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Japan to hold first joint air force exercises with Philippines in sign of closer defense ties
CNN - 2 Jul 2021 04:05
The air forces of Japan and the Philippines will hold their first-ever joint exercises next week, Japan's embassy in Manila said on Thursday, in a further sign of deepening defense ties between the two countries.
Judge approves early release for teen in 'Slender Man' stabbing
New York Post - 2 Jul 2021 03:50
Anissa Weier, who seven years ago had been sentenced to 25 years in a mental health institute, filed a petition for conditional release. A judge ruled she will get out early.
Bill Cosby may be free, but faces civil allegations for sexual battery in Los Angeles
USA Today - 2 Jul 2021 02:12
Bill Cosby still faces a sexual battery civil suit in L.A. Gloria Allred and client Judy Huth appear to be the only remaining civil suit pending.
Workers discovered extensive concrete damage and suspended a repair effort last fall at collapsed Florida condo
USA Today - 2 Jul 2021 03:52
Exclusive new documents detail repair efforts that were not completed, in part, so the condo pool could remain open, despite extensive concrete damage
J&J vaccine seems to stand up against delta variant, preliminary research suggests
ABC News - 2 Jul 2021 03:32
A growing body of evidence suggests that COVID-19 vaccines may offer longer-lasting protection than some scientists initially anticipated.
Inspector Who Said Florida Tower Appeared in 'Good Shape' Is Now Under Scrutiny
The New York Times - 2 Jul 2021 03:15
The chief building official of Surfside, Fla., had worked in at least six South Florida cities.
Bill Cosby reunites with his wife, kids following his release from prison
USA Today - 2 Jul 2021 02:56
After being released from prison Wednesday, a spokesperson for Bill Cosby said he couldn't sleep because he was afraid his release was just a dream.
Biden Meets With Florida Families as Rescue Pauses
The New York Times - 2 Jul 2021 04:50
The president said chances were fading that anyone else would be found alive under the mass of concrete and steel left by a collapsed condominium.
Discount bus brand BoltBus terminated, Greyhound taking over routes
NY Daily News - 2 Jul 2021 05:00
It's been bolted shut.
Virgin Galactic aims to launch Richard Branson into space on July 11
The Week - 2 Jul 2021 03:34
Virgin Galactic aims to launch Richard Branson into space on July 11
Girl survives family massacre by playing dead, then FaceTimes granny
New York Post - 2 Jul 2021 02:47
The 10-year-old Texas girl played dead and then FaceTimed her grandmother from the scene of the shooting. according to a report. Three were killed in the shooting.
Boy Scouts of America reaches historic settlement with abuse victims
The Week - 2 Jul 2021 04:33
Boy Scouts of America reaches historic settlement with abuse victims
Boy Scouts offer to compensate sexual abuse victims in historic $850 million bankruptcy settlement
USA Today - 2 Jul 2021 03:54
While negotiations will continue, victims' attorneys applaud the offer for "providing victims and their advocates a stronger voice in the process."
Rescue Work Paused at Collapsed Condo Near Miami
The New York Times - 2 Jul 2021 04:11
Crews had halted their search for survivors of the Champlain Towers South collapse out of safety concerns.
Ex-Trump Aide's New Social Media Platform Relentlessly Dragged On Twitter
The Huffington Post - 2 Jul 2021 03:21
Even Donald Trump himself reportedly won't be joining GETTR.
Donald Trump Jr. blasts Weisselberg indictment as 'banana republic stuff'
New York Post - 2 Jul 2021 03:15
Donald Trump Jr. blasted the Manhattan DA's office for bringing tax fraud and other charges against the company's chief financial officer, calling the case "political persecution of a political enemy."
Sentenced to get your COVID-19 shot: Judge adds a new term to probation
NY Daily News - 2 Jul 2021 03:14
As local governments continue to encourage their unvaccinated residents to get their COVID-19 shot, Common Pleas Judge Richard Frye from Franklin County, Ohio is making getting a coronavirus vaccine a term of defendant's...
Federal executions halted, Justice Department orders moratorium
NY Daily News - 2 Jul 2021 03:13
No executions were scheduled, but the Justice Department is reviewing its death penalty policies.
'To Catch a Predator' host Chris Hansen wanted in Michigan for skipping court
New York Post - 2 Jul 2021 03:13
Maybe he’ll catch himself. “To Catch a Predator” host Chris Hansen has a warrant out for his arrest after skipping court in Michigan on Thursday, a report said. Hansen was supposed to appear in a Shiawassee County ...
Attorney General Merrick Garland orders temporary halt of federal executions
CNN - 2 Jul 2021 03:02
Attorney General Merrick Garland has ordered a temporarily halt to federal executions as Justice Department senior officials review the policies and procedures for the controversial punishment.
Military and V.A. Struggle With Vaccination Rates in Their Ranks
The New York Times - 2 Jul 2021 02:16
President Biden could legally require members of the military to get vaccinated, but so far he has declined to do so.
DC building collapses, leaving worker trapped for more than an hour
New York Post - 2 Jul 2021 02:02
A five-story building collapsed in Washington D.C. and left several people hurt. Firefighters rescued one individual after they had been trapped in the rubble for about an hour and 30 minutes.