U.S. authorities have confirmed the disappearance of two sisters from Peñitas, Texas and their friend in Mexico after they crossed the border last month to sell clothes at a flea market. The FBI is actively investigating the case and is asking anyone with information to contact them. Mexican authorities are also investigating the disappearance, and the families of the missing women are in contact with them.
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After decades of rivalry, Saudi Arabia and Iran have restored diplomatic ties with the help of China. U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres praised China for its successful negotiations, while the White House expressed concern over its lack of involvement. The agreement comes at a time when negotiations between Iran and the United States to revive the 2016 nuclear deal are faltering, raising questions about the future of US influence in the region.
Key takeaways: Arizona’s Department of Education has launched the “Empower Hotline” for residents to report K-12 class curriculum and lessons that they deem “inappropriate”. The…
Marcus Silva has filed a wrongful death lawsuit in Galveston County, Texas, against three women for helping his ex-wife obtain medication for an abortion. Abortion rights groups have condemned the lawsuit, calling it an intimidation tactic to discourage people from helping women get abortions. The lawsuit is part of a larger effort to limit access to abortion in Texas, which has passed numerous laws restricting access in recent years.
The FAA is holding a safety summit next week to address the 613 runway incursion incidents that have occurred this year. The summit will bring together experts from the aviation industry, government agencies, and other stakeholders to discuss the issue and provide answers and solutions. CNN aviation reporter Pete Muntean believes that there are likely some common underlying factors that can explain the increase in incidents.
Mikaela Shiffrin has made history by becoming the all-time winningest athlete in skiing, breaking the record set by Ingemar Stenmark in 1989. After winning her record-tying 86th World Cup race, Shiffrin expressed her respect for Stenmark and was overcome with emotion. She has the chance to add to her record on Saturday in a slalom race and her achievement is sure to be remembered for years to come.
Michael Cohen to Testify Before Manhattan Grand Jury in Investigation of Trump’s Hush Money Payments
Michael Cohen to Testify Before Manhattan Grand Jury in Investigation of Trump’s Hush Money Payments
Michael Cohen, former lawyer and fixer for Donald Trump, is scheduled to testify before a Manhattan grand jury on Monday, which is investigating hush-money payments made on the former president's behalf. Trump has also been invited to testify before the grand jury, though it is unclear if he will accept. Cohen's testimony could provide further insight into the hush-money payments and the former president's involvement.
Residents of California are bracing for a prolonged period of light to moderate rainfall this weekend, following a powerful atmospheric river event that caused flooding and forced many to flee their homes. The release of water from Lake Oroville is a precautionary measure against possible spillover and flooding, and is the latest in a winter weather whiplash for the state. Saturday is not expected to bring the same torrential rain as Friday, but the Weather Prediction Center has advised residents to take caution and prepare for the incoming rainfall.