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Gunmen hijack live TV broadcast in Ecuador
Tense and disturbing moments during a live news broadcast airing in Ecuador’s port city of Guayaquil on Tuesday, Jan. 9, when a group of masked gunmen stormed the set waving guns and explosives. Sounds of gunshots could be heard in the background as the assailants shouted out threats over the air for 15 minutes before… -
U.S. shoots down missiles, drones in largest Houthi attack in Red Sea: The Morning Rundown, Jan. 10, 2024
U.S. forces take down a barrage of missiles and drones in what is being called a “complex attack” by Houthi militants. And masked gunmen storm onto the set of a live newscast in Ecuador as the country’s president declares a state of emergency. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, Jan. 10,… -
Tiger Woods and Nike part ways after 27 years
Tiger Woods and Nike, a duo that has been together for 27 years, is splitting up. In a social media post announcing the end of the partnership, Woods thanked Nike co-founder Phil Knight, citing his passion for the brand and for golf. “Over 27 years ago, I was fortunate to start a partnership with one… -
United, Alaska Airlines find loose parts on Boeing 737 Max 9 planes
While the investigation into how a panel detached during an Alaska Airlines flight Friday night, Jan. 5, continues, concern is growing about the safety of Boeing’s 737 Max 9 planes after United Airlines made a startling discovery. The FAA grounded 171 Max 9 planes after the panel flew off midflight. The agency called for inspections… -
Blinken visits Israel to avert war from spreading in Middle East: The Morning Rundown, Jan. 9, 2024
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives in Israel to continue his tour of the Middle East as he looks to prevent a broader war in the region. And more than 20 people are injured after an explosion at a hotel in Texas. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, Jan. 9,… -
First US moon landing mission in decades launches into space
The first U.S. moon landing mission in decades was launched Monday morning, Jan. 8, from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The Vulcan rocket lifted into space at 2:18 a.m. carrying a robotic spacecraft, hoping to be the first lunar lander by a private company. It was also the first flight for Vulcan, which… -
Congressional leaders reach spending deal as government shutdown looms
With a government shutdown on the horizon, Congressional leaders say they have found a middle ground to move forward with spending bills. On Sunday, Jan. 7, Senate and House leaders announced an agreement on government funding totaling nearly $1.66 trillion. It’s a number in line with 2023’s agreement between President Biden and then-speaker Kevin McCarthy,… -
Missing panel from Alaska Airlines flight found in man’s backyard: The Morning Rundown, Jan. 8, 2024
The missing piece of an Alaska Airlines plane that blew off in midflight is found in a backyard. And the first U.S. moon landing mission in decades lifts off. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, Jan. 8, 2024. Missing panel from Alaska Airlines flight found As the National Transportation Safety Board… -
FBI warns of cyber kidnappings in US after Utah student becomes a target
Technology has changed lives, giving users more opportunities to connect with one another and providing innovative approaches to everyday tasks. But while law-abiding citizens are using technology to make their lives easier, others are using it to commit crimes in ways once thought impossible. That even goes for kidnapping. Reuters reported in 2019 that there… -
NYC sues bus companies bringing thousands of migrants from Texas
Tensions between New York City and Texas officials are growing as tens of thousands of migrants have been put on buses and sent to the Big Apple. New York City Mayor Eric Adams said the city has filed a lawsuit against 17 bus companies for $708 million. New York City has and will always do… -
Oscar Pistorius, Olympian convicted of killing girlfriend, released from prison
Oscar Pistorius, a South African Olympian who was convicted of killing his girlfriend in 2013, has been released from prison. Pistorius served nearly nine years of the 15-year prison sentence handed down to him for killing Reeva Steenkamp, his then-girlfriend, a decade ago. There can never be justice if your loved one is never coming… -
Blinken visits Middle East amid fears of war spreading: The Morning Rundown, Jan. 5, 2024
The U.S. Secretary of State is set for another trip to the Middle East as recent developments prompt fears of the war spreading. And an Olympic athlete convicted of murdering his girlfriend has been released from prison. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, Jan. 5, 2024 Blinken to visit the Middle… -
Imam shot and killed outside New Jersey mosque
Police in New Jersey continue to search for the shooter who killed an Imam outside of a mosque while they also try to determine a motive. The fatal shooting occurred around 6 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 3, in Newark. Police said Hassan Sharif, an Imam at Masjid Muhammad-Newark, was shot multiple times. Sharif was taken to…
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