State briefs for October 23
A brief look at news from throughout the state.
Hurricane Willa threatens Mexico’s Pacific coast
MEXICO CITY — A potentially catastrophic Hurricane Willa swept toward Mexico’s Pacific coast with winds of 150 mph Monday, threatening a stretch of high-rise resort hotels, surfing beaches and fishing villages.
Nation and World briefs for October 23
A brief look at news from around the globe.
Trump ‘not satisfied’ with explanations of Khashoggi death
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Monday he’s not satisfied with the explanations he’s heard about the death of Saudi writer Jamal Khashoggi and is awaiting reports from U.S. personnel returning from the region.
Ancient mariners: Greek navy offers taste of life in galleys
ATHENS, Greece — For a NATO-member warship, Greece’s Olympias is pretty unusual. It’s got a zero carbon footprint, no whale-zapping sonar and an antiquated propulsion system.
For 1st time, Saudis say Jamal Khashoggi killed in consulate
Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi was killed in a “fistfight” in the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul, the kingdom claimed early Saturday, admitting that the writer had been slain at its diplomatic post for the first time. Authorities said 18 Saudi suspects were in custody for his slaying and intelligence officials had been fired.
USC agrees to pay $215M to settle doctor sex abuse claims
The University of Southern California said Friday that it would pay $215 million to settle claims of sexual abuse and harassment by a school gynecologist, but lawyers for hundreds of the accusers say it’s not enough money and the university has yet to fully disclose what it knew about the doctor’s behavior.
Inflatable sea monster takes over a rusting warehouse
PHILADELPHIA — A giant sea monster has taken over a building at Philadelphia’s Navy Yard, but only temporarily.
New deal keeps open facility that detains immigrant families
HOUSTON — The U.S. government quietly reached a new agreement to keep open a 2,400-bed detention facility used to detain immigrant mothers and children, in a lucrative arrangement for a private prison company and the tiny South Texas town where it’s located.
Nation briefs for October 18
A brief look at stories from throughout the nation.