Steve Nedved
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Apr 23
ISIS claims responsibility for Sri Lanka Easter bombings that killed over 300
JEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for a wave of coordinated bombings at churches and high-end hotels across Sri Lanka. The terrorist organization made the claim Tuesday in a statement published in Arabic by its Amaq news agency, saying the attackers were “among the fighters of the Islamic State,” according to …
Apr 23
Local Sports for Tuesday April 23rd
Close matches make a team better and stronger, even if you lose. The Kernel boy’s tennis team was pushed in two matches yesterday but in the end the Kernels defeated Eastern South Dakota Conference foe Aberdeen Central (5-4) and Sioux Falls Washington (5-4) at the Aberdeen Central Triangular on a blustery day in the Hub …
Apr 23
New IRA apologizes for murder of Irish journalist Lyra McKee
PSNI via Getty Images(DUBLIN) — The paramilitary organization New Irish Republican Army (New IRA) apologized for the murder of 29-year-old journalist Lyra McKee, as a third person was arrested in connection with the death. McKee was killed by a “single gunmen” who fired shots during riots in Creggan, Derry/Londonderry on April 18, Northern Irish police …
Apr 23
Vulture blamed for motorcycle crash that killed couple
WLDavies/iStock(MEDECINE LODGE, Kansas) — A vulture has been blamed for a motorcycle crash that killed a couple on a rural road in southern Kansas, authorities said. Brandon Husband, 42, was riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle on Saturday afternoon with his 43-year-old wife, Jennifer Husband, on the back when the scavenging bird of prey emerged from …
Apr 23
Supreme Court to decide fate of citizenship question on 2020 census
liveslow/iStock(WASHINGTON) — Just weeks before the 2020 census questionnaire goes to print, the U.S. Supreme Court will decide whether the Trump administration can ask about citizenship. Oral arguments in the case Tuesday will center on how the government can get the most accurate headcount — and whom the census is supposed to be counting. The …
Apr 23
Oscar Munoz, CEO of United Airlines, on the changing industry and customer expectations
Niall_Majury/iStock(WASHINGTON) — United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz thinks airlines are reaching a breaking point with shrinking seat sizes. “I think we are nearing a point certainly that we can’t do that anymore,” he told ABC News’ Senior Transportation Correspondent David Kerley. Munoz acknowledged having to stay competitive with peers and match many of their moves, …
Apr 23
State attorney Kim Foxx gets death threats after dropping Jussie Smollett charges
Frank Trapper/Corbis via Getty Images(CHICAGO) — Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx has received death threats since her office’s decision to drop charges against “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett. Her office did not offer specific details about the threats, but it said they included “racially charged language,” according to a statement Monday. “We can confirm that …
Apr 23
Suspect who stole car with 6-year-old inside shot by boy’s father: Police
Florida Department of Corrections(WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.) — A Florida father may have saved his son’s life when he chased down a man who allegedly stole his vehicle while the child was in the back seat. Police said the man left his vehicle running near West Palm Beach, Florida, on Saturday when 29-year-old Lamar Thurman …
Apr 23
Paradise resident ‘forced’ to move home after wildfire without access to safe water
Justin Sullivan/Getty Images(PARADISE, Calif.) — In the wake of the deadliest and most destructive fire in California history, the residents of Paradise are slowly returning and rebuilding. But even though one Paradise resident’s home survived the wildfire, her family’s saga of returning to a normal life is far from over. While the structure of resident …
Apr 23
Samsung delays release of Galaxy Fold over display issues
Justin Sullivan/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — The company announced it would be delaying the rollout of the Galaxy Fold after initial reviews highlighted flaws in display screens. “Initial findings from the inspection of reported issues on the display showed that they could be associated with impact on the top and bottom exposed areas of the hinge,” …