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🛩🛣Provo News: Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing on I15, Chinese National Arrested for Smuggling Arms to North Korea, China Retaliates Against U.S. with Material Export Ban.

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December 03, 2024


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Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing on Utah’s Interstate 15

A small plane made an emergency landing on Interstate 15 near Payson, Utah, after its engine failed on Monday evening. Although the pilot and student pilot were unharmed, a Dodge pickup collided with several vehicles that had stopped behind the plane, leading to a chain reaction crash. Two people suffered serious injuries, and two others had minor to moderate injuries. The incident caused significant traffic disruption, with the highway closed for three hours as crews cleared the scene.

National News

Chinese National Arrested for Smuggling Arms to North Korea

A Chinese national, Shenghua Wen, residing in California, was arrested for allegedly exporting firearms and ammunition to North Korea under the direction of North Korean agents. Wen reportedly smuggled weapons via Hong Kong and received $2 million from North Korean officials to fund the operations. The charges include conspiring to violate U.S. sanctions on North Korea. Authorities seized 50,000 rounds of ammunition, chemical threat detectors, and photos of firearms linked to Wen. Prosecutors allege Wen intended to aid North Korean soldiers in disguising themselves for a potential attack on South Korea.

International News

China Retaliates Against U.S. Semiconductor Restrictions with Material Export Ban

China announced a ban on the export of key high-tech materials, including gallium, germanium, and antimony, to the United States, in response to U.S. semiconductor export restrictions. These materials are crucial for producing computer chips, solar panels, military equipment, and other advanced technologies. The move intensifies tensions between the two nations as U.S. export controls target 140 Chinese companies. Chinese officials criticized the U.S. for disrupting global trade stability and vowed to protect their interests. Both sides argue that their respective measures are necessary for national security.

Sports News

Browns Quarterback Breaks Team Passing Yardage Record in Loss

Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston made NFL history during a 41-32 loss to the Denver Broncos on Monday Night Football. Winston passed for 497 yards, breaking Kyle Orton's record for most passing yards by a quarterback who also threw two pick-sixes in a single game. Including the 171 interception return yards, Winston amassed 668 total yards—the most ever by a quarterback in one game. He also set the Browns’ franchise record for passing yards in a game and became the only player in NFL history to achieve at least 450 passing yards, four touchdowns, and three interceptions in two games. Despite his record-setting night, Winston expressed regret over his turnovers.

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