Convicted killer Alex Murdaugh gets 40 years for financial crimes
contact@hellonews.website Washington — Alex Murdaugh, the South Carolina lawyer convicted in a high-profile trial last year of murdering his wife and son, was sentenced to 40 years in prison on Monday…
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Alternate channel being prepared for essential vessels at Baltimore bridge collapse site
BALTIMORE — The U.S. Coast Guard is preparing a temporary, alternate channel for commercially essential vessels near the fallen Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, part of a phased approach…
Russian court extends detention of jailed American RFE/RL journalist
A Russian court on Monday extended the pre-trial detention of jailed American journalist Alsu Kurmasheva until June 5, according to media reports. An editor at VOA’s sister outlet Radio Free…
White House to welcome kids for Easter egg roll
The White House is set to host its Easter Egg Roll, with rain chances posing the potential of dampening Monday’s annual event. First lady Jill Biden set a theme of…
After bridge collapse, Maryland governor urges Congress to pass funding for rebuild
WASHINGTON — With efforts underway to clean up thousands of tons of steel debris from the collapsed bridge in Baltimore’s harbor, Maryland Governor Wes Moore on Sunday urged Republicans to…
Gmail revolutionized email 20 years ago
San Francisco — Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin loved pulling pranks, so they began rolling out outlandish ideas every April Fool’s Day not long after starting their company…
Kia Recalls 427,000 Telluride SUVs; Could Roll Away While Parked
New York — Kia is recalling more than 427,000 of its Telluride SUVs due to a defect that may cause the cars to roll away while they’re parked. According to…
Traffic Moving on California Highway After Lane Collapsed During Storm
Traffic was moving again Sunday on California’s scenic Highway 1 after a section of the coastal route collapsed during an Easter weekend storm, forcing closures and stranding motorists near Big…
Trump Readies for Fundraiser, Biden to Visit Baltimore After Bridge Collapse
With a fundraising event to be held in Florida, Republican presumptive presidential nominee Donald Trump is gearing up to close the existing cash gap he has with the reelection bid…
'Godzilla x Kong’ Roars to $80 Million Box Office Debut
Los Angeles — The Godzilla-King Kong combo stomped on expectations as “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” roared to an $80 million opening on 3,861 North American screens, according to…
Baltimore Bridge Being Cut Up After Ship Collision
Baltimore, Maryland — The crumpled Baltimore bridge was being cut up in preparation for its removal, Maryland’s governor said Sunday, promising “progress” was being made after it was destroyed by…
New $20 Minimum Wage for California Fast Food Workers Starts Monday
LIVERMORE, Calif. — Most fast food workers in California will be paid at least $20 an hour beginning Monday when a new law is scheduled to kick in giving more…
Venezuelans Increasingly Stuck in Mexico, Lowering Illegal Crossings to US
MEXICO CITY — Venezuelan migrants often have a quick answer when asked to name the most difficult stretch of their eight-country journey to the U.S. border, and it’s not the…
Warhol Portrait of Mao Goes Missing, College Seeks Return ‘No Questions Asked’
Washington/Los Angeles — A California college is seeking the return, “no questions asked,” of an iconic image of Chinese Communist Party founder Mao Zedong created by famed American artist Andy…
US Powerball Jackpot Jumps to $975 Million
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Powerball jackpot climbed to an estimated $975 million after no one matched the six numbers drawn Saturday night, continuing a nearly three-month stretch without a…