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Month: April 2024

Georgia lawmakers back broad election changes, including one that could benefit third-party presidential contenders

By Fredreka Schouten, CNN (CNN) — Republican-backed legislation headed to Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp’s desk would establish new rules for challenging voters’ eligibility and make it easier to qualify for the presidential ballot – changes that could have consequences in this fall’s elections in a closely watched battleground state. Late last week – just before

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Iran accuses Israel of killing Iranian military commanders and others in airstrike on consulate in Syria

By Hande Atay Alam, Adam Pourahmadi, Tara John, Lauren Kent and Allegra Goodwin, CNN (CNN) — Top Iranian military commanders were among the seven Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corp (IRGC) officials killed in an airstrike on the country’s consulate building in Damascus, Syria, according to Iranian officials and state-affiliated media, which blamed Israel for the attack.

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Flyers forge historic partnership with University of Delaware for Women’s NCAA Division I Ice Hockey program

By Frederick Sinclair Click here for updates on this story     PHILADELPHIA (KYW) — In a groundbreaking announcement at a press conference on Saturday, the Philadelphia Flyers announced its partnership with the University of Delaware to establish the institution’s first-ever NCAA Division I women’s ice hockey program. The announcement was led by Flyers’ President of Hockey

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Maine’s trail system makes the state an outdoor destination. $30M in improvements could come soon

By PATRICK WHITTLE Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Conservationists in Maine want lawmakers to ask voters whether to approve millions of dollars in improvements to the state’s beloved outdoor trail network. Maine has long been a destination for hikers, cyclists and other outdoor adventurers, and the state has more than 14,000 miles of snowmobile

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US defense official had ‘Havana syndrome’ symptoms during a 2023 NATO summit, the Pentagon confirms

By TARA COPP Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon confirms that a senior Defense Department official who attended last year’s NATO summit in Lithuania had symptoms similar to those reported by U.S. officials who have experienced “Havana syndrome.” The syndrome is a still-unexplained set of symptoms that includes piercing head or ear pain. Intelligence

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