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Utah man who killed woman is put to death by lethal injection in state's first execution since 2010

Utah man who killed woman is put to death by lethal injection in state's first execution since 2010

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A Utah man who killed his girlfriend's mother by slashing her throat was put to death by lethal injection early Thursday in the state's first execution since 2010.
A powerful earthquake hits off southern Japan; tsunami advisory issued

A powerful earthquake hits off southern Japan; tsunami advisory issued

TOKYO (AP) — A powerful earthquake struck off Japan's southern coast on Thursday, triggering a tsunami advisory. Residents were urged to stay away from the coastline, but there were no immediate reports of injuries or serious damage.
Texas man who claimed intellectual disability is executed for 1997 killing of female jogger

Texas man who claimed intellectual disability is executed for 1997 killing of female jogger

HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) — A Texas man who claimed an intellectual disability in a late attempt at a reprieve was executed Wednesday evening for the killing of a woman who was jogging near her Houston home more than 27 years ago.
1 of last GOP congressmen who voted to impeach Trump advances in Washington’s US House race

1 of last GOP congressmen who voted to impeach Trump advances in Washington’s US House race

SEATTLE (AP) — One of the last remaining U.S.
Helicopter crash at a military base in Alabama kills 1 and injures another, county coroner says

Helicopter crash at a military base in Alabama kills 1 and injures another, county coroner says

FORT NOVOSEL, Ala. (AP) — A helicopter crash at a military base in Alabama on Wednesday afternoon killed one person and injured another, the local county coroner who was called to the scene said.
Organizers cancel Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna over fears of an attack

Organizers cancel Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna over fears of an attack

VIENNA (AP) — Organizers of three Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna this week called them off on Wednesday after officials announced arrests over an apparent plot to launch an attack on an event in the Vienna area such as the concerts.
Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon rainforest is down to lowest level since 2016, government says

Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon rainforest is down to lowest level since 2016, government says

BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest slowed by nearly half compared to the year before, according to government satellite data released Wednesday.
Yemen official says 30 people have been killed and hundreds displaced in flooding

Yemen official says 30 people have been killed and hundreds displaced in flooding

SANAA, YEMEN (AP) — A Yemeni official said Wednesday that 30 people have been killed and hundreds displaced in flooding in the southern city of Hodeidah following several days of heavy rains. Hodeidah Gov.
Bangladesh's incoming interim leader Yunus asks for calm as he is set to take oath Thursday

Bangladesh's incoming interim leader Yunus asks for calm as he is set to take oath Thursday

DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Bangladesh’s incoming interim leader Muhammad Yunus appealed for calm Wednesday and urged all parties to help the country rebuild after weeks of violence that killed hundreds and prompted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to resig
Great Barrier Reef waters were hottest in 400 years over the past decade, study finds

Great Barrier Reef waters were hottest in 400 years over the past decade, study finds

WASHINGTON (AP) — Ocean temperatures in the Great Barrier Reef hit their highest level in 400 years over the past decade, according to researchers who warned that the reef likely won’t survive if planetary warming isn’t stopped.
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