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UN says raging conflict in Sudan has displaced over 3 million people. UK sanctions warring sides

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 16:02:35 GMT

CAIRO (AP) — A raging conflict in Sudan has driven more than 3 million people from their homes, including over 700,000 who fled to neighboring countries, the U.N. said Wednesday. The United Kingdom announced sanctions on the warring factions, amid growing concerns the country is sliding into a “full-scale civil war.”Sudan has plunged into chaos since mid-April when monthslong tensions between the military and its rival, the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, exploded into open fighting in the capital, Khartoum, and elsewhere across the northeastern African nation.The conflict derailed Sudanese hopes of restoring the country’s fragile transition to democracy, which had begun after a popular uprising forced the military’s removal of longtime dictator Omar al-Bashir in April 2019. A coup, led by the military and RSF, disrupted the democratic transition in October 2021.More than 2.4 million people have fled their homes to safer areas inside the country, according to the International Or...

Here are Wednesday's winning numbers for the estimated $750M Powerball jackpot

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 16:02:35 GMT

(NEXSTAR) - After yet another drawing without a winner on Monday, the Powerball jackpot reached an estimated $750 million ahead of Wednesday's drawing. Should a ticket (or tickets) match the winning numbers drawn below, this could be the sixth-largest Powerball jackpot in history.The winning numbers drawn Wednesday were: 23, 35, 45, 66, 67, and red Powerball 20. The Power Play multiplier was 3X.Before the drawing, officials estimated the jackpot to be $750 million. It decreased slightly during the day, coming in at an estimated $746.3 million at the time of the drawing. Didn’t win the Powerball jackpot? You may still have won money. Here’s how The Powerball jackpot hasn't been hit since mid-April when a ticket sold in Ohio matched the winning numbers for a $252.6 million prize.If the jackpot isn't hit Wednesday, it will likely eclipse the only other Powerball jackpot won this year — a prize worth $754.6 million, the fifth-largest in Powerball history. The winner, a Washington woma...

Body recovered from Hudson River in Troy

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 16:02:35 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A body pulled from the Hudson River in Troy on Wednesday. Police said the body was found near Madison Pier around 1 p.m. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Police are still in the early stages of the investigation. They said they do not know the victim's identity or how the person ended up in the river.

Southern Illinois woman living with needle in spine; seeks help at Barnes

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 16:02:35 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Amy Garrison lives on a quiet farm with her husband in southern Illinois. She enjoys the peace and quiet of Fayette County, but is living in constant pain.Garrison said a portion of an epidural needle is stuck in her spine. She said it was nearly 20 years ago when she gave birth at a naval hospital in Florida. Garrison said an anesthesiologist at that hospital broke off the needle in her spine and never told her what happened.“I’m just tired of hurting,” she said. The needle was not discovered until years later. Garrison filed a lawsuit, but a judge dismissed her case. Garrison’s story generated national headlines at the time.“Every day, I take medicine just so I can get through the day,” she said. 3 killed, several injured in Greyhound bus crash Garrison consulted with her co-workers and friends and decided to turn to Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis for help. She asked doctors to remove the needle, even though Garrison was told risks include possible paralysis.“I ...

Pavement blowup on I-44 in Missouri renews concerns  

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 16:02:35 GMT

FENTON, Mo. - A small section of westbound Interstate 44 that raised and buckled in Phelps County was visible in a picture that the Doolittle Rural Fire Protection District shared on Tuesday.The phenomenon is known as a blowup.The busted pavement was in the far-left westbound lane, between the Doolittle and Sugartree exits. The extreme heat is believed to be a contributing factor. Some residents said it’s happened along that stretch of I-44 before.“That’s really dangerous,” said Jadwin Korman, a Phelps County resident. “That can cause a lot of problems.”One area resident said a similar situation resulted in multiple drivers experiencing flat tires last year. John Mozeliak reflects on Cardinals’ nightmare season, insists ‘changes have to happen’ MoDOT made temporary repairs Tuesday, and traffic is back to normal. A spokesperson said a more permanent fix is in the future. Even though some residents insist the area appears to be prone to blowups, MoDOT insists the phenomenon is not u...

Truckers say parking shortage risks everyone’s safety

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 16:02:35 GMT

ST. LOUIS – A triple fatal Greyhound bus crash in Highland, Illinois, is now under federal investigation. The passenger bus crashed into three parked big rigs on an exit ramp heading to the area.Patrick Kennedy, a 35-year veteran trucker, who says he passed the crash, believes investigators will find a lack of truck parking partly to blame.“I’ve seen it before,” he said. “People park crazy. They’re out of hours.”Federal regulations mandate how long truckers can drive.“So, they just stop and they’ll park anywhere,” Kennedy said. “They’ll be sticking out in a lane and trucks come by and they’re overtired and driving all night. They slam into them.” 3 killed, several injured in Greyhound bus crash Another driver said he often finds nowhere to rest.“Chucky” of Nash Transport said, “Sometimes, truck stops be too overcrowded to where we kind of making up parking spots, because we really need our rest, and we can’t drive.”A 2019 U.S. Department of Transportation survey found 98% of truck...

Lawmaker to review law 'in-depth' after cars with expired tags towed from driveways

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 16:02:35 GMT

ST. LOUIS, Mo. - A top Missouri lawmaker plans to review a state law that two north St. Louis County municipalities are using to tow vehicles from private property.State Rep. David Evans (R-District 154), chairman of the Missouri House Judiciary Committee, said state law requires basic due process rights be met before government seizure and forfeiture of personal property.In Jennings, St. Louis County police officers stopped the city from towing a truck parked in a private driveway that the city's Building Division claimed to be in violation of the city's code.Mayor Gary Johnson said the truck was a safety hazard, but refused to answer whether the city requested a warrant.Robert Cotton Sr., who owns the truck with expired tags, said he hasn't driven it in several years due to mechanical issues. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News ...

Faded street signs cause concern in Pine Lawn community; replacements coming soon

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 16:02:35 GMT

PINE LAWN, Mo. - FOX 2 checked into a neighborhood danger that has gone on for years without being fixed, according to residents: bent and faded street signs that are simply too hard to see in Pine Lawn in north St. Louis County.For instance, if there's an emergency or even a UPS delivery to the 6300 block of Henner and Irving avenues. The GPS may get you there, but you likely want to check the street signs to make sure your phone's ‘map app’ has directed you to the right place. You likely won’t be able to read the faded signs on the bent post at the corner of Henner and Irving avenues. The issues are worse in the glaring sun and at night.“Make a left on Stratford,” Virgil Brown said, giving directions to a FOX 2 crew. 3 killed, several injured in Greyhound bus crash The Stratford Avenue sign is faded.“Come down to Rosewood,” he continued.Multiple signs for Rosewood Street are bent and washed out.“This is Huntsville,” he said, the street where he lives. “Right now, you can’t reall...

'It was bad' - Investigation is underway after Greyhound bus hits 3 semis, killing 3 and injuring 14

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 16:02:35 GMT

HIGHLAND, Ill. - The ramp on westbound Interstate 70 heading to Silver Lake Rest Area now sits with pieces of glass, metal, and broken signage.The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) open an investigation into what led a Greyhound Bus to hit three semis, killing three and injuring at least 14 people.It was a horrific 2 a.m. wake-up call for a bus filled with people and three semi-trucks parked on the shoulder of I-70 at the Silver Lake Rest Area."It was bad. The right side was destroyed, it was gone. My concern was to see how to get the people out," said David Cherno, one of the big rig drivers that was struck. "I turned the bus off, so it would not catch fire. I wanted to see if anybody was hurt. I got to get them out of there." 3 killed, several injured in Greyhound bus crash "Our investigation is a safety investigation intended to determine the probable cause of this accident," said Tom Chapman, a board member for NTSB."Apparently, all were occupants of the bus," he con...

Inside look at custom electric vehicles powering Amazon Prime Day 2023

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 16:02:35 GMT

FENTON, Mo. - The controlled chaos inside Amazon’s Fenton delivery station during Prime Day 2023 culminates with drivers lining up, rolling up, and loading up. The big event requires a huge effort and big vehicles to transport the millions of orders placed this week alone.Ryan Faircloth is the on-the-road operations manager at the Fenton Amazon site. He showed FOX 2 one of Amazon’s custom electric delivery vehicles made by Rivian.“The biggest focus is on safety, comfort, and making sure they have plenty of space to deliver and handle all the packages that they need,” Faircloth said.These vehicles are packed with technology. The star of the show is the batteries that power these EVs. John Mozeliak reflects on Cardinals’ nightmare season, insists ‘changes have to happen’ “When they did this, they took into account the range of our delivery, how far we have to go," Faircloth said. "It does that, plus almost double that. The other factor is they have regenerative braking. Every time t...