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At least six people have been killed and 23 hospitalized after tornadoes struck Nashville and Clarksville, Tennessee on Saturday evening. Severe storms caused damage to homes and businesses in multiple cities, with three people killed in Montgomery County and three in a northern community of Nashville. Emergency services are on the scene to provide assistance, and residents are asked to avoid the area due to downed power lines.
The US State Department has approved an emergency sale of nearly 14,000 rounds of tank ammunition to Israel, worth more than $106 million, circumventing Congress. This is part of a long-standing trend of US arms sales to Israel, and is intended to support Israel's military operations in the southern Gaza Strip. Congress has the opportunity to block the sale, though it is unlikely to do so.
University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill has resigned following intense criticism from the White House, lawmakers, and high-profile alumni over comments she made during a congressional hearing on campus antisemitism. Magill had apologized for her comments and reaffirmed her commitment to fighting antisemitism on campus, but the damage had already been done and the university was facing the threat of losing a $100 million donation. The university has yet to announce a replacement for the position, and will continue to work to combat antisemitism on campus.
A federal judge in California has approved a settlement that prohibits the U.S. government from reviving the Trump-era "zero tolerance" family separation policy for the next eight years. The settlement provides social and legal benefits to migrant families affected by the policy, such as access to mental health services, legal representation, and assistance with reunification. It also requires the government to provide notice to families of their rights and to create a system for tracking separated families.
The Texas Supreme Court has temporarily stayed a lower court ruling that would have allowed a Dallas woman to have an abortion. The case has sparked a heated debate over abortion rights in the state, with supporters arguing for the woman's right to make her own decisions and opponents arguing for the state's right to protect unborn children. The court is expected to issue a final ruling in the coming weeks, which could have far-reaching implications for abortion rights in Texas.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a level 1 travel advisory for Baja California, Mexico, warning travelers of the potential risk of Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF). After a San Diego resident who traveled to Baja California died last month from the disease, the CDC is urging travelers to take precautions to protect themselves from tick bites, such as wearing long-sleeved shirts and pants, using insect repellent, and checking for ticks after being outdoors. The agency is also recommending that travelers to Baja California take extra precautions to reduce their risk of contracting RMSF and other tick-borne illnesses.
Ethan Crumbley, 17, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the shooting at Oxford High School in November 2021, which left four students dead and seven others injured. Judge Kwamé Rowe imposed the maximum sentence, citing the incident as a "true act of terrorism," and Crumbley's attorney said his client was remorseful for his actions. This sentencing brings closure to a tragedy that shocked the community of Oxford and the entire state of Michigan.