https://www.scmp.com/rss/524185/feed The latest news and top stories on Andy Beshear. An American politician and attorney, he has served as Kentucky’s 63rd Governor since 2019, following a term as the state’s 50th Attorney General. His career highlights include leading significant economic development, attracting over $35 billion in private investment and creating thousands of jobs. He has overseen major infrastructure projects, expanded healthcare access and spearheaded disaster recovery efforts. Beshear also championed criminal... en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Agence France-Presse Agence France-Presse The death toll from a cargo plane crash in the southern US state of Kentucky rose to 12 on Wednesday, with investigators saying the accident was caused by one of the engines catching fire and detaching during take-off. The McDonnell Douglas MD-11, operated by package delivery giant UPS and bound for Hawaii, crashed at 5.15pm Tuesday, shortly after departing from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport. It exploded into flames as it slammed into businesses adjacent to the airport, killing... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3331696/engine-fell-us-cargo-plane-crash-killed-11-people?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3331696/engine-fell-us-cargo-plane-crash-killed-11-people?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 05 Nov 2025 23:38:52 +0000 Associated Press Associated Press The death toll from the crash of a UPS cargo plane that erupted into a fireball moments after takeoff in Louisville, Kentucky on Tuesday has risen to nine, city and state officials said on Wednesday. The plane crashed about 5.15pm on Tuesday as it was departing for Honolulu from UPS Worldport at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport. Video showed flames on the plane’s left wing and a trail of smoke. The plane then lifted slightly off the ground before crashing and exploding in a huge... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3331549/huge-fireball-erupts-ups-cargo-plane-crashes-near-airport-kentucky?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3331549/huge-fireball-erupts-ups-cargo-plane-crashes-near-airport-kentucky?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 05 Nov 2025 00:20:01 +0000 Associated Press Associated Press Kamala Harris is not ruling out another run for the White House. In an interview with the BBC posted on Saturday, Harris said she expects a woman will be US president in the coming years, and it could “possibly” be her. “I am not done,” she said. The former US vice-president said she had not decided whether to mount a 2028 presidential campaign. But she dismissed the suggestion that she would face long odds. “I have lived my entire career a life of service and it’s in my bones. And there are... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3330336/kamala-harris-leaves-door-open-2028-white-house-run-im-not-done?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3330336/kamala-harris-leaves-door-open-2028-white-house-run-im-not-done?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 25 Oct 2025 19:17:39 +0000