May 7: Havana explosion kills 22, search for Casey and Vicky White continues

Bobby Oler

3 years ago

People watch the rescue effort at the site of a deadly explosion that destroyed the five-star Hotel Saratoga, in Havana, Cuba, Friday, May 6, 2022. A powerful explosion apparently caused by a natural gas leak killed at least 18 people, including a pregnant woman and a child, and injured dozens Friday when it blew away outer walls from the luxury hotel in the heart of Cuba’s capital. (AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa)

Good morning! It’s Saturday May 7, 2022. Here’s a look at your news across the nation:

1️. Explosion at luxury Havana hotel kills 22, injures dozens

A photographer documents the five-star Hotel Saratoga after it was destroyed by a deadly explosion in Old Havana, Cuba, Friday, May 6, 2022. (AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa)

2. Casey White a ‘loner’ but not ‘sociopath’ acquaintances say

3. Apple, Google, Microsoft announce plans to drop passwords

A young man logs into his banking account by using a mobile app on his smartphone. He is entering his user name or password.

4. Helping hands fill in the gaps at the southern border

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Photo credit: Jace Tunnell, Mission Aransas Reserve.

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