U.S. Embassy in Beirut Targeted With Gunfire

Tommy James abruptly ended his Las Vegas concert due to exhaustion after performing for an hour at the Golden Nugget casino, with his representative citing a busy schedule as the cause. Paramedics treated James on site before he left without incident, and he is now back in New Jersey preparing for his next show in Tulsa. The 77-year-old singer has a successful music career spanning decades, including hit songs like "Crimson And Clover" and "Mony...

Emergency crews responded to a plane crash in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, involving a Beechcraft Bonanza with five people on board, whose status was unknown. The crash occurred near Lancaster Airport in Manheim Township, with the single-engine aircraft engulfed in flames, damaging nearby vehicles. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the incident for further details. Full Article

A magnitude 4.1 earthquake centered north of Malibu caused light and weak shaking across Southern California, with the strongest shaking felt in Malibu, Agoura Hills, Thousand Oaks, and Camarillo. The temblor was followed by several aftershocks, with the largest being 3.0 magnitude, but there were no immediate reports of damage. The epicenter was in the Santa Monica Mountains, 3 miles northwest of El Matador State Beach and 7 miles southwest of Thousand Oaks, with shaking...

A University of Pittsburgh student, Sudiksha Konanki, has gone missing during a spring break trip in the Dominican Republic. Last seen at a resort in Punta Cana, she was with a group of friends before mysteriously disappearing. Search and rescue efforts are underway, with support from local authorities, the embassy of India, and the State Department. Full Article

The town of al-Haffa in Syria's coast experienced a violent outbreak, resulting in over 1,000 deaths, with civilians being the majority of the casualties. The conflict stemmed from clashes between Assad loyalists and government forces in Latakia Province, leading to fears of a larger sectarian conflict in the region. Amidst the chaos, residents like Shadi Ahmed Khodar in Tartus expressed concern over the escalating violence and potential threats from both sides. Full Article

An 18-year-old New Hampshire teen, Nicholas Walton, is facing DUI charges after being found asleep in a vehicle blocking a highway. New Hampshire State Police responded to a report of a blue Ford F350 pickup truck stopped in the middle of Stark Highway South, with Walton passed out behind the wheel. Troopers arrested Walton for aggravated DUI, disobeying an officer, and other related charges, and he is set to be arraigned in Concord District Court....