Two people were arrested after climbing to the Empire State Building’s spire, unfurling a peace banner and staging what appeared to be a marriage proposal. Police said no injuries were reported and charges were pending.
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Argentine soccer player Lucas Trejo’s wife and two children were killed after twin earthquakes destroyed their home in La Guaira, Venezuela. Authorities reported more than 1,400 deaths as rescuers continued searching for tens of thousands still unaccounted for.
Tennis great Chris Evert said her ovarian cancer has returned and that she has undergone surgery, with chemotherapy to follow. She will step back from Wimbledon coverage and other work commitments to focus on treatment.
Investigators are examining two potentially credible notes sent after Nancy Guthrie disappeared near Tucson, including one that said she had died. The FBI has identified an armed, masked man seen outside her home as a suspect.
Oliver Tree’s body has been returned to California after a deadly helicopter collision over Rio de Janeiro. His family says it will honor his final wish by creating a grant in his name.
Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas, 21, died after being launched from Skeleton Bridge in São Paulo state without a safety cord attached. Three instructors have been arrested as police investigate possible manslaughter or homicide-related charges.
China confirmed it has detained U Min Zin, a U.S. citizen and Myanmar political analyst, on suspicion of espionage and endangering national security. The reasons for his arrest in Kunming remain unclear.
U.S. Park Police are investigating large “8647” markings found in the grass on the National Mall near the Washington Monument. Officials said grass samples were collected and the cause of the discoloration has not been determined.