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Four Louisville police officers face federal charges in Breonna Taylor's shooting death
New York Post - 4 Aug 2022 18:23
Former officers Joshua Haynes, Kelly Goodlett, and Brett Hankison and current Sergeant Kyle Meany were charged in two separate indictments.
Delaware woman's revoked 'FCANCER' vanity plate could be protected speech: judge
New York Post - 4 Aug 2022 01:54
The judge said in a ruling that the lawsuit by Kari Lynn Overington of Milton raises a "significant constitutional issue."
Senate overwhelmingly votes to ratify NATO membership for Finland and Sweden
The Week - 4 Aug 2022 02:27
The Senate on Wednesday voted to admit Sweden and Finland into NATO. With a vote of 95 to 1 -- Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) voted no and Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) voted present -- the Senate approved a resolution to ratify memb...
Federal lawsuit challenges new limits on contributions to Illinois judicial candidates
Chicago Tribune - 4 Aug 2022 02:56
A federal lawsuit challenges limits on campaign contributions in Illinois judicial race.
'Your attorneys messed up': Alex Jones confronted with texts from his phone in Sandy Hook defamation trial
USA Today - 4 Aug 2022 02:23Bat infestation forces Nevada fire station's indefinite shutdown -- again
New York Post - 4 Aug 2022 03:24
The bats have been flying around the living quarters of the small fire station between Reno and Carson City and dead bats have been found in a bay where an ambulance is parked, said Truckee Meadows Fire Protection Distri...
California's powerful McKinney fire is causing the 'fire-breathing dragon of clouds'
The Week - 4 Aug 2022 01:46
The intense McKinney fire in Northern California is producing its own weather, generating four thunder and lightning storms just in its first 24 hours. The fire broke out in the Klamath National Forest on Friday, and sin...
Colorado hospitality group offers four-day week, dogs at work to attract Gen Z
New York Post - 4 Aug 2022 02:33
The president and COO described the job's flexibility as "hugely attractive" to all generations in search of work-life balance.
Lawmakers Urge Electoral Count Changes to Fix Flaws Trump Exploited
The New York Times - 4 Aug 2022 01:14
Lawmakers in both parties are eager to act after former President Donald J. Trump and his allies sought to exploit a 135-year-old law to overturn the 2020 election.
Ukraine Fires on Bridges, Rail Lines, to Disrupt Russian Defense of Kherson
Wall Street Journal - 4 Aug 2022 14:29
Ukrainian forces struck a railway bridge in the southern Kherson region, the Ukrainian military said, as it seeks to cut Moscow's supply lines in preparation for a looming counter-offensive.
U.S. Could Have Had Many More Doses of Monkeypox Vaccine This Year
The New York Times - 4 Aug 2022 01:02
The Department of Health and Human Services delayed asking the manufacturer to process the bulk vaccine the government already owned into vials.
New York awards 1,000 nursing scholarships in effort to boost healthcare workforce
NY Daily News - 4 Aug 2022 02:12
Scholarship program will send 1,000 applicants to a SUNY or CUNY school of their choice to earn either an Associate Degree in Nursing or Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Taliban claim they unaware of al-Qaida leader in Afghanistan
ABC News - 4 Aug 2022 13:50
The Taliban say they are investigating what they they described as “claims” that al-Qaida chief Ayman al-Zawahri was killed in a U.S. drone strike in the Afghan capital
Ivanka and Donald Trump Jr. sit for depositions as part of NY civil investigation
CNN - 4 Aug 2022 02:15
Ivanka Trump and Donald Trump Jr. sat for depositions as part of the New York attorney general's civil investigation into the Trump Organization's finances after months of fighting in court to try to avoid them, people f...
Senate Overwhelmingly Votes to Add Sweden and Finland to NATO
The New York Times - 4 Aug 2022 02:10
The lopsided bipartisan vote demonstrated broad support in the United States for one of the most significant expansions of the military alliance, amid Russia's continued assault on Ukraine.
Amtrak train strikes semi-truck in Maryland, no injuries reported
ABC News - 4 Aug 2022 01:51
An Amtrak train departing from Washington, D.C., collided with a semi-truck in Maryland Wednesday evening.
'Shaking up our way of thinking': Europe saving energy in anticipation of Russian gas shutoff; Senate backs NATO expansion: Ukraine updates
USA Today - 4 Aug 2022 01:51
The European Commission has accused Russia of weaponizing energy in retaliation for EU sanctions after the Kremlin's invasion of Ukraine. Updates.
Senate approves admitting Sweden, Finland to NATO
New York Post - 4 Aug 2022 01:34
The Senate overwhelmingly ratified Sweden and Finland's applications to join NATO on Wednesday, boosting the two Nordic nations in their bid to join the Atlantic alliance.
How Democrats See Abortion Politics After Kansas: 'Your Bedroom Is on the Ballot'
The New York Times - 4 Aug 2022 01:33
After a broad victory in a deep-red state, Democrats are vowing to elevate the fight over abortion rights in midterm races across the country.
Church abuse survivors plead for answers amid probe
ABC News - 4 Aug 2022 01:11
Survivors of sexual abuse by church leaders are calling for the release of preliminary findings of an investigation into the Catholic church in Baltimore.
US airman David D. Dezwaan Jr. charged in insider attack on Syria base that hurt 4
New York Post - 4 Aug 2022 21:34
The military said in June it was investigating the attack on the base after officials originally said the explosion was due to artillery or other indirect fire.
Ivanka, Donald Trump Jr. testify to investigators looking at real estate valuations
ABC News - 4 Aug 2022 16:40
New York's attorney general spoke to Ivanka and Donald Trump Jr. in its investigation into how the Trump Organization valued properties it owned.