Celebrations were held in Bridgetown, Barbados, on November 29, ahead of the Caribbean nation becoming a republic after midnight. Dame Sandra Mason was sworn in as the island nation’s first president just an hour before the country became a republic at…
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Police evacuate shoppers after a mall shooting in Durham, North Carolina
Durham Police Chief Patrice Andrews confirmed there were at least three victims. One suspect has been detained by the police.
‘Accidental discharge’ causes panic at Atlanta airport
At Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, an accidental discharge of a gun at a security screening area caused chaos as many feared it was an active shooting.
Thanksgiving turkeys named Peanut Butter and Jelly to be pardoned
The National Turkey Federation introduced the two turkeys eligible to be pardoned by President Joe Biden on Thursday, November 18, in Washington, DC. Credit: National Turkey Federation via Storyful
Baby Yoda balloon debuts ahead of Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
A Baby Yoda balloon made its debut at Macy’s Balloonfest in Queens, New York, on November 13, in preparation for Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Credit: Luis Lucero via Storyful
Manual checks at Raleigh-Durham International Airport as power outage causes delays
Raleigh-Durham International Airport in North Carolina experienced a major power outage in Terminal 2 starting early Friday, November 12. Credit: @CORT_ney_ via Storyful
Bomb threat on Yale University’s campus prompts several buildings to evacuate
Several buildings on Yale University’s campus in New Haven, Connecticut, were evacuated and closed due to a bomb threat. Credit: Gabriela Rassi
Fairbanks residents treated to dazzling Northern Lights show
Residents of Fairbanks, Alaska, were treated to a dazzling nighttime light show on the evening of November 3, as the aurora borealis became more visible at northern latitudes. Credit: Leslie McClain Hernandez via Storyful
Beaches begin to form along La Palma’s lava delta
The first beaches are beginning to form along the new lava delta from the Cumbre Vieja volcano on the Spanish island of La Palma. Credit: Institute of Natural Products and Agrobiology via Storyful
New York celebrates Diwali with fireworks on Hudson
New York City hosted a spectacular fireworks show on the Hudson River on November 3, as part of Diwali celebrations. This year, the festival of light is celebrated over from Nov. 2-6, with the main day of celebration on Thursday, Nov. 4. Credit: Avi Na…