Five children tragically died in a house fire in Bullhead City, Arizona on Saturday while their father was out shopping for Christmas gifts and groceries. Neighbors attempted to rescue those inside before first responders arrived, but were unsuccessful. The police department is asking for the public's help in determining the cause of the fire and anyone with information is asked to contact them.
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The Colorado Supreme Court issued a 4-3 ruling on Tuesday evening disqualifying former President Donald Trump from appearing on the state's GOP primary ballot in 2024. The ruling affirmed a lower court ruling that Trump had engaged in insurrection on January 6, and rejected two other legal arguments raised by Trump attorneys. This is the first such ruling in the country, and will likely be the first of many legal battles over the issue of whether Trump’s attempt to overturn the 2020 election disqualifies him from office under the Constitution.
Colorado Supreme Court has ruled that former President Donald Trump is ineligible to hold the office of President under the Constitution's insurrection clause. The ruling is the first of its kind and has been met with mixed reactions from both sides of the aisle. The decision has implications for other states' primary ballots and could have a significant impact on the 2021 presidential election.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed two new border bills into law, prompting a lawsuit from civil rights organizations arguing that the laws are unconstitutional. Mexico's President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has also spoken out against the law, accusing Abbott of wanting to gain popularity. The lawsuit argues that the measure is unconstitutional as the federal government has sole authority over immigration.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a bill into law on Tuesday morning that will create a commission to consider reparations for slavery in New York State. The bill signing ceremony was attended by several state representatives, including Assemblyman Charles Barron, who sponsored the bill. Barron said the commission is a "step in the right direction" and that he hopes it will lead to more meaningful reparations for African-Americans. The legislation follows similar task forces in California and Illinois, and is part of a larger effort by states and towns throughout the United States to reckon with the country’s dark past.
Robert Yancy Jr., a 39-year-old man serving life without parole for sexual abuse of a child, escaped from prison in southeast Texas on Sunday afternoon. He was recaptured Monday morning in Palacios, 45 miles away, after two civilians recognized him and called police. Two people, including Yancy's mother, are suspected of helping him escape and an investigation is ongoing.
Google Agrees to Pay $700 Million to Settle Allegations of Stifling Competition in Android App Store
Google Agrees to Pay $700 Million to Settle Allegations of Stifling Competition in Android App Store
Google has agreed to pay $700 million to settle allegations of stifling competition against its Android app store. The settlement includes $630 million to compensate U.S. consumers and allows app developers to inform users of alternative payment options. Google has not admitted any wrongdoing as part of the settlement.
On Tuesday, a funeral service for the late Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, the first woman to serve on the Supreme Court, will be held at the Washington National Cathedral. President Joe Biden and Chief Justice John Roberts will offer eulogies, and the service will be live-streamed for the public. It follows a private ceremony at the Supreme Court on Monday, honoring O'Connor's pioneering role in the Supreme Court.