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(CW44 News At 10 | CNN) — Ukrainian forces are withdrawing from Severodonetsk, effectively ceding the city to Russia and putting the eastern Ukrainian region of Luhansk almost fully under Russian control following months of grueling and bloody fighting. Severodonetsk was one of the last major Ukrainian strongholds in the area. Serhiy Hayday, a top military commander in east Ukraine, said the military made the decision to evacuate “because the number of dead in unfortified territories may grow every day.” READ MORE: The United States Attorney’s Office Issues Warning Of Telephone Scams “It makes no sense to stay,” Hayday said. It’s unclear if Ukrainian forces are currently leaving the city, or if they have already evacuated. Though the capture is a symbolic breakthrough for Russia, it comes after a lengthy and costly battle in which Moscow’s forces were met with a stubborn Ukrainian resistance. Russian forces have diverted much of their firepower toward overrunning the … [Read more...] about Ukraine To Withdraw From Severodonetsk As Russia’s Advance Grinds On

(CNN) Russian and Chinese warships have conducted the first ever joint patrol in the western part of the Pacific Ocean, the Russian defense ministry said in a statement on Saturday. The patrols involved a total of 10 warships, five from each nation, and lasted a week, from Sunday, October 17 to Saturday, October 23, covering 1,700 nautical miles, according to the Ministry. The objective of the joint patrol was to "demonstrate the state flags of Russia and China, maintain peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region and also protect facilities of both countries' maritime economic activity," the statement read. "During the patrol, the group of warships passed through the Tsugaru Strait for the first time," the statement added. Chinese and Russian militaries link up, but analysts say both sides have differing objectives The Tsugaru strait is body of water between the Japanese islands of Honshu and Hokkaido in the northern … [Read more...] about Russia and China hold first joint patrol in the western Pacific, Russian defense ministry says

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 18 KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia attacked the Ukrainian capital in the early hours of Sunday morning, striking at least two residential buildings, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said, as elsewhere Russian troops consolidated their gains in the east. Associated Press journalists in Kyiv saw rescue services battling flames and rescuing civilians. Klitschko said four people were hospitalized with injuries and a 7-year-old girl was pulled alive from the rubble. Culture minister Oleksandr Tkachenko said on Telegram that a kindergarten was hit in the attacks. Ukraine Member of Parliament Oleksiy Goncharenko wrote on the Telegram messaging app that “according to prelim data 14 missiles were launched against Kyiv region and Kyiv.” Air Force spokesman Yuriy Ignat said the missiles were Kh-101 air-launched … [Read more...] about Russia strikes Kyiv as troops consolidate gains in the east

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 11 ELMAU, Germany (AP) — President Joe Biden and his Group of Seven allies will huddle Sunday on strategies to secure energy supplies and tackle inflation, aiming to keep the fallout from Russia's invasion of Ukraine from splintering the global coalition working to punish Moscow. Biden arrived in Germany's picturesque Bavarian alps early Sunday morning for the annual meeting of the leading democratic economies, where the reverberations from the brutal war in Ukraine will be front and center in the discussion. He and the allies aim to present a united front in support of Ukraine as the conflict enters its fourth month. Biden will open his visit with a bilateral meeting with the summit's host, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, before spending the afternoon in both formal and informal settings with the leaders of Britain, Canada, France, … [Read more...] about Biden, G-7 leaders huddle on energy, inflation, Ukraine war

SURFSIDE, Fla. (CW44 News At 10 | CNN) — On Thursday, the eve of the one-year anniversary of a catastrophic condominium collapse in Surfside, Florida, a judge approved an approximately $1 billion settlement for those impacted by the disaster that killed 98 people. The judge’s decision finalizes a tentative settlement that was reached last month between several parties and prevents the claims from going to trial. The settlement amount will be awarded to survivors, families of deceased victims and owners of damaged property. READ MORE: Ukraine To Withdraw From Severodonetsk As Russia's Advance Grinds On The collapse of most of the Champlain Towers South building on June 24, 2021, suddenly turned what was formerly a thriving residential building into a devastating scene as residents became crushed or trapped under a massive pile of twisted metal and concrete. It took a month for search and recovery crews to find and identify all 98 victims, who ranged in age from 1 to 92 years … [Read more...] about Judge Approves $1 Billion Settlement After Surfside Condo Collapse

HERNANDO COUNTY, Fla. (CW44 News At 10 | CNN) — The Hernando County Sheriff’s Office are investigating the deaths of two cave divers at a wildlife park. Deputies were alerted Wednesday afternoon after one of three teenagers who were spending the day at the Buford Springs Cave called 911, the sheriff’s office said. READ MORE: Ukraine To Withdraw From Severodonetsk As Russia's Advance Grinds On The teens, who arrived at the park earlier that morning, had talked with the two divers before the men got into the water, authorities said. When the two men came back up, they talked with one another and then dove back in, authorities said. “The juveniles believed the discussion was in regards to going back down into the ‘cave’ and whether or not they had enough air in their tanks to complete their dive,” the sheriff’s office added. “One of the divers is believed to have mentioned that he possibly had a leak in his tank.” Shortly after, the group of teens saw one of the divers … [Read more...] about Hernando County Sheriff’s Office Are Investigating The Deaths Of Two Cave Divers

WASHINGTON, DC. (CW44 News At 10 | CNN) — President Joe Biden will sign a bipartisan bill to address gun violence into law Saturday before departing for Europe, the White House announced Friday. The bill amounts to the first major federal gun safety legislation in decades and marks a significant bipartisan breakthrough on one of the most contentious policy issues in Washington. READ MORE: Ukraine To Withdraw From Severodonetsk As Russia's Advance Grinds On The House on Friday passed the bill by 234-193, including 14 Republicans voting with Democrats. The Senate passed the bill in a late-night vote Thursday. The measure includes millions of dollars for mental health, school safety, crisis intervention programs and incentives for states to include juvenile records in the National Instant Criminal Background Check System. It also makes significant changes to the process when someone ages 18 to 21 goes to buy a firearm and closes the so-called boyfriend loophole, a victory for … [Read more...] about Biden Will Sign First Major Federal Gun Safety Legislation In Decades

TAMPA, Fla. (CW44 News At 10) — The Tampa Police Department have arrested a suspect in a homicide that occurred in the early morning hours of Friday, June 24. Taron Criner, 39, was arrested after surveillance footage, leads, and witness interviews identified him as the suspect. READ MORE: Ukraine To Withdraw From Severodonetsk As Russia's Advance Grinds On Photo Credits: Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office According to officials, at 1:20 a.m. on June 24, The Tampa Police were dispatched to the 7-Eleven at 4943 E Busch Blvd for the report of a suspect stomping a victim who was unconscious. Officers arrived and found the elderly black male victim, unresponsive, on the ground in the parking lot with significant upper body trauma. READ MORE: The United States Attorney’s Office Issues Warning Of Telephone Scams Officers immediately began CPR, providing life-saving measures until Tampa Fire Rescue arrived. The victim was then transported to a nearby hospital, where he … [Read more...] about Tampa Police Arrest Man In Homicide

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (CW44 News At 10) – The United States Attorney’s Office, Northern District of Florida, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation are alerting the public of several imposter scams involving individuals claiming to be United States Attorneys, FBI Agents, or other law enforcement officials. Individuals receiving such calls are encouraged to report the solicitations to their FBI Jacksonville Division and file a consumer complaint with the Federal Trade Commission , which has the ability to detect patterns of fraud from the information collected and share that data with law enforcement. READ MORE: Ukraine To Withdraw From Severodonetsk As Russia's Advance Grinds On During the calls, appearing to come from the Northern District United States Attorney’s Office telephone number, the imposters attempt to collect a fine in lieu of arrest purportedly related to a claim of human trafficking, or other similar offenses. The intended victims are advised they can avoid … [Read more...] about The United States Attorney’s Office Issues Warning Of Telephone Scams

PHOENIX (AP) — Tina Charles' stint in the desert was a short one. The Phoenix Mercury announced Saturday they agreed to terms on a contract divorce with Charles after 18 games. “After discussions with Tina and her agent, it was best for both parties to go our separate ways at this time," Mercury general manager Jom Pitman said. "Due to circumstances both in and out of our control, our season has not gone according to our plan, and we will continue to pursue all avenues for improvement.” The WNBA's leading scorer last season, Charles signed with Phoenix in February, a day after the Mercury added Diamond DeShields in a three-team trade with Chicago and New York. The additions were expected to give the Mercury a huge boost to a roster that already had Diana Taurasi, Britney Griner and Skylar Diggins-Smith. Griner has been detained in Russia since Feb. 17 after authorities at an airport outside of Moscow said she had vape cartridges containing cannabis oil in her bag. The … [Read more...] about Mercury, Charles agree to part ways after 18 games