11/17/2024: The Promise; Aussiewood; Bhutan
First, a report on the identification of 9/11 victims’ remains. Then, a look at what Australian stars bring to Hollywood. And, why Bhutan is building Mindfulness City.
Venezuela defeats U.S. 3-2 for first World Baseball Classic title
Venezuela stunned the United States in the World Baseball Classic final, beating the Americans 3-2 for the country’s first WBC title. Maikel Garcia got Venezuela on the board with a sacrifice fly that scored Salvador Perez in the top of the 3rd. Then Wilyer Abreu added another run with a solo shot in the 5th. …
As Trump floats “taking Cuba,” island’s president warns any aggression will be met with “impregnable resistance”
The leader of Cuba is vowing to put up “resistance” against the U.S. as President Trump suggests he may “take” the island nation, whose communist government has faced months of intense U.S. pressure and has languished under severe energy shortages. “In the face of the worst scenario, Cuba is accompanied by a certainty: any external …
1 Dead and Another Wounded in Shooting at US Air Force Base in New Mexico
ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (AP) — A shooting at a U.S. Air Force base in New Mexico on Tuesday has left one person dead and another wounded, according to military officials. The Holloman Air Force Base near Alamogordo, in southern New Mexico, was put on lockdown at about 5:30 p.m. because of reports of an active shooter, …
Projectile Hits Near Iran’s Bushehr Nuclear Plant, No Damage or Injuries Reported
March 17 (Reuters) – A projectile hit an area near Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant on Tuesday evening, however it caused no damage or injuries, Iran told the International Atomic Energy Agency. “The IAEA has been informed by Iran that a projectile hit the premises of the Bushehr NPP on Tuesday evening. No damage to …
Illinois Lieutenant Governor Stratton Wins US Senate Democratic Primary, NBC Projects
WASHINGTON, March 17 (Reuters) – Illinois Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton on Tuesday won the Democratic nomination to run for U.S. Senate in Illinois, NBC News projected. Illinois is a heavily Democratic state, meaning that Stratton is favored to win the November general election to succeed veteran U.S. Senator Dick Durbin. (Reporting by Richard Cowan; editing by …
Around 4.9 Million Children Under Five Died in 2024, Says UN
LONDON, March 18 (Reuters) – About 4.9 million children died before reaching their fifth birthday in 2024, according to new United Nations estimates, a sign progress to reduce child mortality rates was stalling even before global aid budget cuts last year. Most of the deaths were preventable with better access to healthcare and low-cost interventions …
Aden Holloway, Alabama’s No. 2 Scorer, Had 2.1 Pounds of Marijuana When Arrested, Authorities Say
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Authorities found 2.1 pounds of marijuana in Alabama basketball star Aden Holloway’s apartment when they arrested him Monday, according to court records released Tuesday — just below the 2.2-pound threshold for a drug trafficking charge. Holloway, the No. 2 scorer for the fourth-seeded Crimson Tide, has been suspended indefinitely and is …
Lawmakers, Trump react to top counterterrorism official Joe Kent’s resignation
Joe Kent, the National Counterterrorism Center director, announced his resignation on Tuesday, saying, “It is clear that we started this war due to pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby.” In 2025, Mr. Trump nominated Kent and the Senate confirmed the pick. The president and lawmakers reacted to his resignation.
Illinois 2026 governor primary results set up rematch between JB Pritzker, Darren Bailey
The 2026 Illinois primary results for governor have set up a rematch between Gov. JB Pritzker and his 2022 Republican challenger Darren Baileyafter CBS News projects Bailey has won the GOP primary. Pritzker, now running with Christian Mitchell after Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton launched her campaign for Dick Durbin’s U.S. Senate seat, was unopposed in …