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Voting begins as Malaysian leader Anwar seeks to shore up his rule in vital state elections

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:52:41 GMT

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Voting began Saturday in crucial state elections in Malaysia, where Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s multi-coalition government is seeking to strengthen its hold against a strong Islamic opposition.Queues formed outside schools and other polling stations as voters began to stream in. Nearly 9.8 million people, or about half the country’s electorate, are eligible to elect 245 assembly members in six states that contribute more than half of Malaysia’s gross domestic product. The polls are widely viewed as an early referendum both for Anwar’s leadership and also the strength of the Islamist opposition after a divisive general election in November. While the local elections have no direct impact on the federal government, the outcome could signal whether Anwar’s government can last a full five-year term. The two contending coalitions currently control three states each. If the opposition takes control of states led by Anwar’s bloc or otherwise has a strong sh...

Colombia prosecutors confirm arrest of father of 2 of the 4 children lost 40 days in Amazon jungle

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:52:41 GMT

BOGOTÁ (AP) — The father of two of the four Indigenous children who survived a plane crash that killed their mother and two other adults, then survived 40 days on their own in the Amazon jungle was arrested Friday, Colombian authorities said.The Colombian Prosecutor’s Office confirmed in a message to Associated Press journalists that officials arrested Manuel Ranoque, who is the father of the 1- and 4-year-old boys in the crash and the stepfather of the two girls, ages 9 and 13.The statement gave no details on the reason, but media reports said the case involved allegations of abuse.Astrid Eliana Cáceres, director of the Colombian Institute for Family Welfare, said the state agency had been working with the authorities.“We learned of the capture of the father of two Mucutuy minor children and we believe that the prosecutor’s office has operated within the full framework of the law,” she said.Ranoque has been embroiled in a fight for custody of the children with their maternal ...

A mosque in northwestern Nigeria collapses during prayers, killing 7 worshippers

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:52:41 GMT

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — A part of a mosque collapsed while hundreds of people were inside for prayers Friday, and seven worshippers were killed, authorities said in northwestern Nigeria’s Kaduna state.The Zaria Central Mosque is in Zaria, which is one of northern Nigeria’s largest cities.“Twenty-three persons were affected and evacuated to the hospital by our fire servicemen,” the state Emergency Management Agency said. State officials said the mosque was constructed in the 1830s.Videos apparently recorded at the scene showed a wide opening where a part of the roof fell in.The victims were buried while prayers were held for them at the mosque. Kaduna Gov. Uba Sani ordered an immediate investigation into the disaster and promised to assist those affected by the “heartbreaking incident.” His officie said an advance team was already in Zaria.The mosque’s collapse comes after more than a dozen building failures in the West African nation in the last year. Authorities often blame suc...

16 hurt in Lake of the Ozarks boat explosion

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:52:41 GMT

LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. - Sixteen people are hurt after a boat exploded Friday at the Lake of the Ozarks, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Among those injured, one was on the dock and 15 were aboard the boat. St. Louis County prosecutor not licensed attorney, must resubmit 114 cases The explosion happened at the Millstone Marina after gas fumes built up in the engine area and a spark set off the explosion.MSHP Troop F, which is handling the investigation, has not yet disclosed the conditions of those hurt. This is a developing story. FOX 2 will update this story as more information becomes available.

U.S. suicides hit an all-time high last year

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:52:41 GMT

NEW YORK — About 49,500 people took their own lives last year in the U.S., the highest number ever, according to new government data posted Thursday.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which posted the numbers, has not yet calculated a suicide rate for the year, but available data suggests suicides are more common in the U.S. than at any time since the dawn of World War II.“There’s something wrong. The number should not be going up,” said Christina Wilbur, a 45-year-old Florida woman whose son shot himself to death last year.“My son should not have died,” she said. “I know it’s complicated, I really do. But we have to be able to do something. Something that we’re not doing. Because whatever we’re doing right now is not helping.”Experts caution that suicide is complicated, and that recent increases might be driven by a range of factors, including higher rates of depression and limited availability of mental health services.But a main driver is the growing availabili...

Driver killed in two-vehicle crash in San Jose

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:52:41 GMT

SAN JOSE – One driver was killed and another was injured in a crash Friday afternoon in San Jose, according to authorities.The two-vehicle collision was reported just after 5 p.m. at the intersection of Berryessa Road and Sabal Drive, the San Jose Police Department said in a social media post.Both drivers were taken to a hospital, where one was pronounced dead. The other driver’s condition was not immediately known.The Santa Clara County Medical Examiner-Coroner’s Office will release the deceased driver’s identity once it is confirmed and their next of kin is notified.The death marked the 30th traffic fatality of the year on city streets. At this time last year, police had investigated 42 roadway deaths.Westbound Berryessa Road will be closed from Piedmont Road to Sabal Drive for an investigation, police said. People were asked to avoid the area.Units are currently at the intersection of Berryessa Rd and Sabal Dr for fatal collision involving two vehicles. Both adult drivers transpo...

The 10 most expensive reported home sales in Palo Alto the week of July 31

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:52:41 GMT

A house in Palo Alto that sold for $4.5 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Palo Alto in the past week.In total, 12 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $2.8 million, $1,471 per square foot.The prices in the list below concern real estate sales where the title was recorded during the week of July 31 even if the property may have been sold earlier.10. $2.1 million, condominium in the 3200 block of Berryessa StreetThe 1,715 square-foot condominium in the 3200 block of Berryessa Street, Palo Alto, has been sold. The transfer of ownership was settled in July and the total purchase price was $2,050,000, $1,195 per square foot. The condominium was built in 2009. The condominium features three bedrooms and four bathrooms.Berryessa Street9. $2.3 million, detached house in the 200 block of West Charleston RoadThe 1,244 square-foot detached house in the 200 block of West Charleston Road ...

With swollen rivers still rising, Norway mulls more evacuations

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:52:41 GMT

By Jan M. Olsen | Associated PressCOPENHAGEN, Denmark — Authorities were on standby to evacuate more people in southeastern Norway Friday, where huge amounts of water, littered with broken trees, debris and trash, were thundering down the usually serene rivers after days of torrential rain.The level of water in swollen rivers and lakes continued to grow despite two days of dry but overcast weather, with houses abandoned in flooded areas, floating hay bales wrapped in white plastic, cars coated in mud and camping sites swamped.In the Bagdammen lake, a helicopter with a net and cables attached was used to push a caravan toward the shore where it was pulled in by firefighters.One of the most affected places was the town of Hoenefossen where the Begna river had gone over its banks and authorities were considering moving more people downstream for fear of landslides. A total of 3,600 people are estimated to have been already evacuated, the Norwegian news agency NTB said.“We constan...

Contra Costa DA attempts to block publicization of new racist texts by Antioch cops

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:52:41 GMT

MARTINEZ — The Contra Costa District Attorney has uncovered even more racist text messages by Antioch officers that are set to be turned over to defense lawyers after a judge struck down a last-minute DA attempt to limit their publicization.In a court document filed Thursday, Chief Assistant District Attorney Simon O’Connell wrote that his office has identified 225 pages worth of never-before-seen racist texts by Antioch officers Morteza Amiri and Andrea Rodriguez, both of whom are under criminal investigation by the FBI. His failed motion argued that should the material be publicized in the media, it “increases the risk of piggybacking and the potential for further harm.”O’Connell asked for a protective order prohibiting the dissemination of materials to the media.Judge David Goldstein rejected the motion without hearing defense objections to it, noting the DA’s office failed to cite any legal opinions that would allow him to grant it. His ruling clear...

San Jose driver dies after 2-car crash, marks city's 30th traffic death of 2023

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:52:41 GMT

(KRON) -- A driver died after a two-vehicle crash in San Jose Friday afternoon, the San Jose Police Department tweeted. The crash happened near the intersection of Berryessa Road and Sabal Drive.Westbound Berryessa will be closed from Piedmont to Sabal as police investigate the deadly crash. The public is asked to avoid the area. The two drivers involved were both taken to the hospital where one of them died. The second driver has unknown injuries, SJPD said. The crash marks the 29th fatal collision in San Jose for 2023, authorities said. It is the 30th traffic death of the year.SJPD responded to the call of this collision at around 5:02 p.m. These 2 cars were most frequently stolen in July: Alameda PD This story will be updated as KRON4 learns more.