“Deaths reportedly occurred as a result of live ammunition fired into crowds,” the U.N. Human Rights Office said.
Author: The Associated Press
Snap reports a $200M loss, but hits 249M daily active users
On a per-share basis, the California-based company said it had a loss of 14 cents.
‘One of the most senseless acts of violence’: At least 16 killed in worst Canadian mass shooting since 1989
Canadian police arrested a suspect in an active-shooter investigation after saying he may have been driving a vehicle resembling a police car.
‘Overreaction’? Dominican Republic turns back cruise ship amid virus fears
A cruise ship heading to the Dominican Republic to disembark hundreds of passengers after a 14-day tour was turned away on Thursday
Breckenridge, Colorado cancels New Year’s Eve fireworks, cites environmental impact
Breckenridge, Colorado cancelled its New Year’s Eve fireworks display over environmental considerations, officials said.
California bans hotels from using tiny plastic bottles
The ban takes effect in 2023 for hotels with more than 50 rooms and 2024 for hotels with less than 50 rooms.
Guest who says DoubleTree hotel ousted him for ‘calling his mother while black’ sues for $10M
Jermaine Massey says he was racially profiled and ousted from a DoubleTree hotel in Oregon after making a call on his cellphone in the lobby.
U.S. stocks slide off weaker consumer confidence
U.S. stocks fell Tuesday as a weak consumer confidence report smothered investor confidence ahead of upcoming U.S.-China trade negotiations.
Harvey Weinstein’s sex-crime charges streamlined by judge in consolidation move
There’s a streamlined list of sex-crime charges against Harvey Weinstein in New York, but the charged crimes involve the same two original accusers.
Isabel Toledo, fashion designer who made Michelle Obama’s inauguration ensemble, dies at 59
Isabel Toledo, who was stunned when new FLOTUS Michelle Obama wore her standout lemongrass ensemble at the 2009 inauguration, has died. She was 59.