The U.S. Coast Guard reports that multiple survivors have been treated for suspected shark bites after a boat capsized off Baja California. The boat, which departed from Mexico, was carrying 27 people. Sixteen Mexican nationals were rescued on Friday, but authorities continue searching for 11 missing individuals. The Coast Guard and Navy are using aircraft and boats, with help from the Mexican Navy. The boat capsized in waters frequented by smugglers.
A special-needs teacher and student wounded in a deadly shooting at an Oregon elementary school remained hospitalized Saturday, but friends said their survival was a spot of hope in a community in mourning. Three children and a teacher died in the shooting Thursday at the Silver Rail Elementary School. While police continued to investigate a motive, distraught parents, teachers and others gathered outside the school Saturday to grieve.
In Paris, hundreds of protesters gathered again on Sunday at the Place de la République amid a heavy police presence to protest against rising living costs and poor conditions in schools. At least 2,400 people were arrested.
Authorities estimated Saturday’s marches had a turnout of about 550,000, while organizers put it at 800,000. French President Emmanuel Macron echoed other government officials in blaming much of the violence on far-left activists, accusing them of attacking police and public buildings to foment chaos.
Milla Mirkovic can be reached at mirk1654@stthomas.edu.
