A 30-year-old hiker was found dead at the base of a waterfall in Carmel Valley, California, four days after she set off for a day hike, officials said. Caroline Meister’s body was discovered Friday morning after crews after rappelled down a waterfall near “Cut Off Trail” in the Ventana Wilderness. “Based on the physical evidence,… Continue reading Missing California hiker found dead at base of waterfall
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15 dead, 36 injured in Mexico bus crash, most apparently Venezuelan migrants
MEXICO CITY — A bus carrying mostly Venezuelan migrants crashed into a freight truck Tuesday in central Mexico, killing at least 15 people and injuring 36, local authorities said. The government of Puebla state did not say how many of the dead were migrants, but presumably most of the casualties were among the bus passengers,… Continue reading 15 dead, 36 injured in Mexico bus crash, most apparently Venezuelan migrants
2nd person found dead in eastern Washington wildfires
A second person has died in wildfires in eastern Washington state that ignited on Friday, burning hundreds of structures and closing a section of a major interstate for days, fire officials said. A body was found in the area burned by the Oregon fire north of Spokane on Sunday afternoon, fire officials told The Associated… Continue reading 2nd person found dead in eastern Washington wildfires
3 dead after drinking milkshakes tied to a listeria outbreak in Washington state
Three people have died following a listeria outbreak at a family-owned burger restaurant in Tacoma, Washington. On Aug. 18, the Washington State Department of Health released a report confirming that listeria bacteria were found in all milkshake flavors sold at a Frugals burger restaurant in Tacoma, about one hour from Seattle. The department reported that the bacteria… Continue reading 3 dead after drinking milkshakes tied to a listeria outbreak in Washington state
3 dead, 6 wounded in shooting at hookah lounge in south Seattle
SEATTLE — Three people are dead and six others wounded after a shooting Sunday at a hookah lounge in south Seattle, authorities said. City police didn’t immediately release any information about a possible suspect or suspects in Sunday’s early morning shooting in the Mount Baker neighborhood. Officers responded to the scene around 4:30 a.m. Sunday… Continue reading 3 dead, 6 wounded in shooting at hookah lounge in south Seattle
Suspected Palestinian shooting attack leaves 2 dead, Israeli military says
Two Israelis were killed in a suspected Palestinian shooting attack Saturday in a volatile area of the occupied West Bank, the Israeli military said, the latest outburst of violence to rock the region. The military said it was searching for suspects and setting up roadblocks near the town of Hawara, a flashpoint area in the… Continue reading Suspected Palestinian shooting attack leaves 2 dead, Israeli military says
Migrants feared dead after boat is rescued near Cape Verde
Dozens of migrants are feared dead after a boat that left Senegal with more than 100 people onboard over a month ago was rescued by the coast guard in Cape Verde with just 38 survivors onboard, officials said. The boat was rescued by the coast guard in Cape Verde, about 385 miles off the coast… Continue reading Migrants feared dead after boat is rescued near Cape Verde
At least 10 dead in powerful explosion in the Dominican Republic
SAN CRISTOBAL, Dominican Republic — The death toll from a powerful explosion near the capital of the Dominican Republic rose to 10 on Tuesday as firefighters searched through smoldering rubble, authorities said. More than 50 people were injured in Monday’s explosion at a bustling commercial center in the city of San Cristobal, located just west of Santo… Continue reading At least 10 dead in powerful explosion in the Dominican Republic
Husband Of New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell Dead At 55
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Jason Cantrell, the husband of Mayor LaToya Cantrell has died, the city announced in a Monday morning news release. He was 55. Details, including the time and cause of his death, were not included in the announcement from City Hall. Jason Cantrell was an attorney with a private law practice, working… Continue reading Husband Of New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell Dead At 55
Missing teen presumed dead and 6 injured after boat runs aground in Austin
A teenager is missing and presumed dead and six others are injured after a boat ran aground in northwest Austin on Sunday night, authorities said. The boat, which had 7 people on it, ran aground off Lake Austin just after 6:10 p.m. about 13 miles northwest of downtown Austin, according to tweets from the Austin-Travis… Continue reading Missing teen presumed dead and 6 injured after boat runs aground in Austin