Small tsunami after massive 7.7-magnitude earthquake west of Fiji
Waves as high as two feet above tide level were recorded but no damage was reported and the threat passed after a few hours.
Day: May 19, 2023
Ken Elliott: Australian hostage, 88, freed by al-Qaeda militants
Dr Ken Elliott, 88, and his wife were captured in Burkina Faso in 2016.
Guardsman Jack Teixeira, Pentagon leak suspect, due back in court as judge weighs detention
A judge is poised to decide whether a Massachusetts Air National Guard member accused of leaking highly classified military documents will remain behind bars while he awaits trial.
Zelenskyy is expected to travel to Japan for G-7, seeking arms and aid
During the summit, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will try to win commitments for continued arms and aid from the world’s wealthiest democracies.
G7 leaders eye more sanctions against Russia at Hiroshima summit
Canada, the U.S. and the rest of Group of Seven allies planned to unveil new sanctions and export controls against individuals and companies supporting Russia’s war effort in Ukraine.
Jordan Neely, NYC subway rider choked to death, to be mourned at Manhattan church
Jordan Neely’s chokehold death on the New York City subway set off a debate about vigilantism, homelessness and public safety.