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a day ago
- Politics
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On This Day, June 2: U.S. F-16 shot down over Bosnia O'Grady rescued
On this date in history: In 1865, the Civil War officially came to an end when Confederate Gen. Edmund Kirby Smith, commander of Confederate forces west of the Mississippi, signed the surrender terms offered by Union negotiators. In 1886, U.S. President Grover Cleveland, 49, married Frances Folsom, the 21-year-old daughter of his former law partner, in a White House ceremony. The bride became the youngest first lady in U.S. history. In 1924, President Calvin Coolidge signed the Indian Citizenship Act into law, extending citizenship to all Native Americans born within the United States and its territories. In 1946, in a national referendum, voters in Italy decided the country should become a republic rather than return to a monarchy. The results were officially announced three days later after votes were counted. In 1953, Queen Elizabeth II was crowned in London's Westminster Abbey by the Archbishop of Canterbury. A year earlier, upon receiving word of her father's death, the former Princess Elizabeth broke down and wept. In 1985, police near San Francisco arrested Leonard Lake, who, along with an accomplice, Charles Ng, were accused of between 11 to 25 murders. Lake killed himself in jail before he could go to trial. Ng was convicted in 11 homicides in 1999 and sentenced to death. In 1992, Arkansas Gov. Bill Clinton clinched the Democratic presidential nomination. In 1995, a U.S. F-16 fighter-jet was shot down by a Serb-launched missile while on patrol over Bosnia. The pilot, Air Force Capt. Scott O'Grady, ejected safely and landed behind Serb lines. He was rescued six days later. In 1997, a federal jury in Denver convicted Timothy McVeigh in the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing that killed 168 people. He was sentenced to death and executed June 11, 2001. In 2004, Ken Jennings won his first game on Jeopardy! It started a string that ended after a record 74 wins and more than $2.5 million in winnings. In 2010, a 52-year-old British taxi driver was accused of a shooting rampage in which 13 people were slain and 11 others injured before he killed himself. In 2014, Seattle's City Council approved a $15 hourly minimum wage -- the highest in the United States. In 2024, Mexicans elect former Mexico City Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum as their first female and first Jewish president.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
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Paratroopers release footage showing capture of Russian soldiers
Paratroopers have released a video showing how they, together with neighbouring units, captured Russian soldiers on the Kursk front. Source: Air Assault Forces Command Quote: "Russian soldiers are surrendering because the abuse in their units is worse than captivity. In their units on Russian territory, they were subjected to inhumane treatment, psychological pressure and threats." Details: The paratroopers emphasised that the POWs could be used for further exchange for Ukrainian soldiers held captive in Russia. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
Yahoo
19-05-2025
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Knife Angel arrival coincides with blade surrender
A blade surrender scheme has been announced to coincide with the arrival of the Knife Angel - a sculpture which highlights the devastating effect of knife crime. The 27ft (8m) statue, made from 100,000 seized blades, will officially be installed in Newton Aycliffe in County Durham on 1 June. Durham Police has announced a month-long scheme on Monday where members of the public can safely surrender knives at the front counters of the Durham City, Bishop Auckland, Peterlee, and Darlington police stations. Its arrival would be "particularly poignant" after one of the town's teenagers, Jack Woodley, was fatally stabbed in 2021, officers said. The 18-year-old was attending a funfair in Houghton-le-Spring when he was attacked by ten other teenagers and stabbed. The ten teenagers were found guilty of murder and sentenced to life with minimum terms of between eight and 17 years. It is the first time the Knife Angel, which began touring the country in 2018, has come to County Durham. The Durham Police force area has one of the lowest rates of knife crime in the country, a spokeswoman said. Newton Aycliffe Neighbourhood Sgt Andy Boyd said: "Even in an area with relatively low knife crime, we cannot afford to ignore it. "One injury, one death, is one too many." The surrendered knives will be donated back to the British Ironworks Centre, the creators of the Knife Angel, police said. An accompanying Durham Police campaign to raise awareness of "the pointless risk, choice, legal consequences and emotional impact on loved ones" of carrying a knife, will see educational programmes also being delivered in schools across the county. Follow BBC North East on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram. Knife Angel memorial to young victims arrives Knife Angel sculpture goes on display in town Knife Angel is monument to lives lost - councillor Durham Police
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Yahoo
Knife Angel arrival coincides with blade surrender
A blade surrender scheme has been announced to coincide with the arrival of the Knife Angel - a sculpture which highlights the devastating effect of knife crime. The 27ft (8m) statue, made from 100,000 seized blades, will officially be installed in Newton Aycliffe in County Durham on 1 June. Durham Police has announced a month-long scheme on Monday where members of the public can safely surrender knives at the front counters of the Durham City, Bishop Auckland, Peterlee, and Darlington police stations. Its arrival would be "particularly poignant" after one of the town's teenagers, Jack Woodley, was fatally stabbed in 2021, officers said. The 18-year-old was attending a funfair in Houghton-le-Spring when he was attacked by ten other teenagers and stabbed. The ten teenagers were found guilty of murder and sentenced to life with minimum terms of between eight and 17 years. It is the first time the Knife Angel, which began touring the country in 2018, has come to County Durham. The Durham Police force area has one of the lowest rates of knife crime in the country, a spokeswoman said. Newton Aycliffe Neighbourhood Sgt Andy Boyd said: "Even in an area with relatively low knife crime, we cannot afford to ignore it. "One injury, one death, is one too many." The surrendered knives will be donated back to the British Ironworks Centre, the creators of the Knife Angel, police said. An accompanying Durham Police campaign to raise awareness of "the pointless risk, choice, legal consequences and emotional impact on loved ones" of carrying a knife, will see educational programmes also being delivered in schools across the county. Follow BBC North East on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram. Knife Angel memorial to young victims arrives Knife Angel sculpture goes on display in town Knife Angel is monument to lives lost - councillor Durham Police
BBC News
19-05-2025
- BBC News
Newton Aycliffe Knife Angel to coincide with blade surrender
A blade surrender scheme has been announced to coincide with the arrival of the Knife Angel - a sculpture which highlights the devastating effect of knife 27ft (8m) statue, made from 100,000 seized blades, will officially be installed in Newton Aycliffe in County Durham on 1 Police has announced a month-long scheme on Monday where members of the public can safely surrender knives at the front counters of the Durham City, Bishop Auckland, Peterlee, and Darlington police arrival would be "particularly poignant" after one of the town's teenagers, Jack Woodley, was fatally stabbed in 2021, officers said. The 18-year-old was attending a funfair in Houghton-le-Spring when he was attacked by ten other teenagers and ten teenagers were found guilty of murder and sentenced to life with minimum terms of between eight and 17 is the first time the Knife Angel, which began touring the country in 2018, has come to County Durham. The Durham Police force area has one of the lowest rates of knife crime in the country, a spokeswoman Aycliffe Neighbourhood Sgt Andy Boyd said: "Even in an area with relatively low knife crime, we cannot afford to ignore it. "One injury, one death, is one too many."The surrendered knives will be donated back to the British Ironworks Centre, the creators of the Knife Angel, police accompanying Durham Police campaign to raise awareness of "the pointless risk, choice, legal consequences and emotional impact on loved ones" of carrying a knife, will see educational programmes also being delivered in schools across the county. Follow BBC North East on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
