Top Democrats withdrew support for Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner after a former girlfriend accused him of sexual assault in a Politico interview. Platner denied the allegation but said he is reassessing his campaign.
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A five-day preliminary hearing began in Utah for Tyler Robinson, who is charged with aggravated murder in the Sept. 10 killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty and must show reasonable grounds for the case to proceed to trial.
Cédric Jubillar, convicted of murdering his wife Delphine after her 2020 disappearance, has confessed from prison, his lawyer said. He has promised to lead investigators to the place where he hid her remains.
Two Tennessee National Guard soldiers fatally shot Tyrin Johnson, 20, during an early Sunday pursuit in Memphis after authorities said he turned toward them with a gun. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is reviewing the shooting, which is tied to the Memphis Safe Task Force.
A Kodiak 100 seaplane carrying eight people made a hard landing in New York City’s East River, injuring two people and causing a wing strut to snap. The FAA is investigating the incident.
Russian missiles and drones struck Kyiv, killing at least 11 people and highlighting Ukraine’s shortage of Patriot interceptor missiles. Zelenskyy urged U.S. and European leaders at a NATO summit in Ankara to make stronger commitments on air defense.
Russian missile and drone strikes killed at least 10 people in Kyiv and injured dozens more, Ukrainian officials said. The attack came hours after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned of a possible large-scale assault before a NATO summit in Turkiye.
Shootings and a fireworks explosion during Fourth of July celebrations left at least five people dead and many more injured across several U.S. cities. Police reported no arrests in the Coney Island, Pensacola and Fort Wayne shootings as investigations continued.