A 1-year-old Australian shepherd took an epic trek across 150 miles of frozen Bering Sea ice before being safely returned to his home in Alaska (April 13).
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Here’s the latest for Tuesday April 18th: Sec. of State says weapons fired at U.S. convoy in Sudan; Putin goes to Ukraine; Missouri man charged in shooting of teen; Dominion-Fox News case goes to court Tuesday.
Blinken: US convoy in Sudan fired on, no US injuries
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Tuesday that a U.S. diplomatic convoy was fired on in Sudan. He added that no U.S. personnel were hurt and stressed the need for a ceasefire. (April 18)
Students’ bakery mural splits New Hampshire town
A well-intentioned school art project – a large painting of pastries displayed over a roadside bakery – has split a New Hampshire town with a legal battle pitting a zoning ordinance against freedom-of-speech rights. (AP Video Robert Bukaty)
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India’s mangrove man fights to save sinking shores
Known locally as Mangrove Man, Murukesan T P has turned to planting the trees along the shores of Vypin Island in India to counter the impacts of rising waters on his home. (April 18) (AP Video: Shawn Sebastian, Produced by: Teresa de Miguel)
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Fetterman returns to Senate after medical treatment
Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman returned to the Senate on Monday, two months after having sought inpatient treatment for clinical depression. (April 17)
SpaceX calls off 1st launch of giant new rocket
SpaceX calls off its first launch attempt of its giant rocket; Company says the launch was postponed because of a problem with the first-stage booster.
Italian police seize 2 tons of cocaine floating in sea
Italian police seize 2 tons of cocaine floating in sea
Russia’s Pacific Fleet holds combat drills
The Russian Marine Corps conducted large-scale maneuvers as part of acheck of the combat readiness of the Pacific Fleet.
Volunteer shortage affecting charities across US
A volunteer shortage is affecting charities across the U.S. In Phoenix, Arizona, Ronald McDonald House volunteer opportunities – like “Dinner Time Heroes” – are only filled 50%. (April 17) (AP video Ty O’Neil)