Written by Colombian police say they have arrested 121 suspects in a nationwide crackdown on kidnapping and extortion tied to major criminal groups.
Source: Colombian police capture 121 people in major kidnapping crackdown | AP News
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Isaiah 9:6
Super Typhoon Sinlaku batters remote US islands
A super typhoon steadily battered a pair of remote U.S. islands in the Pacific Ocean with ferocious winds and relentless rains, shredding tin roofs and forcing residents to take cover from flying tree limbs. Super Typhoon Sinlaku pounded the Northern Mariana Islands for hours before daybreak Wednesday, slowing just to inflict more damage across the…
Google promotes ‘teacher approved’ apps for kids. Here’s what parents should know
If you own an Android device and have young children, you may find yourself browsing Google Play for educational and age-appropriate apps. If you go to the children’s section, you will be led to a page with “Teacher Approved apps & games” featuring apps for children under 13 according to different age ranges and themes.…
Eighth grade student kills 9 people, wounds 13 in Turkey’s 2nd school shooting in 2 days
A 14-year-old armed with five guns opened fire at a Turkish school on Wednesday, killing nine people, wounding 13 and sparking scenes of mayhem as students jumped out of windows to escape. The attack in the southern province of Kahramanmaras province was Turkey’s second such incident in as many days, shocking a country where school…
Storm chaser captures video of tornado in southern Minnesota
Most people run to their basement during severe weather, but Melanie Metz instead runs toward the storm. The National Weather Service confirms three tornadoes hit southern Minnesota Monday night in Amboy, Matawan and Elmore. That’s on top of dozens of hail reports and even some gusts of wind nearing 60 MPH in southern parts of…
DOJ moves to dismiss J6 seditious conspiracy convictions of Oath Keepers and Proud Boys leaders
The Justice Department filed paperwork Tuesday to dismiss seditious conspiracy convictions of Proud Boys and Oath Keeper leaders related to the January 6 riot in 2021. The department asked the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit to vacate the convictions, including of Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes, according to the Associated…
Now 5, Minnesota boy who received heart transplant at 10 months old making remarkable progress
At 5 years old, William Staley Olesen is a ball of energy. He loves Nintendo, NASCAR, Minnesota sports and talking about becoming a firefighter someday. Watching him run around, laugh and play, it would be hard to know just how much he has already been through. William received a heart transplant when he was 10…
State lawmakers bring bill to protect older Coloradans from financial scams costing millions of dollars
A new report by the FBI finds elder fraud has reached a record high, including in Colorado. Nationwide, more than 200,000 Americans over age 60 reported fraud last year, with losses of nearly $8 billion — a 37% increase over 2024. In Colorado, more than 3,000 seniors filed complaints, with losses of nearly $75 million.…
Drivers describe snowy 70-vehicle pileup on Colorado’s I-70: “Terrifying watching semis jackknife behind you”
Interstate 70 reopened in Colorado’s mountains on Tuesday night, about five hours after a snowy afternoon pileup involving approximately 70 vehicles. The series of crashes happened before 3 p.m. in the eastbound lanes, close to the Eisenhower Tunnel, and left one person seriously hurt and a handful of others with minor injuries. Snow fell on…
Severe weather causes damage to Ann Arbor school buildings, power outages, flooded roads
Tornado sirens, cell phone alerts, high winds and pounding rain woke up Michigan residents as severe weather pushed through the state overnight Tuesday. The storms were part of a massive system that has already resulted in suspected tornadoes along with flooding in the Midwest and Great Lakes region, and will continue for at least another…
Bystander helps rescue man who fell into the river near Pittsburgh’s Mister Rogers statue
A man was rescued from the river along the North Shore River Walk thanks to some quick action by a bystander. According to Pittsburgh Public Safety, just before 3 a.m., police, fire, and EMS were called to a reported drowning near the Mister Rogers Memorial on the North Shore. Prior to first responders arriving on…
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