Bangladesh building collapse toll rises to 433 Rescuers found more bodies in the concrete debris of a collapsed garment factory building Thursday and authorities say it may take another five days to clear the rubble. In addition to the 433 confirmed dead, police report that 149 people are still missing in what has become the worst disaster for Bangladesh’s $20 billion-a-year garment industry. More
One flight closer to space tourism Virgin Galactic is one flight closer to becoming a commercial "spaceline." The company's passenger spacecraft, SpaceShipTwo, completed its first rocket-powered flight Monday morning above the Mojave Desert in California. More
Jones called 'greatest country singer of all time' The country music world reacted with deep emotion upon learning of the death of legendary singer George Jones. Here's a sampling of quotes and tweets about Jones: "The world has lost the greatest country singer of all time. Amen." - Merle Haggard More
38 At least 36 dead as fire rages through Russian psychiatric hospital Thirty-eight people were feared dead after a fire raged through an isolated psychiatric hospital north of Moscow on Friday, killing some patients in their beds and others who were trapped by barred windows. Most of the patients died in their sleep inhaling the fumes as they were likely sedated by prescribed medicine, a police source told the RIA Novosti news agency. More
Woman who saved dog on Brickell Key says owner pushed animal into water as stunt ‘for his show,’ then shoved her A good Samaritan who was captured on video swimming to the rescue of a dog in distress said the animal’s owner pushed 06/16/2024 - 4:12 pm | View Link
Man drowns in Wisconsin river trying to save dog; pet still missing Witnesses at Village Park in Thiensville, Wisconsin, called for help after a man was swept away by the Milwaukee River while attempting to save his dog. After a two-day search, authorities recovered ... 06/13/2024 - 6:01 am | View Link
Man jumps into Lake Erie to save drowning dog EUCLID, Ohio (WJW) — Cleveland, meet Marina the dog. She received her name as a way to remember the resilience she showed in water of Lake Erie June 4. Cow on a highway: Akron PD makes unusual rescue; ... 06/11/2024 - 8:08 am | View Link
Premier says 'no appetite' for government-run auto insurance despite savings Premier Danielle Smith says government-run public auto insurance is off the table for Alberta, despite a recent report suggesting it would save drivers hundreds of dollars a year in premiums. 06/6/2024 - 3:25 pm | View Link
Grieving B.C. family wants answers after losing teenage daughter to suicide Felicity Donovan was a gentle, kind person who loved her younger sister. Following in her mother Laura’s footsteps, the 16-year-old was learning how to tattoo – work that now has a different meaning ... 06/5/2024 - 6:28 pm | View Link