NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenya’s finance minister on Tuesday denied fraud-related charges over multi-million-dollar contracts for the construction of two dams in the country’s west. This is the first time a finance minister in East Africa’s economic hub, which is plagued by widespread corruption, has been charged while in office.
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US attorney general says encryption creates security risk
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. Attorney General Bill Barr said Tuesday that increased encryption of data on phones and computers and encrypted messaging apps are putting American security at risk. Barr’s comments at a cybersecurity conference mark a continuing effort by the Justice Department to push tech companies to provide law enforcement with access to…
IMF sees a weaker global economy but upgrades US forecast
WASHINGTON (AP) — The International Monetary Fund is downgrading its outlook for the world economy because of simmering international trade tensions.
Pope gives West Virginia diocese new leader after scandal
WHEELING, W.Va. (AP) — Pope Francis named Baltimore Auxiliary Bishop Mark Brennan to lead the Wheeling-Charleston diocese in West Virginia on Tuesday following a scandal over the former bishop’s sexual harassment of adults and lavish spending of church money.
Bliss Road closed temporarily on Thursday morning
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WXOW) – The City of La Crosse is closing Bliss Road for a short time very early Thursday morning. The city’s Engineering Department said the road is closed to all traffic including pedestrians and bicycles, starting at approximately 2 a.m.
S. Korea’s claim on warning shot firings disputed by Russia
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean air force jets fired 360 rounds of warning shots Tuesday after a Russian military plane twice violated South Korea’s airspace off the country’s east coast, Seoul officials said in an announcement that was quickly disputed by Russia.
Minnesota to launch working group on police shootings
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota’s top law enforcement officials are launching a working group and public hearings on police-involved shootings.
Trempealeau, Jackson County tornadoes confirmed
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WXOW) – The National Weather Service in La Crosse confirmed two brief tornadoes touched down from Saturday morning’s severe weather event.
State of Emergency declared for storm damage
MADISON, Wis. (WQOW) – Gov. Tony Evers declared a statewide State of Emergency on Sunday, following widespread severe storms, torrential rains and tornadoes that have impacted Wisconsin in recent days.
Preventing the prescription drug opioid crisis
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WXOW) – Alliance to Heal and the state of Wisconsin are working to decrease the over-prescription of opioids by big pharmaceutical companies. Heavy painkillers are sometimes necessary if prescribed using proper guidelines. People may need medication that contains opioids temporarily during post-surgery or at end-of-life-care. Aside from that though, the opioid crisis…