Tagaytay, Philippines (AP) Red-hot lava is gushing out of a Philippine volcano after a sudden eruption of ash and steam that forced villagers to flee and shut down Manila’s airport, offices and schools. Clouds of ash blew far north of the Taal volcano, reaching the bustling capital and forcing the shutdown of the country’s main…
Tehran, Iran (AP) Online videos purport to show Iranian police and security forces firing both tear gas and live rounds to disperse demonstrators who are protesting against the Islamic Republic’s initial denial that it shot down a Ukrainian jetliner. The videos obtained by The Associated Press on Monday show protesters gathered near Tehran’s Azadi, or…
St. Louis, MO (KTRS) The woman who said her 2 infants were stillborn when discovered by officers last week is facing formal charges. County police say the Prosecuting Attorney’s office has charged 25-year-old Maya Caston with 2 counts of second degree murder and 2 counts of child abuse. Police found the children just before 7:30…
St. Louis, MO (KTRS) The man wanted in connection with an armed robbery attempt at a North County Credit Union last week is in custody. County police say that 21-year-old Decarlo Powell of Florissant has been arrested on second-degree murder and other charges for his role in Tuesday’s incident. Police say that Powell and his…
(AP) U.S. employers downshifted on hiring in December, adding 145,000 jobs heading into a presidential election year. The Labor Department said Friday that the unemployment rate held at 3.5% for the second straight month, prolonging a half-century low. Hiring slipped after robust gains of 256,000 in November.
St. Louis, MO (KTRS) Heavy rain is here, and expected to stick around. According to the National Weather Service, a Flash Flood Watch will be in effect from 6 A.M. Friday until Noon Saturday. Forecasters expect 2-to-4 inches of rain in the area, with the heaviest rain Friday night into Saturday morning. You are advised…
Toledo, OH (AP) President Donald Trump is using his first campaign election rally of 2020 to argue that he served up “American justice” by ordering a drone strike to take out Iranian commander Qassem Soleimani. While in Ohio on Thursday, he also mocked Democratic leaders for questioning his decision to carry out the strike without…
Renton, WA (AP) Newly released Boeing documents show company employees knew about problems with flight simulators for the now-grounded 737 Max jetliner and talked about misleading regulators. Boeing says the employee comments in emails and text messages released to Congress aren’t acceptable and don’t reflect the company. Boeing said the statements “raise questions about Boeing’s…
St. Louis, MO (AP) The Tampa Bay Rays have acquired first baseman-designated hitter Jose Martinez from St. Louis in a trade that sends minor league pitching prospect Matthew Liberatore to the Cardinals. In addition to addressing the need for a right-handed bat, the Rays receive outfielder Randy Arozarena and a Compensation Round A draft pick…
(AP) Two U.S. officials say it was “highly likely” that an Iranian anti-aircraft missile downed a Ukrainian jetliner late Tuesday, killing all 176 people on board. President Donald Trump is suggesting he believes Iran was responsible. He is dismissing Iranian claims that it was a mechanical issue that brought down the plane. The officials, citing…