A District of Columbia judge ruled Monday that 13- and 14-year-old girls were guilty of murder in the beating of an elderly, disabled man in the northwest part of the city last year. … [Read more...] about Two teen girls convicted of murdering disabled D.C. man
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Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy as financial losses pile up and debt payments loom
Spirit Airlines said Monday that it has filed for bankruptcy protection and will attempt to reboot as it struggles to recover from the pandemic-caused swoon in travel and a failed attempt to sell the airline to JetBlue. … [Read more...] about Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy as financial losses pile up and debt payments loom
Pope Francis calls for investigation into Israel’s possible ‘genocide’ in Gaza
Pope Francis wants an investigation into whether Israel's actions in Gaza amount to genocide, according to excerpts from a new book based upon interviews with the pontiff. … [Read more...] about Pope Francis calls for investigation into Israel’s possible ‘genocide’ in Gaza
Gabon votes yes on new constitution a year after the military seized power
Voters in Gabon overwhelmingly approved a new constitution, authorities said Sunday, more than one year after mutinous soldiers overthrew the country's longtime president and seized power in the oil-rich Central African nation. … [Read more...] about Gabon votes yes on new constitution a year after the military seized power