A 24-year-old Marine veteran is expected to be charged with second-degree manslaughter on Friday in connection with the death of a homeless man on a New York City subway train. Witnesses said the man was acting erratically but did not attack anyone, and the incident has sparked outrage among many New Yorkers. The district attorney's office is continuing to investigate the incident and is asking anyone with information to contact them.
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Republican Senator Tommy Tuberville of Alabama is facing criticism after suggesting in an interview that white nationalists should not be barred from serving in the military. His office has since clarified that he does not condone white nationalism, but the comments have sparked outrage and calls for him to resign from the Armed Services Committee. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of being mindful of the words we use and the impact they can have.
In response to two mass shootings, the Serbian Interior Ministry has launched an anti-gun crackdown, including a month-long amnesty period for citizens to hand in their unregistered weapons. In the first three days, nearly 6,000 weapons, 300,000 rounds of ammunition, and 470 explosive devices have been handed over. The amnesty period is intended to reduce the number of unregistered weapons in circulation and make Serbia a safer place.
One year after the killing of Palestinian American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, the FBI investigation has not spoken to key witnesses, raising questions about progress. Abu Akleh was a prominent journalist and was fatally shot by an Israeli soldier while reporting in the West Bank. A report by the Committee to Protect Journalists highlights the need for greater accountability and justice for journalists killed in the line of duty.
Lori Vallow Daybell is on trial in Boise, Idaho for the murder of her two children and conspiracy in the death of her husband's first wife. The prosecution has presented evidence over the last four weeks, and now closing arguments from both sides will be heard before the jury begins deliberations. If convicted, Vallow Daybell could face life in prison.
Abdelaziz and Wilson, two parents from Las Vegas, have had their fraud convictions overturned by a federal appeals court on Wednesday. The pair were found guilty in 2021 of paying bribes to get their kids into elite universities as part of the “Operation Varsity Blues” scandal. The appeals court ruling is a major victory for the two parents, and could have implications for other parents who were charged in the scandal. It remains to be seen how the ruling will affect the college admissions process going forward.
Israeli military airstrikes against the Islamic Jihad militant group in the Gaza Strip have resulted in the death of a senior commander and 25 Palestinians, including fighters and civilians. The Israeli army has reported over 500 rockets fired from Gaza, with no casualties reported in Israel so far. Egypt is attempting to broker a cease-fire, but the efforts have been faltering.
Joran van der Sloot, the suspect in the 2005 disappearance of Natalee Holloway, will be temporarily extradited to the U.S. to face charges of extortion and wire fraud related to Holloway's mother. Van der Sloot is currently serving a 28-year sentence in Peru for the 2010 killing of a college student, and it is unclear how long he will remain in the U.S. or if he will be returned to Peru to serve out the remainder of his sentence.