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9h ago

11 injured when vehicle hits Austin food truck

Two of the injured were said to be trauma patients.

2 airline passengers accused of biting, spitting on flights face largest penalties yet

Since the start of the year, the Federal Aviation Administration has proposed nearly $2 million in penalties.
LAX Found Worst in Runway Near-Crashes
LAX Found Worst in Runway Near-Crashes
10h ago

Trey Songz sexual assault investigation dropped by Las Vegas police

The investigation started in November after a report of an incident at a South Las Vegas Boulevard hotel.
Lil Weezyana 2019
Lil Weezyana 2019
11h ago

Ex-Goldman Sachs banker convicted in plot to loot 1MDB fund

Roger Ng was accused of participating in the $4.5 billion scheme, which involved Malaysia's state investment fund.
Roger Ng,Marc Agnifilo
Roger Ng,Marc Agnifilo

Will Smith banned from Oscars for 10 years

Academy Award-winning actor Will Smith has been banned from attending the Oscars for ten years after slapping Chris Rock on stage at the awards show. Smith resigned from the organization a week ago, avoiding suspension or expulsion by the Academy’s committee. Despite the new sanctions, Smith can still be nominated and win an Oscar during his break.  
Will Smith banned from Oscars for 10 years
Will Smith banned from Oscars for 10 years

No convictions in Michigan Governor Whitmer kidnapping trial

Adam Fox, Barry Croft Jr, Brandon Caserta, and Daniel Harris were accused of targeting Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer because of her Covid restrictions. The four were charged with planning to kidnap the governor from her summer home and blow up a bridge leading to it to slow the police response. However, after four and a half days of deliberating, a federal court jury returned with no convictions.  
No convictions in Michigan Governor Whitmer kidnapping trial
No convictions in Michigan Governor Whitmer kidnapping trial

Rise in Covid subvariant cases

The highly contagious BA2 subvariant has driven the first two-week increase in Covid cases since January. Cases have jumped nearly 60 percent in Washington, D.C. and are climbing in 18 states. 53 people have tested positive after attending a political event last week which included a growing number within President Biden’s inner circle. Though experts say cases are still low, Dr. Fauci warns that it is likely we will see a large surge in the fall.
Rise in Covid subvariant cases
Rise in Covid subvariant cases

Axiom's mission to ISS sets stage for private space station

A company called Axiom is setting the stage for its own private space station. This journey from Earth to the International Space Station in orbit is designed to establish how the Houston company aims to use the ISS as a high-tech construction trailer. Axiom plans to build modules that will eventually become its own private office park. While three crew members have paid $55 million each, Axiom says this is not space tourism but rather a step toward a future with profits for private companies and unknown benefits for humanity. 
Axiom's mission to ISS sets stage for private space station
Axiom's mission to ISS sets stage for private space station

Law students celebrate Judge Jackson’s Supreme Court confirmation

As Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson was confirmed, shattering the law’s highest glass ceiling, less than ten miles away, three law students were watching with pride at American University’s Washington College of Law. Nia Langley focuses on human rights, Rolonda Donelson is studying reproductive law, and Imani Brooks, who hopes to follow in Judge Jackson’s footsteps. They recount what this historic moment means to them as female Black law students.
Law students celebrate Judge Jackson’s Supreme Court confirmation
Law students celebrate Judge Jackson’s Supreme Court confirmation
12h ago

Letterman thanks Rhode Island hospital for care after he struck his head, fell unconscious

He fell on the sidewalk while visiting Providence with his son last August.
David Letterman
David Letterman
13h ago

Girl killed, two teens wounded in shooting outside New York City high school

The shooter, seen on security video, was at-large following the attack outside South Bronx High School, police said.
NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell speaks to the media about a recent shooting near South Bronx High School in N.Y.
NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell speaks to the media about a recent shooting near South Bronx High School in N.Y.