Police report the drownings occurred during a crossing from Libya. Another 41 are feared drowned in another incident.
2015
Partisan vote in U.S. House would repeal estate tax
The bill, criticized by many Democrats as giving the wealthy a tax break, is not likely to advance this year.
World Dispatches
UNITED NATIONS Doctor describes children’s deaths from chlorine gas U.N. Security Council members were moved to tears Thursday as the first eyewitness to the latest suspected chlorine attacks on civilians in Syria emerged from the country to give a graphic eyewitness account of dying children. A Syrian doctor who treated victims from a half-dozen attacks […]
Al-Qaida grabs airport, oil terminal, military base in Yemen
Saudis continue striking at Houthi rebels from the air, saying they’ll deal with al-Qaida later.
U.S. Senate inches closer to vote on attorney general
Both sides say they are optimistic about resolving a dispute holding up a vote on the nomination.
N.H. lawmakers’ ‘fickle’ process in the spotlight
After students’ requests to name state symbols get very different responses, a study is proposed.
Report: U.S. teens’ e-cigarette use triples
Meanwhile, use of traditional cigarettes among high school students has plummeted.
Police say they have caught ‘Brighton Tree Ninja’
For years, a vandal has damaged newly planted trees and shrubbery in Boston’s Brighton neighborhood.
Very crafty IPO: Etsy makes strong stock market debut
The share price roughly doubles for the online seller of artisans’ wares that values social consciousness over profits.
Pirates need a final surge to avoid a complete collapse
Portland controls its own fate, but has lost seven straight and has yet to seal up a postseason berth.