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‎Authorities have identified the two alleged gunmen involved in the deadly shooting outside a San Diego mosque that left three people dead. ‎ ‎According to a law enforcement source, the suspects were 17-year-old Cain Clark and 18-year-old Caleb Velasquez. Investigators were also told that at least one of the suspects took a weapon from his parents' home before the attack and left behind a suicide note that discussed racial pride. ‎ ‎Three people were killed outside a San Diego mosque as police investigate anti-Islamic writings and hate-related evidence. ‎CA Post ‎Clark was a student at Madison High School and was recognized as a standout wrestler, according to the school's social media accounts. His grandfather, David Clark, 78, reacted to the news by saying: “We’re very sorry for what happened. We know as much as you do. It’s a shock.” ‎ Cain Clark, 17, was identified as one of the alleged gunmen in Monday’s shooting at a San Diego mosque. madison.warha...

‎Canadian health officials have confirmed that one of four Canadians who returned from the MV Hondius cruise ship has tested positive for hantavirus, as international authorities continue monitoring the outbreak connected to the vessel. ‎ ‎The Public Health Agency of Canada announced the confirmed result on Sunday after British Columbia’s top public health officer had earlier described the case as a “presumptive positive.” ‎ Canada confirmed a hantavirus case tied to the MV Hondius cruise outbreak as global health officials monitor infections and deaths. ‎AP Photo ‎“One individual’s sample was confirmed positive for hantavirus,” the agency said in a statement. ‎ ‎Officials added that more testing will be carried out at a national laboratory, although it was not immediately known whether the additional analysis would focus on confirmation, strain characterization, or another purpose. ‎ ‎The outbreak linked to the MV Hondius has continued to draw global attention after multip...

‎The United States is providing technical assistance to the governments of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda following confirmed Ebola outbreaks in both countries, according to the acting head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. ‎ ‎On Friday, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed an Ebola outbreak in Congo’s Ituri province. Officials reported 246 suspected infections and 65 deaths linked to the outbreak. Uganda’s health ministry also confirmed that a Congolese man died in Kampala after contracting Ebola Bundibugyo. ‎ ‎U.S. health officials are supporting Ebola response efforts in DR Congo and Uganda after confirmed outbreaks. ‎The New York Times ‎Acting CDC Director Jay Bhattacharya said the agency is working directly with Congo’s Ministry of Health through its local office. ‎ ‎“CDC has extensive experience and expertise in responding to Ebola outbreaks, and we are working closely with the DRC Ministry of ⁠Health through ou...

‎A new Ebola outbreak has been confirmed in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where 65 deaths have already been recorded, according to Africa’s leading public health agency. ‎ ‎The outbreak is centered in the remote Ituri province, where the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said officials have identified 246 suspected cases. The agency reported on Friday that the majority of infections and deaths have been concentrated in the Mongwalu and Rwampara health zones. ‎ ‎Ebola outbreak confirmed in DR Congo’s Ituri province with 65 deaths and 246 suspected cases reported by Africa CDC. ‎Al-hadji Kudra Maliro/The Associated Press ‎ ‎Authorities have confirmed four deaths among laboratory-tested Ebola patients. Suspected infections have also emerged in Bunia, the capital city of Ituri province, which lies near the border with Uganda. ‎ ‎Preliminary laboratory analysis found the Ebola virus in 13 out of 20 samples tested, further confirming the spread of...

‎A suspected hantavirus case in Ontario County has been linked to a student at Geneva High School, according to confirmation from the Geneva City School District to 13WHAM. ‎ ‎The investigation was announced Thursday by Ontario County Public Health, though officials did not release additional identifying details about the case. ‎ ‎Ontario County investigates a suspected hantavirus case involving a Geneva High School student with no public health risk reported. ‎Natalie Calzetoni/WHAM ‎ ‎In communication sent to families, the Geneva City School District emphasized that there is currently no evidence suggesting any danger to students or school staff. ‎ ‎“We understand that hearing about a rare illness naturally raises questions and concerns for families and staff,” Superintendent Bo Wright said in a statement. “We are continuing to work closely with the Ontario County Department of Health and are following their guidance. As shared in our communication to families and staff, ...

‎A newly released two-year investigation has concluded that Hamas used sexual violence extensively during the Oct. 7 attacks and throughout the hostage crisis that followed. ‎ ‎The report, published Tuesday by the Israeli nonprofit Civil Commission on October 7 Crimes by Hamas against Women and Children, documented evidence gathered from more than 10,000 images and nearly 2,000 hours of recorded footage. ‎ ‎The body of a woman taken hostage by Hamas terrorists on Oct. 7. Many were raped during the attack and captivity. ‎AFP via Getty Images ‎ ‎Investigators also spoke with over 430 witnesses, many of whom described scenes of rape, sexual humiliation, mutilation, and executions carried out during the attacks. Testimonies included allegations that women were assaulted both before and after death, while bodies were later displayed publicly. ‎ ‎“The men pulled a woman from the vehicle … forcibly removed her clothing, and raped her … They repeatedly stabbed her, killing her … Th...