallett, also criticised the then government’s controversial “VIP lane”, which gave high priority for PPE contracts to companies with political conne
Fox News · Oct 8
While the FIFA World Cup semifinal between England and Argentina has fans excited for reasons both soccer and history related, the matchup means a premature end for one of the best officials at the tournament. Premier League referee Michael Oliver, along with fellow countryman Anthony Taylor, will not be permitted to officiate the semifinal thanks to England punching their ticket to the final four of the 2026 World Cup. Whether the Three Lions advance to the finals or not is a moot point as well
Guardian - World · Oct 8
Firework displays cancelled as Paris military parade asserts ‘France’s rearmament .. and Europe’s strategic awakening’ Europe live – latest updates Emmanuel Macron has presided over his final Bastille Day parade in Paris amid a searing heatwave and wildfires that forced authorities around the country to cancel traditional firework displays and balls celebrating France’s national day. The French president was joined for the annual military procession and flypast by his Ukrainian counterpart, Volo
