NEW YORK — Russia’s ambassador to the United Nations, a veteran diplomat known as a potent, savvy yet personable voice for his country’s interests who could both spar and get along with his Western counterparts, died suddenly today after falling ill in his office at Russia’s U.N. mission.
With the Toledo Walleye closing in on clinching a spot in the Kelly Cup playoffs, the organization announced that tickets for postseason games will go on sale on Friday.
WHITTIER, Calif. — A California police officer was killed and another wounded in a shooting today while they were trying to help a man who had been in a traffic accident in Whittier, officials said.
SAN FRANCISCO — Downpours swelled creeks and rivers today in Northern California, threatening to cause even more flooding in the already soggy region.
HEMMINGFORD, Quebec — Canadian police said today they have bolstered their presence at the Quebec border and border authorities have created a temporary refugee center to process a growing number of asylum seekers crossing from the United States.
Right-wing provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos has been disinvited to this year’s Conservative Political Action Conference after his attempt to clarify past comments on relationships between boys and older men fell flat with organizers. Hours later, his publisher cancelled his book “Dangerous,” which had been scheduled to come out in June.
PANAMA CITY — An earthquake caused skyscrapers in Panama’s capital to sway Monday and led to the evacuation of some buildings. There were no immediate reports of injuries.
NEW ORLEANS — DeMarcus Cousins is on his way out of Sacramento — and right into an All-Star frontcourt pairing with Anthony Davis.
The University of Toledo board of trustees today approved a master plan that calls for a major main-campus renovation over the next 10 years at a cost of up to $275 million.