The House Oversight Committee has issued three subpoenas as part of their impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, calling for his son, brother, and associate to appear for depositions. In addition, the committee has requested transcribed interviews with five other Biden family associates. The decision to interview special counsel David Weiss privately likely reflects the challenges Republicans face in arguing that the Justice Department has shown favoritism to the president’s son. The inquiry is ongoing, and the outcome remains to be seen.
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Authorities in Colorado are investigating the improper storage of human remains at Return to Nature Funeral Home in Penrose, Colorado, owned by Jon and Carrie Hallford. The Hallfords have been arrested in Oklahoma on suspicion of abuse of a corpse, money laundering and forgery. At least 189 decaying remains were found at the facility, and the Hallfords have been in contact with aggrieved families via email. The Colorado Bureau of Investigation and Fremont County Sheriff's Office are leading the investigation, with the potential for penalties for the Hallfords yet to be determined.
Key takeaways: Former mayor Cody Smith won back the job in Uvalde, Texas’ first mayoral election since the Robb Elementary School shooting. Kimberly Mata-Rubio, whose…
Arizona Game and Fish Department has confirmed the first fatal elk attack in the state's history, after a woman was trampled in her back yard in the Pine Lake community. The attack is believed to be linked to the bucket of spilled corn nearby, prompting the department to reiterate warnings about the dangers of feeding wild animals. The department is urging people to take precautions when encountering elk, such as keeping their distance and not approaching them.
Ivanka Trump is set to take the stand on Wednesday in the ongoing civil fraud trial of her father and his business in New York. The trial is examining allegations of fraud tied to false inflation of Donald Trump's net worth and the Trump Organization properties. Ivanka's testimony could be key in determining the outcome of the case, which will decide whether the Trump family must pay restitution and penalties for the alleged fraud.
Israeli forces have been conducting aerial and ground operations in Gaza since late last month, resulting in the death of a senior Hamas weapons developer and a group of militants. CBS News was granted an inside look into the conflict with the paratroopers of the 501st Airborne Brigade, who crossed the desert scrubland of northeast Gaza until they reached Beit Hanoun. Israel has said it will continue its operations until Hamas stops firing rockets into Israel.
Key takeaways: The deaths of the four current or former Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department employees have shocked the community and are being investigated. The…
Yusef Salaam, a member of the Central Park Five who was wrongfully convicted in 1989, has been elected to the New York City Council. After his exoneration, Salaam became an advocate for criminal justice reform and a motivational speaker, and he is now "humbled and honored" to serve the people of Harlem. His election is a reminder of the power of the justice system to right wrongs and a testament to the strength of the human spirit.