8/18/2024: Crisis at Pearl Harbor; Dr. Kuznetzov; Indian Relay
First, military families say a base’s water was unsafe. Then, a report on deadly landmines plaguing Ukraine. And, a look inside the dangerous Indian Relay horse race
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Minor gang-raped in bus at Doon ISBT by 5, including 3 govt staffers
Five men, including three Uttarakhand Transport Corporation employees, were arrested on Sunday for allegedly gang-raping a 16-year-old girl in a bus parked at Dehradun ISBT. The incident, which occurred last Monday, was reported by the girl during a counselling session. Police seized the bus, and the accused confessed during interrogation. Further investigation is underway.
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Early Bangladesh polls unlikely as Yunus says implement reforms first
Professor Muhammad Yunus pledged for free and fair elections in Bangladesh after completing vital reforms. He emphasized the necessity of election commission, judiciary, and administration reforms. Yunus criticised the previous government for rigging elections and suppressing democratic rights. International community’s support was sought for creating a poverty-free, democratic Bangladesh while ensuring human rights and accountability.
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For 2nd time this year, male tiger from Sariska travels 125km to Rewari forest
Forest officials were searching for a three-year-old male tiger that migrated 125km from Sariska Reserve in Rajasthan to Rewari’s Jhabua forest for the second time in eight months. The tiger, identified as ST-2302, was located via pugmarks. Efforts were ongoing to prevent it from straying into nearby villages and protect the wildlife corridor.
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Person accidentally texts Mississippi police officer: ‘Bruh, we smoke all the time’
A Gulfport, Mississippi, police officer gave a hilarious response after someone accidentally texted him to get together to “smoke.” The Gulfport Police Department shared the text exchange between a random person and one of the department’s officers who used his sense of humor when someone sent a message to the wrong person. The text conversation…
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Kai Trump, Donald’s granddaughter, verbally commits to play golf at University of Miami: ‘Beyond excited’
Donald Trump’s eldest granddaughter, Kai, announced her commitment to play golf at the University of Miami on Sunday. Kai, the daughter of Don Jr. and Vanessa, said she was “beyond excited” to announce her decision. “I would like to thank my mom, Vanessa, and my dad, Don, for always supporting me through my journey. I…
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Human remains found on husband’s property in search for Michigan woman missing since 2021
Investigators searching for a Michigan woman, who has been missing for more than three years and is presumed dead, have found human remains during a search of a property that belongs to her husband. The family of Dee Warner reported her missing on April 25, 2021, Michigan State Police (MSP) said. On Sunday, state police…
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FBI arrests DC councilman who in 2018 accused Jewish financiers of ‘climate manipulation’
The FBI arrested a Washington, D.C., city councilman on Sunday, though the circumstances surrounding the matter are not yet clear. City Council President Phil Mendelson confirmed that fellow council member Trayon White Sr. was arrested on Sunday afternoon. “I’ve talked to several people. I can confirm he was arrested around 2 o’clock by the FBI,”…
