Friday, January 6, 2023

Shooting of teacher by 6-year-old was no accident, says Virginia police chief

School Shooting Newport News

A six-year-old student shot and wounded a Virginia teacher Friday during an altercation inside a first-grade classroom, police and school officials in the city of Newport News said.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/virginia-teacher-student-shooting-1.6706651?cmp=rss

Epiphany Friday celebrated around the world

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Epiphany also known as Three Kings' Day is traditionally celebrated at the end of the 12 days of Christmas, marking the visit of the three wise men to baby Jesus in Bethlehem.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/photos/epiphany-friday-celebrated-around-the-world-1.6705998?cmp=rss

Prince Harry's claim he killed 25 Taliban 'baddies' in Afghanistan draws ire

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In a book full of startling revelations, Prince Harry's assertion that he killed 25 people in Afghanistan is one of the most striking — and has drawn criticism from both enemies and allies.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/prince-harry-book-claim-afghanistan-1.6706106?cmp=rss

Lack of snow, warm weather spoiling ski season in Europe

Austria Weather

A growing number of ski resorts in Europe are struggling to provide winter sports enthusiasts with the white powder that usually blankets their slopes this time of year.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/photos/europe-snowless-ski-slopes-photo-scroller-1.6705657?cmp=rss

Signs of fighting in Ukraine after Russia says unilateral truce in force

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Artillery fire could be heard from the front line in Ukraine on Friday, even after the official start of a unilateral ceasefire declared by Moscow and rejected by Kyiv.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/ukraine-russia-unilateral-ceasefire-1.6705680?cmp=rss

McCarthy offers deal to end Republican deadlock over Speaker vote

Congress

The contours of a deal that could make Republican leader Kevin McCarthy the House Speaker have begun to emerge after three gruelling days and 11 failed votes in a political spectacle unseen in a century. It has left Republicans in disarray and exposed anew the fragility of American democracy.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/mike-mccarthy-republican-speaker-house-congress-1.6705575?cmp=rss