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Coast Guard, Navy rescue stranded sailors who spelled out ‘help’ on remote island
In a fortunate turn of events, the U.S. Coast Guard and Navy rescued stranded sailors from a remote Pacific island, missing for over a week and utilizing the island’s resources to signal for help. The sailors, all men in their 40s and said to be related, crafted a “HELP” sign on the beach with palm… -
US, Japan, Philippines leaders convene for trilateral summit
Leaders from the United States, Japan and the Philippines convened for their inaugural trilateral summit, marking a significant commitment to fostering a free, open and secure Indo-Pacific region. They announced several initiatives to strengthen economic ties, technological advancements, and security collaborations. Notably they introduced the Luzon Economic Corridor aimed at enhancing connectivity and infrastructure in… -
US sends top commander to Israel ahead of expected attack from Iran
With Israel on alert for an attack from Iran, the U.S. sents over a top military commander in a show of support. O.J. Simpson passed away at age 76, sparking mixed reactions. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, April 12, 2024. US sends top commander to Israel ahead of expected attack… -
Hamas says it does not have 40 hostages for cease-fire deal
New details have emerged from cease-fire negotiations between Israel and Hamas, with Hamas stating it cannot meet the initial deal to release 40 hostages, raising concerns about the number of captives still alive. Israel believes that of the 130 hostages remaining, at least 30 are dead, and the rest are likely held by various factions within Hamas.… -
Speaker Johnson to meet with former President Trump at Mar-A-Lago on election integrity
House Speaker Mike Johnson is scheduled to meet with former President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago on Friday for a press conference on “election integrity.” The meeting occurs as Johnson navigates internal challenges and scrutiny over his leadership, notably regarding Ukraine aid support. When NBC News inquired about the focus of his upcoming news conference with… -
Biden hosts White House state dinner before trilateral summit
Prominent figures come together at the White House as President Joe Biden hosts a state dinner for the Japanese Prime Minister, and outrage from Democrats over the Arizona Supreme Court’s abortion ruling leads to shouting in the state house. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, April 11, 2024. Biden hosts state… -
Toyota selling 4Runner SUV with hybrid engine for first time
Toyota is revamping its 4Runner SUV in nearly 15 years and introducing a hybrid engine option for the first time. The 2025 model’s hybrid option reflects the growing popularity of hybrids, with their market share nearly doubling to almost 10% at the end of 2023, according to Edmunds.com. Toyota announced last week that U.S. auto sales… -
Missouri man executed despite prison staff’s calls for clemency
Missouri executed a man Tuesday, April 9, for killing his cousin and her husband nearly two decades ago, sparking debate over the state’s anesthetic-free execution method. Brian Dorsey, dubbed a “model inmate” by prison staff, was Missouri’s first execution this year, despite the Supreme Court rejecting his appeals. Concerns about Dorsey’s health potentially complicating the execution led to a… -
Arizona Supreme Court rules 1864 near-total abortion ban can be enforced
The Arizona Supreme Court ruled a Civil War-era law banning nearly all abortions can be enforced. Toyota announced a major change to its 4Runner SUV. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Arizona Supreme Court rules near-total abortion ban is enforceable The Arizona State Supreme Court has upheld an… -
Tesla settles lawsuit over fatal Autopilot crash of Apple engineer
Tesla has settled a lawsuit with the family of Walter Huang, an Apple engineer who died in a crash near San Francisco while using the company’s Autopilot semi-autonomous driving software in March 2018. The lawsuit alleged that Tesla, along with CEO Elon Musk, had exaggerated the capabilities of its self-driving technology, misleading consumers into believing that constant… -
NAIA bans transgender athletes from competing in most women’s sports
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletes (NAIA) has implemented a new policy that significantly restricts transgender athletes’ participation in women’s sports. On Monday, April 8, the NAIA Council of Presidents voted 20-0 in favor of the policy, which permits only those assigned female at birth and who have not started hormone therapy to compete in women’s… -
Trump’s criminal cases see day of court filings on immunity claim, bids to delay
Special counsel Jack Smith urges the Supreme Court to reject former President Trump’s claims of immunity in the election interference case, and Tesla settles a lawsuit over a 2018 crash involving its Autopilot system. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, April 9, 2024. Court filings on immunity claim, bid to delay… -
Lawmakers from House, Senate unveil bipartisan online privacy bill
Two key lawmakers, Democratic Sen. Maria Cantwell and Republican Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, introduced the bipartisan American Privacy Rights Act Sunday, April 7, aiming to set “clear, national data privacy rights and protections for Americans.” The proposed legislation seeks to limit how companies can utilize personal information, enable individuals to opt out of targeted advertising, and provide a…
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