Detroit Catholic Bishop Thomas Gumbleton, who opposed war and promoted social justice, dies at age 94
DETROIT (AP) – Thomas Gumbleton, Catholic bishop of Detroit, has died. For decades, he has been an international voice against war and racism, and a champion of labor and social justice. Gumbleton is 94 years old. He publicly opposed the US role in the Vietnam War in the 1960s and became a national religious figure. He was a founding leader of Pax Christi USA, an American Catholic peace movement. Gumbleton spoke out against the war and met with victims of violence around the world. Archbishop Allen Vigneron called Gumbleton a “faithful son” of Detroit.
Six inmates who filed suit over New York prison lockdown order will finally be able to see the solar eclipse
NEW YORK (AP) — Six inmates who sued the New York City Department of Corrections over the decision to lock down their prison during next Monday's total solar eclipse will end up seeing the celestial phenomenon. Lawyers for six men incarcerated at Woodbourne Correctional Facility in upstate New York reached a settlement with the state Thursday that would allow the men to view the eclipse “in accordance with their sincerely held religious beliefs.” announced. The Department of Corrections said the settlement was an “appropriate resolution” to the lawsuit.
Hits for sale: Famous artists who have sold their music catalogs for high prices.
Kiss has agreed to sell its catalog, brand name and IP to Swedish company Pophouse in a deal estimated to be worth more than $300 million. They are the latest to join the ongoing blockbuster trend, with rights holders signing deals to sell their back catalogue, often for a hefty sum. This is big business, especially considering that his two-thirds of all music streamed consists of catalog music, and streaming accounts for his 84% of the music industry's overall revenue. The Associated Press is investigating deals signed by Bruce Springsteen, David Bowie, Taylor Swift and other notable artists.
This Los Angeles robbery sounds like something out of a thriller novel.Thief stole $30 million in cash
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Robbers broke into a Los Angeles cash storage facility on Easter Sunday, broke into a safe and took $30 million in cash. Detectives are now trying to crack this brazen cash heist. It is reportedly one of the largest on record in Los Angeles. Police told the Los Angeles Times that the thieves broke into the building and a safe where the cash was stored. Business owners didn't realize the large-scale theft until they later opened the safe. Media reports have identified the facility as the home of GardaWorld, a global cash management and security company.
Rudy Giuliani can continue living in Florida condo despite concerns over judge's spending habits
NEW YORK (AP) — Rudy Giuliani will be allowed to stay in his Florida mansion for now. A New York state bankruptcy judge on Thursday refused to rule on creditors' motion to force the sale of a Palm Beach property. Giuliani declared his bankruptcy in December after being ordered to pay $148 million to two former election officials in Georgia for spreading lies about his role in the 2020 election. . Lawyers for creditors said Thursday that Mr. Giuliani is at risk of depleting his assets on expenses related to his Florida condo. The judge warned that if Giuliani did not provide more information about his spending, he could face “drastic” consequences.
Governor orders transit agency to withdraw bid to charge New York City Marathon $750,000 in Verrazzano Bridge usage fees
NEW YORK (AP) – New York's governor has ordered the state Department of Transportation to halt efforts to impose a $750,000 fee to use the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge during the New York City Marathon. Democratic Gov. Cathy Hochul also encouraged race organizer New York Road Runners Thursday to find other ways to generate revenue for mass transit. This could include buying advertising on public buses and trains. The governor said he has directed the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to “allow the marathon to proceed as usual.” The MTA declined to comment, and a Roadrunners spokesperson did not respond to a request for comment.
Students walk out of schools across Alaska to protest governor's veto of education policy
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) – Students in Alaska's capital walked out of school and stormed the state Capitol building to protest Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy's recent education veto and the Legislature's failure to override it. Marched down the hall. A 40-minute walkout was planned at schools across Alaska, and 40 votes were needed to override the lawmaker's veto. Lawmakers fell one vote short in an attempt to override it last month. Sitka student organizers said the walkout was part of a protest organized by the Alaska Student Government Association Executive Committee.
Defense negotiations underway for third man charged with murder of Run-DMC star Jam Master Jay
Prosecutors and defense attorneys say they are exploring the possibility of a plea deal for the last of three men accused of killing Run-DMC star Jam Master Jay in 2002. Lawyers revealed the details of the meeting in court on Thursday, less than six weeks after the two co-defendants were sentenced. Negotiations have just begun, and it's unclear what federal prosecutors will offer Jay Bryant or what he will accept. Federal prosecutors and Bryant's attorney declined to comment after court. For now, the judge has set Bryant's trial for late January next year. Bryant has pleaded not guilty to murder charges in the shooting death of Jam Master Jay, real name Jason Mizell.
California dog missing since summer found in Michigan
DETROIT (AP) — A dog missing in California since last summer has been found more than 3,000 miles away in Michigan. Police in a Detroit suburb responded to a call about a stray dog last week, adopted a terrier mix and contacted animal rights groups. The Grosse Pointe Animal Adoption Society quickly discovered the dog had an implanted identification chip and contacted the owner. Veterinarian Nancy Pillsbury vaccinated the dog against rabies and allowed him to return to California. How did a dog named Mishka end up in Michigan? “That's a story only Mishka knows,'' the veterinarian says.
Denmark says naval missile with technical error could be launched unintentionally but will not explode
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) – Denmark says a technical error could cause a naval missile to fire unintentionally, but not explode, causing debris to fall into Danish territorial waters. The problem occurred during a test on a Harpoon missile aboard the Danish frigate HDMS Niels Jewell, which is docked at Corsoa naval base. The military said Thursday that only the booster was active and there was no risk of the missile exploding. It is said that there is a risk that missiles will be launched until the booster is deactivated. The danger zone is approximately 7 kilometers (4.3 miles) away and has an elevation of 1 kilometer (just over half a mile) above sea level. Ships were asked to wait until the problem was resolved and the airspace was closed.
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