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Jury decides in favor of whistleblower in lawsuit against Chicago Police Department
Chicago Tribune - 23 Jul 2022 00:14
A jury decided Friday that former Chicago police Detective Beth Svec is entitled to more than $4.35 million in damages under the Illinois Whistleblower Act.
US star Sydney McLaughlin smashes own world record in 400 hurdles track and field world championships
USA Today - 23 Jul 2022 06:31
Sydney McLaughlin continued her dominance of the 400-meter hurdles, breaking her own world record for the third time in the last year.
Russia strikes Odessa, Ukraine one day after grain deal
New York Post - 23 Jul 2022 15:24
At least two missiles landed in Ukraine's third-largest city, damaging infrastructure at the port, while another two were shot down, CNN reported, citing a spokesman.
Internet troll 'Baked Alaska' pleads guilty in Capitol riot
NY Daily News - 23 Jul 2022 03:49
Anthime Gionet, known as "Baked Alaska" to his social media followers, faces a maximum sentence of six months imprisonment after pleading guilty to a misdemeanor count of parading, demonstrating or picketing inside a Cap...
White House COVID chief won't condemn Biden 'close contact' Kamala Harris for maskless hug
New York Post - 23 Jul 2022 01:20
Harris had attended the National Urban League Conference, where she removed her mask on stage and hugged Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin.
Trump's Justice Department Ally Hit With Ethics Charges Over Plot To Toss 2020 Vote
The Huffington Post - 23 Jul 2022 05:56
The DOJ official, Jeffrey Clark, wanted to send a letter that then-White House counsel Pat Cipollone called a "murder-suicide pact" claiming election fraud.
Brexit blamed for delays as British truckers and travelers face gridlock at Dover
CNN - 23 Jul 2022 13:53
Brexit has contributed to travelers being stuck in gridlock at the start of the summer holidays at the port of Dover, French and UK officials have said, as a war of words escalates between the two countries over hours-lo...
In Uvalde, closeness complicates accountability for shooting
ABC News - 23 Jul 2022 15:42
Victims' families and residents are navigating mixed emotions after the tragedy.
Ukraine's first lady Olena Zelenska looks to rebuild at Kyiv summit
New York Post - 23 Jul 2022 15:16
Zelenska's second annual Summit of First Ladies and Gentlemen convened in Kyiv with virtual attendees from around the world.
Below an Israeli City, a Musical Harmony Belies the Tensions Above Ground
The New York Times - 23 Jul 2022 14:24
In an underground reservoir built 1,233 years ago in a city that saw sectarian riots last year, visitors hear a beguiling musical composition that combines Arab love songs with Hebrew poetry.
Hunter Biden almost certainly broke foreign lobbying laws: experts
New York Post - 23 Jul 2022 14:13
While Hunter Biden was registered as a lobbyist for domestic interests, he failed to registered under the Federal Agents Registration Act.
Flash flood kills at least 17 people in southern Iran
ABC News - 23 Jul 2022 13:57
Iran's state television says flash floods in the drought-stricken southern province of Fars have killed at least 21 people
1 killed and several injured in shooting in downtown Renton, Washington, police say
CNN - 23 Jul 2022 13:50
At least one person was killed and five others were injured in a shooting in downtown Renton, Washington, early Saturday morning, police said.
Family of 3 fatally shot at Iowa state park, gunman then kills himself
New York Post - 23 Jul 2022 07:02
Officers found three people fatally shot in a tent at the campground, division assistant director Mitch Mortvedt said.
Steve Bannon's Contempt Conviction Hailed By Jan. 6 Committee
The Huffington Post - 23 Jul 2022 05:52
The longtime ally of former President Donald Trump, has been convicted of contempt charges for defying a congressional subpoena from the Jan. 6 committee.
Three more Connecticut teens arrested in fatal James McGrath altercation
New York Post - 23 Jul 2022 04:35
The suspects, two 17-year-olds and a 16-year-old, surrendered voluntarily, according to the Shelton Police Department. The three of them allegedly attacked a 16-year-old male, with one of them striking him with a helmet ...
Two Americans dead in Ukraine, officials say: Report
Fox News - 23 Jul 2022 03:59
Two Americans were killed in Ukraine as fighting continues in parts of the country amid Russia's military invasion.
3 killed, including a 6-year-old, in shooting at Iowa state park; suspect also dead, police say
USA Today - 23 Jul 2022 03:48
Three people were killed Friday in a shooting at Maquoketa Caves State Park in eastern Iowa. The suspected gunman is also dead, police say.
3 Shot to Death at Iowa Park; Suspect Killed Himself, Police Say
The New York Times - 23 Jul 2022 03:37
Three family members were found fatally shot at a campground at Maquoketa Caves State Park, the authorities said, and the suspect, a 23-year-old, was later found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Man charged in fatal 'ambush' shooting of Rochester police officer
New York Post - 23 Jul 2022 03:09
The slain officer, Anthony Mazurkiewicz, a 29-year member of the department, was in a parked vehicle with Officer Sino Seng when 17 rounds were fired into the vehicle from behind, Rochester Police Capt. Frank Umbrino sai...
Brazil charges three men over killings of British journalist and indigenous expert
CNN - 23 Jul 2022 03:07
Authorities in Brazil have charged three men with "aggravated double homicide and concealment of a corpse" following the disappearance last month of British journalist Dom Philips and Brazilian indigenous expert Bruno Pe...
Daniel Palmer, accused of putting sister Wanda in 2-year coma, dies in custody
New York Post - 23 Jul 2022 02:56
Daniel Palmer III, who was identified by his sister Wanda as having savagely beat her into a two-year coma, has died in custody.